VALIDATION OF CPD ACTIVITIES
Only Category 1a CPD Activities can be considered for validation by a verified CPD Service Provider. These validated activities are for the attainment of the CPD credits required for renewal of registration for professional and specified categories as described in the ECSA CPD Rules.
This document applies to Category 1a CPD Activities only.
- Category 1a CPD Activities are structured developmental/educational activities that can be delivered online, face to face or in a hybrid format.
- Activity types can include conferences, congresses, workshops, lectures, seminars, courses, colloquiums and webinars. The award of credits is based on notional hours of the CPD Activity.
In essence, 10 notional hours are equivalent to 1 credit.
- Verified CPD Service Providers are accountable for delivering validated CPD Activities.
- Each validated activity must have a unique validation number.
- This unique validation number must be displayed on all marketing material for the activity, on the website, on confirmation of attendance, on certificates issued to attendees and on any other related documents.
- The unique validation number of the validated CPD Activities for that specific validated activity is not transferable to a third party’s activities.
- An activity must be validated prior to hosting the activity.
Requirements for validation of CPD Activities
The validation of CPD Activities ensures that CPD Activities meet the minimum requirements for CPD credits, which include the following:
Administrative
- A fully completed application form (ICMEESA-CPD02) must be submitted to the ICMEESA in the format and method prescribed therein.
- Full details of the CPD activity must be provided: title, duration, location, mode of delivery, scope, learning outcomes and type of activity.
- The engineering registration category and discipline for the target audience must be indicated (e.g., Professional Certificated Engineer: Mechanical/Electrical, etc.). If there are multiple categories, these categories must be indicated.
- Details of the presenter must include the title, name, surname and contact details.
- The presenter’s expertise must be provided in the form of an abridged CV or biography to indicate experience and educational achievements.
- A copy of the presenter’s ID, ECSA registration number or any other form of official identification is also required. If an ECSA registration number is provided as identification, the ICMEESA must verify this. In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the information can be collected and will be kept in compliance with the act.
- Availability for the period of the activity must be confirmed by the presenter as a signed agreement, a confirmation email or a contract of employment.
- Should the presenter be changed due to unforeseen circumstances; the details of the new presenter must be submitted to ICMEESA for review together with the reason for the change.
- The participants must be made aware of the cancellation procedures (in accordance with the reimbursement policy referred to above).
Core
- The CPD Service Provider must demonstrate how the quality of the CPD activity is ensured. The quality of the CPD activity includes the entire learning and development process for the activity (e.g., course content, assessments, instructional and learning material, attendance and certification).
- A process for aggregating notional hours to ICMEESA, credits for the activity.
- Course Materials (includes course content and assessment tools).
- The activity’s objectives and outcomes must be submitted.
- Details of pricing activities and costs must be provided to ICMEESA.
Marketing of CPD Activities
Verified CPD Service Providers are responsible for marketing CPD activities.
Marketing materials should indicate unique validation number of the activity and, ideally, the name of ICMEESA.
If ICMEESA or CPD Service Provider loses its license or verification status, it must remove all CPD-related marketing and certification from its documents and other advertising platforms, effective immediately.
For further information please look at the ICMEESA-CPD01-Rules&Procedures.
