These guidelines establish a standard which IAIA members and others can utilize as a minimum standard and which can be presented to accreditation bodies for their consideration in establishing standards for the profession. IAIA itself does not accredit professionals, given the international composition of its members and the different jurisdictions of impact assessment. However, in recognition of the needs and desires of IAIA members and accreditation bodies to establish standards, these guidelines were adopted by the IAIA Board of Directors as a standard to which IA practitioners and administrators should aspire at various levels of their careers.
These guidelines provide broad guidance as to the characteristics IAIA expects of entry-level, senior, and lead practitioners and administrators. Since many of the criteria are qualitative, it is the sum of an individual’s qualifications rather than his or her suitability against any one criterion that will determine whether he or she meets the overall requirements of these guidelines. These guidelines do not necessarily address competence in any particular IA discipline.
These guidelines were adopted by the IAIA Board of Directors on 27 October 2010.
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