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September/October 2018 SACPLAN / DRDLR Workshop

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Overview • Introduction • Priorities • Partnership Agreements • Highlights • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) • Exam • General

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SACPLAN

Statutory Council in terms of the Planning Profession Act, 2002 (Act 36 of 2002) for the

Planning Profession

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SACPLAN

• Establishes South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)

• Categories of planners • Registration of planners • Identification of areas of work for

planners • Recognition of certain voluntary

associations

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SACPLAN

• Protection of public from unethical planning practices

• Professional conduct and integrity • Disciplinary mechanisms • Appeal board • Incidental matters (administration, etc.)

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SACPLAN Mandate

Mandate from Planning Profession Act, 2002:

• Registration of persons and qualifications necessary to register;

• Accreditation of planning schools, and determination of a framework for continuing education and training;

• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and integrity;

• Protecting the public from unethical planning practices, • Transforming the planning profession to ensure its

legitimacy and effectiveness.

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Priorities

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1. Transformation of Planning Education and Practice.

2. Implementation of Planning Competencies,

Standards and development of related Policies (RFQ,

RPL, and CPD.).

3. Accreditation of planning schools.

4. Improvement of Planning Capacity through skills

development and training.

5. Promote and enhance marketing and public relations

and communication of the planning profession.

Priorities Cont.

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6. The promotion of effective stakeholder engagements,

and improved client and public relations through

broadening the network and forging partnerships

7. Developing a repository of research material to be

available to the Planning Profession

8. Inputs in the amendment of the PPA, Regulations, and

Rules

9. Improvement of capacity and functioning of SACPLAN

10. Expediting pending Disciplinary matters

Partnership Agreements Priority Area 6

SACPLAN has Partnership Agreements with • SAPOA (Signed)

• SACN (Signed)

• ISOCARP (Signed) and

Institutional Membership

• Signatory member of Global Planners Network (GPN)

• MISA (Signed)

• LGSETA and CETA, SALGA (in process)

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Highlights

• Bursaries – SACPLAN (2016 (6), 2017 (6), 2018 (7)) – LGSETA (6 per Planning School (60)) – ISOCARP Legacy (2018, 2019) – CETA (2018 (8))

• ISOCARP Legacy YPP (2018, 2019, 2020) • ISOCARP Seminars • Contributed to PPA amendments • Rules and Code of Conduct • Guideline fees and calculations • Competencies and Standards

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Conferences Priority Area 4

52nd ISOCARP LEGACY PROJECT SEMINARS SDG 11, the New Urban Agenda, and its Legislative and Practical Implications.

8 May 2018 – Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) 9 May 2018 – Johannesburg (Gauteng)

10 May 2018 – Cape Town (Western Cape)

SACPLAN CPD 2 POINTS

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Continuous Professional Development

(CPD) Priority Area 2

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CPD in context SACPLAN Competency and Standards Project Phase one

– Competencies for curriculum development – Registration Guidelines – Job Profiling

Phase two – Accreditation Criteria – Continuous Professional Development (CPD) – Procurement of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – Examination – PPA, Regulations, Rules changes.

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CPD Preparation Process Two Phases

Phase 1 started in 2009

• Consultations with Committee of Heads of Planning Schools (CHoPS)

• Consultations with SALGA

• Internal

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CPD Preparation Process Phase 2 started in 2013 • Consultations with CHoPS • Workshops with the Voluntary Associations SAPI and SAACPP, as

well as other professional bodies (e.g. CBE, ECSA, PLATO, LSSA) • Workshop with Government (National, Provincial and

Municipalities) as well as stakeholders (planners and other) within Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces

• Workshop with stakeholders (planners and other) within KwaZulu-Natal and Free State provinces

• Workshop with stakeholders (planners and other) within Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces

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CPD Preparation Process Phase 2 cont.

• Second round of workshops

– CHoPS, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Polokwane, Mbombela, and NMBM.

• Comment period during 2015. The draft documents as well as approved documents had been available on the SACPLAN website since 2015.

• Adopted by Council

• Refine CPD point allocation (resulted in reduction of original).

