Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for

Engineers

22nd NOVEMBER 2017

Presented By : Eng. Nicholas Musuni, PE , MIEK
OBJECTIVES OF PRESENTATION

• Appreciate the purpose of the CPD programs for

engineers

• Understand the CPD policy

• Understand the application of CPD policy .

CONTENT

What Is It

Why CPD

What Does EBK Have

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WHAT IS IT

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Continuous Professional Development ;

Basis of Professions

Profession

“A profession is something a little more than a job, it is a

career for someone that wants to be part of society, who
becomes competent in their chosen sector through
training; maintains their skills through continuing
professional development (CPD); and commits to behaving
ethically, to protect the interests of the public”. (Australian
Professionals)
Continuous Professional Development
An integral element of a successful engineering career

Any activity that helps you the engineer: -

• Expand your knowledge
• Maintain up-to-date technical skills
• Progress your engineering career
• Grow your professional networks and contacts
• Attain and maintain your professional status

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

WHY CPD

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Why Continuous Professional Development?
The Engineers Act 2011

Required by law: -
Section 7(1)(q) of the Engineers Act 2011 provides that
one of the functions of the Board is to “plan, arrange,
coordinate and oversee continuing professional training
and development and facilitate internship of graduate
engineers”

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

Why Continuous Professional Development?

The Code of Ethics for Engineers ;

THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
• Engineers shall uphold and advance the integrity, honour and dignity
of the engineering profession by:

• Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human

welfare;

• Being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their
employers and clients;

• Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering

profession; and supporting the professional and technical societies
of their disciplines.
Why Continuous Professional Development?

The Code of Ethics for Engineers ;

COOPERATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF
ENGINEERS

Engineers shall cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the

profession by interchanging information and experience with
other engineers and students, and will endeavor to provide
opportunity for the professional development and advancement
of engineers under their supervision and in that case shall;
• Encourage engineering employees’ efforts to improve their
education.
• Encourage engineering employees to attend and present
papers at professional and technical society meetings.
Why Continuous Professional Development?
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Assist practicing engineers to increase capacity for learning

so as to be more capable, confident and adaptable when
faced with change.
• Broaden into related fields, such as those covering
management, financial or legal aspects in order to improve
work performance and enhance career prospects.
• Maintain, improve or expand technical skills and knowledge.

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

Why Continuous Professional Development?
An integral element of a successful engineering career

To Facilitate a Culture of Lifelong Learning and Self-

Improvement Through:

• Change in values
• Change in beliefs
• Change in behaviors

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

Benefits of Continuous Professional Development
An integral element of a successful engineering career

Fosters excellence in the profession

Mechanism through which professionals are accountable
for remaining current
Improves profession’s credibility with the public

Expands domain of practice

Enhances professional image and improves
marketability
Facilitates practice mobility
Facilitates upward movement in the value chain to clients and
employers
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
WHAT DOES EBK HAVE

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EBK Continuous Professional Development Policy
An integral element of a successful engineering career

The Board has developed a policy on CPD whose

objectives are to: -
• Improve professional competence of local engineers
and engineering firms.
• Keep abreast of changing procedures and standards.
• Understand and apply advances in technology.
• Better serve the engineering profession, community
and environment.
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
EBK Continuous Professional Development Policy
An integral element of a successful engineering career

Goal 4: Develop the general practice of engineering

Objective:
To build capacity through training and assessment of
individual engineers and engineering firms
Strategies
i. Develop and implement a continuing professional
development program for professional engineers
Source: EBK STRATEGIC PLAN 2014-2019
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
EBK Continuous Professional Development Framework
An integral element of a successful engineering career

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

EBK CPD Stakeholders
An integral element of a successful engineering career

OUR COMMON
REGULATOR
GOAL

Contribute towards

INDUSTRY improving efficiency and

/EMPLOYE LEARNER
RS effectiveness in the
delivery of services by
professional engineers.
PROVIDERS

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

Continuous Professional Development Activities
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• CPD activity MUST be related to the career of the

professional engineer.
• Minimum of 50hours to be completed per year.
• Hours are accrued as Professional Development Unit
(PDUs).

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

Continuous Professional Development Activities
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Two categories of activities:

• Formal activities
• Participation
Structured • Presentations
(40PDUs) • Contributions to
Knowledge
• Work based activities

Unstructured
• Informal activities
(10PDUs)
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
CPD – Structured Activities - Formal
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Courses offered by universities, technical institutes,

colleges, suppliers, employers or technical societies;
• Short courses, technical sessions, seminars and
workshops provided by associations, technical
societies, industry or educational institutions.
Two hours of course attendance equals one PDU.
Maximum units - 30 PDUs per year.

