Professional Development Perspectives and Requirements
Gain insights into continual professional development (CPD) from the SACNASP perspective. Learn about the importance of CPD, implementation strategies, reference documents, SACNASP plan details, validation processes, and CPD system requirements. The content covers the SACNASP CPD policy, renewal processes, mentor programs, and more.
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CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SACNASP PERSPECTIVE JOHAN VAN SCHALKWYK 2
Perspective on Implementation Why CPD? Provision is made in the Act. International best practice. Technology is changing at a rapid pace. Quality assurance for clients. Work reservation. Creates a culture of continuing development. It saves the VA money because SACNASP is creating the system. 3
Reference Documents The Act Section 23 (1) of the Natural Scientific Professions Act (Act 27 of 2003) 4
The SACNASP Plan Official implementation date is April 2017 5 year renewal cycle Formal application for renewal Submission of portfolio of evidence Targeted VA s to assist in the process Targeted companies to test the system Targeted training providers to be involved 5
Reference The Act The SACNASP CPD Policy (Ref to policy document page 7) The SCPD1 Form The application for renewal format CPD website www.sacnaspcpd.org 6
SACNASP Plan Have CPD validated courses available Validation process in place Application for renewal process in place Mentor programme ready Candidate programme ready All documentation signed off Alternative training e.g videos 7
SACNASP Plan A support and corrective action plan Other possible focus areas: Social Media Youtube Automated Systems 8
CPD System Requirements Category 1 Compulsory Category Developmental Activities Validated CPD training programmes 1 CPD credit per year (10 hrs = 1 CPD credit) Category 2 A. Work based Activities 400 hrs = 1 CPD Credit B. Mentoring 50 hrs = 1 CPD Credit 9
System Requirements Category 3 Individual Activities A. Membership of a recognised VA, 1 CPD credit per year B. Other Activities for example research, further studies, meetings ... 1 CPD credit (10 hours) 10
How to structure your CPD *You require a total of 25 credits over a 5 year cycle ( 5 Credits per year) Category 1 Attend a CPD validated event = 1 credit Category 2 Go to work = 1 credit Be a mentor = 1 credit Category 3 Join a VA = 1 credit Do other activities = 1 credit 11
Any questions? To arrange for a workshop please contact: SACNASP CPD Consultant : Johan van Schalkwyk Tel: 0827375543 Email: johan@6cds.co.za Or look at our website www.sacnaspcpd.org. 12
