How To Apply For Professional Grades
Professional Grade Holders
1. Application for Licentiateship (LSLTC)
Any member of the Society who has been a member for a minimum of two years may apply for the Licentiate grade. Student members are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants also may be graduates, have an equivalent qualification, or experience that is acceptable to Council. It may be necessary for the applicant to be interviewed by Council representatives. In some cases, academic qualifications may need to be supported by a submitted dissertation on a topic previously approved by Council.
An applicant is required to submit the support of two sponsors who are current members of the SLTC.
2. Application for Associateship (ASLTC)
An applicant for Associateship should fulfil the requirements of the Licentiate grade and in addition have worked within the leather industry and have been a member of the Society for a minimum of three years. A detailed current CV must be submitted, which documents the applicant’s work and responsibilities. This may include published papers, lectures given, industrial experience, any further studies, additional qualifications and achievements relevant to their career and profession within the leather industry.
An applicant is required to submit the support of two sponsors who are current members of the SLTC and one sponsor who is a current member of Council.
3. Application for Fellowship (FSLTC)
An applicant for Fellowship should fulfil the requirements of both Licentiate and Associate and have been a member of the society for ten years. The applicant will also have worked within the leather industry for ten years and display a professional maturity in science, technology or commercial management.
Applicants not meeting the length of time for membership requirement may be considered for the Fellowship award, at the discretion of Council, if it is deemed that they qualify because of their professional achievements.
An applicant is required to submit the support of two sponsors who are current members of the society and one sponsor who is a current member of Council.
Member Resignations and Professional Grades
If a member resigns from membership of the SLTC, the professional grading must be removed from letter headings, business cards and any other documents within twelve months. If an applicant re-joins the society, then a request for reinstatement of the previously held Professional Grade must be served to Council for consideration. If membership lapses by non-payment of subscription, unintentionally or unavoidably, the Society will give sympathetic consideration to the applicant, on re-joining, regarding re-awarding a previously held Professional Grade.
All re-joining members must request the re-instatement of the any previously held Professional Grade in writing to Council. The final decision to re-award by Council will be binding.
The Society prefer, if possible, to present professional grading awards during the AGM. Other arrangements for presentation are possible if the applicant cannot attend the conference or the AGM for some reason.
The cost for application is as follows:
- Licentiate (LSLTC) £30.00 (£65.00 for Parchment Certificate)
- Associate (ASLTC) £40.00 (£65.00 for Parchment Certificate)
- Fellow (FSLTC) £65.00 for Parchment Certificate
