Key Mandates of the CBE Industry for Built Environment Professions

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is one key mandate of the CBE in relation to promoting the interests of the public in the built environment?

Promote use of registered persons on engineering and construction projects

How does the CBE promote and maintain a sustainable built environment?

Use of registered persons (professionals) to provide sustainable solutions

In what way does the CBE facilitate the participation of BE professions in integrated development within the context of national goals?

Collaborate with DPME to create and implement a monitoring, evaluation & auditing tool to ensure that Transformation targets are set and attained

What does the CBE do to promote appropriate standards of health and safety within the built environment?

Write Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for non-registered persons to use registered professionals in the built environment?

Non-registered persons cannot obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance Signup and view all the answers

What is the key mandate of the CBE in relation to promoting the use of registered health & safety persons on projects?

Ensure compliance with health and safety acts Signup and view all the answers

How does the CBE promote sound governance of built environment professions?

Through cooperation between the CBE & CBEP Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the CBE in promoting ongoing human resource development in the built environment?

CBE Skills Pipeline Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the CBE serve as a forum for representatives of built environment professions?

Discussing required qualifications, standards of education, and training competence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the policy frameworks and implementation guidelines developed by the CBE?

Monitoring compliance with norms and guidelines for professions Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the CBE in promoting liaison in the field of training?

Promoting standards of training in the Republic Signup and view all the answers

What are the key mandates of CBEP in regulating the Built Environment professions?

Accreditation and validation of Accredited Learning Sites, Professional Registration, Professional Code of Conduct, Professional Guideline, Fees, Continuing Professional Development, Identification of Work Necessary for different categories of registration. Signup and view all the answers

What steps are required for a graduate to reach professional status in the Built Environment professions?

Employer allocates mentor, Register with relevant Council for the Built Environment Profession, Obtain logbooks and other training materials, Prepare and attend professional interview, Submit training reports and logbooks as required, Comply with CBEP workplace training requirements, Obtain employment in the appropriate field. Signup and view all the answers

What support/interventions are provided by CBE and CBEP to candidates in the CETA Candidacy Programme?

Employment of mentors, Establishment of a detailed training plan per candidate, Face to face contact sessions between mentor and candidates, Provision for Mature route to registration, Amnesty route to candidates registered over 10 years, Recommend mentors where required. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Professional Code of Conduct in the Built Environment professions?

To outline the expected behavior and ethical standards of professionals in the industry. Signup and view all the answers

How are registration categories in the Built Environment professions aligned with the level of education?

Registration categories are aligned with the level of education, such as Diploma, B-Tech, 3-year degree, or Honours. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Continuing Professional Development important in the Built Environment professions?

Continuing Professional Development is important for professionals to stay updated with industry trends, skills, and knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Mandate of the CBE Industry

The CBE promotes and protects 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.
The CBE promotes and maintains a sustainable built environment and natural environment through the use of registered persons who provide sustainable solutions.
The CBE facilitates the participation of BE professions in integrated development within the context of national goals.
The CBE collaborates with the DPME to create and implement a monitoring, evaluation, and auditing tool to ensure that Transformation targets are set and attained.

Key Mandate of the CBE in relation to the Built Environment Professional Councils

The CBE promotes sound governance of built environment professions through cooperation with the CBEP.
The CBE ensures uniform application of norms and guidelines set by the council for the professions throughout the built environment.

Key Mandate of the CBE in relation to Education, Training & Human Resource Development

The CBE promotes ongoing human resource development in the built environment through the CBE Skills Pipeline.
The CBE promotes liaison in the built-environment in the field of training, both in the Republic and elsewhere, and promotes standards of such training in the Republic.
The CBE serves as a forum where the representatives of the built environment professions may discuss the relevant qualifications, standards of education, training, and competence.

Key Mandate of CBEP (Councils for the Built Environment Professions)

The CBEP is responsible for education, accreditation, and validation of Accredited Learning Sites (ALSs).
The CBEP regulates built environment professions through Professional Registration, Professional Code of Conduct, and Professional Guideline Fees.
The CBEP creates an enabling environment for registered professionals and identifies work necessary for different categories of registration.
Registration categories are aligned with the level of education, e.g. Diploma, B-Tech, 3-year degree, or Honours.

Implementation of the Skills Pipeline for Graduates to Reach Professional Status

A graduate must register with the relevant Council for the Built Environment Profession (CBEP) and obtain logbooks and other training materials.
The graduate must prepare and attend a professional interview and submit training reports and logbooks as required.
The graduate must comply with CBEP workplace training requirements under the supervision of a registered person.
If the graduate passes, the CBEP accords professional status and provides them with a Certificate.
If the graduate does not pass, they must comply with CBEP advice or lay a complaint with the CBE if not satisfied with the results.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

This quiz explores the key mandates of the Council for the Built Environment industry in relation to the education and training of professionals. Topics include promoting and protecting public interests, sustainability in the built and natural environment, and the importance of using registered individuals in engineering and construction projects.