Geology Reference
In-Depth Information
in another. All the UK institutions are open to foreign members, and
there are well-established regional groups in different countries (and
throughout the UK).
For geologists, in the UK, direct membership is possible to the
Institution of Geologists, which has its home within the Geological
Society of London. Through the Institution of Geologists, one can
become a chartered geologist (CGeol). Other institutions that the
engineering geologist might wish to join because of their impor-
tance to the industry are the Institution of Civil Engineers and the
Institution of Mining, Metallurgy and Minerals (which is
obviously more attuned to mining and the extractive industries).
Through both of these institutions, a suitably trained and experi-
enced engineering geologist can become a chartered engineer
(CEng)
a title conferred by the Engineering Council and which
applies to many types of engineers
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e.g. mechanical, aeronautical
or structural.
The IG provides a process for the professional validation of geologists,
mostly but not exclusively in the UK, a system of regional groups,
external relations with government, industry and other professional
bodies.
It
is a founder member of
the European Federation of
Geologists. It publishes
The Geologist
s Directory
, which lists members.
The title chartered geologist (CGeol) is awarded to suitable geolo-
gical graduates with a period of training and experience on a par with
that required of engineers to become chartered engineers (CEng). It is
open to all geologists.
Candidates must, via a professional report, supporting documenta-
tion and through a professional interview, prove their competence
against each of the following criteria:
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1. Understanding of the complexities of geology and of geological
processes in space and time in relation to their speciality.
2. Critical evaluation of geoscience information to generate predictive
models.
3. Effective communication in writing and orally.
4. Competence in the management of Health and Safety and
Environmental issues, and in the observance of all other statutory
obligations applicable to their discipline or area of work.
5. Clear understanding of the meaning and needs of professionalism
including a clear understanding of the Code of Conduct and
commitment to its implementation.
6. Commitment to continuing professional development throughout
their professional career.
7. Competence in their area of expertise.
