Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 46 of 2000)Board NoticesRules: Continuing Professional Development and Renewal of Registration, 20175. Objectives and Benefits of the CPD System |
| (1) | The Council’s CPD requirements are based on the continuous monitoring of conformance by registered persons with regards to the three pillars referred to in rule 3(1), in ensuring that its duty as in section 14 of the Act is carried out. |
| (2) | Registered persons have a duty to, in their compliance with the Council’s CPD requirements ensure a balance between the three CPD development pillars stated in rule 3(1). |
| (3) | CPD is introduced for all registered persons in order to: |
| (a) | Protect the public and the environment against unethical engineering practices; |
| (b) | Generate and strengthen public trust in the engineering profession; |
| (c) | Ensure through the creation of a culture of CPD, that all registered persons maintain their competence throughout their period of registration; |
| (d) | Develop a commitment (positive attitude) to lifelong learning to maintain and develop professional competence; |
| (e) | Link satisfactory CPD to the requirements for renewal of registration; |
| (f) | Take responsibility for undertaking relevant CPD activities to remain competent in their roles; |
| (g) | Take responsibility for recording their CPD activities to demonstrate that they have undertaken relevant and appropriate learning activities; and |
| (h) | Provide high quality service to clients, employers and other stakeholders. |
| (4) | The following are the benefits of the CPD system for registered persons: |
| (a) | The capacity of registered persons to develop their engineering and professional knowledge is enhanced and improved; |
| (b) | Registered persons continuously fulfill their responsibilities and duties competently; |
| (c) | Career prospects and career progression with current employers or future employers are enhanced; and |
| (d) | Public trust in their ability to carry out their functions competently is enhanced. |