ACTS community engages with changes at manager workshop

On 28 November, IChemE hosted a well-attended ACTS Manager Workshop, bringing together representatives from Accredited Company Training Schemes (ACTS) to share updates, experiences, and insights. The event focused on recent developments in the Chartered Member application process and how these changes relate to ACTS-accredited programmes.

The session included discussion on the upcoming Competence and Commitment (C&C) report update, as well as a preview of the soon-to-be-released ACTS Guidance Document and ACTS Manual Template, resources designed to provide clearer, more consistent support for organisations running or developing accredited training schemes.

Attendees also heard from BP, who shared their experience of managing a successful ACTS programme, and received updates from IChemE’s Regional Engagement Team, who continue to work closely with organisations across the network.

Looking ahead to 2026, IChemE remains committed to supporting ACTS organisations. If your company is currently running a scheme and needs advice or support, we encourage you to reach out to your assigned Regional Engagement Manager. If you're not sure who to contact, you can always email us at regions@icheme.org.

We're also keen to support any organisation looking to develop a new ACTS programme, whether you’re at the early stages of planning or ready to move forward with an application.

Keep an eye out for the updated guidance documents, which will be released shortly.