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.
A SiLC shall:
- uphold and promote the integrity of their profession
- exercise honesty, diligence and impartiality in their professional work
- seek to understand and comply with all legislation/standards in the country in which they are practising
- not allow conflict of interests to influence their professional decisions and judgement, make all bodies concerned aware of such conflicts
- not accept anything of value from clients, employers or third parties which could be thought to influence their professional judgement
- 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
- maintain and enhance levels of proficiency, both individually and throughout the profession
- when giving advice, make relevant persons aware of the potential consequences and alternatives
- acknowledge their limitations of competence and not undertake any work that he/she knows is beyond their professional capability
- ensure all information given to and contained within the land condition record is, to the best of their knowledge, correct and accurate
- not endorse any information or declarations from clients or third parties that they cannot verify as accurate and true
- endeavour to uphold and enhance the reputation of the register.
