| DESCRIPTION: |
| The Specified Category provides for the registration of persons who cannot register in the professional category, but who perform critically important work of an engineering nature which has a direct impact on public safety and health. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
| Higher Certificate in Engineering NQF Level 5. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| A minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of engineering. |
| Competency Assessment |
| The assessment has two stages, the experiential appraisal assessment stage and professional review stage. |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
| A minimum of 25 points in a five-year cycle. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
