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What is CAPC?
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Our Mission:
Foster and certify high standards of competence,
integrity and ethics in conservators through an accreditation process;
facilitate public access to professional conservators and promote
professional standards in heritage preservation.
Our Vision:
A Canadian
conservation profession with a nationally recognized accreditation
process.
The Canadian
Association of Professional Conservators (CAPC) is a non-profit
corporation which was established in 1971 with the primary aim
of raising
the standards of competence, integrity, and ethics in conservation
in Canada. To accomplish this, CAPC has established criteria for
the
accreditation
of conservators and conservation scientists.
To receive accreditation
and qualify for membership in CAPC, conservators and conservation
scientists must
provide evidence of a high level of knowledge and skill in
their specific areas of specialization;
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show examples of extensive and varied experiences in their
field;
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provide references from educators and/or clients;
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make a formal commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics and Guidance for Practice of the Canadian Association for the Conservation
of Cultural
Property
and of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators.Regardless
of background, any professional working in conservation in Canada who
can meet the critieria outlined is eligible and may apply for accreditation
through CAPC.
Selecting a conservator who is a member of
CAPC ensures the client that they are dealing with a practitioner
who has demonstrated professional
competence
and an ability to take full responsibility for conservation projects
in his or her accredited field.
Membership in CAPC is voluntary. CAPC does not represent all qualified
conservators working in Canada.
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