1
(S)He is well aware of the legal and ethical standards of conduct in effect and follows these prudently.
2
(S)He has internalized contemporary concepts, theories, principles and techniques in the field of education/guidance and psychological counselling; stays up-to-date in the face of cutting-edge developments and seeks continuous improvement through reflective thinking.
3
(S)He possesses competence in the production / utilization of scientific research and makes use of such competence to improve professional practice.
4
(S)He has acquired a sound knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles and techniques of measurement and evaluation; and thus is able to select, apply and appraise the approppriate instruments.
5
(S)He has acquired a sound knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles and techniques of psychological counselling and utilizes this knowledge in individual and group practices.
6
(S)He is able to diagnose a client's needs and level of readiness and performs counselling after receiving his/her informed consent.
7
Drawing upon therapeutic skills and conditions (s)he gives the client professional support to know, understand and accept his/her true self, and develop and sustain positive relationships with his/her environment.
8
(S)He is able to help a client diagnose and deal with problems.
9
(S)He is aware of and abides by the philosophy, mission and the programme of the unit/institution (s)he works for and cooperates with peers to carry out these.
10
(S)He is able to develop, implement, evaluate and improve guidance and counselling programmes taylored to the needs of clients including individuals with special needs.
11
(S)He is aware of and able to implement psychoeducational programmes to ameliorate preemptive measures and minimize risk factors in alignment with preventive guidance and counselling services.
12
(S)He is well aware of the importance of and able to implement/receive consultation and supervision.
13
(S)He is able to perform individual and group counselling to help clients recognize their abilities, interests and values; and learn how to develop necessary competencies for success at higher level institutions of education and/or professions.
14
(S)He has developed awareness about responsibilities toward the environment and the society and actively participates in environmentalist/social responsibility initiatives.