A dedicated Icon membership category open to all conservators working towards becoming an Accredited Member of Icon
Pathway membership demonstrates that an individual has made a commitment to becoming an accredited member of Icon as part of their professional development plan. They have had to prove that they are a practicing conservator, with evidence that they either have a formal conservation qualification or at least five years’ relevant experience working as a conservator. They have not however been formally assessed by Icon against Icon’s Professional Standards but will be self-assessing their progress towards meeting them at the ‘proficient’ level prior to applying.
You must be a Pathway member to apply for Icon Accreditation. However, there is no set minimum or maximum time to be a Pathway member - it will depend on your individual circumstances - if you are a recent graduate you will be able to benefit from the support to help you in your career development before you move on to working on your accreditation. If you do have more experience you might find that you're registered for a much shorter period.