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Engineers in Society

ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY

TOPIC 2ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALISM

Dr.Suhaimi Hassan

Department of Mechanical Engineering

05-3687153 Room : [email protected]


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At the end of this section, students should be able to:

Lesson Outcomes

Understand the characteristics of engineers as a

profession

Understand the process of turning professional

Describe and internalise the Engineers Act 1967


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PROFESSION: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Engineer as a Profession

Profession

Requires sophisticated

and specialized skills

Judgment /

discretion.

Work is not routine

(cannot be automated)

Extensive

and regulated

formal education

NOT simply

practical training

or apprenticeship

So, is engineering

a profession?

Special societies

or organizations

Contributes

significantly

to public benefit


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Engineers in SocietyEngineers and Community

Communitys Perception on Engineers and Engineering

Difficult

courseNot very good as compared to

doctors, lawyers or accountant

Majority of public do

not get to meetengineers directly

No TV drama

on engineers

Not muchmoney to

make

Do not receive due

recognition and status in

society quite low

Lack of prestige

and glamour

Engineering


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Engineers in Society Engineer as a Profession


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So, why you choose engineer as your

future career ?

Engineer as Profession


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Registration of Engineers Act, 1967


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The REA was amended in 1972, 1973 1974, 1987, 2002, and 2007 for the betterment

of local engineering practice.

Regulation of Engineers in Malaysia

Registration

of Engineers

Act 1967

(Act 138)

Was passed by the Parliament toeffectively regulate engineering

professional practices

The function of BEM isbasically what REA is all about

Was originallyintroduced to assist

engineers in

submission of

building plans to

local authorities.Malaysia is the first country to have

such a law.

REA is a law

Engineers must register

with BEM in order to

legally practise.

BEM Board of Engineers Malaysia

Refer to Section 3.3 of the text book for further reading.


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Historically the REA was related to building construction industry.

Registration of Engineers Act 1967


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Malaysia

Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Other Countries

Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK (IMechE)

American Society Of Mechanical Engineers, USA (ASME)

Chartered Engineers, CANADA (C.Eng)

Registration of Engineers Act 1967
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Both BEM and IEM are the

Professional EngineeringSocieties in Malaysia

Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Professional Engineering Societies


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The Importance of Professional

Engineering Societies

Source of support for engineers collective strength

expressed through organized units.

Mechanisms for helping engineers on ethics

Play a role by voicing concerns of engineering community

that engineers need to be licensed and registered.

Create an atmosphere conducive to ethical practice



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Any person who wants to take up employment as an

engineer must be registered as a Graduate Engineer with

Board of Engineers (BEM). BEM recognizes the experience

gained by an engineering graduate only after he has

registered as a Graduate Engineer. As such, it is prudent

for an engineering graduate to register as a Graduate

Engineer at the very beginning of his engineering career.



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The recognized academic qualification for registration as a

Graduate Engineer with BEM includes the following:

An engineering degree accredited/recognized by EAC, BEM

available in an approved list maintained by EAC, BEM.

For degree which is not recognized (e.g. 3 years program)

need to be top up with a master degree by instruction from

accredited university.



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The recognized academic qualification for registration as a

Graduate Engineer with BEM includes the following:

An engineering degree accredited/recognized by EAC, BEM

available in an approved list maintained by EAC, BEM.

For degree which is not recognized (e.g. 3 years program)

need to be top up with a master degree by instruction from

accredited university.



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A statutory body constituted under REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT 1967A government body, established in 1972 for regulating the professional

conduct and practice of registered engineers in order to safeguard the public

safety

Office:

Board of Engineers Malaysia

Lembaga Jurutera Malaysia

Tingkat 17, Ibu Pejabat JKR

Jalan Sultan Salahuddin

50580 Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

http://www.bem.org.my

Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)

All graduates intending to work in

Malaysia should first register with

BEM once obtained their degree.

Its a legal requirement.


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http://www.bem.org.my



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All application shall be made through MyBEM Online or Form

Registration fee of RM50.00 is compulsory for each application

All applicant need to submit the following supporting documents;- Copy of Identification Card (NRIC)/MyKad.

- Certified True Copy of Degree.

- Certified True Copy of Full Official Transcript

Every document submitted must be certified as a true copy by aProfessional Engineer who is registered with BEM

Completed form submitted within 4 weeks from the date of application

and will be processed and submitted to the Board for approval.

Registration for Graduate Engineer


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Every document submitted must be certified as a true copy by a

Professional Engineer who is registered with BEM



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Consists of 17 Board Members, appointed by the Ministry of Works, comprising:

President

14 Professional Engineers

5 from public sector

5 from private practice

2 from local authority

2 from private sector

1 representative from Board of Architects Malaysia

1 representative from Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia

Secretary and Registrar (PE) are ex-officio members



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Committees:

Management

Engineers Act

Application

Scale of fees

Professional practice

Examination and qualification

Publication

IT

Monitoring

Quality

Training and education

Engineering and accreditation



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Engineers in Society Functions of BEM

1. Regulating the Conduct and Ethics of Engineering Profession to safeguard the

public safety.

