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Specialist in Land Condition


What is a SiLC?

A registered Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) is a senior professional able to demonstrate a broad awareness, knowledge and understanding of land condition issues, who can give impartial and professional advice in their field of expertise.

A SiLC is competent to verify the accuracy of a completed Land Condition Record (LCR).

Initially designed to support the use of the LCR, launched by the Urban Task Force in 1999, SiLC is increasingly recognised by government and regeneration agencies as a much broader qualification. It is the only professional qualification of its type for experienced individuals working in land condition and the assessment of brownfield land.


How can I register to become a SiLC?


Candidates for SiLC registration must be able to demonstrate:

  • A minimum of 8 years suitable work experience after graduation
  • Membership of a professional body at an appropriate level

Fellows of the Geological Society must be Chartered Geologists to be eligible.

For further information on the criteria for SiLC or to download the Registration Guide and Application Form please see the SiLC website www.silc.org.uk.


Who administers the scheme?


The SiLC Professional and Technical Panel (PTP) comprises of representatives from relevant professional and related bodies to act as the ruling committee in all registrations. The organisations that make up the PTP are:

  • The Geological Society
  • Association of Geotechnical Specialists
  • Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
  • Institution of Civil Engineers
  • Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  • Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Chartered Institution of Environmental Health

The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (iema) is the secretariat for the registration scheme on behalf of the SiLC PTP.