Council for Built Environment (CBE) Overview

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What is a key mandate of the CBE Industry in relation to the built environment?

To promote the interests of non-registered persons in the engineering and construction projects

To promote the use of non-sustainable solutions in the built environment

To promote and protect the interests of the public in the built environment (correct)

To facilitate the participation of non-registered professionals in integrated development

Why cannot non-registered persons obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance?

Because they do not have the necessary experience

Because they do not have the necessary skills

Because they are not professionals

Because they are not registered with the CBE (correct)

What is one way the CBE Industry promotes a sustainable built environment?

By encouraging the use of non-sustainable materials

By collaborating with non-registered professionals

By promoting the use of registered persons to provide sustainable solutions (correct)

By ignoring the impact of construction on the natural environment

What is the purpose of the monitoring, evaluation, and auditing tool created by the CBE Industry?

To set and attain Transformation targets Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the CBE Industry's mandate in relation to health and safety?

To promote appropriate standards of health and safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of CBEP's education mandate?

Regulating built environment professions through professional registration Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a graduate to apply for professional interview?

Submission of logbooks and training reports to CBEP Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CETA Candidacy Programme?

To establish a detailed training plan per candidate Signup and view all the answers

Under which act was the Council for the Built Environment established?

Council for the Built Environment Act (No. 43 of 2000) Signup and view all the answers

To which minister does the Council for the Built Environment report?

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of employers in the skills pipeline for graduates?

To allocate mentors for graduates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Professional Code of Conduct?

To regulate built environment professions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Council for the Built Environment?

To coordinate the six Councils for the Built Environment Professions Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of successfully completing the skills pipeline for graduates?

Professional status with a certificate from CBEP Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the six Councils for the Built Environment Professions (CBEP)?

To regulate the registration of professionals in the built environment sector Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Skills Pipeline for Graduates to Professional Registration?

To ensure that graduates become professionally registered Signup and view all the answers

How many Councils for the Built Environment Professions (CBEP) does the CBE coordinate?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the partnership with the Department of Employment and Labour?

To ensure compliance with the health and safety acts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CBE Skills Pipeline?

To promote ongoing human resource development in the built environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Transformation Indaba Platform?

To promote legislation impacting on the built environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cooperation between the CBE and CBEP?

To ensure uniform application of norms and guidelines set by the council Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the CBE in relation to Education, Training, and Human Resource Development?

To promote ongoing human resource development in the built environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the policy frameworks and implementation guidelines?

To serve as monitoring tools for the CBE Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge faced by graduates due to SOEs and other entities?

No requirement for professional registration Signup and view all the answers

Why is the stipend offered by government entities not attractive to graduates?

It is not aligned with the private sector standards Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by SMME employers in terms of access to projects?

Unfair tendering environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of the BBBEE legislation, as related to SMME employers?

Level 1 companies with no black ownership have a competitive advantage Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by candidates in terms of reporting and supporting documentation?

Incomplete reporting and supporting documentation on experience Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason why some selected candidates drop off from the program?

They receive other better alternative employments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Mandate of the CBE Industry

Promote and protect the interests of the public in the built environment by promoting the use of registered persons on engineering and construction projects.
Non-registered persons cannot obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Sustainable Built Environment

Promote and maintain a sustainable built environment and natural environment through the use of registered persons (professionals) to provide sustainable solutions.

Facilitating Participation

Facilitate the participation of BE professions in integrated development within the context of national goals by collaborating with DPME to create and implement a monitoring, evaluation, and auditing tool to ensure that Transformation targets are set and attained.

Health and Safety

Promote appropriate standards of health and safety within the built environment.

Education and Training

Accreditation and validation of Accredited Learning Sites (ALSs)
Research
Regulates Built Environment professions through Professional Registration
Professional Code of Conduct
Professional Guideline
Fees
Publish in the Government Gazette
Continuing Professional Development
Create an enabling environment
A requirement for all registered professionals
Identification of Work Necessary for different categories of registration
Registration categories are aligned with level of education (e.g. Diploma, B-Tech, 3-year degree or Honours)

Implementation of the Skills Pipeline for Graduates

7.1 Steps required for a graduate to reach professional status:
- Employer allocates mentor
- Register with relevant Council for the Built Environment Profession (CBEP)
- Obtain logbooks and other training materials
- Prepare and attend professional interview
- When ready, apply for professional interview
- Submit training reports and logbooks as required
- Comply with CBEP workplace training requirements under supervision of a registered person
- If pass, CBEP accords professional status and provides candidate with a Certificate
- No pass, comply with CBEP advice or lay a complaint with the CBE if not satisfied with the results
Graduate must obtain employment in the appropriate field

Implementation of the Skills Pipeline for Graduates (Contd…)

Support/Interventions by CBE & CBEP:
- CBE Implementation of the CETA Candidacy Programme
  - Employment of mentors to support candidates
  - Establishment of a detailed training plan per candidate in alignment with the CBEP’s competency profile
  - Face-to-face contact sessions between mentor and candidates conducting workplace assessments reporting on progress as required
- CBEP Implementation of the CETA Candidacy Programme
  - Conduct Roadshows
  - Conduct Candidate Workshops
  - Provision for Mature route to registration
  - Amnesty route to candidates registered over 10 years (once-off)
  - Recommend mentors where required

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This quiz covers the introduction, reporting, and oversight of the Council for Built Environment (CBE), its key mandates, and the implementation of the skills pipeline for graduates to professional registration.