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Engineers in Society

ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY

Semester MAY 2014

ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALISM

Lecturer: KHAIRUL NISAK MD HASAN

Office: 23-03-22

Ext: 7866

[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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Introduction

A society is the public community bounded by functional

interdependence with common characteristics such as national

identity, culture and solidarity

Society become important during crisis when individual need

help - war, disaster, death etc.

Society have laws, rules or regulations to maintain the

harmonious living of the member

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Engineers in SocietyWorld Organisations


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Introduction (Cont)

Engineers are member of the society and serving them as well

Consequence of engineering failure may have serious

implications to the societycollapse buildings, bridges etc.

Engineers have responsibility towards the society in ensuring

that their services are acceptable by society standardsafety,health, environment & welfare

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Engineers in Society Engineer as a Profession


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Why do you choose engineer as your

future career ?

Engineer as a Profession


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PROFESSION: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS


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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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 much

money to

make

Do not receive due

recognition and status in

society quite low

Lack of prestige

and glamour

Engineering



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Intersection of scientific knowledgewith social need



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Sector Apurely analytical talents within the engineering domain.This is engineering science, the ability to model complex systems

and predict their response to various inputs under numerous

conditions.

Sector Bcreative capacity within the engineering domain. This isviewed as those sudden intuitive leaps that can result in

revolutionary advances in technology.

Sector Cthe intersection of knowledge and the need for both

creative and analytical capabilities. This is engineering design, theability to work at real world problem solving.

Sector Dthe culmination of societal need, analysis, knowledge

and creativity. This is the ideal role of engineering and the

individual engineer.



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Engineers vs Technicians

Engineers job not always predictable and require decisionmaking. Their duty include managerial function

Technicians job quite predictable and routine. Their work

more specific, hands-on and require skill

Engineers and technicians work together to complete technical

and non-technical tasks

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Expectation vs Realities

Engineering graduates expect their

career will entirely deal with

technical-related work such as design,

calculations etc.

However, with the expertise they

have, engineers also require to work in

areas such as management,

procurement, sales or academician

Engineers need to apply their

communication skill even inperforming their technical task

monitoring, coordinating, networking

etc.

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Characteristics of Engineers

Right attitude in order to becomeeffective

Technically competent in own

discipline in order to practice

The basic knowledge acquired at

university is not sufficient to

perform specific task hence

engineers need to learn new things

Rapid changes in science and

technology demand engineers to

keep abreast of new development

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Job scope not limited only totechnical matters

Engineers need management skill to

carry out variety and many task at

one time - planning, budgeting,mentoring, coordinating with other

department etc.

Ability to work in a team and good

communication skill differentiatethe good engineer

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Engineers should have leadership qualityand able to motivate their subordinates

Good decision making resulted from

sound knowledge, technical competency

and soft skill

Engineers need to understand their

obligation to the public

Therefore, engineers should practice

safety at all times and be sensitive tolong-term issues -environment related

matters

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Communication Skill

Communication comprises of verbaland written forms

Verbal communication very essential

for engineers in their interaction with

superiors, subordinates, customers,regulators etc.

Engineers also need to be good at

written communication in the form

of official letter, memo, minutes ofmeeting etc.

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Communication Skill

Engineers need to develop an effective communication skill in

order to

recipient fully understand the content of the message

Influence recipient to approve their proposal or application

Portray company/own good image

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Community Perception

Previously, common public perception on engineeringprofession

Do not receive due recognition and status in society quite low

Inferior as compared to doctors, lawyers or account

Difficult course

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Lack of glamour and prestige

Almost no TV drama or film on engineers

Majority of public do not get to see engineers directly unlike

doctors

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Nowadays, with advancetechnology and better facilities in

communication, engineers are

getting more recognition and

being exposed to the public

There are engineers hold top

position in government, giant

companies or even become

politicians

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C i P i


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Engineering-related disaster also promote engineeringprofession but in negative way

In order to mitigate this negative impact, engineers need to

understand their obligation to the public by implementing best

practices in safety and engineering all times

Simultaneously, damage control can be done by

communicating well to the public on issues that concern them

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E i i i M l i


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Malaysian Public Works Department(PWD)is the federalgovernment department in Malaysia under Malaysian

