SiLC Code of Practice

The Code of Practice is designed to ensure the commitment of individuals to the aims and objectives of SiLC, which are to:

• continuously improve the competence of practitioners
• establish, enhance and uphold the professions reputation

Specialist in Land Condition shall:

1. uphold and promote the integrity of their profession
2. exercise honesty, diligence and impartiality in their professional work
3. seek to understand and comply with all legislation / standards in the country in which they are practising
4. not allow conflict of interests to influence their professional decisions and judgement, make all bodies concerned aware of such conflicts
5. not accept anything of value from clients, employers or third parties which could be thought to influence their professional judgement
6. continually work to maintain and improve their knowledge using a combination of training and practical work; and give reasonable assistance to candidates wishing to enter the profession
7. maintain and enhance levels of proficiency, both individually and throughout the profession
8. when giving advice, make relevant persons aware of the potential consequences and alternatives
9. acknowledge their limitations of competence and not undertake any work which he / she knows is beyond their professional capability
10. ensure all information given to and contained within the land condition record is, to the best of their knowledge, correct and accurate
11. not endorse any information or declarations from clients or third parties which they cannot verify as accurate and true
12. endeavour to uphold and enhance the reputation of the register