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MALAYSIA IEM GUIDE BOOK ON REVISED PI PROCESS Contents Preface Glossary Tab1 PI/ MIEM Registration Process and Stages Tab 2 List of Documentation Tab3 Competency Model Tab 4 — Application Stage — PI Applicant Tab 5 Application Documentation Check -- Secretariat Tab 6 — Eligibility Assessment Stage ~ Assessors & Membership Application Board Tab7 — Guidelines to Candidate ~ PI Candidate Tab & Professional Interview Stage — Interviewers and Professional Interview Board Tab9 — Sector GuidanceTHE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALA In 2014, JEM embarked on revising existing Professional Interview (PI) Process and Practice ‘as part of periodic review to improve quality. The objectives of this revision include: + Establishing a competency-based Professional Interview by benchmarking @ well- established outcome-based competence standard. * Developing rubrics with common yardsticks for rating PI Candidate in order to minimize subjectivity of assessment in both the oral interview and the written papers. + Revising current PI process with related documentation to support the above-mentioned. In benchmarking an outcome-based competence standard, IEM has opted to adopt and adapt: The United Kingdom Standard for Professional Er jineering Competence (UK-SPEC) for Chartered Engineers mainly for the oral interview. * The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Model which is more generic and readily applicable to almost all engineering disciplines since IEM is the Institution that caters for all engineering disciplines. The revised version retains the main structure of existing PI Process in that it consists of two essential parts, namely the documentary review and professional interview; and the professional interview is made up of oral interview and essay writing. The endeavor has resulted in this IEM Guidebook for the Revised Professional Interview Process. IEM Professional Interview is governed by the IEM Regulations on Professional Interview. ‘This IEM Guidebook on Revised Professional Interview Process forms a part of the PI Regulations, As with all live system, this Revised Professional Interview Process will undergo periodic review and changes in the continuous effort to enhance its quality and keep up with the most up-to-date development in professional engineering competence assessment.Glossary THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Terms (Acronyms) Defini jon / Description Appeal ‘A formal request by a PI Candidate who is unsuccessful in the Professional Interview to review the decision of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. ‘Competency The ability to carry out a task to an effective standard, of which the achievement requires the necessary level of knowledge, understanding and skill, as well as a professional attitude. It is part of the requirement that must be demonstrated in order for an Applicant to be admitted as a Corporate Member of IEM. The formation process of professional competence generally involves a combination of formal education and practical training and experience. Competency Category ‘A group of Competency Elements that are classified under a broad area of professional competency required for the assessment in Professional Interview. Competency Element ‘A component of Competency Category that describes a specific area of professional competency against which the PI Candidate is assessed for his level of attainment based on a specific set of standard citer Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ‘The systematic acquisition of knowledge and skills as well as the development of personal qualities in order to maintain and enhance professional competence. Corporate Member of IEM (MIEM) A practicing engineer who has satisfied the [EM Council that he has attained the standard that testifies his competency as professional engincer, and that he is worthy of election as a Corporate Member of IEM in accordance with the relevant Bylaws and Regulations Exemplifying Qualification ‘An educational qualification that demonstrates the knowledge, understanding and skills to meet the requirement for admission as TEM Graduate Member or BEM Graduate Engineer. It generally refers to the engineering degree programme that has been accredited by the Signatories to the Washington Accord. Eligibility Assessor A suitably qualified, experienced and trained Corporate Member of TEM who is assigned by the Membership Application Board to assess the application to determine if the PI Applicant is eligible and ready to sit for the Professional Interview,THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Membership Application “The Sub Committee that vets and processes application for all grades of IEM Membership. It reports to the Admission and Practical Board (MAB) Training Standing Committee. Paarl ‘The process by which an individual gains professional competence. It ee may take place through formal and informal learning, and workplace Development training and experience. Professional Engineer (PE) The professional title given to engineers who meet the standard of competence required by the Board of Engineer Malaysia for registration as a professional engineer under subsection 10(2) of the Registration of Engineers Act 1967. Becoming a MIEM satisfies one of the main pre-requites. Professional Interview eb 'A peer interview conducted by two PI Interviewers to assess a PI Candidate to find out or decide whether the Candidate has met the ‘competency requirements to be registered as a MIEM. ‘A person who applies to sit for the Professional Interview