1. Preparation for the Professional Review Examination in Engineering
Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强)
CEng, FIET, MICE, MIMMM, CEng, MIEI, FBEng, CEnv,
FSPE, PEng(UK), MIPENZ, MIEAust, CPEng,
CMath, MIMAm CSci, FCQI, 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. Preparation for the PR Exam
Highlights
Introduction [Source : NSPE-USA]
What is PE?
What makes a PE different from an engineer?
Professional Registration -UK [Source : IET - UK]
Why become registered?
Categories of registration.
Benefits of registration.
Maintaining your registration.
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5. Preparation for the PR Exam
Highlights
PR Exam in Engineering in UK.
The Society of Professional Engineers : PEng(UK).
Chartered Engineering Institutions : CEng
PR Exam in Engineering in Singapore.
PR Exam in Engineering in Malaysia.
Preparation for the PR Exam.
International Professional Registration.
Questions & Answers.
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6. Preparation for the PR Exam
Introduction : What is PE? [Source : NSPE-USA; website : ]
A century ago, anyone could work as an engineer without proof of competency. In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the first engineering licensure law was enacted in 1907 in Wyoming. Now every state regulates the practice of engineering to ensure public safety by granting only Professional Engineers (PEs) the authority to sign and seal engineering plans and offer their services to the public.
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Introduction : What is PE? [Source : NSPE – USA; website : ]
To use the PE seal, engineers must complete several steps to ensure their competency.
Earn a four-year degree in engineering from an accredited university
Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Complete four years of progressive engineering experience under a PE
Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam
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8. Introduction : What makes a PE different from an engineer?
PEs must also continuously demonstrate their competency and maintain and improve their skills by fulfilling continuing education requirements depending on the state in which they are licensed.
Only a licensed engineer may prepare, sign and seal, and submit engineering plans and drawings to a public authority for approval, or seal engineering work for public and private clients.
PEs shoulder the responsibility for not only their work, but also for the lives affected by that work and must hold themselves to high ethical standards of practice.
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9. Introduction : What makes a PE different from an engineer?
Licensure for a consulting engineer or a private practitioner is not something that is merely desirable; it is a legal requirement for those who are in responsible charge of work, be they principals or employees.
Licensure for engineers in government has become increasingly significant. In many federal, state, and municipal agencies, certain governmental engineering positions, particularly those considered higher level and responsible positions, must be filled by licensed professional engineers.
Many states require that individuals teaching engineering must also be licensed. Exemptions to state laws are under attack, and in the future, those in education, as well as industry and government, may need to be licensed to practice. Also, licensure helps educators prepare students for their future in engineering.
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10. Professional Registration –UK [Source : IET – UK]
Why become registered?
Categories of registration.
Benefits of registration.
Maintaining your registration.
[Source : Institution of Engineering & Technology, UK. Website : ]
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Why become registered?
Professional registration is an important milestone for any engineer or technologist. The IET is licensed by the Engineering Council to award the professional engineering qualifications defined in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) and the Information and Communications Technology Technician (ICTTech) Standard. Becoming professionally registered shows your peers and employers that you have demonstrated professional competence.
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12. competence, commitment, skills and experience.
Professional registration recognises your
competence, commitment, skills and experience.
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13. Categories of registration
Chartered Engineer (CEng);
Incorporated Engineer (IEng);
Engineering Technician (EngTech);
ICT Technician (ICTTech).
Chartered Engineers (CEng) who are IET registered can apply for International Professional Engineer (IntPE) professional registration.
Incorporated Engineers (IEng) who are IET registered can apply for International Engineering Technologist (IntET) professional registration.
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14. Benefits of registration.
Recognition as a professional in your field;
Improved self motivation, career opportunities and salary prospects;
Greater influence within your organisation and industry;
Confirmation that you are a competent engineer;
Connecting you with innovative, influential and inspirational people;
International recognition of your qualifications.
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15. Maintaining your registration.
Currently there are no requirements for re-assessment once registration has been granted, and you will remain on the Engineering Council register whilst you remain a member of a licensed body. Joining the register confirms your commitment to both the Engineering Council's Guidelines for Institutions Codes of Conduct and the IET Rules of Conduct and your obligation to remain professionally competent through CPD. 
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16. PR Exam in Engineering in UK.
The Society of Professional Engineers (1969): [website: ]
The Society of Engineers (1854).
Professional Engineer : PEng(UK)
Chartered Engineering Institutions :
ICE (1818; RC-1828) ; IET (formerly IEE)(1871; RC – 1921); IMechE (1847; RC – 1930), etc
Engineering Council [website : ]
Chartered Engineer : CEng
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17. PR Exam in Engineering in UK – PEng(UK)
Qualification : at least 8 points (an accredited First Degree in Engineering)
Training & Experience : at least 8 points; at least 4 years of professional engineering experience.