• Implementation date 1 April 2018

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CPD Reactions • Consultation process on the CPD policy • Work reservation • Unemployment of qualified planners • CPD Activities

– Making some courses freely available – To make use of proper service providers – Sufficient opportunities for CPD – Employer will struggle to support registered planners to adhere to

policy – Policy biased towards academia, – Participation in programmes to earn points dependent on

management • General

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CPD

CPD Defined

“CPD is the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skills, and the on-going development of

personal competencies and qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical

duties throughout a practitioner’s working life.”

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CPD

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Category A

Professional Knowledge

Focus 1 to 4

Core and Non-Core Knowledge

Category C

Active participation in profession

Focus 6

Category B

Mentorship

Focus 5

CPD Focus

Sub area

Activity Points Max

Points p/a Focus 1

1.1

Credit Bearing Courses/modules at an accredited Planning School

NQF level 5 &

6 - Credit value

/ 4

NQF level 7 &

8 - Credit value

/ 2

NQF level 9 Credit value

n/a

1.2 Recognised courses/modules/ training programmes and other planning related courses/ modules at recognised institutions

Credit value of

course /

module subject

to NQF level

point allocation

as indicated

above

n/a

Focus 2

2.1 Non-Credit Bearing Planning related courses /modules as per accreditation criteria at recognised institutions

0.5 points per

hour n/a

2.2 Reading planning / planning related peer-reviewed academic literature

5 30

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CPD Focus

Sub area

Activity Points Max

points p/a

Focus 3

3.1 Teaching a module at a planning school 1 point per

credit 25

3.2

Moderating examination papers (per module) as external examiner

2 points per

subject /

module

1 point per

hour

moderating

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3.3

Examining dissertations

10 points

per

dissertation

15 points

per thesis

40

3.4 Study leader / supervisor for dissertation

20 points

per

dissertation

/ thesis

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3.5 Reviewing papers for publication, conferences, or

research proposals

1 point per

paper /

proposal 10

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CPD Focus

Sub area

Activity Points Max

points p/a

Focus 3

3.6

Published peer-reviewed conference paper

5 points per author

to a maximum of

three (3) authors.

More than three (3)

authors – 10 points

divided by number

of authors

n/a

3.7 Presentation of conference paper 3 points per

presenter 50

3.8

Published peer reviewed paper in an academic journal

10 points per

author to a

maximum of three

(3) authors.

More than three (3)

authors – 25 points

divided by number

of authors

n/a

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CPD Focus

Sub area

Activity Points Max

points p/a

Focus 3

3.9 Publication of articles in popular (non-peer reviewed) journals, magazines, and book reviews

5 points

per publicati

on

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3.10

Research reports

5 points

divided by

number

of

authors

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Focus 4

4.1 Presentation of guest lectures at universities, symposia, seminars and workshops

3 points per guest

lecture 15

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CPD

Focus

Sub area

Activity Points Max

points p/a

Focus 5

5.1 Mentorship of interns / Candidate Planners 0.5 points

per hour 40

Focus 6

6.1

Active participation in Recognised Voluntary Associations and serving on SACPLAN

1 point per meeting

If serving

member of

committee -

2 points per committee

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6.2 Attending SACPLAN accreditation visits on behalf of industry or voluntary association (excluding SACPLAN Council Members)

5 points per day of visit 40

6.3 Pro bono work in service to community 0.5 points per hour 40

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CPD Focus

Sub area

Activity Points Max points

p/a Focus 6

6.4 Presenting in-house training 2 points per

session 10

6.5 Attending recognised conferences, symposia, and seminars

see note 20

6.6 Attending DRDLR/ COGTA SPLUM workshops / HDA and similar trainings

2 points per workshop 10

6.7 Attendance of other conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia

0.5 points per

session to a

maximum of 2 points per day

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Council’s response

• Special Council meeting 1. CPD essential in every profession 2. Gap between approval & implementation 3. Relationship between PPA & CPD 4. 3 year Transition period 5. Roadshows:

• PPA Amendments • Regulations • CPD • RPL • Other

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Council’s response Cont.

