FAIL – Outcomes not Demonstrated by Candidates.
In this video I share some hard hitting facts and information. I focus on the outcomes that are not demonstrated during the application process. The facts are quite disturbing. The stats on the outcomes are shocking! You will not look at the outcomes the same way ever again.
CPD – the Solution you really need
This video shows you (company) how to optimise and create sustainable CPD the Solutions, for your professionals, clients and so much more. you really need this. Reach out to Johan@6cds.co.za or 0827375532
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – Why Leaders Fail at Keeping a Good Team
CPD Validated Soft Skills - Why Leaders Fail at Keeping a Good Team is a practical engineering-leadership course that reveals the nine common mistakes that quietly drive high performers away—and how to correct them before they cost your organisation its best people. Validated for 0.1 in category 1A.
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – Traits That Drive Unstoppable Growth
CPD Validated Soft Skills - Traits That Drive Unstoppable Growth is an on-demand personal-development course for engineering professionals who want to elevate the way they work, lead and grow. Validated for 0.1 in category 1A.
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – Navigating Difficult Personalities
CPD Validated Soft Skills - Navigating Difficult Personalities: A South African Perspective is a practical soft-skills course for engineering professionals who want to handle challenging relationships with confidence, composure, and cultural awareness. Validated for 0.1 in category 1A.
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – How to Remember Everything You Learn
CPD Validated Soft Skills - How to Remember Everything You Learn is a practical soft-skills course for engineering professionals who want to turn new knowledge into lasting expertise. Validated for 0.1 in category 1A.
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – How to become invincible to stress
CPD Validated Soft Skills - How to Become Invincible to Stress is a practical soft-skills course for engineering professionals facing intense pressure in demanding work and life environments. Validated for 0.1 in category 1A.
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – Habits of Happy High Performing Engineers
CPD Validated Soft Skills - Habits of Happy, High-Performing Engineers is a practical professional-development course designed to help engineering professionals build the resilience, energy, and personal excellence needed for a sustainable career. Validated for 0.1 in category 1A.
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – Critical Skill Sets of Effective Leaders
CPD Validated Soft Skills - Critical Skill Sets of Effective Leaders is a practical soft-skills course for engineering professionals ready to build the well-rounded capabilities that sustain leadership success. Validated for 0.1 in category 1A.
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – Critical Questions to Shine a Light on Blind Spots
CPD Validated Soft Skills - Critical Questions to Shine a Light on Blind Spots is a practical soft-skills course for engineering professionals and leaders who want to step back, see their teams with fresh perspective, and lead more effectively. Validated for category 1A.
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – Conscious Habits of Clear Thinkers
CPD Validated Soft Skills - Conscious Habits of Clear Thinkers is a practical soft-skills course for engineering professionals and leaders who want to strengthen focus, make better decisions, and lead with greater clarity under pressure. Validated for 0.1 in category 1A.
SNENG Engineering Professionals Soft Skills – Building Your Dream Life
CPD Validated Soft Skills - Building Your Dream Life is a practical soft-skills course for engineering professionals and ambitious leaders who want success to feel as rewarding personally as it looks professionally. Validated for 0.1 in category 1A.
Grid Forming Inverters
To provide engineers and energy professionals with a practical understanding of Grid-Forming inverter technology from a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) perspective.
The “Diary” mistake for candidates
The biggest regret most professional engineers have, is not keeping a diary during the candidate phases. Let me show you how. For candidates and mentors. Free templates on request. johan@6cds.co.za
CPD an update 2026
I have unpacked the CPD requirements for you in this video. I also demystify some "rumours" and misconceptions. I have a solution for companies wanting to uptime their CPD programme.
SACPCMP vs ECSA which one?
SACPCMP vs ECSA
Here is some advice for Candidates, maybe consider this..before your register.
Mature vs Normal vs Alternative Registration
What is the difference between the various routes of registration. For candidates and mature engineers wanting to register, and not sure about the route to take.
SACPCMP – update on the registration
Review of Acts and the responsibilities and requirements for the Registered Professionals.
The Professional Registration process and requirements in terms of qualifications and experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) requirements and process.
Professional Registration Criteria and Documents.
SACPCMP vs ECSA
SACPCMP vs ECSA - Where should you register.
Here are some advice for you. Please share your thoughts.
To VA or not to VA
We often ask ourselves: “What value does membership in a voluntary association (VA) really bring me?”
With multiple associations in South Africa – such as SAICE, SAIMechE, SAIEE, and others – the question is valid, especially when membership is not compulsory.
Application Documents for PrEng Candidates
This video talks about all the documents, ECSA windows of registration, how to complete the; TER's, ER, TEO, TES, IPD, Referee report and supervisor checklist. The full process is explained.
BESS. Design considerations Video No 2
BESS Design Considerations. Video No 2.
Battery Energy Storage System
CPD validated for 0.1 Category 1
ECSA: SAICEEL25/03926/26
BESS. Key energy storage considerations Video No 1
BESS Key energy storage considerations. Video 1 of 2. (Battery Energy Storage System)
CPD validated for 0.1 Category 1
ECSA: SAICEEL25/03928/26
Period of Validation : 2025-03-25 to 2026-03-24
ECSA Application Documents explained (Tech/Techni)
In this video I take you through all the important documents, what they are all about and how to complete them. This is a detailed explanation including the process and application windows. For Technologists and Technicians) TER, TES, TEO, ER, IPD, Referee and Supervisor checklist.
