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Psychological Knowledge and Skills

Competence Description
KN Possesses the necessary knowledge KN1 Has the necessary foundational knowledge of psychological concepts, constructs, theories, methods, practice, and research methodology to support competence
KN2 Has the necessary specialised knowledge of psychological concepts, constructs, theory, methods, practice, and research methodology relating to own areas to support competence
SK Possesses the necessary skills SK1 Has the necessary basic skills to support competence in psychological practice
SK2 Has the necessary specialised skills to operate in own areas of psychological practice to support competence

Professional Behaviour Competences

Competence Description
PE Practices ethically PE1 Applies relevant ethics codes in one's professional practice and conduct
PE2 Adheres to relevant laws and rules in one's professional practice and conduct
PE3 Resolves ethical dilemmas in one's professional practice using an appropriate approach
AP Acts professionally AP1 Follows accepted best practice in psychology
AP2 Maintains competence as a psychologist
AP3 Operates within the boundaries of one's own competence
AP4 Consults peers, supervisors, or other relevant sources when appropriate
AP5 Makes referrals to relevant others when appropriate
AP6 Chooses appropriate courses of action in response to unpredictable and complex events
ER Relates appropriately to clients and others ER1 Establishes, maintains, and develops appropriate working relationships with clients and relevant others
ER2 Establishes, maintains, and develops appropriate working relationships with colleagues in psychology and other professions
WD Works with diversity and demonstrates cultural competence WD1 Works with knowledge and understanding of the historical, political, social, and cultural context of clients, colleagues, and relevant others
WD2 Demonstrates cultural humility
WD3 Identifies, acknowledges, and respects diversity in relevant others
WD4 Recognizes the impact of one's own values, beliefs, and experiences on one's professional behaviour, clients, and relevant others
WD5 Works and communicates effectively with all forms of diversity in clients, colleagues, and relevant others
WD6 Is inclusive of all forms of diversity in working with clients, colleagues, and relevant others
EP Operates as an evidence-based practitioner EP1 Adopts an evidence-based orientation to the provision of assessments, interventions, service delivery, and other psychological activities
EP2 Consults psychological and other relevant research to inform practice
EP3 Recognizes the limitations of the evidence available to inform practice
SR Reflects on own work SR1 Evaluates the efficacy of one's activities and service provision
SR2 Reflects on and implements areas for improvement in one's practice
SR3 Reflects on one's own values and beliefs and the impact they may have on one's practice
SR4 Validates reflections with peers or supervisors, when appropriate

Professional Activities Competences

Competence Description
SG Sets relevant goals SG1 Develops goals based on needs analysis
SG2 Aligns goals with those of clients and others
PA Conducts psychological assessments and evaluations PA1 Identifies assessment or evaluation needs in individuals, groups, communities, organizations, systems, or society
PA2 Selects, designs, or develops assessments or evaluations, using methods appropriate for the goals and purposes of the activity
PA3 Delivers assessments or evaluations, including administration, scoring, interpretation, feedback, and reporting of results
PI Conducts psychological interventions PI1 Plans and carries out psychological interventions with individuals, groups, communities, organizations, systems, or society
PI2 Designs, develops, and evaluates the potential usefulness and effectiveness of psychological interventions, using methods appropriate for the goals and purposes of the intervention
PI3 Integrates assessment and other information with psychological knowledge to guide and develop psychological interventions
PI4 Evaluates the usefulness and effectiveness of one’s own interventions
PI5 Uses evaluation results to review and revise interventions as necessary
PI6 Provides guidance and advice to other relevant parties involved in the psychological intervention
CO Communicates effectively and appropriately CO1 Communicates with diverse audiences as necessary for the effective conduct of one's professional activities
CO2 Provides relevant and clear feedback, reporting and guidance to clients and relevant others
CO3 Provides clear and objective information on psychological matters to relevant audiences