Construction Health and Safety Professions Registration (SACPCMP)

Construction Health and Safety Professions Registration

Nomvula Rakolote2015 Construction Health and Safety

Seminar9 July 2015

South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions

Established by Act of Parliament (Project and Construction Management Professions Act 48 of 2000)

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The report focuses on the in the following areas Safety, Health and Environment; International recognition of Professionals; Accreditation; Continuing Professional Development; Registrations; Registration Cancellations; Registration Examination; Registrations upgrade for candidacy to Professional

status; Candidacy registration period; Recognition of Prior Learning; Recognition of Voluntary Associations; and Disciplinary matters and appeals.

Existing Registration Disciplines:

Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM)

Professional Construction Manager (Pr.CM) Candidate CPM and CM Professional Construction Mentor Construction Mentor

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Lack of H&S involvement in project Initiation anddetailed design phase

Many VA’s, no single voice/authority No professional association has championed the

discipline of construction H&S on a sustained basis Lack of management commitment Inadequate supervision Inadequate or a lack of H&S training A lack of worker involvement, A lack of personal risk appreciation Work pressures Misguided belief that Safety file = H&S Viewed as grudge cost

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Enhancing the impact of the Construction Regulations Using public sector procurement to achieve improvements in

construction H&S Enhancing the understanding of the status of construction H&S in South

Africa through the timeous provision of H&S information and statistics Establishing minimum competence standards and accreditation client

appointed H&S agents in terms of the Construction Regulations; Establishing of a 'H&S Agency' as a focus point for the promotion,

awareness, information, advice and promotion of research onconstruction H&S

Building H&S capacity within relevant unions and facilitating closerworking relationships between employers and union members toenhance construction H&S

Ensuring that tertiary education addresses construction H&S and relatedissues

Facilitating a developmental approach to support the small andemerging contractors.

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Sec 18(1)(c) empowered Construction H&S is part of Construction

Management. Endorsed by the CBE, NDPW and DoL. CR 2014 5(7)(b) be registered with a statutory body

approved by the Chief Inspector as qualified toperform the required functions;

SACPCMP - Sole host of the Construction H&Sprofessional registration

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Began in 2010 Research Registration categories Develop registration criteria

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Task Team

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Three registration disciplines were established: CHS Officer (CHSO) - persons operating at

site level CHS Manager (CHSM)- persons operating at a

managerial level Pr. CHS Agent (Pr.CHSA)- Professional CHS

Agent - persons operating at a professional level for the client or on the professional team.

Candidate

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Aligned to the 6 Project Stages

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Project Stage Description

Stage 1 Initiation and Briefing

Stage 2 Concept and Feasibility

Stage 3 Design Development

Stage 4 Tender Documentation and Procurement

Stage 5 Construction Documentation and Management

Stage 6 Project Close Out

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Project Stage Description Pr.CHS

AgentCHS

ManagerCHS

Officer

Stage 1 Initiation and Briefing

Stage 2 Concept and Feasibility

Stage 3 Design Development

Stage 4 Tender Documentation and Procurement

Stage 5 Construction Documentation and Management

Stage 6 Project Close Out

Criteria CHS Officer

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Occupational/Construction Health and Safety management Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Qualification Experience

Programmes in Occupational Health and Safety / Construction Health and Safety (NQF Level 3 -5) 4 Years Learnership Certificate in Construction Health and Safety Management (NQF Level 3) 3 Years National Diploma in Safety Management 2 Years B-Tech in Safety Management 1 Year B.Com Operational Risk Management 1Year

Construction Management Qualifications with additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience

QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE

National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 3 Years BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 2 Years

Qualifications with small components of OHS plus additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience

QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE

National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 3 Years BSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 2 Years

APPLICATION

• Application

• CV

• Supporting documents

• Project Report

• Project Profile (4 years)

• 2 X 1500 word reports

• Application fee

ASSESSMENT

• Completeness of documentation

• Expert Assessment by 3 assessors

• Moderation (if required)

• Recommendation

• Deferral

EXAMINATION

• Invitation

• Examination Fee

• Paper -3 hrs -Practical implementation of construction H&S controls

REGISTRATION

• Annual fee

• Notification

• Registration Certificate

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R 197.72 incl. VAT

R 370.73 incl. VAT

R 185.36 + R 2048.76 incl. VAT

Criteria CHS Manager

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Occupational/Construction Health and Safety management Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Qualification Experience

Programmes in Occupational Health and Safety / Construction Health and Safety (NQF Level 3 -5) 6 Years* National Diploma in Safety Management 4 Years B-Tech in Safety Management 3 Years B.Com Operational Risk Management 3 Years MSc in Construction Health and Safety Management 1 Year*

Construction Management Qualifications with additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience

QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE

National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 5 Years BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 4 Years Honours (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 3 Years MSc (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 2 Years*

Qualifications with small components of OHS plus additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience

QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE

National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 5 Years BSc (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 4 Years MSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 2 Years*

APPLICATION

• Application

• CV

• Supporting documents

• Project Report

• Project Profile (4 years)

• 2 X 1500 word reports

• Application fee

ASSESSMENT

• Completeness of documentation

• Expert Assessment by 3 assessors

• Moderation (if required)

• Recommendation

• Deferral

EXAMINATION

• Invitation

• Examination Fee

• Paper 1 – 3hrs

• Paper 2 -3 hrs -Practical implementation of

construction H&S

controls

• Paper 2-3hrs-Practical and theoretical Construction H&S management controls

REGISTRATION

• Annual fee

• Notification

• Registration Certificate

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R 649.80 incl. VAT R 779.76 incl.

