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Business of Consulting Engineering

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Management in Consulting Engineering

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How to apply

STEP 1 – Applying for Registration

• Complete the on-line application form
• Upload and submit the following documents:
  A certified copy of the participants degree
  A brief CV
  A signed tripartite agreement between the CESA/SCE, the Employer, and the participant.
• An automatic acknowledgement will be emailed to the learner confirming that the School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has received the learner’s application. If the learner does not receive this acknowledgement, please contact the programme co-ordinator on sce@cesa.co.za or 011 463-2022.
• Once the learner’s application has been checked and approved, the learner will be sent a confirmation letter, in which it will include the learner’s student number and their password to the cesAnet portal.

Learner will be able to:

• Access pre-module reading
• Access modular learning material and reference documents
• Upload assignments
• Send messages to other learner, the facilitator and/or the SCE staff
• Participate in group discussions
• Access a forum for comments and discussions
• View assignment and assessment scores
• View and download certificates (PDF format)
• View and print a history of all modules completed
• Update learner contact details
• Select the preferred method (online, post, email) of receiving:
  • Correspondence
  • Results
• Select the preferred notification method (email, SMS) for receiving:
  • Approaching deadline reminders
  • Release of results
  • Change the learner password
• Register onto particular module/s

In addition, facilitators will be able to:

• Upload documents – pre module reading, programme material and reference documents
• Download assignments and enter each student’s score
• Participate in group discussions
• Send messages to all students
• Participate in the forum

STEP 2 – Register for a particular module

• Register
• Enter in student number and password
• The learner’s personal details, including academic history records will be displayed.
• Please ensure that they are correct and up-to-date.
• Select CONFIRM or UPDATE to go to the next step.

STEP 3 (Learner information)

• Your current registration history will then be displayed to assist you.

Step 4 (Select Development Programme)

• Select which Development Programme (BCE or MCE) the learner is registering for:
  Business of Consulting Engineering (BCE):
  Management in Consulting Engineering (MCE):

Step 5 (Select Module)

Select which module learner is registering for:

Business of Consulting Engineering:

Consulting Engineering Business

Finance

Law

Project Delivery

Management in Consulting Engineering

Business Administration and Management

Advanced Finance

Resources and People

Electives

Candidates must select a minimum of three subjects from the following list:

Management of engineering projects

The project team leader

ISO 9001 and Quality Management

Risk management

Project design

Business integrity management

Forms of contract

Contractual/legal aspects of project delivery

Dispute resolution

Health and safety

Procurement legislation and the CIDB

Environmental

Sustainability/ green building design

Asset management

                        Global contracting

                        Administrative law

Joint Ventures

Step 6 – Payment (Terms & Conditions)

• Please ensure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions.

• Scroll down and select I ACCEPT to go to the next step.

Step 4/5 (Choose Payment Method)

There are two types of payment options available namely

Credit card

Direct Deposit/EFT

If the Credit card method is selected:

• Down load the credit card application form
• Complete the application form email to sce@cesa.co.za or Fax: 086 668 3539 or (011) 463 7383

Payment – Terms & Conditions (Scroll down and select I ACCEPT to go to the next step)

• Payment in full and the proof of payment must be paid before attending the first module, otherwise the your registration will be cancelled
• The 10% administration fee is payable if you cancel less than 14 working days prior to the start of the module, even if we have not received payment, however a substitute can be made up to 24 hours prior to the course.
• In order to secure your place, advance booking is essential.
• If you fail to attend the module you will be liable for the 10% administration fee.
• CESA reserves the right to change/cancel a specific date, venue without prior notification.
• If no e-mail confirmation is received, please call in to confirm.
• No booking will be considered confirmed until proof of payment has been received.

Step 6 (Final Confirmation)

• A final confirmation will be send to you 7 days before the block week with all the relevant details.