after having gained an accredited engineering degree and subsequently PI Applicant accumulated a minimum of three years of practical training and experience as an engineer. ‘A person who has been vetted and confirmed by the Eligibility PI Candidate. ‘Assessors to be eligible and ready to sit for the Professional Interview. PI Interviewer ‘A suitably qualified, trained and experienced Corporate Member of TEM who is assigned by the Professional Interview Board to conduct Professional Interview for PI Candidate. Professional Interview Board (PIB) ‘The Sub Committee that manages the overall process of Professional Interview. It reports to the Examination and Qualification Standing, Committee. PI Reviewer ‘A senior PI Interviewer who is assigned by the Professional Interview, Board to review the result of Professional Interview that has been conducted. PI Supporter ‘A Professional Engineer registered with the BEM, or a Corporate Member of the IEM who know the PI Applicant well and is convinced, through personal experience, that the Applicant is suitable to be elected to the grade of MIEM. The Supporters typically have detailed and up-to-date knowledge of Applicant's work so that al! the information in the application can be verified.THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA 1 ‘An application in which the evidence presented is sufficient for a Prima Facie Case judgment to be made that the Pl Applicant is eligible and ready to proceed to sit for Professional Interview. ‘A scoring scale used to quantitatively assess the level of competency Rubries attainment by the P! Candidate for all discrete Competency Elements based on a specific set of standard criteria. Description of each of the: four thresholds related to a Competency ‘Threshold Descriptor | Element, It gives a standard interpretation of the threshold. The minimum level to be met in rating or scoring the degree of ‘Threshold Level competency attainment by the PI Candidate. No partial threshold shall be given. ‘The UK Standard for Professional Engineering | The UK standard. which sets out the competence and commitment Competence for requirements for registration with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineers Chartered Engineer. (UK-SPEC) ‘An international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programmes, recognising the substantial Washington Accord equivalence of such’ programmes for entry to the practice of (WA) engineering, In Malaysia, this refers to the academic qualification requited for registration as Graduate Engineer with BEM or as | Graduate Member of IEM.Tune pue wooXg, {q quowiopo|mouyjoy $988) SSVd jo jeaouddy Tounos pue tiooxg Ora Kq sose. 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[gy _ | Stow evienee of wadertonding he Sleniific and engineering fundamentals of related discipline and own specialization Ta __ [Show evienes of app he propriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems T Show evidence of applying the engincering knowledge related to local 13 | practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, products, environments, | etc. | : Demonstrate evidence of competencies related to professional / ‘ethical | conduct. py__| Show evidence of wnderstanding TEM 7 BEM Code of Professional Conduct and contemporary ethical issues in the engineering profession. pe Show evidence oF aking professional and ihival responsibility in actual work 2 | euation to enhance the honour and reputation of the engineering profession | oa | Sem eiense oF andestandng the impact Gf engineering solutions in the | tanger context like society, environment, health, safety and public welfare P W | Demonstrate evidence of writing and reading competencies. | Rise & eearondertaning of he questions and 1 able to answer them with suitable contents and relevant examples ya _| Present the answer with good structure, proper heading and paragraphing as well as conciseness, coherence and cohesion ue | Present the answer legibly with good grammar, lexicon, spelling, ani L punctuetion Page 1 of |A TEM PI 0000 ° THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Se ee Professional Interview Se List | | Document Number Professional | ypM P4 [xlly]lz2] Interview Document and Title Stage x= Stage y = Sub-stage z= Revision number Overall TEM PI 0100 ‘Competency Model For PI Oral Interview | | Stage 0 TEM PI0200 Competency Model For PI Written Essays TEM PI 0300 ‘Threshold Descriptors For PI Oral Interview ; tem P1o400 ‘Threshold Descriptors For PI Written Essays Applicant TEM PI A100 Professional Interview Application Form Stage A TEMPIA200 | Guidance Notes For Pl Application | TEMPIA300 | MIEM Application Form IEM PLAAO1 ‘Training and Experience (Portfolio of Evidence) | Eee C eC ere gee Lee eSeeSeeL ee ceeseeeeeec 1EM PLASOL Guidance Notes For Portfolio of Evidence [tent Pr A600 Guidance Notes For Technical Report 1EM PI A700 Inquiry Form For Application Supporters JEM PI A800 | Guidance ‘Notes On Inquiry Form For Supporters | 1EM PI A900 | Letter To Application Supporters Candidate TEM PLC100 Guidance Notes For Pl Candidate | Stage C |__IEMPIC200 “Not allocated yet” ' | JEM PI C300 Development Action Plan EM PI. C400 PI Result Appeal Form Secretariat TEM PI 1100 Guidance Notes For MAB Secretariat Stage 1 TEM PI 1200 “Application Assessment Processing Form Page | of 2TEM PI 0000 ‘THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Professional Interview Documentation List April 2015 Membership IEM PI 2100 Guidance Notes For MAB PI Assessors Application Board TEM PI 2200 | Assessor Summary Report Stage 2 | | |, Professional TEM PL 3100 Guidance