1. Professional Examinations in Engineering
Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强)
CEng, FIET, MICE, MIMMM, FBEng, CEnv,
FSPE, PEng(UK), CMath, CSci, CQP ;
HP:
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2. About the Speaker - Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强)
Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU.
Australia : MelbU/RMIT/CQU.
Chartered Engineer (UK/Ireland/Australia)
Chartered Builder (UK)
Chartered Mathematician (UK)
Chartered Scientist (UK)
Chartered Environmentalist (UK).
A life-long learner.
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3. Great Wall of China – October 2007
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4. Professional Exams in Engineering
Highlights
Introduction.
Professional Exams in Engineering in UK.
Professional Exams in Engineering in USA.
Professional Exams in Engineering in Singapore.
Professional Exams in Engineering in Malaysia.
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5. Professional Exams in Engineering
Highlights
Professional Exams in Engineering in Other Countries.
Recent Trends in Engineering & Technology Profession.
Questions & Answers.
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6. Professional Exams in Engineering
Introduction
Objective : To provide an opportunity for those who ‘lack’ the normal academic qualifications to achieve professional status or used as a “top-up” for unrecognized engineering degrees for membership or registration purposes.
Normally in TWO main parts : “Graduate Exam” + “Professional Review”.
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7. Professional Exams in Engineering in UK.
The Society of Engineers – Graduateship Examinations
Part 1 (General Engineering)
Part 2 (Design)
Part 3 (Management)
Chartered Engineering Institutions : ICE; IEE (now : IET); IMechE.
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8. Professional Exams in Engineering in UK – The SOE/SPE
Before 1998 : Part I (General Engineering); Part II (Design); Part 3 (Management).
After 1998 : Certificate of Engineering ( ASE); Diploma of Engineering ( MSE); Honours Diploma of Engineering ( FSE).
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9. Professional Exams in Engineering in UK – The SOE/SPE
The Society of Professional Engineers was founded on the 27 October 1969 by a number of Corporate Members of the Society of Engineers which is the third oldest Engineering Body in the United Kingdom being established in 1854.
PEng : authorised by the Secretary of State of the Department of Trade & Industry.
Website:
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10. Professional Exams in Engineering
Pathways to Professional Engineer in UK [PEng(UK)]
ASE
SOE Part 1*
Recognized Diploma in Engineering or its equivalent
SOE Part 2*
AMSE
SOE Part 3*
MSE, PEng(UK)
[Now : MSPE, PEng(UK)]
* Now phased out;  SIET Professional Examinations (2010)
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11. Professional Examinations in UK– Chartered Engineering Institutions
ICE (1818): [website: ]
The examinations for corporate membership were first introduced in 1897 and Section C was added in 1919.
In 1945, the Associate Membership Examination was completely revised and Section C was replaced by a Professional Interview; this was renamed the Professional Examination in 1977.
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12. Professional Examinations in UK– Chartered Engineering Institutions
To reduce the multiplicity of professional engineering examinations (ICE, IEE, IMechE….), the Engineering Institutions Joint Part 1 Examination was set up and this was used by ten institutions as part of their professional examinations.
In 1965 the Council of the Institution (ICE) resolved to adopt the Examination (Parts 1 and 2) of the Council of Engineering Institutions (CEI) and to discontinue the Institution (ICE) Examination.
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13. Professional Examinations in UK– Chartered Engineering Institutions
The CEI held their:
Part 1 Examination for the first time in October 1967 and
Part 2 Examination in April 1968 : 6 written papers; 3 attempts.
This examination was taken over by the Engineering Council (EC) in 1984.
Major Changes to EC Examination over the past 20 years :
EC Part 2 (1985) : EC 2A (5 Technical Subjects ) + EC 2B (The Engineer in Society) + EC 2C (Technical Report).
Now : EC Certificate ; EC Graduate Diploma; EC Postgraduate Diploma
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14. Professional Exams in Engineering
From CEI Exam to EC Exam
Website :
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15. Professional Exams in Engineering
Pathways to Professional Registration [CEng]
via the EC Examinations
GCE(A) or its equivalent
EC Certificate Exam
Engineering Technician (EngTech)
Recognized Diploma or its equivalent
EC Graduate Diploma Exam
Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Recognized First Degree or its equivalent
EC Postgraduate Diploma Exam
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16. Pathways to become Chartered Engineer [CEng]– ICE & IStructE
An Accredited Degree in Engineering, .e.g.MEng; BEng(Hons) + MSc(Eng)
EC Examinations
Relevant Experience in Engineering
Initial Professional Development (IPD)
IStructE- Chartered Membership Examination
Chartered Professional Review (CPR)
CEng, MIStructE
CEng, MICE
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17. Becoming a Professional Engineer in USA – Four Distinct Steps
1. Education
Generally, no college degree is required to be eligible to take the FE/EIT Exam.
2. Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer-In-Training Examination (FE/EIT)
3. Experience
Typically, four years of acceptable experience is required before one can take the PE Exam.
4. Professional Engineer Examination (PE Exam)
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18. Pathways to become a PE in USA
Working adults in Engineering
Final Year Students of BS in Technology/Engineering
NCEES – FE/EIT Exam
Experience
NCEES - PE Exam
Professional Engineer (PE)
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19. Professional Exams in Engineering in USA – Examination Development
Initially, the states wrote their own examinations, but beginning in 1966, the NCEES took over the task for some states.
Now the NCEES exams are used by all states.
NCEES = National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying [website: ]
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20. Professional Exams in Engineering in USA – Examination Objectives
Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer-In-Training Examination (FE/EIT)
The FE/EIT Exam determines if a candidate meets the minimum requirements for professional engineer registration established by state law.
Professional Engineer Examination (PE Exam)
The PE Exam determines if a candidate is qualified to design in his (her) major field.
The PE exam is an open-book exam.
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21. Professional Exams in Engineering in USA – Examination Structure
Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer-In-Training Examination (FE/EIT)
Eight-hour, multiple-choice examination
Morning (4-hour): 120 questions
Afternoon (4-hour): 60 questions
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22. Professional Exams in Engineering in USA – Examination Structure
Professional Engineer Examination
Principles and Practice of Engineering or PE Exam
The exam is organized into breadth and depth sections.
Morning breadth exam : 4 hours; 40 multiple-choice questions.
Afternoon depth exam : 4 hours; is actually five exams (Civil) – you can choose the depth exam you wish to take.
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23. Source : USA-ASEE – Prism, November 2010
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24. Professional Exams in Engineering in Singapore.
SIET Professional Examinations. [website: ]
Professional Engineers Board (PEB) Singapore – Professional Engineers Registration Examination. [website: ]
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25. Professional Exams in Engineering
About SIET
Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET).
Established in 1980 as a ‘Professional Body’ to cater for the interest of ‘Polytechnic and ITE’ graduates in Engineering & Technology.
Website :
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26. SIET Professional Examinations
SIET Professional Examinations are conducted at three levels:
Level 1 - Associate Membership (AMSIET)[≈ ITE – Higher Nitec standard]
Level 2 - Membership (MSIET)[≈ Poly Diploma standard]
Level 3 - Fellowship (FSIET)[≈ Final Year of an accredited First Degree standard]
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27. SIET Professional Examinations
SIET – AM Exam
[8 subjects]
AMSIET, CertEA
ITE – Nitec or its equivalent
ITE – Higher Nitec or its equivalent
SIET – M Exam
[8 subjects]
MSIET, CertET
Polytechnic Diploma or its equivalent
SIET – F Exam
[6 subjects]
FSIET, CertTS
MSPE, PEng(UK)
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28. Website : http://www.peb.gov.sg/peb/html/index.html
The Professional Engineers Board Singapore (PEB) is a statutory board in the Ministry of National Development. PEB was established since 1971 under the Professional Engineers Act.
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29. Professional Exams in Engineering in Singapore - PEB
In addition to ‘Qualification’ and ‘Experience’ requirements, applicants must sit and pass two examinations:
Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FEE)
Practice of Professional Examination (PE Exam)
Qualification : Professional Engineers (Approved Qualifications) Notification
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30. Professional Exams in Engineering
Pathways to become Professional Engineer in Singapore
Approved Qualifications, e.g. BEng from NUS/NTU
PEB – PE Exam
. Summary of Postgraduate Professional Experience
. Report on Postgraduate Engineering Experience
. Professional Interview (PI)
PEB – FE Exam
Experience
Professional Engineer (PE)
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31. Professional Exams in Engineering
Source : Extract from PEActs Notification of Approved Qualifications -2009
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32. Professional Exams in Engineering
Source : Extract from PEActs Notification of Approved Qualifications -2009
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33. Professional Exams in Engineering
Source : Extract from PEActs Notification of Approved Qualifications -2009
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34. Professional Exams in Engineering in Singapore - PEB
Experience : Not less than FOUR years of practical experience after obtaining the approved qualifications.
FEE:
Part 1 : 3 hours; 40 Multiple Choice Questions.
Part 2 : Civil (Answer 5 out of 9 questions); Electrical and Mechanical (Answer 5 out of 7 questions)
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38. Professional Exams in Engineering in Singapore - PEB
PE Exam
Summary of Postgraduate Professional Experience
Report on Postgraduate Engineering Experience : 2,000 – 4,000 words.
