RGS: Geospatial Career development - Mike Cottrill and Lucy Allen
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The document provides information on Chartered Geographer status, a professional accreditation awarded by the Royal Geographical Society to geographers who demonstrate geographical skills and knowledge. To apply, candidates must have a degree in geography or related field plus 6 years of experience, or 15 years of experience without a degree. Applicants must also be a Fellow of the RGS, prove ongoing professional development and geographical work experience, and justify why they should receive Chartered status. Benefits of receiving Chartered Geographer status include career enhancement, recognition of experience and commitment to geography, and access to RGS membership benefits and events.
RGS: Geospatial Career development - Mike Cottrill and Lucy Allen
- 1. Chartered Geographer • A professional accreditation awarded to geographers who demonstrate their geographical skills and knowledge • Administered by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) • Privy Council status awarded in 2002 • Four CGeog post nominals: GIS, Economic, Geomorphology, Teacher • >520 CGeogs approved worldwide • About 10% abroad • Collaborate with the AGI on CGeog (GIS) W: www.rgs.org W: www.rgs.org/CharteredStatus E: cgeog@ rgs.org
- 2. Application Criteria To apply you must: • be a Fellow of RGS-IBG Have geographical training: • Hold an Honours degree in Geography or a related subject (60% geography) • Have 6 years post-graduation experience • OR have no degree and 15 years experience Have the right experience • Prove you are applying geographical skills and knowledge • Demonstrate a range of CPD activities • Demonstrate a passion for geography • Justify why you want to be a CGeog W: www.rgs.org W: www.rgs.org/CharteredStatus E: cgeog@ rgs.org
- 3. Professional standards framework A framework of competencies has also been developed to help those working towards achieving Chartered Geographer status, looking at the four key areas of work experience most valued by the assessment panel. The competencies provide examples in these areas, which are based around the ability to: • • • • Apply geographical skills, knowledge and understanding Innovate Act professionally Communicate and influence W: www.rgs.org W: www.rgs.org/CharteredStatus E: cgeog@ rgs.org
- 4. The benefits of applying • Enhances career profile • Recognises experience, professionalism and commitment to geography • Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development • The only internationally recognised accreditation for geographers • In some organisations Chartered employees are paid more; employers charge clients more • Networking and annual social events • RGS-IBG Membership benefits – lectures, events, magazine W: www.rgs.org W: www.rgs.org/CharteredStatus E: cgeog@ rgs.org
- 5. How to apply E-mail the following to cgeog@ rgs.org : • An application form (incorporates Fellowship application) Detailed CV Professional Self Evaluation justifying why you should be awarded CGeog status (1000 words) An application checklist Payment details (for Fellowship and one off £50 admin fee) CPD Log Any supporting documents • Arrange for 2 references • • • • • • W: www.rgs.org W: www.rgs.org/CharteredStatus E: cgeog@ rgs.org
- 6. Further information All application documents and information are on the website: W: www.rgs.org/charteredstatus; E: cgeog@ rgs.org
- 7. Further information All application documents and information are on the website: W: www.rgs.org/charteredstatus; E: cgeog@ rgs.org