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1
Q

What are the two main By-Laws that we must live by as professionals

A

By Law 11
By Law 12
-associated with competence in the workplace and only doing what you are registered to do.
-Cant make misleading statements about your experience etc.

2
Q

What would you do if you had a task but had insufficient knowledge to perform it?

A
  • Decline
  • Acquire the training
  • Consult with specialists in the matter
3
Q

What attribute is of upmost importance in ethics?

A

-Honesty

4
Q

What is meant by Due Care?

A
  • owe duties of care to environment/ public/ clients/ colleagues
  • degree of care that a prudent professional would excersize in similar conditions.
5
Q

What is the real resource that we work with in the forest?

A

SOIL

6
Q

What is an important consideration regarding independence in the workplace?

A

You must uphold professional standards above the demands of employment.

7
Q

How does the public gauge a profession?

A

By its demonstration of independence.

8
Q

In addition to independence from employers or clients what what members also be independent from?

A
  • special interest groups
  • majority groups
  • self-interest
9
Q

If a member is in an independence conflict what should he do?

A
  • propose solutions
  • advocate for change
  • contact ABCFP
  • if extreme, withdraw
10
Q

If you are expressing your rights peacefully and within the law, can your employer take action against you?

A

No, that would be a violation of the charter of rights and freedoms.

11
Q

What is respectful regard?

A

A positive attitude. Recognizes a persons professional has met the required standards to have the right to practice his profession.

12
Q

Through what body must you be registered through to become an RPT or RPF

A

Provincial Legislation