Notes For Pi Board | | Interview 7 Board TEM PI 3200 Guidance Notes For PIB Secretariat Stage 3 TEM PI 3300 Interviewer Acceptance & Declaration Form | TEM PI 3400 Guidance Notes For Interviewer A & D IEM PI 3500 Guidance Notes For PI Interviewers TEM PI 3600 | Professional Interview Report Form | IEM PI 3700 Guidance Notes For Appeal Professional IEM PI 3AC00 Sector Guidance For Academia | Interview, Board IEM PI 3BS00 ‘Sector Guidance For Building Services Industry Stage 3 TEM PI 3100 Sector Guidance For IT and CT Sector Guidance | [EM PISTE00 Sector Guidance For Telecommuni IEM PI 3PW00 Sector Guidance For Power Industry JEM PI3ME00 —_| Sector Guidance For Mechanical Engineering in | Building Services, Manufacturing & Production, Mechanical Plant & Equipment | IEM PI 3CS00 Sector Guidance For Civil and Structural | Engineering Industry TEM PI 3CE00 Sector Guidance For Chemical / Process Engineering Page 2 of 2TEM PI 0100 ‘TITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Competency Model for Oral Interview ‘April 2015 ‘This Competency Model for Oral Interview is closely referenced to the UK Standard for professional Engineering Competence (UK—SPEC), specifically on the Competence and Commitment Standard for Chartered Engineers. ‘Corporate Members of IEM and Professional Engineers should demonstrate: = The theoretical knowledge to solve problems in new technologies and develop new analytical techniques. = Successful application of the knowledge to deliver innovative products and services and/or take technical responsibility for complex engineering system = Accountability for project, finance and personal management and managing trade-offs between technical and socio-economic factors. = Skill sets necessary to develop other technical staff. Effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters. + Personal commitment to professional standards. ‘This IEM Competency Model consists of eighteen Competency Elements and Standards grouped under five Competency Categories. The Model demonstrates the underpinning knowledge and understanding of engineering fundamentals, application abilities. leadership and management skill, interpersonal skills, and personal commitment to the profession that must be demonstrated in order to practice professionally. The Competency Elements are used as the basis for assessing Applicants who apply to sit for the Professional Interview conducted by the IEM. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of competence against each of the eighteen Competency Elements. The evidence is to be drawn from their work experience, specifically as they have encountered engineering problems or engaged in engine activities. Page 1 of 6TEM P1 0100 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Competency Model for Oral Interview ‘April 2015 Tiss combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and A understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging | technology. [Maintain and extend a sound theoretical ‘approach in enabling the ‘At [introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant developments. FI Candidates will have progressed from the formal educational base to having the breadth and depth of knowledge, understanding and technical skills necessary to exploit new and fields. They should be able to identify developing technologies ftom their own and al their own personal limits strive to extend their own technological capability and broaden and deepen their own knowledge base through new applications and techniques. | is [Engage in the creative and jnnovative development of engineering i | technology and continuous improvement systems. Pi Candidates wil have the ability to use their knowledge base and experience as the basis for the creative or innovative development of technology, products or services. They will also use their knowledge and understanding to improve produsts or services. “Apply engineoring Knowledge related to focal practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, products, environmental plans and other | AS requirements; and where appropriate, apply engineering knowledge | contributed by others including suppliers, consukants, contractors, ‘manufacturers, technologists, researchers and independent experts. Pi Candidaics will have the ability to use local practices, codes, standards, specifications, | materials, products, environmental plans and other requirements; and where appropriate, the engineering knowledge contributed by others including suppliers, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, technologists, researchers and independent experts as a basis for developing solutions appropriate to local context and requirements. Collectively, this is referred to as “local engineering knowledge”, | Page 2 of 6JEM PI 0100 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Competency Model for Oral Interview ‘April 2015 A pply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis ‘and solution of engineering problems | 7 BI Taentify potential projects and opportunities PI Candidates will have identified and reviewed new opportunities within their field, using creative problem solving methodology. They have been involved with or led marketing, | rendering and specification for new products or systems; They will have devised action plans, targets and schedules to bring projects to maturity 2 Tonduct appropriate research and undertake design and development of engineering solutions. Pi Candidates wi have carried oat theoretical or applied research to evaluate potential | options, considering cost, resource, safety and env ironmental implications. They