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3 ENGINEERING
EDUCATION
Topic 1 : Engineering Profession
 LEARNING OUTCOMES
(a) Describe the types of accredited engineering and
engineering technology programmes in Malaysia.
i. Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
ii. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech)

(a) Distinguish the various prospects of engineers.

● Practicing Engineer
● Engineering Consultant
● Engineering Contractor
● Lecturer / Teacher
● Researcher
 TYPES OF
ACCREDITED
ENGINEERING AND
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMMES IN
MALAYSIA
 TYPES OF ENGINEERING AND
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMMES

BACHELOR OF
BACHELOR OF
ENGINEERING 01 02 ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGIST
(B.Eng)
(B.EngTech)
 BACHELOR OF
ENGINEERING (B.Eng)

• Undergo academic training to be an engineer

• Learn a lot of theory / knowledge and a fair
amount of design.
• Theory based - 80% of engineering theory, 20%
of related skills.
• Require higher-level mathematics, including multiple
semester calculus and calculus-based theoretical
sciences courses.
• They often pursue entry-level work involving
conceptual design or research and development.
 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY (B.EngTech)

• Focus on application and implementation - 60% of

engineering theories with 40% of hand on applications
• Work as a connection between engineer and
technologist.
• Curriculums typically focus on algebra,
trigonometry, applied calculus and other courses
that are more practical than theoretical in nature.
 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
B.Eng & B.EngTech
Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering
(B.Eng) Technology (B.EngTech)

Learn a lot of theory / knowledge Focus on application and

and a fair amount of design implementation

80% of engineering theory, 20% of 60% of engineering theories with 40%

related skills of hand on applications

Engineering programs provide their

Engineering technology programs
graduates a breadth and depth of
prepare their graduates to apply
knowledge that allows them to
others' designs.
function as designers.
PROSPECT
OF
ENGINEERS
 PROSPECT OF ENGINEERS

PRACTICING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING

ENGINEER CONSULTANT CONTRACTOR

LECTURER /
RESEARCHER
TEACHER
 PRACTICING ENGINEER

Person that has a qualification in engineering degree and practice

an engineering work in consultant services, contracting services,
engineering asset management, Authorities, National Utility
Company

ROLE AND FUNCTIONS

• Design, in order to meet safety, reliability, environmental, cost,
operational, and maintenance objectives
• Realize products
• Create, operate, and sustain complex systems
• Understand the physical constructs and the economic, industrial,
social, political, and international context within which engineering
is practiced.
• Understand and participate in the process of research .
• Gain the intellectual skills needed for lifelong learning.
 An independent professional engineer who performs
professional engineering services for clients on a CONSULTING
fee basis. ENGINEERS
Role And Functions
• Responsible for designing and building infrastructure
which is vital to social, economic and environmental
quality of life.
• Within a consulting engineer, projects are usually carried
out by teams that are comprised of a variety of
professions and disciplines in addition to engineers and
technologists, but the team leader is usually a
professional engineer.
• Consulting engineers communicate with clients to plan,
manage, design and supervise the ongoing projects.
• They work in a number of different settings and, with
experience, can run projects as a project manager.
 CONTRACTOR
An engineer that work/join a company that has an engineering
contract either receiving the contract from government or
private company.
ROLE AND FUNCTIONS
• To implement the specified scope of work and responsible for
completing the work within the terms of the contract, including
coordinating the delivery and installation of materials, disposal of debris
and all additional work.
• Responsible for obtaining permits and coordinating approval from the
local and state authorities.
• Turns the plans design into reality.
• They oversee the actual construction on the ground and work in
conjunction with consulting engineers.
• Uses their professional expertise to organize human and material
resources on site and ensure the project runs to time and budget and is
safe to work on.
 LECTURER / TEACHER
Person that has a qualification in engineering degree,
however practice as an academician such as lecturer
or teacher in engineering subjects.

ROLE AND FUNCTIONS

• Has working experience whether as a Practicing Engineer,
Engineering Consultant or Engineering Contractor but later
involve in education field.
• Pursue their own research to contribute to the wider
research activities of their department/institution.
• Many aim to have their research published, either in the
form of a book or scholarly article, and this can help raise
the profile of their employing institution.
 RESEARCHER

Person that has a qualification in engineering degree,

however engaged with a basic or applied research
works relating to engineering research.

ROLE AND FUNCTIONS

• Performing and analysing research across various
disciplines,
• Working with engineers to conduct complex engineering
testing and analyses
• Designing and implementing new standards, protocols,
processes and equipment
• Providing technical reports and presentations to assist in
planning and direction.
 Stop doubting
yourself, Work hard
and make it happen!