Fees

CesAnet

CesAnet - A Student and Facilitators’ Intranet whereby both parties are able to access the following:

Students:

• Learners Workbook
• Change contact details (Approval by SCE)
• Pre-reading material
• Reference and resource documents
• Upload assignments
• Get results
• Email facilitator/s and other class students.
• Download certificates – Modules completed

Facilitators:

•  Facilitators Guideline
•  Upload Pre-reading material, reference and resource documents
•  Download assignment to mark
•  Upload results
•  Communicate with students and other facilitators 

Click here to access CesAnet

Overview

The School of Consulting Engineers, under the auspices of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), renders a valuable service in validating external training provider’s courses, seminars, workshops, lectures, site visits, conference, congresses, colloquiums (hereinafter referred to as ‘Event”) for Continual Professional Development (CPD) credits.

This CPD events will be used as a mechanism through which all registered practitioners will be able to renew their Registration with ECSA. Section 22(1) of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000) requires that a registered practitioner has to renew his or her Registration and has to "apply (in the prescribed manner) to the Council for the renewal of his or her Registration. Five credits per year, or 25 credits are acquired over a 5-year period, within the three categories of CPD activities. CPD credits must be obtained in at least two of the three categories listed below, with at least 1 credit per annum from Category 1.

ECSA has given approval to voluntary associations, recognised as such in terms of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000) (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), and accredited tertiary educational institutions to run activities which will be acknowledged for obtaining CPD credits. CESA is a recognised voluntary engineering association of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) which

ECSA regards these bodies as capable of ensuring that all their validated events meet required standards. These activities are described in Category 1, Section 9 of the ECSA Policy document

All other bodies who want to register their event/s in Category 1, such as private companies or state organizations, would therefore need to have their event/s CPD validated by a recognised voluntary association. The organisers would approach the recognised voluntary association and follow their policy, procedure and complete an application form. A validation fee would be charged, as there are assessors fees and administration costs to be paid. The recognised voluntary association for that discipline and/or category of registration would then arrange for the assessment of the content and on approval would be awarded CPD credit. A confirmation letter and a certificate would then be sent to the successful training provider.

It is the responsibility of registered persons, who intends participating in an event to ensure that the event has been validated  and that the credits awarded to such event will be recognised by ECSA.

In approving a CPD event in Category 1, the recognized voluntary associations will ensure that the following aspects are covered:

• The activity should serve to maintain or enhance the knowledge, skills and competence of all those who participate in it.
   
• The activity should meet an educational and developmental need and provide an effective learning experience for the participants.
   
• The participants or group of participants must be specified (e.g. professional engineers, professional technologists, professional certificated engineers, professional technicians, registered technicians or a specified category, e.g. registered lift inspectors) and where appropriate, the discipline should also be specified.
   
• The depth and breadth of the subject matter covered must be appropriate with sufficient time for discussion.
   
• The subject covered should provide a balanced view and should not be unduly promotional.
   
• The presenters should have proven practical and academic experience, and be good communicators.
   
• Evaluation forms for obtaining feedback from participants on the activity must be provided for rating the relevance, quality and effectiveness of the activity.

The duration of validations for courses, seminars and workshops will be 3 (three years) unless specified differently. Conferences, congresses, colloquiums, lectures and site visits, are only valid for the duration of the specific event and appointed date/s of such event. 

ECSA CPD Policies

For the full ECSA Policy document and amended rules, please consult the ECSA website, and click on ‘CPD’  on their homepage.

Go to  www.ecsa.co.za

CESA CPD Validated Training Events

Courses, Workshops & Seminars

All Training Providers who wish to have their training event/s (courses, workshops, seminars) validated by Consulting Engineers South Africa CESA for CPD credits/points (Category 1, Section 9, ECSA CPD Policy document) must comply with the following requirements:

1. The Training Provider must complete the on-line CPD Validation application form (ECPD2a).
    
2. An invoice will be emailed to you, on receipt of your application form. The Training Provider must pay the validation fee in full before the evaluation process can take place.  (See Cost Structure)
    
3. The Training Provider must submit the following:
   • One hard copy of all the training material, including PowerPoint presentations and handouts, which will be used for the event.
      
