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National Occupational Standards for Psychology

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Key Role 1

Key Role 1 - Quick Reference

Develop, implement and maintain personal and professional standards and ethical practice.

Key Role 2

Key Role 2 - Quick Reference

Apply psychological and related methods, concepts, models, theories and knowledge derived from reproducible research findings.

Key Role 3

Key Role 3 - Quick Reference

Research and develop new and existing psychological methods, concepts, models, theories and instruments in psychology.

Key Role 4

Key Role 4 - Quick Reference

Communicate psychological knowledge, principles, methods, needs and policy requirements.

Key Role 5 - Quick Reference

Develop and train the application of psychological skills, knowledge, practices and procedures.

Key Role 6 - Quick Reference
Manage the provision of psychological systems, services and resources.