Section 2: Functions of the Institute.

The Institute shall-(a) determine the standards of knowledge and skill to be attained by persons seeking to become registered as chartered social work practitioners, and raise the standards as circumstances may permit;
(b) secure, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the establishment and maintenance of register of corporate members, fellows, associates, honorary fellows, and the publication of the list of registered members;
(c) build professional capacities and provide professional guidance to members for enhanced service delivery in the chosen area of the Institute's professional practice;
(d) create and advance consciousness in the professional practice of social work, provide a forum for the interaction of practising social work practitioners and collaborate with individuals, groups and corporate bodies with interest in social work practice with the aims of sharing professional and technical skills, experiences, benefits and research findings for advancement of professional social work;
(e) license and provide professional proficiencies and guidance to members in practice and to persons who shall practice as social work practitioners; and
(f) issue code of conduct booklet to serve as catalyst guiding the professional behavior of the members of the Institute.