   • A CD/DVD of all the training material, including PowerPoint presentations and handouts, which will be used for the event. [This is the achive copy]
      
   • Proof of payment
      
   • CV of trainer/s
      
   • A copy of a blank evaluation form for obtaining feedback from participants for rating of the relevance, quality and effectiveness of the event.
     
     TO:     
     Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA)
     School of Consulting Engineering
     Fulham House, Hampton Park North,
     20 Georgian Crescent,
     Bryanston, Johannesburg
     For Attention: Mary Mabaane
     
      
   • The above is to be submitted no less than six weeks prior to the commencement of the event date.
      
4. Once the training material has been approved, the validation number and the CESA logo must appear on the following:
   • Cover page of all marketing material
   • Cover page of the training material
   • Registration form
   • Attendance register
   • Attendance certificate
      
5. Validation Process
   • Once the School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has received:
     • the on-line application form
     • the required documentation (see No.3)
     • the proof of payment
       
       a specialist in the event’s specific field will be identified and sent for assessment.
        
   • The specialist will assess the training material and complete an evaluation form and possibly write a report. They will then either ‘approve’,  ‘pending approval with changes’ or ‘reject’.
      
   • If approved, CPD credits will be allocated and a validation number registered (in line with ECSA best practice).
      
   • A confirmation letter, a certificate and the CESA logo will then be sent to the successful applicant.
      
   • If unsuccessful, the training provider will be advised accordingly.
      
6. Attendance Registers and Evaluation Forms
   
   The Training Provider must, at the end of each event, allow the delegates to evaluate the event.
   • If delegates experience the event in a negative light, the training provider must submit a corrective action report to the CESA Education and Training Committee.
     
     After the event, the Training Provider must, within 30 days, submit the following:
      
   • Send and/or email a copy of  delegate’s attendance register to: sce@cesa.co.za/ CESA - P O Box 68482, Bryanston 2021, Johannesburg
      
   • Send and/or email a one page collective overview of the results of the evaluation forms or a copy of the evaluation forms to:
     sce@cesa.co.za/ CESA - P O Box 68482, Bryanston 2021, Johannesburg

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Material will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

1. Does the activity serve to maintain or enhance the knowledge, skills and competence of all those who participate in it?
2. Does it meet an educational and developmental need, and provide an effective learning experience for the participants?
3. Is the depth and breadth of the subject matter appropriately covered?
4. Is an evaluation form attached for obtaining feedback from participants on the course and does it provide for rating of the relevance, quality and effectiveness of the activity?
5. Are the objectives of the course clear?
6. Does it have defined intended outcomes?
7. Appropriateness of method of presentation.
8. Does it address the anticipated benefit to the target group and to the profession as a whole?

VALIDATION PERIOD:

The duration of the validation period will be 3 (three years) unless specified differently.

DISPUTE:

If a dispute should arise then the CESA Education and Training Committee will resolve the issue. (A formal letter and supporting material must be submitted by the parties involved prior to the dispute).  If the CESA Education and Training Committee fails to reach a resolution then the matter will be referred to Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Conferences, Congresses, Colloquiums & Symposiums

All Providers who wish to have their conference, congresses and colloquiums (hereinafter referred to as 'Event') validated by Consulting Engineers South Africa CESA for CPD credits/points (Category 1, Section 9, ECSA CPD Policy document) must comply with the following requirements:

1. The Provider must complete the on-line CPD Validation application form (ECPD2a). 
   
   
2. An invoice will be emailed to you, on receipt of your application form. The Training Provider must pay the validation fee in full before the evaluation process can take place.  (See Cost Structure)
   
   
3. The Provider must submit the following to sce@cesa.co.za:
   • The conference programme
      
   • Submit to the School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) the following from each speaker, recorded on the programme:
     • A confirmation letter from each speaker (on the speaker’s or company’s letterhead), stating that they have agreed to speak at the event.
     • An abstract of their presentation
     • An abbreviated/abridged CV
        
   • Proof of payment
      
   • A blank copy of the event’s evaluation form for obtaining feedback from participants in order that they may rate the relevance, quality and effectiveness of the event.
     • If delegates experience the event in a negative light, organisers must submit a corrective action report to the CESA Education and Training Committee.
   • The final programme and any last minute speaker confirmation letters must be received one week prior to the event
     
     
4. Once the event has been approved, the validation number and the CESA logo must appear on the following:
   • Cover page of all marketing material
   • Registration form
   • Attendance register
   • Attendance certificate
     
     
5. Validation Process
   • Once the School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has received:
     • the on-line application form
     • the required documentation (see No.3)
     • the proof of payment
       
       the Manager of the School will assess the conference programme (see evaluation criteria below) and if acceptable, the event will be allocate CPD credits/points and a validation number.
       
