SAICE Academy BUILDING THE PUZZLE S

ECSA recently reviewed its policy on how Voluntary Associations (VA) and universities are recognised and how they are required to process CPD validations to ensure that the profession is protected from unscrupulous vendors.

Non-SAICE entities apply for recognition as a CPD provider

Non-SAICE entities

ECPD7

Supporting documents Supporting documents as per checklist

Validation application for CPD activity

SAICE structures

ECPD2

Ideally pre-populated

<3 hr (informal) activity

>3 hr (formal) activity

Other service providers (who have been recognised by SAICE)

All activities

SAICE issues unique service provider number (including PDP) – valid for 3 years

Supporting documents into folder

Supporting documents into folder

SAICE issues validation number for event (valid for 1 year)

To assessors

ECPD3

Pre-populated from ECPD2 To ECSA

Assessors upload review forms

Summary to E&T Panel for approval

SAICE issues validation certificate to entity that applied for validation

SAICE issues validation number for training event (valid for 1 to 3 years)

Pre-populated from ECPD2

ECPD3

To ECSA

In doing so ECSA has elevated the responsibility of any VA reviewing CPD training material to not only verify the legitimacy of the entity but also maintain all records for inspection by ECSA in the event of an audit. To comply with these new requirements, SAICE has implemented a paperless validation application process that automates the review of training materials, reduces submission time and ensures secure storage of records in a cloud-based archive.

Saice Academy

The SAICE Academy has made significant progress since 2021 by introducing a range of new offerings and activities. As part of its continued efforts, the academy has launched a series of advisory training videos aimed at assisting SAICE members in achieving their professional registration with ECSA. By covering different aspects of the registration process, these videos provide valuable guidance to members who seek to upgrade their membership to corporate level.

During 2022 the SAICE Academy also collaborated with the Grow SAICE champion to host a number of webinars to help guide members struggling with their registration

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SAICE advisory training videos aimed at assisting SAICE members in achieving their professional registration with the ECSA journey and provide useful advice and tips from recently registered candidates.

The SAICE Academy is committed to advancing the various components of SAICE’s Growing Forward strategy. In line with this commitment, it organised a series of webinars for students in collaboration with the SAICE SOS Growing Forward Champion. These webinars not only provide valuable information to students, but also underscore the benefits of maintaining membership in SAICE. The attendance at these webinars has been impressive, with a range of 120 to 280 members participating.

Identification Of Engineering Work

As the deadline for implementing the Identification of Engineering Work regulations approaches, SAICE has been working diligently to help ensure compliance. Over the past year, a dedicated task team, in collaboration with SAICE's various divisions, has developed a comprehensive code of practice for the civil engineering sector. This high-level document defines the scope of civil engineering work and will soon be published by ECSA. In addition, the team is working on developing addendums that will provide more detailed information on specialised areas like geotechnical and structural engineering.

E - LEARNING

The SAICE Academy has been dedicated to expanding the range of training materials available on our online learning platform. We are committed to continuing this effort over the next several years, ensuring that our members have access to CPD from the comfort of their own homes. We recognise that attending an annual CPD course, as required by ECSA to maintain registration, can be a significant expense, not just in terms of the course fees, but also the productive time lost in attending in-person courses. By offering CPD material that can be accessed at any time, we aim to make professional development more accessible and cost-effective for our members. The online learning platform can be accessed at cpdonline.saice.org.za.