SAIMechE CPD accreditation
SKF South Africa proudly celebrates SaiMechE CPD accreditation, a decisive step that empowers the next generation of engineers. “Engineering is the heartbeat of the nation’s advancement, so we are particularly proud of this educational milestone which underpins our dedication to advancing our country’s progress through engineering and skills development,” says Micaela Willers, Manager for Power Transmission and Training at SKF South Africa.
The objective of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) workshops is to ensure that professionals stay current with the latest advancements and best practices in their respective areas. CPD is a statutory requirement, with all registered engineers obliged to earn 25 credits every five years to maintain their professional standing.
Failure to comply not only jeopardises registration renewal but, under updated legislation, can result in the loss of registration and legal practice rights altogether.
Immense pressure
Micaela points out the immense pressure this places on individuals and organisations alike, as the industry must balance day‑to‑day operational demands with the need for CPD. “Against this backdrop, accessible, accredited training becomes more than a compliance exercise; it is a lifeline for safeguarding careers, sustaining business sustainability and credibility, and ensuring the sector continues to contribute meaningfully to national progress.”
Micaela affirms that SKF’s accredited CPD training initiative will be launched with its first certified course, WE201 – Bearing Maintenance & Technology, which is officially recognised for CPD credit. This foundational course forms the backbone of sound rotating equipment management.
Essential expertise
Designed to equip professional engineers with essential expertise, the programme covers core bearing principles, correct mounting and dismounting techniques, lubrication best practices, maintenance strategies, and the advanced technologies that drive bearing reliability across industrial applications.
SKF’s next programme, WE204 – Damage, Bearing Failure & Analysis, which will follow hot on the heels of WE201, is already in the final stages of certification and will be formally accredited in the near future.
Optimise machinery performance
Unpacking the programme content, Micaela states that WE204 will equip engineers to diagnose bearing damage, interpret failure patterns and trace root causes. “Ultimately, the course will empower practitioners to prevent recurrence and optimize machinery performance.”
SKF will launch its CPD programme together with a complementary WE201 course which will be offered to 10 registered engineers. “We are expanding the learning journey by equipping engineers with the necessary skills to identify, interpret and prevent bearing failures,” highlights Willers.