       
   • A confirmation letter, a certificate and the CESA logo will then be sent to the successful applicant.
     
     
   • If unsuccessful, the provider will be advised accordingly.
     
     
6. Attendance Registers and Evaluation Forms
   
   The Provider must, at the end of each event, allow the delegates to evaluate the event.
   • If delegates experience the event in a negative light, the provider must submit a corrective action report to the CESA Education and Training Committee.
     
     After the event, the Provider must, within 30 days, submit the following:
     
     
   • Send and/or email a copy of  delegate’s attendance register, which must include the delegate’s signature, name, surname, company, email address and ID number to: sce@cesa.co.za/ CESA - P O Box 68482, Bryanston 2021, Johannesburg
     
     
   • Send and/or email a one page collective overview of the results of the evaluation forms or a copy of the evaluation forms to:
     sce@cesa.co.za/ CESA - P O Box 68482, Bryanston 2021, Johannesburg

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Material will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

1. Does the activity serve to maintain or enhance the knowledge, skills and competence of all those who participate in it?
2. Does it meet an educational and developmental need and provide an effective learning experience for the participants?
3. Is the deapth and breathe of the subject matter appropriately covered?
4. Is there an evaluation form attached for obtaining feedback from participants on the course and does it provide for rating of the relevance, quality and effectiveness of the activity?
5. Does it address the anticipated benefit to the target group and to the profession as a whole?

VALIDATION PERIOD:

The duration of the validation period will be only be for the actual days of the event.

DISPUTE:

If a dispute should arise then the CESA Education and Training Committee will resolve the issue. (A formal letter and supporting material must be submitted by the parties involved prior to the dispute).  If the CESA Education and Training Committee fails to reach a resolution then the matter will be referred to Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Lectures & Site Visits

All organisers who wish to have their conference, congresses and colloquiums (hereinafter referred to as 'Event') validated by Consulting Engineers South Africa CESA for CPD credits/points (Category 1, Section 9, ECSA CPD Policy document) must comply with the following requirements:

1. The Provider must complete the on-line CPD Validation application form (ECPD2a).
   
   
2. An invoice will be emailed to you, on receipt of your application form. The Training Provider must pay the validation fee in full before the evaluation process can take place.  (See Cost Structure)
   
   
3. The Provider must submit the following:
   • The programme
   • A summary of the lecture or site visit.
   • CV of presenter/s.
   • A copy of a blank evaluation form for obtaining feedback from participants to rate the relevance, quality and effectiveness of the lecture or site visit.
   • Documents to be submitted no less than two weeks prior to the commencement of the event date.
     
     
4. Validation Process
   • Once the School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has received:
     • the on-line application form
     • the required documentation (see No.3)
       
       a confirmation letter, a certificate and the CESA logo will be sent to you.
       
       
5. Attendance Registers and Evaluation Forms
   
   The organiser must, at the end of the lecture or site visit, allow the delegates to evaluate the lecture or site visit.
   • If delegates experience the event in a negative light, the provider must submit a corrective action report to the CESA Education and Training Committee.
     
     After each lecture or site visit, the Provider must, within 30 days, submit the following:
     
     
   • Send and/or email a copy of  delegate’s attendance register to: sce@cesa.co.za/ CESA - P O Box 68482, Bryanston 2021, Johannesburg
     
     
   • Send and/or email a one page collective overview of the results of the evaluation forms or a copy of the evaluation forms to:
     sce@cesa.co.za/ CESA - P O Box 68482, Bryanston 2021, Johannesburg

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The lecture or site visit may not be promoting or selling a product or a service.

