Chartered Forensic Practitioner

UPDATE! We are planning to offer assessments in the following specialties in SEPTEMBER 2020.

Alcohol TD, Collision, CSI, Fingerprints, Fire, Toxicology

Email membership@csofs.org as quickly as possible to register your firm interest in the September session (which will be via video/conference call), if you have not done so already.

What is a Chartered Forensic Practitioner (ChFP)?

ChFP is the Society's highest level of membership for current practitioners. It is aimed at experienced forensic practitioners with at least 5 years experience gained immediately prior to their application who are already Members or Fellows of the Society and (currently) practice in UK/Eire*.

The candidate’s competence as someone able to give expert testimony in a forensic specialty, and their breadth of knowledge across the profession, are both formally examined.

Once gained, the award of ChFP is valid for three years, and must then be re-taken.

*Although we plan to offer ChFP to overseas members in the near future, at the moment this is not possible.

 How to upgrade to ChFP

Existing Members (MCSFS) and Fellows with 5 years consecutive experience prior to their application may apply.

At Stage 1 completed forms are requested, and then reviewed by an assessor. (PDF copies are available here ChFP Application Form - for info and here ChFP Portfolio Form - for info)

Following a successful review, the candidate is called forward to Stage 2 to attend two formal 3-panel interviews.

 Costs?

• Initial application fee : £75 (payable when Application/Portfolio forms are sent in and is non-refundable)
• Stage 2 assessment fee: £225 (payable once Stage 1 is passed and before interviews are taken - again non-refundable)
• Following 2 years: £300 p.a. subscription, with a retake due at the end of year 3

UKAS maintain a searchable directory of accredited organisations.

If you are interested in training, please contact our Training Manager

INTERESTED? For more detail, please read the process document