Ministry of Works which is responsible for construction and

maintenance of public infrastructure in Malaysia. List of

PWDs branches :

- Building and Structure Branch

- Road Branch

- Slope Engineering Branch- Electrical Branch

- Mechanical Branch

- Facilities Branch (water supply..etc)

Engineering in Malaysia


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Registration of Engineers Act (REA), 1967

R i i f E i A 1967


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THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA

The main function of the IEM is to encourage, support and

promote the theory and practice of various engineering

disciplines. Towards this end, it has organized various

conferences both local and international, conducted

numerous seminars, talks and forums.

Registration of Engineers Act, 1967

R i t ti f E i A t 1967


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HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA

The story of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

begins with the nations independence. The IEM, was born

on May 1, 1959 has had a marked influence on the

engineering profession in the country.

It has grown and matured with the nation and its people. It

started out with only 60 members. Over the past two and a

half decades, its membership has increased more than a

hundred-fold to 15,700 today, making it the largest

professional body in Malaysia.




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Historical back-drop:

In the early 60s when certain failures of engineering works

occurred; especially the high-profile case of the collapse of

a shop-house, under construction, in Jalan Raja Laut K.L,

which resulted in fatalitiesa Royal Commission of Enquiry

was formed to look into the causes.

In response to the public out, the call to regulate the

practice of engineering, among other reasons, resulted inthe Registration of Engineers Act (REA) passed by

Parliament in 1967.




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http://www.bem.org.my/v3/pdf/ACT2007.pdf

Registration of Engineers Act 1967



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Registration of Engineers Act (REA), 1967 covers :

PART l : Preliminary

- Definition/Terms used

PART ll : Board of Engineers (BEM)

- Introduction/Functions of BEM

PART lll : Registration of Engineers

- Classifications/Procedures


Regulation of Engineers in Malaysia


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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

Registrationof 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.

REA is a law

Engineers must register

with BEM in order to

legally practise.

BEMBoard of Engineers Malaysia

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



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Engineers in SocietyRegistration of Engineers Act 1967



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Malaysia

Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Other CountriesInstitution of Mechanical Engineers, UK (IMechE)

American Society Of Mechanical Engineers, USA (ASME)

Chartered Engineers, UK, CANADA (C.Eng)


The Importance of Professional


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Engineers in Society Engineering Societies

Source of support for engineerscollective 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


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

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IEMs Crest

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)


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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.

Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)


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http://www.bem.org.my




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A statutory body constituted underREGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT 1967

A 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 Salahuddin50580 Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

http://www.bem.org.my

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All graduates intending to work in

Malaysia should first register with

BEM once obtained their degree.

Its a legal requirement.



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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

E i i S i t Functions of BEM


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




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Processing Application for Registration and

Maintaining the Register

Part A : Professional EngineersPart B : Graduate Engineers

Part C : Temporary Engineers

Part D : Engineering Consultancy practices

Part E : Accredited Checkers

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Why you must register with BEM aftergraduate from UTP?




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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 term Graduate Engineerapplies

to those who have recently earned an

engineering degree, recently graduated

from recognized university with

minimum a bachelor's degree in

engineering and registered with Board

of Engineers Malaysia. However, they

have not earned an engineering license

or the necessary credentials to allow

them to consult and work

independently.




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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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Registration for Graduate Engineer


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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 a

Professional 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.




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Processing Application for Registration and

Maintaining the Register

Part A : Professional EngineersPart B : Graduate Engineers

Part C : Temporary Engineers

Part D : Engineering Consultancy practices

Part E : Accredited Checkers




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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 specificproject 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 orconstruction of buildings;

has adequate hands-on experience in the following;

- Geotechnical (hill side development)- Structural


Professional

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Engineers

Engineers in SocietyRoute to P.Eng


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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.



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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.



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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, ORbeen 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 Professional

Engineer must:

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



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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



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Competency

Examination

since June 2008



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Engineers in Society Professional Engineers


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

Who are the Professional Engineers?




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Act A1158See 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

Engineers in Society Limitations


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