Construction Health and Safety Professions Registration Nomvula Rakolote 2015 Construction Health and Safety Seminar 9 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) 2
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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 5
Lack of H&S involvement in project Initiation and detailed 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 6
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 on construction H&S Building H&S capacity within relevant unions and facilitating closer working relationships between employers and union members to enhance construction H&S Ensuring that tertiary education addresses construction H&S and related issues Facilitating a developmental approach to support the small and emerging contractors. 7
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 to perform the required functions; SACPCMP - Sole host of the Construction H&S professional registration 8
Began in 2010 Research Registration categories Develop registration criteria 9
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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 11
Aligned to the 6 Project Stages 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 12
Project Stage Description Pr.CHS Agent CHS Manager CHS 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 13
Criteria CHS Officer Occupational/Construction Health and Safety management Qualifications and Relevant Experience Qualification Programmes in Occupational Health and Safety / Construction Health and Safety (NQF Level 3-5) Learnership Certificate in Construction Health and Safety Management (NQF Level 3) National Diploma in Safety Management B-Tech in Safety Management B.Com Operational Risk Management Experience 4 Years 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1Year Construction Management Qualifications with additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience QUALIFICATION National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety EXPERIENCE 3 Years 2 Years Qualifications with small components of OHS plus additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience QUALIFICATION National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety BSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety EXPERIENCE 3 Years 2 Years 14
APPLICATION ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION REGISTRATION Application Completeness of Invitation Annual fee CV documentation Examination Fee Notification Supporting Expert Assessment Paper -3 hrs - Registration documents by 3 assessors Practical Certificate Project Report Moderation (if implementation of Project Profile (4 required) construction H&S years) Recommendation controls 2 X 1500 word Deferral reports Application fee R 197.72 incl. VAT R 370.73 incl. VAT R 185.36 + R 2048.76 incl. VAT 15
Criteria CHS Manager Occupational/Construction Health and Safety management Qualifications and Relevant Experience Qualification Programmes in Occupational Health and Safety / Construction Health and Safety (NQF Level 3-5) National Diploma in Safety Management B-Tech in Safety Management B.Com Operational Risk Management MSc in Construction Health and Safety Management Experience 6 Years* 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 1 Year* Construction Management Qualifications with additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience QUALIFICATION National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety Honours (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety MSc (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety EXPERIENCE 5 Years 4 Years 3 Years 2 Years* Qualifications with small components of OHS plus additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience QUALIFICATION National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety BSc (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety MSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety EXPERIENCE 5 Years 4 Years 2 Years* 16
APPLICATION ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION REGISTRATION Application CV Supporting documents Project Report Completeness of documentation Expert Assessment by 3 assessors Invitation Examination Fee Paper 1 3hrs Paper 2-3 hrs - Practical Annual fee Notification Registration Certificate Project Profile (4 Moderation (if implementation of years) 2 X 1500 word reports Application fee required) Recommendation Deferral construction H&S controls Paper 2-3hrs- Practical and theoretical Construction H&S management R 649.80 incl. VAT controls R 779.76 incl. VAT R 843.60 + R 2397.81 incl. VAT 17
Criteria Pr.CHS Agent Occupational/Construction Health and Safety management Qualifications and Relevant Experience National Diploma in Safety Management B-Tech in Safety Management B.Com Operational Risk Management MSc in Construction Health and Safety Management Qualification Experience 6 Years 4 Years 4 Years 3 Years* Construction Management Qualifications with additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience QUALIFICATION National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety Honours (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety MSc (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety EXPERIENCE 7 Years 6 Years 5 Years 4 Years* Qualifications with small components of OHS plus additional Health and Safety Training and Relevant Experience QUALIFICATION National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety BSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety MSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety EXPERIENCE 7 Years 6 Years 4 Years* 18
APPLICATION ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW REGISTRATION Application Completeness of Invitation Annual fee CV documentation Interview Fee Notification Supporting Expert Panel (Minimum Registration documents Assessment by 3 3) Certificate Project Report assessors Knowledge areas Project Profile (4 years) 2 X 1500 word Moderation (if required) Recommendation 6 stages 45 minutes reports Deferral Application fee R 1688.88 incl. VAT R 2785.88 incl. VAT R 861.78 + R 2843.34 incl. VAT 19
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 Discipline Professional Construction H&S Agent Construction H&S Manager Construction H&S Officer Relevant Work Experience 10 years 10 years 7 years 20
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 emailsoshact, constructing,ohsconsulting 21
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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 of Services 24
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 25
The table below shows the CHSO average going salaries as well as the minimum and maximum going rates. Average Entry Salary level Intermediate exp. The table below shows the average salaries for CHSM Professionals as well as the high and low 5yrs High earnings CHS Officer R 8 393.75 R 13 906.25 R 20 531.25 R 4 500.00 R 15 000.00 level Low High Average Entry Salary level Intermediate exp. 5yrs High earnings level 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 28
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 29
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. 30
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 31
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Qualifying Criteria - All documents should have been submitted - Payment of applications fee - Twelve months period 7 August 2015 31 July 2016 Letters will be posted on registration profile from 3 August 2015, with the necessary security Features 33
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. 34
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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 bookings Exams@sacpcmp.org.za Outstanding Documents, upload online 36