will have | | produced concept and finalised engineering. design, presented proposals and gained | approvals. This may involve the application of cross disciplinary techniques, technology and unusual methods of working. B3 Implement design solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness, PI Candidates will have implemented the design strategy through to final solution, and | devise and apply appropriate crterie for monitoring and evaluating progress and outcomes, ‘They will ensure that design performance, cost benefit and project milestones are met oF devise appropriate measures or design modifications. They will earry out a project review, | assessing the performance against the original speification, using the results to improve the | future design process and build into established procedures. es Page 3 of 6JEM PI 0100 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Competency Model for Oral Interview April 2015 cI ] | Provide technical and commercial management. | Plan for effective project implementation. objectives, FL Candidiies plan projects using an understanding of the drivers and objectives of the husiness or organization involved. This requires the ability to define and agree work plan deviations and take necessary corrective actions. estimate timescale and resource requirements, both human and material, ide oy I Pian, budget, organise, direct and control tasks, ‘people and resources. they have [PL Candidates, using an Tnderstanding of the drivers, objectives and work plans of the | business or organisation involved, will prioritise and manage the use of available resources. ‘This requires the capability to manage their personal time, and that of any staff for which resources under their control. | full project responsibility, general or project budgets, facilites and contractor C3 Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial | | needs. L PI Candidates will be able to demonstrate leadership whether of technical programmes, | project teams or specialist staff: They will be able to develop staff to their full potential in an environment of technical and managerial change. ca Bring about continuous improvement through quality management: PI Candidates will be responsible for continuous improvement in productivity through quality management using best practice methods. They direct project evaluation and make recommendations for improvement. | Page 4 of 6TEM PI 0100 ‘THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Competency Model for Oral Interview April 2015 D ‘Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills Tierpersonal skills are to be assessed in three areas: general communications at all levels: presenting and discussing proposals; and people skills. These skills are of increasing | importance in modern engineering practice, and ideally ¢ good engineer will be highly competent in all aspects. DI I Communicate in English or Malay Language with other at alll levels. FT Candidates will have writen and oral skill enabling communications in English or Malay with a wide range of customers and supplies, peers, seniors and juniors within and outside their employing organisation at all levels. They should be able to contribute to, chair and record meetings and discussion and exchange information w ‘ith technical and non- technicel colleagues in a clear and concise manner. | D2 [ Present and discuss proposals. {itis port Ghai PT Candidates can present proposals for work programmes and projects | in a clear and authoritative manner, and be persuasive when discussing details, variations and implementation. They should be able to prepare and deliver appropriate presentations and manage debates with audience of ether engineering or non-engineering background. D3 | Demonstrate personal and social skills PI Candidates will be able to create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships ] and resolve conflict. They must be able to apply diversity, be non-discriminatory, confident | and flexible in dealing with new and changing interpersonal situations. They should know, and manage their own emotions, strengths and weaknesses, and be aware of the needs and j concems of others. Page 5 of 6TEM PI 0100 ‘THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Competency Model for Oral Interview ‘April 2015 Demonstrate & personal Commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to society, the profession and the environment PI Candidates must have personal integrity and a professional approach, It is therefore @ | condition of resistration that candidates shows adequate commitment (a least level 2) to the profession under EI, E2 and E3 below. They should demonstrate an understanding of the need for codes of conduct and statutory requirements with regard to ri ks and is especially | aware of, and complies with, requirements involving the safety of the community and protection of the enviroment. They should understand and accepts obligations and responsibilities to those employing their professional services as well as the wider public EL Comply with relevant codes of conduct PI Candidates will be able to show how they comply with the rules of professional conduct and manage their work within all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including | social and employment legislation. [__B2 __ | Manage and apply safe systems of work Pl Candidates must be able to identity and take responsibility for their obligations for health, safety and welfare issues. They should be able to manage systems that satisfy health, safety and welfare requirements, and implement appropriate hazard identification