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
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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.
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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 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
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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 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.
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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 to
perform the required functions;
SACPCMP - Sole host of the Construction H&S
professional 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
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
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
Pr.CHS
Agent
CHS
Manager
CHS
Officer
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Criteria CHS Officer
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
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APPLICATION
• Application
• CV
• Supporting
documents
• Project Report
• Project Profile (4
years)
• 2 X 1500 word
ASSESSMENT
• Completeness of
documentation
• Expert Assessment
by 3 assessors
• Moderation (if
required)
• Recommendation
EXAMINATION
REGISTRATION
• Invitation
• Annual fee
• Examination Fee
• Notification
• Paper -3 hrs -
• Registration
Practical
Certificate
implementation of
construction H&S
controls
• Deferral
reports
• Application fee
R 197.72 incl.
VAT
R 370.73 incl.
VAT
R 185.36 +
R 2048.76 incl. VAT
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Criteria CHS Manager
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*
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APPLICATION
ASSESSMENT
EXAMINATION
REGISTRATION
• Application
• Completeness of
• Invitation
• Annual fee
• Examination Fee
• Notification
• CV
• Supporting
documents
• Project Report
• Project Profile (4
years)
• 2 X 1500 word
reports
• Application fee
documentation
• Expert
Assessment by 3
assessors
• Moderation (if
required)
• Recommendation
• Deferral
• Paper 1 – 3hrs
• Paper 2 -3 hrs Practical
• Registration
Certificate
implementation of
construction H&S
controls
• Paper 2-3hrsPractical 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
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Criteria Pr.CHS Agent
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
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*
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APPLICATION
• Application
• CV
• Supporting
documents
• Project Report
• Project Profile (4
years)
• 2 X 1500 word
reports
ASSESSMENT
INTERVIEW
REGISTRATION
• Completeness of
• Invitation
• Annual fee
• Interview Fee
• Notification
• Panel (Minimum
• Registration
documentation
• Expert
Assessment by 3
assessors
• Moderation (if
required)
3)
Certificate
• Knowledge areas
• 6 stages
• 45 minutes
• Recommendation
• Deferral
• Application fee
R 1688.88 incl.
VAT
R 2785.88 incl.
VAT
R 861.78 +
R 2843.34 incl. VAT
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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
Relevant Work Experience
Professional Construction 10 years
H&S Agent
Construction H&S
Manager
10 years
Construction H&S Officer
7 years
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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
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Pr CHS Agents
◦ Sufficient applications
◦ Low throughput rate
◦ Current Status Quo (Stage 1-3)
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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
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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.
Average
Entry
Salary
CHS Officer
R 8 393.75
level Intermediate
exp.
R 13 906.25
5yrs High
earnings
level
R 20 531.25
Low
High
R 4 500.00
R 15 000.00
The table below shows the average salaries for
CHSM Professionals as well as the high and low
Average
Entry
Salary
level Intermediate
exp.
CHS Manager
R 21 062.50
R 29 250.00
5yrs High
earnings
R 41 375.00
level
Low
High
R 6 000.00
R 35 000.00
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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 referenceID, Invoice Number.
Credit card payments facility
How to videos” upload documents, CPD,
Billing, Details, log on profile”
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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 2016
Letters will be posted on registration profile
from 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 bookings
Exams@sacpcmp.org.za
 Outstanding Documents, upload online
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