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

CPD – Structured Activities - Participation
An integral element of a successful engineering career
• Mentoring/tutoring as an appointed mentor to a
member-in-training or applicant;
• Service on public bodies that draw on professional
expertise e.g. boards, commissions, etc
• Service on standing or ad-hoc committees of a technical
or professional nature, or managerial associations and
societies beyond the ordinary duties of work.
Two hours of course attendance equals one PDU.
Maximum units - 10 PDUs per year.
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
CPD – Structured Activities - Presentation
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• At a conference, meeting, course, workshop or

seminar;
• Within a company or at an event sponsored by a
technical or professional organization.

Two hours of course attendance equals one PDU.

Maximum units - 15 PDUs per year.

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

CPD – Structured Activities – Contributions to Knowledge
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Development of published codes and standards

(2hours of committee work equals 1PDU);
• Patents (each patent registered equals 5PDUs);
• Publication of papers in a peer-reviewed technical
journal (each paper published equals 5PDUs);
• A thesis at the Masters or Ph.D. level, on a one time
basis, upon successful defence and approval (each
thesis equals 15 PDUs);
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
CPD – Structured Activities – Contributions to Knowledge Cont’d
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Publication of a book (each book equals 10 PDUs);

• Publication of articles in non-reviewed journals or an
internal company report (each article equals 5 PDUs);
• Reviewing articles for publication (one hour of review
equals one PDU. Maximum of 5 PDUs);
Maximum units - 20 PDUs per year.

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

CPD – Unstructured Activities – Informal
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Self-directed study (e.g., private reading including

current technical, managerial and business journals);
• Attendance at conferences and industry trade shows;
• Seminars, technical presentations, facilitated technical
field trips, and workshops (courses and seminars
greater than four hours in length may be claimed in
the formal category);

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

CPD – Unstructured Activities – Informal
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Attendance at meetings of technical, professional or

managerial associations or societies;
• Structured discussion of technical or professional
issues with one’s peers.
Two hours of course attendance equals one PDU.
Maximum units - 10 PDUs per year.

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

CPD – Summary of Activities
An integral element of a successful engineering career
CATEGORY HOURS MAXIMUM
Formal 2hr = 1 PDU 30 PDUs
Participation 2hr = 1 PDU 10 PDUs

Structured Presentations 2hr = 1 PDU 15 PDUs

Contributions
1hr = 1 PDU 20 PDUs
to Knowledge

Unstructured Informal 2hr = 1 PDU 10 PDUs

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
CPD Key Result Areas
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Advanced knowledge in relevant engineering

disciplines
• Modern technical skills
• Soft skills
• Management
• Marketing and business development
• Relevant knowledge in associated professional areas

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

Continuous Professional Development Records
An integral element of a successful engineering career

Records should: -
• Be continuous, up-to-date and accurate
• Demonstrate a mixture of learning activities relevant
to current or future practice.
• Seek to ensure that the CPD has contributed to the
quality of engineers practice and service delivery.
• Be submitted not later than 3months following the end
of the calendar year in review
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
Continuous Professional Development Records
An integral element of a successful engineering career

Records must be accompanied by relevant proof of

undertaking the activity which may include: -
• Certificate of attendance/participation.
• Curriculum/Syllabus/Course outline
• Copies of presentations (where individual was a
facilitator).
• Copies of memberships to professional bodies where
applicable.
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
Continuous Professional Development Records Cont’d
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Diary records/logbooks showing activities claimed

• Course enrolment records
• Receipts of course fees
• Attendance list from course organizer
• Employer’s report or certification

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

CPD Record Sheet
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Title and type of each CPD activity undertaken

• Activity organizer
• Dates and time spent
• Brief description, summary of objectives and contents
of the activity
• Key learning results
• Key benefits
• CPD claimed (PDUs)
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
What CPD Will EBK Provide?
An integral element of a successful engineering career

Range of CPD activities will include:

• Events calendar
• Online library
• Webinars
• Short courses, seminars and tertiary courses
• Engineers media
• Professional networking groups
• Volunteer opportunities
Continuous Professional Development for Engineers
How Will EBK Provide the CPD?
An integral element of a successful engineering career

• Partnering with other professional organizations e.g.

IQSK, ICPAK, CLE, etc
• Partnering with industry
• Partnering with international organizations

Technical and Non-technical programmes will be

provided.

Continuous Professional Development for Engineers

THANK YOU

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