CPD for civil engineering professionals becoming a reality

摘要

Several years ago SAICE Council approved the principle of continuing professional development (CPD) and, since then, SAICE has encouraged its members to ensure that they keep abreast of developments and knowledge in their areas of expertise in order to maintain their competence. ECSA will institute a system of CPD, starting in 2006, which will be linked to renewal of registration from 1 January 2007 for all registered persons according to the policy set out in its policy document. SAICE is excited about the inclusion of membership of a voluntary organisation, which automatically gives members one credit per year. Other services that our 'volunteers' do, for example mentoring, tertiary accreditation, professional reviews, and authoring papers, will also be recognised. This extract aims to give you the background and categories in which CPD will be recognised.