• Transition period

– Will be evaluating the point requirement

– Provide scenarios to reach CPD point requirements

• Private Sector

• Government (All spheres)

• Education

• Other

– Continuous Amendments

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CPD Role-out plan Cont.

• Transition period cont.

– No suspension during transition period

– Incentives for CPD achievement and CPD attendance

– Identify CPD activities

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CPD Activities - Examples • 52nd ISOCARP Legacy Project Seminars - SDG 11, the New

Urban Agenda, and its Legislative and Practical Implications. – 8 May 2018 – Durban (KwaZulu-Natal)

– 9 May 2018 – Johannesburg (Gauteng)

– 10 May 2018 – Cape Town (Western Cape)

2 pts

• 3rd Urban Design Institute Of South Africa (UDISA) Conference, Cape Town, 9 May 2018 – The Value of Design in Urbanism: ‘A Debate to Examine the Value Add of Good Urban Design’ – Sub-area 6.5 (Attending Conference) – 0.5 pts / hour – Max 3 pts

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CPD Activities – Examples (cont.) • 5th Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF), Cape

Town, 10-11 May 2018 – Sub-area 6.7 (Attendance other) – 0.5 pts / session to max 2 pts / day

• Planning Law Conference 2018 (SALGA KZN), 20-21 September 2018 – Sub-area 6.5 (Attending Conference) – 0.5 pts / hour to max 7 pts

– Sub-area 3.7 (Present) – 3 pts / presenter

• South African Urban Conference (SACN, SALGA, DCOG, DHS, NT, SACPLAN), 30-31 October 2018

• National SPLUM Forum - 2 pts / workshop

• Provincial SPLUM Forums - 2 pts / workshop

• NDPW/ CIfA (Cape Institute for Architecture) Architectural Forum - 2 pts / workshop

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CPD Activities – Examples (cont.)

• 8th Planning Africa Conference, Cape Town, 14-18 October 2018 – The making of Modern African cities – Sub-area 6.5 (Attending Conference) – 0.5 pts / hour – Max 10 Points

for conference.

– Sub-area 3.5 (Review papers) – 1 pt / paper

– Sub-area 3.6 (Publish peer-review conference paper) – 5 pts per author (max 3 authors. More than 3 authors – 10 pts divided by no of authors

– Sub-area 3.7 )(Present paper) – 3 pts / presenter

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CPD Activities – Examples (cont.)

• 54th ISOCARP Congress, Bodø, Norway, 1-5 October 2018 – Cool Planning: Changing Climate and Our Urban Future. – Sub-area 6.5 (Attending Conference) – 0.5 pts / hour – Max 10 Points

for conference.

– Sub-area 3.5 (Review papers) – 1 pt / paper

– Sub-area 3.6 (Publish peer-review conference paper) – 5 pts per author (max 3 authors. More than 3 authors – 10 pts divided by no of authors

– Sub-area 3.7 )(Present paper) – 3 pts / presenter

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CPD Activities – Examples (cont.)

• Credit bearing Short Courses at Planning Schools

• Teaching at Planning School – 1 pt / credit

• Moderating exam paper / External examiner – 2 pts / subject

• Guest lecture – 3 pts / guest lecture

• Mentor / Supervisor of Intern / Candidate – 0.5 pts / hour

• Active participate in Recognised Voluntary Association – 1 pt / meeting

• SACPLAN Accreditation visit – 5 pts / day

• Present in-house training – 2 pts / session

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CPD Activities – Examples (cont.)

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CPD Activities – Examples (cont.)

