PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING GRADUATES. Paul van Niekerk Pr.Eng. FSAIEE

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1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING GRADUATES Paul van Niekerk Pr.Eng. FSAIEE

2 Content Introduction Categories of Registration & Educational Qualifications Training and development Minimum requirements Practical Experience required Completing the ECSA application forms What does the ISDG offer candidates The SAICE, SAIEE Municipal academy Spreading the load between participating Municipalities Registration for mature candidates CONTENT 2

3 Introduction The Engineering Professions Act came into effect in 2001 The act calls for all Engineering practitioners to be registered Legislation for the compulsory registration is imminent COGTA and SALGA has resolved that all Municipal Engineering staff should be registered professionals. National Treasury have introduced the Integrated Skills development Grant ISDG BACKGROUND 3

4 Content Introduction Categories of Registration & Educational Qualifications Training and development Minimum requirements Practical Experience Spreading the load between participating Municipalities Completing the ECSA forms What does the ISDG offer candidates Registration for mature candidates CONTENT 4

5 Categories of Registration Professional Engineers Pr. Eng. - Requires a BSc Eng. - 4 yrs Experience in Complex Engineering Problems Professional Engineering Technologists Pr.Tech Eng - Requires a B Tech - 4 yrs experience in Broadly defined Engineering problems Professional Certificated Engineers - Government Certificate of Competency - 4 Yrs of experience in charge of machinery Pr. Cert. Eng. ECSA REQUIREMENTS Professional Engineering Technicians Pr. Techni Eng. - Nat Eng Diploma - 4 yrs of experience in well defined Engineering activities 5

6 Qualifications Title Qualification 1 Professional Engineers B.Sc Engineering B Engineering 2 Professional Technologist B Tech Degree 3 Professional Certificated Engineer Government Certificate of Competency ECSA REQUIREMENTS 4 Professional Technician National Diploma 5 ECSA Guidelines for Registration 3A, 3B and 3C 6

7 Competency Standards ECSA REQUIREMENTS 7

8 Competency Standards Learning Outcome : Comprehend and apply knowledge embodied in established engineering practices and knowledge specific to the jurisdiction in which he/she practices. Assessment Criteria: This outcome is normally demonstrated in the course of design, investigation or operations. The candidate typically: 1. Displays mastery of established methods, procedures and techniques in the practice area; 2. Applies knowledge underpinning methods, procedures and techniques to support technician activities; 3. Displays working knowledge of areas that interact with the practice area; 4. Applies codified knowledge in related areas: financial, statutory, safety, management. 5. Uses Information technology effectively as required by the practice area. ECSA REQUIREMENTS Range Statement: Technical knowledge is that applicable to the practice area irrespective of location, supplemented by locally relevant knowledge, for example established properties of local materials. Jurisdictional knowledge includes legal and regulatory requirements as well as prescribed codes of practice. 8

9 RESPONSIBILITY LEVELS DURING TRAINING ECSA REQUIREMENTS 9

10 Registration and definition Professional Engineers Pr. Eng. -Handling Complex Engineering Problems Professional Engineering Technologists Pr.Tech Eng -Handling Broadly defined Engineering problems Educational Qualifications B Sc degree in Engineering plus 4 years Introducing M.Tech in future plus 4 years of complex engineering B.Tech Eng. Plus 4 years of acceptable experience Including design and Planning. Increasing responsibility. Responsible for a team project work ECSA REQUIREMENTS Professional Engineering Technicians Pr. Techni Eng. Handling well defined Engineering activities Nat. Diploma Eng. Plus 3 years of experience under supervision of registered practitioner. Including design work, drafting and asset management 10

11 CANDIDATE PHASE REGISTRATION WITH ECSA The Road to Registration Grade 12 or Equivalent Grade 12 or Equivalent ND Elect P1& P2 ND Elect P1& P2 STAGE 1 Min 3 yrs B Tech Min 4 yrs STAGE 2 MINIMUM 3 YEARS In the WORKPLACE WHERE ARE YOU? Grade 12 (Exemption) BSc/ BEng Min 4 yrs 11

12 The development process ECSA REQUIREMENTS 12

13 Outcomes grouped Group A Engineering problem solving 1. Define, investigate, analyse engineering problems 2. Design or develop solutions to engineering problems 3. Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge Group B Managing engineering activities 4. Manage part or all of an engineering activity 5. Communicate clearly Group C Managing impacts of engineering activities 6. Recognise and address social, cultural, environmental effects 7. Meet legal and regulatory requirements Group D Exercising judgement, taking responsibility & acting ethically 8. Behave ethically 9. Exercise sound judgement 10. Take responsibility for decision making Group E Continuing Professional Development 11. Undertake professional development sufficient to extend competence. ECSA REGISTRATION 13

