2. The applicant should be able to demonstrate that he or she has continued to develop his or her professional competence following initial training (see note 2 at foot of page).

3. If the applicant employs staff, employees must be supervised in accordance with their experience.

4. Records of condition and conservation treatments must be made and provided to the owner of an item. (Where these records form part of the contract with the client they should be retained in accordance with statutory requirements.)

5. The practice must maintain suitable insurance cover against all risks appropriate to its operations. Unless insurance cover for objects in their care is included as part of the conservator’s insurance policy, clients should be routinely advised in writing that such insurance is their responsibility.

6. The practice must meet all current Health and Safety legislation including the completion of risk assessments for all processes undertaken.

7. Business accounts and records must be maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.

8. Referees must be provided for four separate projects/objects conserved. All the referees must confirm that the applicant offers a conservation service of good standard in an efficient and businesslike manner.