VALIDATION PERIOD:

The duration of the validation period will be only be for the actual hours of the lecture or site visit.

DISPUTE:

If a dispute should arise then the CESA Education and Training Committee will resolve the issue. (A formal letter and supporting material must be submitted by the parties involved prior to the dispute).  If the CESA Education and Training Committee fails to reach a resolution then the matter will be referred to Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Renewals

All Training Providers who wish to have their training event/s (courses, workshops, seminars) re-validated by Consulting Engineers South Africa CESA for CPD credits/points (Category 1, Section 9, ECSA CPD Policy document) must comply with the following requirements:

1. The Training Provider must complete the on-line CPD Validation application form (ECPD2a).
    
2. An invoice will be emailed to you, on receipt of your application form. The Training Provider must pay the validation fee in full before the evaluation process can take place.  (See Cost Structure)
    
3. The Training Provider must submit the following:
   • One hard copy of all the training material, including PowerPoint presentations and handouts, which will be used for the event.
      
   • A CD/DVD of all the training material, including PowerPoint presentations and handouts, which will be used for the event. [This is the achive copy]
      
   • Proof of payment
      
   • CV of trainer/s
      
   • A copy of a blank evaluation form for obtaining feedback from participants for rating of the relevance, quality and effectiveness of the event.
     
     TO:     
     Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA)
     School of Consulting Engineering
     Fulham House, Hampton Park North,
     20 Georgian Crescent,
     Bryanston, Johannesburg
     For Attention: Mary Mabaane
     
      
   • The above is to be submitted no less than four weeks prior to the expiry date of the previous validation.
      
4. Validation Process
   • Once the School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has received:
     • the on-line application form
     • the required documentation (see No.3)
     • the proof of payment
       
       a confirmation letter, a certificate and the CESA logo will then be sent.
        
5. Once the training provider has received the validation number, the validation number together with the CESA logo, must appear on the following:
   • Cover page of all marketing material
   • Cover page of the training material
   • Registration form
   • Attendance register
   • Attendance certificate
      
6. Attendance Registers and Evaluation Forms
   
   The Training Provider must, at the end of each event, allow the delegates to evaluate the event.
   • If delegates experience the event in a negative light, the training provider must submit a corrective action report to the CESA Education and Training Committee.
     
     After the event, the Training Provider must, within 30 days, submit the following:
      
   • Send and/or email a copy of  delegate’s attendance register to: sce@cesa.co.za/ CESA - P O Box 68482, Bryanston 2021, Johannesburg
      
   • Send and/or email a one page collective overview of the results of the evaluation forms or a copy of the evaluation forms to:
     sce@cesa.co.za/ CESA - P O Box 68482, Bryanston 2021, Johannesburg

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Material will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

1. Does the activity serve to maintain or enhance the knowledge, skills and competence of all those who participate in it?
2. Does it meet an educational and developmental need, and provide an effective learning experience for the participants?
3. Is the depth and breadth of the subject matter appropriately covered?
4. Is an evaluation form attached for obtaining feedback from participants on the course and does it provide for rating of the relevance, quality and effectiveness of the activity?
5. Are the objectives of the course clear?
6. Does it have defined intended outcomes?
7. Appropriateness of method of presentation.
8. Does it address the anticipated benefit to the target group and to the profession as a whole?

VALIDATION PERIOD:

The duration of the validation period will be 3 (three years) unless specified differently.

DISPUTE:

If a dispute should arise then the CESA Education and Training Committee will resolve the issue. (A formal letter and supporting material must be submitted by the parties involved prior to the dispute).  If the CESA Education and Training Committee fails to reach a resolution then the matter will be referred to Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Cost Structure

The costs for the School of Consulting Engineers, rendering a valuable service in CPD validating and then monitoring external events are listed below:

NEW VALIDATION - COURSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, SITE VISITS, CONFERENCE, CONGRESSES, COLLOQUIUMS

RENEWAL OF VALIDATION - COURSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS

CPD VALIDATION – LECTURES & SITE VISITS