and risk management systems. ea | Undertake engineering acdvies ina way That contributes to sustainable development. | PI Candidates should operate and act responsibly, taking account of the need to progress environmental, social and economic outcome simultaneously. They should also understand and encourage stakeholder involvement in sustainable development. ca | Cay on continuing professional development necessary to maintain and \ | enhance competence in own are of practice Pi Candidates will Keep up to date in an environment of rapidly advancing technology and organisational change. They should undertake reviews oftheir own development needs and prepare action plans to meet personel and organisational objectives, They should maintain evidence of competence development and Keep a current, up to date, CPD plan. Understand the legal matters pertaining to engineering profession and be ES able to communicate with legal personnel on these issues PI Candidates must be able to understand relevant legal matters that are related to the engineering work and services. They must possess knowledge on overview of laws having relevance and impact on the practice of engineering professional services. With the legal knowledge, they should be able to communicate effectively with legal personnel on these legal issues. Page 6 of 6TEM PT 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements. ‘Oral Interview 2015 The Threshold Descriptors provide a standard interpretation of the four threshold levels of each Competency Element related to the five Competency Categories for oral interview. They are closely referenced to the similar threshold descriptors of ECUK-SPEC. A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding ‘to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology. | Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the AL introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant developments. PI Candidates will have progressed from the formal educational base to having the breadth and depth of knowledge, understanding and technical skills necessary to exploit new and developing technologies from their own and allied fields. They should be able to identify their own personal limits, strive to extend their own technological capability and broaden and deepen their own knowledge base through new applications and techniques, Will not demonstrate a basic understanding of theory in the area in which | ‘Threshold 1 | they practice and will not show any examples where they have extended | their theoretical knowledge to new technologies, services of products “Will demonstrate a general understanding of theory in the area in which Threshold 2 | they practice and will show limited examples where they have extended their theoretical knowiedge to new technologies, services or products. Will demonstrate a sound understanding of the theory of established and developing technology in their own field and has been using that ‘Threshold 3 | understanding to introduce and exploit new technologies in their own field; should have a strategy for ongoing learning in relation to technology developments. Will show clear evidence of how they have deepened and broadened their understanding of new engineering theories and techniques and will be able to cite a number of examples where they have considerably extended both Threshold 4 | the depth and breadth of their theoretical knowledge and applied it to new | j technologies, services or products; will have a well-developed strategy for | ongoing leaming in relation to technology developments. ‘az | Engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous improvement systems, Pl Candidates will have the ability to use their knowledge base and experience as the basis for the creative or innovative development of technology, products or services. They 1 also use their knowledge and understanding to improve products or services. | IL not be able to demonstrate how their personal creativity, innovation Threshold | | and commitment to continuous improvement have contributed to the programmes on which they have worked. Page 1 of 14JEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Deseriptors of Competency Elements (Oral Interview April 2015 Will be able to demonstrate how their personal creativity, innovation and ‘Threshold 2 | commitment to continuous improvement have contributed to the pr | programmes on which they have worked. | Will be able to demonstrate how their personal creativity, innovation and commitment to continuous improvement have resulted in new products or services being developed. Threshold 3 | Will be able to cite a number of examples where their personal creativit | Threshold 4 | innovation and commitment to continuoys improvement have resulted in ‘major new products or services being developed Apply engineering knowledge related to local practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, products, environmental plans and other a3 Tequirements; and where appropriate, apply engineering knowledge contributed by others including suppliers, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, technologists, researchers and independent experts. | PI Candidates will have the ability to use local practices, codes, standards, specifications, | materials, products, environmental plans and other requirements; and where appropriate, | the engineering Knowledge contributed by others including suppliers, consultants, cantrastors, manufacturers, technologists, researchers and independent experts as a basis for Geveloping solutions appropriate to local context and requirements. Collectively, this is