Accredited Company Training Scheme
Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS)
ACTS is designed for companies seeking recognition of their training schemes by the IOP. This accreditation certifies that employers' training programmes provide high-quality training and development opportunities for their employees. By adhering to the approved framework, participants can acquire new skills and knowledge that are essential for their professional growth and applying for a professional registration.
The following seven professional registrations can be conferred through the IOP: Chartered Physicist, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Scientist, Incorporated Engineer, Engineering Technician, Registered Scientist, and Registered Science Technician. Professional registration is a peer-reviewed process that validates an individual’s skills, knowledge, and experience, demonstrating their commitment to ongoing professional development.
"ACTS is vital to us at AWE as it provides external validation that we are doing things right for our early career physicists."
Advantages to employers
Accrediting a company training scheme demonstrates an employer’s genuine commitment to their employees’ growth and future prospects. This commitment can significantly increase employee motivation and productivity. The schemes are also designed to meet current business needs and support succession planning.
As an ACTS employer, you will automatically join a wider network where you can exchange ideas, share learning and reflections, and support each other in delivering first-class training to your employees.
Benefits to employees
Organisations that invest in comprehensive training programmes offer employees the chance to seamlessly integrate into the company culture, gain experience in various roles, develop both technical and core skills, build relationships with colleagues across the organisation, and identify future opportunities. Additionally, employees gain a clearer understanding of the company’s values and the significance of their contributions. It also supports employees in developing the skills and competence necessary to obtain professional registration.
“Our staff access IOP training resources and opportunities with special interest groups, and local branches. Together with the IOP, we aim to deliver the next generation of professional physicists to support STFC’s mission of world-leading science and innovation.”
Accredited companies
Amentum
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ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK)
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AWE Nuclear Security Technologies
Discover career opportunities by visiting AWE – Nuclear Security Technologies.
BAE Systems
Learn more about Engineering opportunities | Careers in the UK | BAE Systems.
Cavendish Nuclear
Discover career opportunities by visiting Graduate Scheme - Cavendish Nuclear.
UKAEA
Discover career opportunities by visiting Graduate scheme | UKAEA Careers.
DESG
Discover career opportunities by visiting DESG Graduate Scheme - GOV.UK.
Dstl
Learn more about Working for Dstl - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory - GOV.UK.
EDF
Discover career opportunities by visiting Graduate schemes in the UK energy industry | EDF.
Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Discover opportunities by visiting Frazer Nash Graduates: Launch Your Career with Industry Experts.
Leonardo
Discover opportunities by visiting Early Careers | Leonardo UK.
MBDA
Discover opportunities by visiting Graduate Programmes: MBDA Careers.
NRS Dounreay
Discover career opportunities by visiting NRS graduate roles - The NDA group.
Nuclear Graduates (Energus)
Discover career opportunities by visiting Nuclear Graduates | The Leading Graduate Programme for Nuclear.
QinetiQ
Discover opportunities at QinetiQ by visiting Early Careers.
Sellafield Ltd
Discover opportunities by visiting Graduates | Graduates, Placements & Apprenticeships | Sellafield Ltd Careers.
STFC UKRI
Discover opportunities by visiting Graduates - STFC Careers.
Submarine Delivery Agency
Discover career opportunities by visiting SDA graduate schemes - GOV.UK.
Thales
Discover career opportunities by visiting Graduate Programmes in the UK | Thales Group.
"Gaining Chartered Physicist from the IOP was invaluable, validating my technical skills externally. The scheme provided a framework for technical and leadership development."
ACTS Framework
Accreditation requirements
Accreditation requirements
The Institute of Physics has developed a framework that employers are required to meet to achieve Accredited Company Training Scheme status.
Employers will be assessed on:
- Overview of the scheme
- Opportunities for development
- Assessment and support for employees
- Future plans
- How it links to the criteria for applying for professional registration.
Become an ACTS partner
Become an ACTS partner
If you would like your organisation to be recognised for your commitment to the development of your employees through the accreditation of your training scheme, please contact [email protected] for more information.