Total : at least 18 points.
PR : Report + Professional Interview
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18. SPE-UK : Basic Qualifications
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19. SPE-UK : Supplementary Qualifications
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20. SPE-UK : Training & Experience
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21. PR Exam in Engineering in UK - CEng
Education Base : MEng; BEng(Hons) + Further Learning
Initial Professional Development (IPD) : Training & Experience
Chartered Professional Review (ICE) or Chartered Membership Examination (IStructE).
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22. Sample Review Report -UK
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23. Sample Review Report - UK
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24. PR Exam in Engineering in Singapore – Professional Engineers Act
Approved Qualification, e.g. BEng awarded by National University of Singapore (NUS) or Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Experience : not less than four years of practical experience in such professional work and at such level of responsibility as to be sufficiently competent for registration as a professional engineer.
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25. PR Exam in Engineering in Singapore – Professional Engineers Act
Sat and passed the following examinations:
Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE Exam),
Practice of Professional Engineering Examination (PE Exam).
FE Exam
Part 1 – 3 hours (9am – 12 noon); 40 MCQs
Part 2 – 3 hours (2 pm – 5 pm); Answer 5 out of 9 questions (Civil)’ Answer 5 out of 7 questions (Electrical, Mechanical)
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26. PR Exam in Engineering in Singapore – Professional Engineers Act
PE Exam :
Summary of Postgraduate Professional Experience
Report on Postgraduate Engineering Experience : 2,000 – 4,000 words; in detail his involvement in not more than four projects in the branch of engineering that he is seeking registration. See ‘Check List for PI in Appendix A’. [website: ]
Professional Interview (PI)
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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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Professional Interview for Registration as Professional Engineer - Singapore
Requirements:
1. Appropriate qualifications – Section 15(1);
2. Appropriate experience – Section 15(2)(a);
3. Sat and passed prescribed examinations – Section 15(2)(b);
4. Good character and reputation – Section 15(4)(a); and
5. Able to carry out the duties of a professional engineer effectively – Section 15(4)(b).
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Professional Interview for Registration as Professional Engineer - Singapore
The Purpose of PI is to determine the following:
1. The duration and adequacy of practical experience;
2. The type, quality and relevance of practical engineering experience;
3. The character and reputation; and
4. The ability to carry out the duties of a professional engineer effectively.
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Professional Interview for Registration as Professional Engineer - Singapore
The PI process comprises three components:
1. review the Summary of Postgraduate Professional Experience;
2. assessment of the Report on Postgraduate Engineering Experience; and
3. attending the interview.
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Professional Interview for Registration as Professional Engineer - Singapore
The Professional Interview (PI):
Applicant : 10 – minute presentation of one or more of his projects highlighted in his report.
About 45 minutes : to discuss with the panel on his involvement in achieving the various competent elements as presented in his report; to answer questions on other aspects relating to his application and professional practice such as summary of postgraduate experience.
Further information or clarification.
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35. PR Exam 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)[= Professional Review Exam]
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36. 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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37. Preparation for the PR Exam
PR Exam 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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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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42. International Professional Registration
European registration : FEANI – EUR ING
International Register of Professional Engineers – International Professional Engineer (IntPE). [website : ]
Asia – Pacific : APEC Engineer
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MIPENZ – CPEng - IntPE
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44. Preparation for the PR Exam
Source : IPENZ (2010)
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45. Preparation for the PR Exam
Source : IPENZ (2010)
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46. Preparation for the PR Exam
Source : IPENZ (2010)
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47. Preparation for the PR Exam.
Find a suitable ‘mentor’ or a ‘supervising engineer’.
Attend ‘preparation course’ or ‘workshop’, e.g. The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) - Chartered Membership Examination Preparation Course, organized by IES/IStructE Joint Committee.
Reading of relevant books and articles in professional journals/magazines.
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48. Chartered Membership Examination Preparation Course – February 2011
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49. Preparation for the PR Exam.
Submission
Summary of Postgraduate Professional Experience
Report on Training & Experience
Drawings & Calculations
Professional Interview (PI)
Essay Writing
Technical Report Writing
Engineering Ethics
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Books for Reading
1. The Professional Engineer in Society by Stephen Collins, John Ghey and Graham Mills. Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London (1994)
2. Preparation for the Professional Reviews of the Institution of Civil Engineers by Jean Venables, MBE, Director, Venables Consultancy Services Ltd; Chairman, Crane Environmental Ltd, Surbiton, Surrey. Published by Whittles Publishing (1995).
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Books for Reading
3. Civil Engineering Practice : Engineering Success by Analysis of Failure by David D.A. Piesold. Published by McGraw-Hill Publishing Company (1991).
4. Engineering Ethics by Charles Fleddermann. Published by Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition(2008).
