Governing Association & Source

American Institute for Chemists

Description

this certification is aimed at Chemical Engineers who may wish to apply to the official credentialing program of the National Certification Commission in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (NCCCCE) sponsored by The American Institute of Chemists, Inc. (AIC). Those credentialed will join a select group of professionals who have made the commitment to achieve excellence in their professional development by initial education and experience and by continuing education. They are fully recognized for their accomplishments by their peers.

Prospective participants and certifees are urged to maintain an accurate record of their achievements.  The purpose of the certification program is to recognize chemists and chemical engineers who have a certain basic level of education and/or experience and who have participated in professional career development and continuing education during the immediate past one to three years. The program encourages various means by which practitioners can maintain and improve their skills. It also serves as a vehicle for formally recognizing educational programs and other professional related activities that are dedicated to advancing the chemical scientist’s or engineer’s current competence in his/her discipline.

Requirements

Participation in the Commission’s certification program is open to all practitioners of chemistry and chemical engineering, i.e., those who have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major in either of the two disciplines or in a closely related field from a four-year educational institution acceptable to the Commission. Where a degree is earned other than in chemistry or chemical engineering, the applicant must provide background documentation as evidence of their involvement in chemical sciences.

Certification. Applicants must demonstrate the acquisition of at least 300 CUs during all or part of the three calendar year interval immediately preceding the year of application. Certification is then valid for a three-year interval beginning July 1, during which time certifees are encouraged to keep the Commission informed of continuing participation in qualifying activities by annually submitting the informational application. In this way their eligibility for recertification at the end of a certification triennium can be facilitated if they have acquired another 300 CUs during that time. Certifees must also remit an annual fee to maintain good standing and to assure a listing in the Register.

Annual Enrollment. Applicants may qualify for annual recognition commencing in mid-year if they have obtained at least 100 acceptable CUs during the immediately preceding calendar year. As soon as they acquire at least 300 CUs during the following 1-2 calendar years they can become eligible for certification.

Four major categories of Certification Units can be awarded to practitioners who wish to apply for certification or annual enrollment. These categories are:

Group A: Continuing Education

Group B: Publications, Reports, Presentations

Group C: Professional Society Participation

Group D: Other Professional Activity

In all cases, it is important that applicants submit appropriate documentation (as stipulated on the application form) to substantiate their participation in such activities. Because of the commonality of knowledge between Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, practitioners may acquire CUs in either discipline, irrespective of their field of involvement.

The CU amounts shown under the “Examples of Certifiable Activities” are the maximums number that can be counted for each group. The right to amend the certification unit system is reserved. It is not necessary to acquire units in each of the listed categories in order to qualify for participation.

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Fees

• Member: $100/application; per year
• Non-Member: $130/application; per year

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