14 Suitable Projects for registration

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16 The Forms TER Experience reports 200 words T&T 400 words engineer TES Experience summary No periods must be missing ER Engineering report words IPD Initial professional development Referee report ECSA REGISTRATION 16

17 TER Employer s Name and Address for this period: (This is the employer and site at which the work took place, e.g. the site the applicant has been seconded to). Did you train under a Commitment and Undertaking (CU)? Yes No If yes, provide number of CU: Supervisor s Name and Address: Supervisor s Signature: ECSA Registration No: Date: Discipline of Engineering: (Aeronautical, Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Mining) Discipline Specific Field: (e.g. Power Transmission, Electronic Communication, Transportation, Structures, Automotive, Roads, etc.) Organogram showing supervisor(s), co-workers and those you supervised (if any). Show two levels above and below, if these exist. Give names, positions and registration (if any). Report: Write in proper paragraphs in the first person singular. Nature of training or experience* Nature of problem(s) addressed in this period; method of analysis, developing solution and evaluation* No: Documentation, reports, presentations prepared Management of materials, machines, manpower, methods or money, contracts Interaction with clients, stakeholders and other disciplines Health and safety considerations, hazards and environmental considerations; other legislation Applicant s contribution to the work; nature and degree of applicant s responsibility* Describe: 17 Degree of responsibility: A. Being exposed B. Assisting C. Participating D. Contributing E. Performing Tick one:

18 Period definitions Chronological Change of type of work Change in complexity Change in level of responsibility Change of organisation Training interrupted gap year, illness, maternity leave, full-time studies ECSA REQUIREMENTS 18

19 Progress Assessments Regular recording of TERs / 2.1 On-going assessment with mentor: Check experience gained against outcomes Check for progression of responsibility Check for range of activities Plan future work place experience Plan future courses and learning Mentor meeting records ECSA REQUIREMENTS 19

20 ECSA CODE OF CONDUCT Environment: At all times have due regard for, and in their work avoid, adverse impact on the environment Dignity of the profession: Must order their conduct as to uphold the dignity, standing and reputation of the profession Administrative: May not without satisfactory reasons destroy/dispose of, or knowingly allow any other person to destroy/dispose of any information within of 10 years after completion of the work concerned ECSA REQUIREMENTS 20

21 SAIEE and SAICE Municipal Academy The SAICE in liaison with SAIEE have developed a learning academy for Graduate Engineers to be mentored on the road to registration as Professionals This academy has been retained by NT to monitor the quality of the progress that is achieved by the ISDG programme THE WAY FORWARD 21

22 Who is involved in the training ECSA Employer/company/HR Mentor Coaches (supervisors, colleagues, peers) Supervisors Candidate ECSA sets standards, interviews and registers Employer to manage WPTP including rotations Mentor to plan WPTP and monitor progress Coaches who assist with the learning and skills transfer process Supervisors/line-managers who issue the work Candidates require training * WPTP work plan and training progress 22

23 ISDG The Integrated Skills Development Grant was introduced by National Treasury in an effort to professionalise local government and the objective is as follows: Recruit suitably qualified, unemployed graduates Provide an annual skills development grant to qualified municipalities A Municipality must assign graduates to mentors who are professionally registered with the relevant statutory council (and must keep a record). The role of the ISDG mentor is to: Provide a structured training programme for the graduates; Provide mentorship and coaching to the graduates; Evaluate graduates progress and write progress reports; Sign off the log books of the graduates; Advise the Municipality on a suitable training programme Assist graduates in completing the mandatory elements of their training programme as prescribed by the relevant statutory council 23 INTRODUCTION TO THE ISDG PROGRAMME

24 Way forward- Good Hope Branch AMEU The AMEU could Introduce a system to share resources Exchange Interns to work on relevant projects Transferring interns to various Western and Southern Cape municipalities Second interns to consultants or contractors when projects are awarded All training plans to be captured and agreed by participating Municipalities Periods of secondments to Municipalities Submitting registration documents Employ the registered Engineering practitioners PROPOSAL FOR THE AMEU GOOD HOPE BRANCH 24

25 Thank you for your attention Paul van Niekerk Pr.Eng. FSAIEE