5. 4 Es : Ethics, Engineering & Environment by John St. J. S. Buckeridge. Published by RMIT Press (2008).
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Professional Engineer in Society by Stephen Collins, John Ghey and Graham Mills
Part 1. Technology and Society. 1. The Professional Engineer in Society. Education and engineering. Is engineering a true profession? 2. The Work of the Engineering Council. Standards and routes to registration. Counting education and training. Campaigns and initiatives. 3. Technology and Society. The concept of a technological revolution. Technology transfers to the Third World. The impact of technology in society. 4. Energy Sources and the Environment. Fossil fuels. Acid rain. The Greenhouse Effect. Nuclear power. The disposal of nuclear waste. Nuclear reactor accidents: The Mile Island Nuclear Power Station accident. Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor accident. Nuclear fusion - energy for the next century? 5. Issues in Engineering Safety. The Health and Safety at Work Act, Explosion at Nypro (UK) Ltd, Fixborough, Release of dioxin from ICMESA Plant, Seveso, Italy, Release of methyl isocyanate from the Union Carbide Corporation Plant, Bhopal, India, Challenger Space Shuttle explosion, Cape Canaveral, USA, Capsize of the Herald of Free Enterprise, Zeebrugge, Belgium, The lessons learned. Safety in design. Human factors in safety.
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Professional Engineer in Society by Stephen Collins, John Ghey and Graham Mills
Part 2. The Organisation of Engineering Activities. 6. The Pioneers of Management Thought. Scientific management ('Taylorism'). The principles of administration (Fayol). Alfred Sloan and General Motors. Modern criticisms of the pioneers of management. 7. Modern Approaches to Organisational Design. The Japanese management style. 'In search of excellence'. Computer integrated manufacture. The Jaguar turnaround. Contracting out. The federal organisation. 8. Team Leadership. Leadership motivation and team building. The power of the group. Leadership style. Quality circles. Leadership and organisational structure.
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Professional Engineer in Society by Stephen Collins, John Ghey and Graham Mills
Part 3. Communication . 9. Face-to-Face Communication. Making a formal presentation. Chairing a meeting. Selection interviewing. 10. Written Communications. Style. Structure and logical order. Presentation. Memos and letters. Study Questions and Assignments. Bibliography.
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Preparation for the Professional Reviews of the Institution of Civil Engineers by Venables, Jean
This volume is designed specifically to assist candidates for the Chartered Professional Review, and Technician Professional Review of the Institution of Civil Engineers to: understand the requirements of the ICE; decide upon the appropriate review to take; understand the need for thorough preparation; prepare for the written submissions; prepare the presentation and/or interview; and prepare for the written tests associated with the reviews. The book should also be of help to supervising civil engineers and delegated engineers who have responsibilities under the ICE's training schemes for the training and development of candidates for all three grades of ICE member. The book also: is revised to match the latest requirements for Chartered Professional Review of ICE; covers Incorporated Review and Technician Professional Review for the first time; and is equally useful to candidates and supervising civil engineers and/or delegated engineers.
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Civil Engineering Practice : Engineering Success by Analysis of Failure by Piesold, David D. A.
Sets out to describe why unexpected happenings occurred, despite engineers observing the correct theories and practices.
The book goes on, with the help of case studies, to point out extra safeguards and precautions that may be taken, using a combination of project design and construction analysis.
This reference provides an analysis of civil engineering failures, from the benefit of using hindsight.
David Piesold describes why many unexpected happenings have occurred, despite engineers keeping to the accepted methods of calculation and construction.
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Civil Engineering Practice : Engineering Success by Analysis of Failure by Piesold, David D. A.
Piesold illustrates through international case studies, how adverse consequences can be avoided by a process of project design and/or construction analysis before implementation.
The book also includes the latest technical advances in current civil engineering practice that help to avoid engineering failure. These include state-of-the-art technology in deep-seated anchor methods of disposal of environmentally unacceptable particulate waste.
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58. Engineering Ethics by Charles Fleddermann
The purpose of this book is to provide a text and a resource for the study of engineering ethics and to help future engineers be prepared for confronting and resolving ethical dilemmas that they might encounter during their professional careers.Codes of Ethics of Professional Engineering Societies
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Professionalism and Codes of Ethics
Chapter 3 - Understanding Ethical Problems
Chapter 4 - Ethical Problem-Solving Techniques
Chapter 5 - Risk, Safety, and Accidents
Chapter 6 - The Rights and Responsibilities of Engineers
Chapter 7 - Ethical Issues in Engineering Practice
Chapter 8 - Doing the Right Thing
Appendix A - Codes of Ethics of Professional Engineering Societies
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Questions & Answers
Thank You
自强不息, 力求上进
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60. Success Failure is never final and Success is never ending.
Success is a journey, not a destination.
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