GroundRules
18VAC145-40-130: Competence for assignments
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 18. Professional And Occupational Licensing
- Agency 145. Board For Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, And Geologists
- Chapter 40. Regulations for the Geology Certification Program
- Part III. Standards of Practice and Conduct
A certified professional geologist:
1. Shall exercise reasonable care when rendering professional services and shall apply the technical knowledge and skills ordinarily applied by practicing geologists.
2. Shall not accept any professional assignment or engagement that he is not competent to perform by way of education, technical knowledge, or experience. An assignment requiring education or experience outside his field of competence may be accepted provided:
a. His professional services are restricted to those phases of the project in which he is qualified; and
b. All other phases of the project are performed by qualified associates, consultants, or employees.
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