All PACR applications are administered by the Institute of Conservation: Insitute of Conservation PO Box 444 Sigford NEWTON ABBOT TQ12 9DZ Tel: 01626 824510 Attention all applicants Please note that cheques need to be made payable to Institute of Conservation to cover the PACR application and assessment fees.  Thank you.

Register of Intention
Please complete this form when you have decided to apply for accreditation. Send it, together with your non-refundable fee of £50, to the Institute of Conservation.

Register of Intention form (Word file) (46Kb)
Register of Intention form (PDF file) (45Kb)

Deadlines for 2008

1st application round 2008
Register of Intention – 1 November 2007
Application deadline – 14 January 2008

2nd application round 2008
Register of Intention – 25 April 2008
Application deadline – 20 June 2008

The Candidate Pack contains all the general information you need to apply for accreditation through the Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers (PACR) scheme, including the professional standards and the application forms. For specific details (including deadlines for application) and queries, please contact your professional body or the PACR Training Officer. The Pack can be downloaded as a Word file or as a PDF document:

PACR Candidate Pack 2007 (Word File) (316Kb)
PACR Candidate Pack 2007 (PDF File) (309Kb)

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13 Urban Myths About Accreditation (Word File) (35Kb)
13 Urban Myths About Accreditation (PDF File) (16Kb)

PACR
Guidance Notes for Accreditation in Preventive Conservation

Introduction
The aim of these Guidance Notes is to help a candidate applying for accreditation in Preventive Conservation with the compilation of his/her evidence. This is not a tick list and a candidate is not expected to provide information on all points discussed here. Equally, a candidate may have experience of circumstances not covered here which can be included in the evidence. It should be used in conjunction with the Candidate Pack.

Guidance Notes for Accreditation in Preventive Conservation (Word File) (93Kb)
Guidance Notes for Accreditation in Preventive Conservation (PDF File) (66Kb)

The Candidates Assessment Timetable for 2008 can be downloaded:

PACR Candidates Assessment Timetable 2008 (Word File) (40Kb)
PACR Candidates Assessment Timetable 2008 (PDF File) (20Kb)

Also available to download are examples of successful application forms. Please note that they can be useful for all specialist conservators areas to consult - as they provide a guide on the type of projects selected and how they have been presented in relation to the PACR professional standards.

Library and Archive - Example application (Word File) (156Kb)
Library and Archive - Example application (PDF) (292Kb)

Stone - Example application (Word File) (145Kb)
Stone - Example application (PDF) (239Kb)

Easel Paintings - Example application (Word File) (171Kb)
Easel Paintings - Example application (PDF) (241Kb)

Books - Example application (Word File) (189Kb)
Books - Example application (PDF) (298Kb)

Works of Art on Paper - Example application (Word File) (149Kb)
Works of Art on Paper - Example application (PDF) (168Kb)

Stained Glass - Example application (Word File) (112Kb)
Stained Glass - Example application (PDF) (141Kb)