2. Undertake accreditation of engineering degrees.

3. Undertake training and education of engineers. Promotion of continued learning.

4. Processing Application for Registration and Maintaining the Register:The Board keeps and maintains a Register, which comprises of five parts. Each contains the

names, address & other particulars of:

Part A: Professional Engineers

Part B: Graduate Engineers

Part C: Temporary Engineers

Part D: Engineering Consultancy practices

Part E: Accredited Checkers

5. Publication

6. Fixing Scale of Fees

Refer to Section 3.4.1 of the text book for further reading.


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PART C : Temporary Engineer

He holds the necessary qualifications which are recognized for practice

of engineering as a Professional Engineer

He possesses the necessary expertise and has a minimum of 10 years

experience in he field he intends to practice.

His physical presence is required in Malaysia for not less than 180

days in one calendar year.

He is employed as an engineer and has been assigned to specific

project by a particular company.

He is sponsored by a local Professional Engineer in the company

which offers him the assignment.



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PART D : Engineering Consultancy Practices

Every sole proprietorship, partnership or body corporate desirous of

practicing as consulting engineers shall register with BEM as provided

for in Section 7A or 7B of the Registration of Engineers (Amendment)

Act 2002.



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PART E : Accredited Checker

Be a practising Professional Engineer registered under the Act in the

civil, structural or geotechnical engineering discipline;

has at least 10 years' relevant practical experience in the design or

construction of buildings;

has adequate hands-on experience in the following;

- Geotechnical (hill side development)

- Structural


E i i S i t


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Intersection of scientific knowledgewith social need


The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)


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A qualifying body for professional engineers in Malaysia.

A non-governmental body.

A corporate member of the IEM can apply to the BEM for registration as a

professional engineer, which will entitle him to set up practice.

Represents all disciplines of the profession

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

IEMs Crest

The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)


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The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

The objectives of IEM are to promote and advance the theory and practice of engineering

in all disciplines and to:

raise the character and status, and advance the interests of the profession

increase the confidence of the community in the employment of recognised engineers

by admitting to the institution only such person who have adequate knowledge of both

theory and practice of engineering promote honest practice, prevent malpractice and settle disputed points of practice

and ethics

arrange lectures, exhibitions and conferences, seminars, courses

collect and disseminate engineering information

encourage the study of engineering and improve the general and technical knowledge

of persons engaged in the profession

originate and promote improvements in legislation and its administration by

deputations, submissions and representationsRefer to Section 3.4.3 of the text book for further reading.

Professional


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Engineers in SocietyProfessional

Engineers

R t t P E


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Engineer

(Graduate Engineer)Professional

Engineer

What is the significance of the status of Professional Engineer (P.Eng)?

The status signifies that the engineer has not only obtained academic qualification in

engineering but also acquired relevant industrial working experience and professional career

development in order to practise independently.

Route to P.Eng


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Route to be a

Professional Engineer

(P.Eng)

Refer to Section 3.5.2 of the text book for further reading.

Route to P Eng


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Engineers in SocietyRoute to P.Eng

P.Eng: Requirements & Procedures


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Be registered as a Graduate Engineer with BEM; and

Have satisfied the training requirements of BEM; and

Has complied with all the requirements of the Board

Have passed the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) ofBEM, OR been elected as a Corporate Member of the Institution of

Engineers Malaysia (IEM); and

Have been residing in Malaysia for a period of not less than sixmonths immediately prior to the date of application. Registration isonly for citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia.

Any candidate who applies for registration as a ProfessionalEngineer must:

Refer to: http://www.bem.org.my/bemfinal/html/testing/08up/09a_perequirements&procedures1.htm

Route to P Eng


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Please always refer to IEM/BEM on accurate and up-to-date information on registration as P.Eng

IEM Corporate

Member

IEM Professional

Interview

Competency

Examination

Application for

Registration as a

Professional Engineer

Professional

Engineer

GraduationRegistration with BEM as a

Graduate Engineer

Practical Experience

Minimum of 3 Years

Professional Assessment

Examination (PAE)

Pass

Pass

Approved

Route to P Eng


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Competency

Examination

since June 2008

Route to P Eng


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Professional Engineers


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Engineers in Society Professional Engineers

The Engineers Act 1967 (Malaysia) mentions about Part A:

Professional Engineers.

Who are the Professional Engineers?




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Act A1158

See page 14 of the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Amendment 2007)

Except as otherwise provided under any other written law,

no person or body, other than a Professional Engineer who is

residing and practising in Malaysia or an Engineering

consultancy practice providing professional engineering

services in Malaysia, shall be entitled to submit plans,engineering surveys, drawings, schemes, proposals, reports,

designs or studies to any person or authority in Malaysia.




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P.Eng is a term referred to qualified engineers

practicing with license from the BEM.

P.Eng in Malaysia commonly use the title "Ir

(Ingenieur).

e.g. Ir. Shaharin A. Sulaiman, P. Eng, MIEM.

Why be a P. Eng?

In practice, the status is meaningful for

engineers involved in engineering

consultancy and turnkey contracting

business as it provides them the authority

to certify technical drawings and designs.

Being a PE is a pre-requisite for a

registrations in other bodies; e.g

registration of Competent Electrical

Engineer


Limitations


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Engineers in Society Limitations

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Non-Graduate Graduate Engineer Professional Engineer

Approved Degree &

Registration with BEM

Certification as a P. Eng
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