• appropriately qualified in their role
• committed to continuous professional development
• subscribe to the Institute's Code of Ethics.

Eligibility and criteria for entry

All practising members of the Institute are entitled to apply for entry to the Register, which is renewable on an annual basis. Successful entry is only accorded to current practitioners who achieve a defined level of qualification and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to CPD and subscribe to the ICG Code of Ethics. A list of approved qualifications in advice and guidance is provided in Appendix 1. Members offering qualifications not appearing on the list will have their applications considered by the Institute's Professional Development Committee to determine appropriateness.

Details of the expected standards and criteria for defining ' currently practising' and 'commitment to CPD' are also included in Appendix 1.

Categories of membership of the Register

Within this broad arrangement there are two categories of membership of the ICG Register to reflect the range of job roles within the field of career guidance.

The two categories are Advanced Practitioner and Practitioner:

Advanced Practitioner Equates to NVQ L4 or above in qualifications approved by the Institute Currently practising with regular client contact Committed to CPD Subscribe to the ICG Code of Ethics

Practitioner Equates to NVQ L3 in qualifications approved by the Institute Currently practising with regular client contact Committed to CPD Subscribe to the ICG Code of Ethics

Benefits of entry to the Register

• Personal recognition by peers
• Acknowledgement of professional standing by a recognised, professional association with international links
• As an independent practitioner, public recognition and acknowledgement of professional standing
• Official ICG certificate of registration

Information and Guidelines for Applicants

Application and Renewal Form for Register