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Recognition of Prior Learning

(RPL)

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RPL • SAQA Policy and Criteria for RPL

• Provision in PPA to recognise other qualifications

• RPL process multi-dimensional. Non-formal learning and informal learning measured, mediated for recognition and certified against requirements for credit, access, inclusion or advancement into registration

• Requirement from SAQA

• Access without SACPLAN accredited qualification

• Foreign qualifications

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RPL • Norms for Competencies for each category

– Level 1 - “Basic understanding of terminology and concepts” (typical of NQF level 6)

– Level 2 - “Good understanding of a field of knowledge, or an ability to apply a methodology” (typical of NQF level 7);

– Level 3 - “Able to apply or engage with increasing degree of mastery and sophistication” (typical of NQF levels 8 and 9)

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Competencies Professional Planner (NQF 8 or 9)

(NQF 7) Technical Planner (NQF 6)

Generic All at Level 1 (5 years)

All at Level 1 (5 years)

All at Level 1 (5 years)

+ Core All at Level 1

(5 years) All at Level 1 (5 years)

All at Level 1 (5 years)

30% at Level 2 (5 years)

40% at Level 2 (5 years)

50% at Level 2 (5 years)

35% at Level 3 (5 years)

25% at Level 3 (5 years)

15% at Level 3 (5 years)

+ Functional 35% at Level 2

(5 years) 30% at Level 2 (5 years)

25% at Level 2 (5 years)

30% at level 3 (5 years)

35% at Level 3 (5 years)

40% at Level 3 (5 years)

RPL

• Practical training and experience per main category for each registration category

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Category Professional Planner Technical Planner

1. Survey and

research

5 years 5 years

2. Plan formulation 5 years 5 years

3. Plan

implementation and

administration

5 years 5 years

4. Professional

Examination

To be passed with a

mark in access of 80%

To be passed with an

examination mark of

at least 70%

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Exam

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EXAM • Professional examination is a crucial pre-requisite for

professionals to be recognised internationally.

• The examination will set a national benchmark, providing consistency in the standard of planners entering the professional arena.

• Exam

– Assist in assessing a Candidate’s suitability for admission to full professional or technical registration.

– Evaluate his/her understanding, comprehension, interpretation and ability to the SACPLAN Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct,

– Assess his/her comprehension and understanding of broader issues of professionalism and related, relevant competencies for professional planners

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SACPLAN

General

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COUNCIL MEMBERS

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Council Member Section 4 of the PPA (Sector)

Date Appointed to SACPLAN Council

Mr. Khetha Zulu Pr.Pln

(Chairperson) Section 4(1)(c) (Municipality)

26 May 2017

Dr. James Chakwizira Pr.Pln

(Deputy Chairperson) Section 4(1)(d)

(Education and Training) 26 May 2017

Ms Tshepiso Lentsoane Pr.Pln

(Alternate Chairperson) Section 4(1)(c) (Municipality)

26 May 2017

Mr. Andile Cekiso Tch.Pln Section 4(1)(a) (DRDLR)

26 May 2017

Ms Thuso Morake Pr.Pln Section 4(1)(a) (DRDLR)

26 May 2017

Ms Natasha Murray Pr.Pln Section 4(1)(b) (Provincial Government)

26 May 2017

Prof. Verna Nel Pr.Pln Section 4(1)(d) (Education and Training)

26 May 2017

Members cont’d

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Council Member Section 4 of the PPA (Sector)

Date Appointed to SACPLAN Council

Dr Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha Pr.Pln

Section 4(1)(d) (Education and Training)

26 May 2017

Ms. Nellie Lester Section 4(1)(e) (Communities)

26 May 2017

Mr. Puven Akkiah Pr.Pln Section 4(1)(e) (Communities)

26 May 2017

Mr. Tshepo Monakedi Pr.Pln Section 4(1)(e) (Communities)

26 May 2017

Dr. Yandisa Mashalaba Pr.Pln Section 4(1)(f) (Private Practice)

26 May 2017

Mr. Peter Dacomb Pr.Pln Section 4(1)(f) (Private Practice)

26 May 2017

Dr. Wangeci Karuri-Sebina Pr.Pln

Section 4(1)(f) (Private Practice)

26 May 2017

SACPLAN

Voluntary Associations

CHoPS Committee of Heads of Planning Schools

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Voluntary Associations Certificate Handovers

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SACPLAN and Social Media

SACPLAN is on LinkedIn,

Facebook and Twitter

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SACPLAN Newsletter

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