Chartered Forensic Practitioner
ChFP is aimed at experienced forensic practitioners with at least 5 years experience (gained immediately prior to application) who are already Members or Fellows of the Society.
The process aims to assess an applicant’s competence to give expert or specialist input in their field, as well as their breadth of knowledge across the profession.
Stage One
Application process:
- Application form
- Portfolio form, which will include a recent case report, statement, review or similar documentation* to evidence their competence to give expert or specialist input in their field
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
- Professional references / endorsement
- Evidence of peer review (where relevant) or peer research.
*CSFS understands that some redaction may be necessary.
Please note within the ChFP assessment any reference to regulation or legal procedures will be within the context of the UK system.
Stage Two – Assessment
All candidates for Stage 2 must have first passed Stage 1 within the last 12 months.
Assessment stage will consist of a face to face interview (online) with the appointed panel to show how candidates present themselves and their knowledge / findings.
All applicants would be expected to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of their field of expertise and a strong understanding of what ‘forensic’ means and its wider application. Applicants will be expected to satisfy the relevant criteria within the Chartered Competency Matrix
Interview questions will focus on the candidate’s career and experience and their breadth of knowledge about the profession in general, such as regulation. Current awareness and an in-depth understanding of issues central to the practice of forensic science are key.
Candidates will also need to understand their role representing the Society.
Costs & Fees
Costs & Fees
Fees
The application administration fee (£75) for Stage 1 should be paid when the completed forms are submitted to membership@csofs.org for consideration.
Stage 2 fee of £175 is required to be paid in full at least 7 days prior to the assessment date. This fee will cover all aspects of the panel assessment.
Following a successful Award of ChFP, the membership subscription is an annual fee of £180.
*Note stage 1 and 2 fees are non-refundable
Want To Apply?
Want To Apply?
INTERESTED?
To apply complete the ChFP Application Form and ChFP Portfolio Form and return to membership@csofs.org
Applications will open each year from January until 31 March. Assessments will take place in June.