Thank you for the invitation to prepare PowerPoint presentations for participating in the above titled event scheduled for the 12 - 13 March 2009, at Indaba Hotel. The involvement of putting a lot of thought to the RISKMAQ (Risk Management Qualification) Part 1 course(s) module's details at service provider-client level, got me thinking differently about the professional development programme (PDP). This being possible because I being directly involved with studying the course modules currently myself, realise that I am the actual end-product after completing the degree by being a professional with a balanced-development in both SHEQ and Legal issues relating to risk management. And that is at the heart of the PDP aims and objectives.
I saw how the RISKMAQ could do more for me when I started explaining it to curious potential clients. Personally, I think IRCA and University of Free State should brace themselves; mainly for the positive response most people are going to give to this degree qualification in terms of dealing with high volume of enrolment numbers and capacity to handle them.
Predominantly, more senior people according to my observation will either enroll themselves or because of having a lot in their hands will make a way possible for their subordinates to attend. Other than that, most self-employed (consultants) people are showing keen interest and because of money related constraints, only a few will go for certificate-by-certificate root in order to obtain it.
In summary, the course looked too expensive to some; yet however the case when we compared the current costs versus academic quality the qualification worths for possible future returns, no one could argue that saving lives is more priceless than the initial expenses for the qualification.
Professional competence got a high rating from the previously disgruntled for course expenses, followed by those who want to be legally compliant as individuals pertaining to their duties in SHEQ day-to-day activities and lastly a few viewed their individual competence and compliance with the law will put their respective companies in the same friendly relations with the law and best practicing institutions.
Abram
Professional Development Programme (PDP) Employee
IRCA (Pty) Ltd
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