1. “My Journey to MIEM and PE” by Ir. Dr. Rosemizi bin Abd Rahim PPK Komputer & Perhubungan 18 July 2017 https://rmz4567.blogspot.my/2017/07/route-to-miem-and-pe.html

2. This is NOT a presentation of Institute of Engineers Malaysia 18/07/20172

3. Route to Member of Institution of Engineers Malaysia (MIEM) and Professional Engineer (PE) 18/07/20173 1234

4. Route to MIEM and PE Step 1 – Academic Requirements Have an Accredited Engineering Degree 18/07/20174

5. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 1 – Academic Requirements Recognized Engineering Degree - WASHINGTON ACCORD The Washington Accord, signed in 1989, is an international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programs. The Accord recognizes the substantial equivalency of programs accredited by those bodies and recommends that graduates of programs accredited by any of the signatory bodies be recognized by the other bodies as having met the academic requirements for entry to the practice of engineering. The signatories therefore agree: that the criteria, policies and procedures used by the signatories in accrediting engineering academic programs are comparable. 18/07/20175

6. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 1 - Academic Requirements WASHINGTON ACCORD SIGNATORIES (MEMBERS) o Signed in 1989 by: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (USA) Engineers Canada Engineering Council United Kingdom (ECUK) Engineers Australia (EA) Engineers Ireland Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) o Signed in 1995 by : The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) o Signed in 1999 by : Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) o Signed in 2005 by: Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (JABEE) 18/07/20176

7. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 1 - Academic Requirements WASHINGTON ACCORD SIGNATORIES (MEMBERS) o Signed in 2006 by Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) o Signed in 2007 by Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (ABEEK) o Signed in 2009 by Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM) o Signed in 2011 by: Turkey - Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MÜDEK) o Signed in 2012 by: Association for Engineering Education of Russia 18/07/20177

8. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 1 - Academic Requirements All Engineering Programmes in Malaysian Public & Private Universities are accredited by Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) on a case by case basis. 18/07/20178 Website: www.eac.org.mywww.eac.org.my

9. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 1 - Academic Requirements Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) o is the body delegated by BEM for accreditation of engineering degrees. Members of EAC comprise of 5 stakeholders: 1)The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), 2)The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), 3)The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA), and 4)The Public Services Department / Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (JPA). 5) Industry Employers from practicing professionals. 18/07/20179

10. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 1 - Academic Requirements Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) o The EAC’s primary responsibilities are to set policy, conduct approval and accreditation evaluations. Other functions are: o Oversee the development and operation of accreditation and mutual recognition of programmes with other countries. o Keep the Board informed of the activities of EAC. Where necessary make recommendations to the Board. o Foster the dissemination of developments and best practices in engineering education. o Advice the Board on public statements or representations that should be made in relation to engineering education. The Engineering Accreditation Department (EAD) is the administrative arm of the EAC that facilitates all activities of the EAC. 18/07/201710

11. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 1 - Academic Requirements Un-Recognized Degree Membership o All Unrecognized Engineering Degrees must have a Top-Up in order to make the degrees acceptable by the EAC. o Top-Up can be in the form of a “Master Degree” in Engineering by Coursework. o The Master Degree must be recognised in that the related Bachelor Degree is accredited, and that the University is recognised. o However, unrecognized engineering degree holders can join IEM as Incorporated Member. 18/07/201711

12. Route to MIEM and PE Step 2 – Graduate Registration Register as 1. Graduate Engineer with BEM 2. Graduate Member with IEM 18/07/201712

13. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 2 – Graduate Registration Understanding between roles of BEM and IEM Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) o This regulatory body for engineering practices in Malaysia was set-up by the Malaysian government under the Registration of Engineers Act (1967) to administer and to enforce the Engineering Act and its provisions to protect public interest. Registration of Engineers Act (1967 o All engineering practitioner MUST register with BEM within 6-months of practice. o Only Graduate Engineers and Professional Engineers registered with the BEM are entitled to practice engineering in Malaysia. 18/07/201713

14. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 2 – Graduate Registration Understanding between roles of BEM and IEM Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Registration with BEM as: o Graduate Engineer o Professional Engineer (Carry the title “Ir.”) o Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate o Accredited Checker (structural and geotechnical) o Engineering Technologist o Inspector of Works. (Diploma) Website: www.bem.org.mywww.bem.org.my 18/07/201714

15. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 2 – Graduate Registration Understanding between roles of BEM and IEM Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) o A learned society where engineers of various disciplines in every sector of economic activities come together for mutual helpfulness and sharing of experiences and technologies. o IEM works closely with BEM to enhance the status of engineers in the society. o Help young engineers to establish themselves in the ranks. o Establish social linkage between engineers. o In general, IEM is a learned institution for practicing engineers in Malaysia for networking, technical learning and socializing. 18/07/201715

16. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 2 – Graduate Registration Understanding between roles of BEM and IEM Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) o The IEM conducts Professional Interviews for Corporate Membership o IEM Graduate/Corporate Members o Graduate Members carry the title “Engr…….Grad. IEM” and Corporate Members “Engr…….M.I.E.M.” Website: www.myiem.org.mywww.myiem.org.my 18/07/201716

17. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 2 – Graduate Registration Understanding between roles of BEM and IEM Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Types of IEM Membership include :- o Student Member – open to all engineering students. o Graduate Member – open to all engineering graduates who are “registered with BEM”. o Incorporated Member – open to engineering graduates with unrecognised engineering degree. (Not listed as accredited degree by BEM/IEM) o Associate Member – open to graduates with recognised engineering diploma or equivalent qualification from a polytechnic /college 18/07/201717

18. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 2 – Graduate Registration Understanding between roles of BEM and IEM Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Types of IEM Membership include :- o Companion - open to all practicing engineers “registered with BEM” who have not less than 8 years of experience in engineering. o Member – open to experienced engineers for election as or transfer to Corporate Membership (MIEM) that leads to Professional Engineer (PE) status. o Senior Member – open to MIEMs with not less than 15 years experience. o Fellow Member – open to MIEMs who satisfy the criteria for upgrading to grade of Fellow. o Honorary Member – conferred to distinguished persons who have contributed to engineering profession. 18/07/201718

19. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 2 – Graduate Registration Understanding between roles of BEM and IEM The close co-operation between the BEM and the IEM has resulted in the recognition of the M.I.E.M. as satisfying the criteria for Professional Engineer (PE) registration with the BEM 18/07/201719

20. Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements Gain minimum 3 years of Practical Experiences 18/07/201720

21. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements Requirements : REA 1967 (2015) & RER 1990 (2015)REA 1967 (2015) & RER 1990 (2015) The Graduate Engineer must undergo: o at least 2 years of general training that will provide a sound basis for professional development; and o at least 1 year of professional career development and training providing wide exposure to the various managerial and technical expertise in engineering practice. o Where : o at least 1 year of the training must be obtained in Malaysia under the supervision of a Professional Engineer in the same branch of engineering. o the experience is obtained outside Malaysia, the supervision must be under an engineer acceptable to the Board. 18/07/201721

22. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements IEM Requirements : After completing an accredited engineering degree, Graduates are required to obtain at least 3 years of practical training and experience in engineering works as are comprised within the profession of an Engineer before they are eligible to apply to sit for Professional Interview. Practical training and experience must be under the supervision of a Professional Engineer who is in the same discipline as the candidate. What if there is NO PE of the same discipline within the organization? 18/07/201722

23. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements IEM Requirements : Log-Book Training Scheme - for Graduate Engineer who does NOT have a PE of same discipline within the organization, he/she can: o Nominate a Mentor; PE of same discipline from other organization. o Ask the Mentor to register with IEM under the Log-Book Training Scheme. o Under the Log-Book Training Scheme, the Mentor will guide, coach and verify the practical training and experience of the Graduate Engineer (Mentee). o Mentee must meet Mentor regularly (at least quarterly) for guidance on and verification of the practical training and experience. o Mentee must submit his/her log-book to IEM for endorsement once a year. 18/07/201723

24. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements Professional Experiences Graduates are required to obtain professional experiences in:- o Planning, design, execution or management of engineering works; or o Engineering research or the teaching of engineering. At least 3 years before eligible to apply for Corporate Membership of the IEM and subsequent Professional Engineer registration with the BEM. 18/07/201724

25. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements : Professional Experiences Candidates must obtain the minimum professional experience as follows: Discipline (Engineering) Design (months) Site (months) Civil12 Mechanical612 Electrical126 Others66 18/07/201725

26. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements : Professional Experiences Design Experience o It means the period, in months, of training and experience that the candidate spends in planning, managing and executing design work, feasibility study, or research and development work, under a Supervising Engineer. 18/07/201726

27. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements : Professional Experiences Site Experience o It means the period, in months, of training and experience that the candidate spends in the site or field either supervising engineering work, conducting research and development work, or performing operation & maintenance work. o It shall include activities that demonstrate applying engineering fundamentals such as: o trouble-shooting, in-situ problem solving, clarifying design uncertainties, proposing alternative designs, reviewing parameters, improving work procedures and standard practice, as well as conducting surveys, material testing and work sequencing. 18/07/201727

28. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements : Professional Experiences Candidate Teaching In Engineering o Is engaged in lecturing EAC approved engineering degree program(s) in IHL at the time of application; o Has been teaching final two years of engineering degree courses for at least twelve (12) months, cumulatively; o Has an equivalent of one year’s practical engineering experience; can be cumulative; o In addition, has more than 3-years’ experience on: o approved full-time post-graduate study, or o research for the award of a higher degree, or o research done while holding the lecturing post. 18/07/201728

29. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 3 – Training Requirements : Professional Experiences Research Candidate Has at least 5 years of experience made up of : o Responsible position in engineering research; research for the award of a post graduate Master or Doctorate degree could be considered for an aggregation of a maximum of one or two years respectively. o A minimum of 2 years practical experience aggregated of one year on site and one year of approved relevant experience under the supervision of PE of the same discipline. 18/07/201729

30. Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration Apply to sit for Professional Interview with IEM / BEM 18/07/201730

31. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration Two Professional Interview (PI) Processes Currently, IEM has 2 types of PI Processes, namely : o i) Conventional PI Process (Existing) o ii) Enhanced PI Process (Revised) The Enhanced PI Process is implemented in parallel to the Conventional PI Process. Applicants are free to choose either one of the two PI Processes. 18/07/201731

32. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process IEM PI Forms: o IEM / PI (1) - Application for Election as Corporate Member o IEM / PI (2) – Declaration and Certification of Document form Form IEM PI 18/07/201732

33. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process IEM / PI (1): - Application for Election as Corporate Member IEM/PI(1) Form is used in applying to sit for Professional Interview for election as or transfer to Corporate Member of IEM. 18/07/201733

34. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process IEM / PI (1): - Application for Election as Corporate Member Ensure that this application form is signed by a Proposer and a Seconder, one of them MUST be either a “Fellow” or a “Member” with IEM for more than ten (10) years. However, they DO NOT have to be in the same engineering discipline as the applicant. Indicate the language and discipline that you wish to be interviewed in. 18/07/201734

35. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process IEM / PI (1): - Application for Election as Corporate Member 18/07/201735

36. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process IEM / PI (1): - Application for Election as Corporate Member 18/07/201736 Item 12 : Professional Experience o The total period is to be stated in terms of months and should be counted from the date of graduation of first engineering degree. o assuming but not mandating that the applicant has registered with BEM as a graduate engineer for at least three years.

37. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process IEM / PI (1): - Application for Election as Corporate Member 18/07/201737 o Column E should be endorsed by Mentor and Supervisor (PE), at least one of them is in the same discipline and within the same organisation. o The Proposer / Seconder can sign if they meet the requirements.

38. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process IEM / PI (1): - Application for Election as Corporate Member Item 12 : Professional Experience The Candidate must provide the detail description of the engineering training and experience throughout his/her career in Training & Experience Report. 18/07/201738

39. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Training & Experience Report o Summarise in chronological order, the employment records inclusive of the dates of each position held. o Explain precisely the positions that the Candidate has occupied, the roles and responsibilities assigned. o Deal fully with the tasks on which the Candidate has been employed - design, construction, site, operations and maintenance, manufacturing, teaching or research. o Elaborate on any subject / expertise area in which the Candidate has specialized, or obtained exceptionally good experience. o Elaborate on any special problems the candidate had encountered, explaining how they were dealt with. 18/07/201739

40. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Training & Experience Report o Categorise precisely the total time the Candidate has spent on design (D1), field/site work (D2), planning and management (D3), other engineering works (D4), and post-graduate studies (D5). o Throughout the Report, reference should be made to the Candidate’s employer or immediate superior under whom he/she has served, giving the name, designation, professional affiliation and stating their membership grade, if any. o Training & Experience Report should be verified or certified by a Professional Engineer (PE): o Who is of the same discipline within the same organization; or o Who is the Mentor of the Candidate under the IEM Log-Book Training Scheme if there is no PE / MIEM within the organization. 18/07/201740

41. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process IEM / PI (1): - Application for Election as Corporate Member Submission of Documents o Submit one set of IEM/PI(1) Form together with Training & Experience Report IEM/PI(1) FormTraining & Experience Report o The related document as stated in the checklist.checklist o The PI fee. o RM212 for Non-Graduate Member of the IEM. o RM159 for Graduate Member of the IEM. 18/07/201741

42. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Appointment of Interviewers Suppose that the IEM/PI(1) Form and the Training & Experience Report are duly submitted and accepted : o The IEM will assign a qualified and trained MIEM/PE as Principal Interviewer to conduct the PI. o The Principal Interviewer will nominate the Second Interviewer for the PI. o The Principal Interviewer will notify the PI Candidate to submit the IEM/PI (2) Form together with following documents :-IEM/PI (2) o Training and Experience Report Training and Experience Report o Technical Report Technical Report 18/07/201742

43. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Technical Report The Technical Report printed on A4 paper shall be submitted with supporting sheets, calculations, tables, charts, diagrams and/or drawings duly certified. The report shall include one or more of the following : o Design Work o Feasibility Study o Research and Development Work o Operations and Maintenance Work o Other Engineering Work 18/07/201743

44. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Technical Report: Design Work o Detailed design or engineering analysis / calculations relating to one or more of the candidate’s own submitted drawings; and o Specifications which candidate has contributed to or executed in the course of design or field work; and o One set of Bill of Quantities (BQ), comprising abstract and take-off sheets relating to one or more of the submitted drawings, whether or not prepared by the Candidate. 18/07/201744

45. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Technical Report: Feasibility Study The feasibility study should involve the following as part of the study : o Functional and economic comparison of preliminary designs of an engineering system. o A comprehensive report of a major engineering project. o A system design of a major engineering work. Document should include the following : o The relevant drawing that conveys essential features and details of a structure or system; o The sketches that contain sufficient details to enable a draughts person to work them up into conceptual tender drawings without further guidance; o Preliminary stress, system or other pertinent analysis; o Bill of Quantities, cost /economic analysis as appropriate; o Specifications to which candidate has contributed for subsequent design and field execution. 18/07/201745

46. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Technical Report: Research and Development Work o Description of the R&D work detailing the planning, execution (methodology) and deliverables of the work that clearly demonstrate sound application of engineering principles; o Details of progressive pilot or prototyping work from computer and/or laboratory models shall also be submitted; o The work actually carried out by the Candidate, appended with any engineering document including drawings produced by him/her; 18/07/201746

47. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Technical Report: Operations and Maintenance Work o A detailed description of the operations of the plant or system together with the maintenance schedule, which the Candidate has formulated or designed; o In the submission, the Candidate should clearly indicate his contribution which would demonstrate a sound understanding of the engineering principles and application. o A critical appraisal of the design of the engineering system which may or may not be the work of the Candidate should be included. o Details of modifications made to the existing system which are the work of the Candidate may also be submitted. 18/07/201747

48. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Technical Report Certification of Document Every drawing and document (supporting sheet, calculation, table, chart, and diagram) wherever relevant is to be signed by the Supervising Engineer or Mentor who must also certify on Form IEM/PI (2) that these are the works of the Candidate. If only a portion of the Documents has been prepared by the Candidate, this must be clearly indicated and certified. It is essential that the drawings and document submitted shall be the work of the Candidate. 18/07/201748

49. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Professional Interview Requirements o Attend an Oral Interview. o Principal interviewer will normally set the date / time and venue. o Essays Writing o One related to the submitted Technical Report. o Questions on Regulations on Professional Conduct 18/07/201749

50. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Professional Interview : Essays Writing Two essays to be completed within 3 hours. o Section A: Basic engineering typically related to candidate’s submitted Reports / Drawings. o It would test Candidate’s knowledge on the subjects in which he has gained substantial experience. o Section B: Choose 1 of the 13 topics related to IEM & BEM Regulations on Code of Professional Conduct.13 topics o The Candidate will be expected to demonstrate that he has good understanding of the professional code of conduct and the role of engineer in society. 18/07/201750

51. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Professional Interview : Oral Interview Two senior corporate members will interview the candidate regarding the following :- o Adequacy of training and experience. o Adequacy of technical competency - understanding and application of engineering fundamentals. o Skills related to design, site, planning, management, communication, project, contract, risk etc. o Personal attitude and maturity related to professional responsibilities, code of ethics and etc. It normally takes about 45 – 60 minutes. 18/07/201751

52. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Professional Interview : Oral Interview The Oral Interview is intended to assess Candidate’s : o Design Experience - Understanding with full participation o Site/Field Experience - Degree of exposure and effective participation o Management Experience - Capability to organise assignment and accept responsibility o Engineering Application – Resourcefulness and ingenuity in giving solution with sound fundamentals o Communication Skill - Ability to communicate verbally, clarity in speech o Maturity of Thought - Development of professionalism, ability to focus on material issues rather than personal and petty matters o Professional Responsibility - Capability to accept professional responsibility and accountability, not passing the buck and blame others o Ethical judgment in the conduct of works – Integrity and good governance o Awareness of engineering sustainability, health and safety issues 18/07/201752

53. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process Professional Interview : Oral Interview The Candidate will be required to show that he/she : o Can apply in practice, the theory of at least one of the branches of engineering science; and o Has acquired an understanding of the fundamental processes of research, investigation, planning, analysis, design and construction wherever relevant by actually contributing to these processes in connection with an engineering research or project, whether or not it is brought to conclusion or fruition. 18/07/201753

54. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration : i) Conventional PI Process IEM Corporate Members (MIEM) Upon passing the Professional Interview, the candidate is eligible to become IEM Corporate Members (MIEM) by making the entrance fee: o Transfer (IEM > 2 years): RM100 + RM100 + RM130 (annual fee) o Transfer (IEM < 2 years): RM250 + RM100 + RM130 (annual fee) o Election: RM350 + RM100 + RM130 (annual fee) All Fees are subject to 6% GST. 18/07/201754

55. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration ii) Enhanced PI Process (Revised) o The Revised PI Process is not a new PI Process; it is the enhanced version of the existing PI Process. o The Enhanced PI Process has the same structure as the Conventional PI Process that consists of two parts, namely: o Part 1 : Documentary review of competency evidence to assess Applicant’s eligibility and readiness for Professional Interview – Role of Assessor. o Part 2 : In-person assessment of Candidate that consists of face-to- face oral interview as well as writing two essays – Role of Interviewer. 18/07/201755

56. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration ii) Enhanced PI Process (Revised) o The Enhanced PI Process does not emphasize the input-based requirements in terms of time duration for design and site. o Under the IEM Enhanced PI Process, the emphasis is on outcome-based measures in terms professional engineering competencies as demonstrated by the evidence. 18/07/201756

57. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration: ii) Enhanced PI Process Key Enhancement (1) o Give PI Candidates a more objective and more balanced assessment. o Current assessment for both oral interview and written papers are mainly performed with subjective judgment of Interviewers -- individual ruler. o Pass or fail in existing PI assessment sometimes depends on whether the Candidate is interviewed by a stringent or lenient Interviewers – luck factor. o Candidate can fail just because of only one item assessed as not satisfactory even though other items are assessed as more than satisfactory. o Use rubrics to quantitatively mark the assessment, and minimize individual subjectivity – more objective. o Mandate PI Interviewer to justify their assessment based on demonstrated evidence – evidence based. 18/07/201757

58. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration: ii) Enhanced PI Process Key Enhancement (2) o Revise Application Form to provide evidence required by the Competency Model and make it equally friendly to all professional engineering practices. o Current Application Form is tailored more towards engineering consultancy practices; other engineering practices often find it difficult to use. o Ask the applicant to provide sufficient evidence of various competencies required. o Require only ONE Application Form instead of two current PI Forms. 18/07/201758

59. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration: ii) Enhanced PI Process Key Enhancement (3) o Replace the Training & Experience Report with the Portfolio of Evidence Report/Form to provide required evidence for specific competencies. o Current Training & Experience Report often gives little information about the applicant’s competencies. o Ask the applicant to understand what professional engineering competencies are required. o Mandate PI Applicant to focus on providing the evidence for the competencies as specified in the Competency Model. 18/07/201759

60. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration: ii) Enhanced PI Process FORMS 18/07/201760

61. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration: ii) Enhanced PI Process Appointment of Interviewers Suppose that the IEM PI A100 Form, the IEM PI A400 Form, and the Technical Report are duly submitted and accepted : o The PI Board (IEM) will assign 2 suitably qualified and trained MIEM/PE as Interviewers to conduct the professional interview. o The IEM Secretariat will coordinate with the Interviewers and the Candidate on the date, time and venue for the professional interview. 18/07/201761

62. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration: ii) Enhanced PI Process Professional Interview Format The format of Professional Interview shall consist of two parts: o i) The Oral Interview o Introduction o 15 Minute Presentation by Candidate o 60-90 Minutes Q&A Session o Opportunity for Final Evidence o Conclusion o ii) The Written Examination (2 Essay) o Section A is on technical topics. o Section B is on Code of Professional Conduct. Candidate must complete both parts in order to satisfy the Professional Interview’s requirements. 18/07/201762

63. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration Register as Professional Engineer According to the Registration of Engineers Act, a person shall be entitled to apply as Professional Engineer if he/she satisfies the following : o He is registered as Graduate Engineer with BEM and has obtained practical experience of at least three years. o Either (i) He/she has passed the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) conducted by BEM. o Or (ii) He/she is a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (MIEM). o He/she has complied with other requirements as may be determined by BEM. 18/07/201763

64. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration: Register as Professional Engineer From MIEM to PE o Passing the PI will Earn you the Corporate Membership of IEM viz. the status of MIEM. o Gaining MIEM will enable you to fulfil the main pre-requisite to apply to BEM for registration as a Professional Engineer – Tier 1. o Form B1 : Application For Upgrading To Professional Engineer. Form B1 : Application For Upgrading To Professional Engineer o Payment = RM300 (Registration fee) + RM50(Processing fee) 18/07/201764

65. Route to MIEM and PE Route to MIEM and PE Step 4 – Professional Registration: Register as Professional Engineer PE with Practicing Certificate To qualify as PE Tier 2 or a Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PE with PC), the Candidate must : o Be a Professional Engineer (PE Tier 1) in good standing. o Pass Professional Competency Examination (PCE), which is conducted by BEM. The fees for PCE consist of RM100 (Processing fee) + RM1,000 (Examination Fee) 18/07/201765

66. Route to MIEM and PE BEM REQUIREMENTS o All the registered PEs have to fulfill the BEM’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in order to maintain the PE status. o CPD Hours per-year are 50 hours 18/07/201766

67. END of “My Journey to MIEM and PE” Presentation THANK YOU References: www.bem.org.my www.iem.org.my www.eac.org.my Tel: 04 - 988 5675 H/P: 019-456 4567 Email: rosemizi@unimap.edu.my blog: rmz4567.blogspot.my