Become a Chartered Colourist (CCol)

The Chartered Colourist (CCol) status is recognised worldwide and made possible as the SDC holds a Royal Charter.

The status of Chartered Colourist is a status that demonstrates practical application of knowledge. There are no examinations for Chartered Colourist, but candidates must be a SDC Voting Member to be eligible for the award. Chartered status is ideal for people wanting a distinguished career in the coloration industry.

A Chartered Colourist shall:

Be a member of the Society at the time of application
Have established themselves in an approved occupation in one or more branches of colour science or technology normally for a minimum period of two years
Have submitted their application for CCol on the official form and be sponsored by at least two appropriate related referees, at least one of which should be a member of the Society, who are appropriately qualified and experienced
Have satisfied the Society’s Board that he/she has the required status (see also the SDC Code of Conduct)

Members entitled to be designated Chartered Colourist may use the abbreviation CCol. To be entitled to continue to use the CCol post-nominal individuals must also maintain their active SDC CCol Membership Subscriptions. Lapsed SDC Members may not use the post-nominal CCol or claim to be Chartered Colourists.

Professionally active members in possession of Chartered Colourist status shall be required to maintain their status by undertaking a minimum of 30 hours per annum of approved continuing professional development (CPD), a record of which can be made on the Society’s website in the Members Area and which is reviewed annually. Members who do not provide this evidence will not be entitled to use the designation CCol.

The Society will maintain a list of Chartered Colourists, both professionally active and retired, and make the list available on the Society’s website and from time to time, in other appropriate publications.

There is no charge for applying for Chartered Colourist.