Professional Interview (PI):
10-minute presentation of one or more of his projects highlighted in his report.
About 45 minutes : to determine the various competence elements.
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42. Professional Exams in Engineering in Malaysia.
IEM : Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. [website : ]
BEM : Board of Engineers Malaysia. [website : ]
IEM/BEM Graduate Examination
BEM : Professional Assessment Examination (PAE)
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43. IEM/BEM – Graduate Examination
Pathways to become a PE in Malaysia
Working adults in Engineering with at least 2 STPM/GCE(A) passes in Mathematics and/or Science subjects
IEM/BEM – Graduate Examination
An Approved Qualification, e.g. BE from University of Malaya
BEM – Graduate Engineer
Report on Training & Experience
BEM - PAE
Professional Engineer (PE)
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45. Professional Exams in Engineering
Professional Exams in Engineering in Malaysia – IEM/BEM Graduate Examination (2011)
Part 1 – 8 Subjects (6 Compulsory + 2 Options).
Part 2
4 main disciplines : Civil; Electrical; Mechanical; Chemical.
8 Subjects (6 Compulsory + 2 Options)
Part 3
Candidate’s Report
Assessor’s Report
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46. IEM/BEM Graduate Examination (2011)
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47. IEM/BEM Graduate Examination (2011)
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48. IEM/BEM Graduate Examination (2011)
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49. Professional Exams in Engineering
Professional Exams in Engineering in Malaysia – BEM Professional Assessment Examination
Documents for Professional Assessment Examination (PAE)
Report : Training and Experience ; 1500 – 2000 words.
Drawings and Calculations (Civil) : Drainage, Irrigation and Flood Mitigation; Hydrology and other areas in water resources; Geotechnical, Soil & Rock Mechanics; Public Health and Environmental; Permanent Way; Roads, Highways and Transportation; Town Planning.
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50. Professional Exams in Engineering
Professional Exams in Engineering in Malaysia – BEM Professional Assessment Examination
Professional Interview (PI)
Easy Writing :
To test the candidate’s ability to marshal his knowledge and thoughts and express them in words in a clear and concise manner.
two essays ; 1 ½ hours per essay.
One from Section A : an essay related to the candidate’s training and experience as stated in his report
One from Section B : on the code of ethics from two alternative questions selected by the examiners.
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51. Professional Exams in Engineering in Other Countries.
Institution of Engineers, India. [Established : 1920; Royal Charter : 1935][website : ]
AMIE Sections ‘A’ and ‘B’.
Institution of Civil Engineers, India. [website : ]
Technician Membership Examination.
Associate Membership Examination.
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52. Professional Exams in Engineering in Other Countries.
Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [Established : 1906][website : ]
Part I Examination.
Part II Examination.
Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka. [Established : 1977][website: ]
Part I
Part II
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54. Recent Trends in Engineering & Technology Profession.
Mobility of Engineers & Technologists
International Engineering Alliance (IEA) [website: ]
Agreements covering tertiary qualifications in engineering
Agreements covering competence standards for practising engineers
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55. IEA - Agreements covering tertiary qualifications in engineering
The Washington Accord signed in 1989 was the first - it recognises substantial equivalence in the accreditation of qualifications in professional engineering, normally of four years duration.
The Sydney Accord commenced in 2001 and recognises substantial equivalence in the accreditation of qualifications in engineering technology, normally of three years duration.
The Dublin Accord is an agreement for substantial equivalence in the accreditation of tertiary qualifications in technician engineering, normally of two years duration. It commenced in 2002.
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56. Professional Exams in Engineering
IEA - Agreements covering competence standards for practising engineers
The oldest such agreement is the APEC Engineer agreement which commenced in This has Government support in the participating APEC economies.
The Engineers Mobility Forum agreement commenced in It operates the same competence standard as the APEC Engineer agreement but any country/economy may join.
The Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum agreement was signed by participating economies/countries in The parties to the Agreement have agreed to commence establishing a mutual recognition scheme for engineering technologists.
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57. Professional Exams in Engineering
IEA - Agreements covering competence standards for practising engineers
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation : APEC Engineer
Engineers Mobility Forum : International Professional Engineer (IntPE)
Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum : International Engineering Technologist (IntET)
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58. Professional Exams in Engineering
Questions & Answers
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is not in never
falling, but in
rising every
time we fall."
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is having dreams.
The key to success
is making dreams
come true.”
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61. "Happiness is not having what you want. It's wanting what you have."
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62. Professional Exams in Engineering
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