VAT

R 843.60 + R 2397.81 incl. VAT

Criteria Pr.CHS Agent

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Occupational/Construction Health and Safety management Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Qualification Experience

National Diploma in Safety Management 6 Years B-Tech in Safety Management 4 Years B.Com Operational Risk Management 4 Years MSc in Construction Health and Safety Management 3 Years*

Construction Management Qualifications with additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience

QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE

National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 7 Years BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 6 Years Honours (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 5 Years MSc (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 4 Years*

Qualifications with small components of OHS plus additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience

QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE

National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 7 Years BSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 6 Years MSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety 4 Years*

APPLICATION

• Application

• CV

• Supporting documents

• Project Report

• Project Profile (4 years)

• 2 X 1500 word reports

• Application fee

ASSESSMENT

• Completeness of documentation

• Expert Assessment by 3 assessors

• Moderation (if required)

• Recommendation

• Deferral

INTERVIEW

• Invitation

• Interview Fee

• Panel (Minimum 3)

• Knowledge areas

• 6 stages

• 45 minutes

REGISTRATION

• Annual fee

• Notification

• Registration Certificate

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R 1688.88 incl. VAT

R 2785.88 incl. VAT

R 861.78 + R 2843.34 incl. VAT

Portfolio of Evidence must be compiled Cost of Assessment of POE:◦ Pr.CHS Agent R 15 040 incl. VAT◦ CHSM & CHSO R 7500 incl. VAT

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Discipline Relevant Work ExperienceProfessional Construction H&S Agent

10 years

Construction H&S Manager

10 years

Construction H&S Officer 7 years

Incomplete application documentation Documentation not submitted in required format Payment of Fees-Ref number- SACPCMP, bank

account, company name ,surname/Modise/Smith Pre-payments Outstanding Documents – change emails Exam/interview fee not paid Number of Assessors and Examiners Online Registration (Acceptance of Invoice) Quality of Reports Plagiarism – Plagiarism Software Outstanding Documents from different emails-

oshact, constructing,ohsconsulting

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Pr CHS Agents◦ Sufficient applications◦ Low throughput rate◦ Current Status Quo (Stage 1-3)

Gap between Pr CHS Agent and CHS Manager Educational Level Qualifications in CHS at Institutions of higher

learning CPD Courses Skills Modules to address existing Gaps in Scope

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Industry awareness of Registration Applications received – 3856 Quality of CHS Manager Applications Low Exam Failure rate -5% Commitment of Council Commitment of assessors Commitment of Voluntary Associations

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The table below shows the CHSO average going salaries as well as the minimum and maximum going rates.

The table below shows the average salaries for CHSM Professionals as well as the high and low

Average Entry levelSalary

Intermediate 5yrsexp.

High levelearnings Low High

CHS Officer R 8 393.75 R 13 906.25 R 20 531.25 R 4 500.00 R 15 000.00

Average Entry levelSalary

Intermediate 5yrsexp.

High levelearnings Low High

CHS Manager R 21 062.50 R 29 250.00 R 41 375.00 R 6 000.00 R 35 000.00

National Exam centres – SAFCEC,MBA’s provincial offices

Accrediting more examination centres provincially and Invigilators

Provincial interviews - Planned On site exams and interviews – established

partnership Online Exams and interview bookings Auto allocations subject to correct reference-

ID, Invoice Number. Credit card payments facility How to videos” upload documents, CPD,

Billing, Details, log on profile”

Distribution of reports to three assessors at the same time

Three assessors workshops conducted this year

Examiners workshop conducted and two upcoming workshops before end August 2015

In-house Assessors Assessors Weekends

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Provincial Workshop Conducted 24 Workshops conducted from March – May

2015 with an attendance of 1600 people Aim was to give a step but step guidance on

the registration process from : How to fill the application form, guidance on

the two reports, knowledge areas Continuous Access on the workshop pack

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Using the short code by dialling 32284 you can get the following information:

When sending the word register the direct link to the online registration portal will be provided.

When sending the word topic the direct link to the scope of services will be provided.

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With new USSD feature to be launched in the next couple of weeks you will be able to do the following:

A new registration. Update the details of your existing registration. Register for a summit or conference.Progress- Testing phase finalized- Interfacing between the USSD and Registration

System

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Qualifying Criteria- All documents should have been

submitted- Payment of applications fee- Twelve months period 7 August 2015 –

31 July 2016Letters will be posted on registration profilefrom 3 August 2015, with the necessary security Features

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The QR code is a security measure to verify the details on the letter.

When this QR code is scanned with QR Code scanning software loaded on any smartphone the ID number as well as the name and surname of the applicant is displayed. The details must be an exact match to what appears on the letter.

Verify Online This an additional security measure to verify the details of the

applicant online. When this QR code is scanned the surname of the applicant is displayed.

A pre-loaded URL in the QR Software will direct the inspector to the online search facility. The scanned surname can then be pasted into the online search box and the details of the applicant can be independently verified.

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Register your name on the desk for expression of interest

Proof of Payment if you have Exam Centre Offerings

Resend Proof of payment –Debtors@sacpcmp.org.za

Exam enquires and bookingsExams@sacpcmp.org.za

Outstanding Documents, upload online

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