referred to as “local engineering knowledge”. Will not demonstrate a basic understanding of local engineering knowledge in the area in which they practice and will not show any examples where they have applied this local knowledge to develop solution appropriate to | local context and requirements. | Threshold | Will demonstrate a general understanding of local engineering knowledge srhresnata2 |i the area in which they practice and will show limited examples where | | they have applied this local knowledge to develop solution appropriate to | | loca! context and requirements. Will demonstrate a sound understanding of local engineering knowledge in the area in which they practice; and have been using that understanding to develop solution appropriate to local context and requirements; should have a strategy for keeping up to date with local engineering knowledge, ‘Threshold 3 Will show clear evidence of how they have deepened and broadened their | Understanding of local engineering knowledge and will be able to cite a umber of examples Where they have applied this local knowledge to | develop solution appropriate to local context and requirements; should have | @ well-developed strategy for keeping up to date with local engine! | knowledge. ‘Threshold 4 Page 2 of 14TEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements Oral Interview April 20 B Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems BL | {dentify potential projects and opportunities PI Candidates will have identified and reviewed new opportunities within their field, using | creative problem solving methodology. They have been involved with or led marketing. tendering and specification for new products ot systems; They will have devised action plans, targets and schedules to bring projects to maturity Will not be able to demonstrate how they have contributed to the process of Threshold 1 : aaa : identifying potential projects and opportunities Will be able to demonstrate how they have contributed to the process of identifying potential projects and opportunities. They have been or will be ‘Threshold 2 | contributing to the development of opportunities in a closed environment | (e.g. follow-on projects, framework contract projects and internal reactive | projects). Will be able to show how they have personally identified potential projects and opportunities. They have been or will be leading the development of new ‘Threshold 3 | projects in an open environment (c.g. new products I services for existing | customers, existing products I services for new clients, or opportunistic | internal projects) Will be able to cite a number of examples where they have personally identified substantial potential projects and opportunities. They have been or ‘will be leading the development of new products I services in a competitive Threshold 4 az A 7 environment. These projects will be significant in scale or innovation and will often be secured against stiff competition. ‘They are unlikely to be internal projects or those secured as part of a framework. pp | Conduet appropriate research and undertake design and development of engineering solutions. | PI Candidates will have cartied out theoretical or applied research to evaluate potential | options, considering cost, resource, safety and environmental implications. They will have | produced concept and finalised engineering design, presented proposals and gained Epprovals. This may involve the application of cross disciplinary techniques, technology and unusual methods of working, Page 3 of 14TEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA. ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements Oral Interview April 2015, Have not been and will not be conducting elementary analysis of customer Threshold 1 | requirements or product design, which may show limited innovation or creativity. Have been and will be conducting elementary analysis of customer “Threshotd 2 | "urements or product design. More complex analysis has been of will be | carried out as part of a team led by a senior engineer. The designs may show limited innovation or creativity. | Will be able to demonstrate how they have played a leading role in | programmes of research and, the design and development of engineering Threshold 3 | solutions. They will probably be working as a lead engineer in small team | delivering innovative designs and solutions. They will typically have couple of junior staff working with them. Have been a lead engineer, and will be able to cite a number of examples where they have played a leading role in programmes of research and, the design and development of novel, major engineering solutions. They will Threshold 4 | often have a team of engineers working for them on a number of significant projects containing @ high degree of innovation and creativity. In highly regulated industries, this is often evidenced by the successful application for departures from standard, B3 Implement design solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness. PI Candidates will have implemented the design strategy through to final solution, and devise and apply appropriate criteria for monitoring and evaluating progress and outcomes. They will ensure that design performance, cost benefit and project milestones are met or devise appropriate measures or design modifications. They will carry out a project review. assessing the performance against the original specification, using the results to improve the future design process and build into established procedures. ] Have not been or will not be contibuting to the implementation of a design “Threshotd 1, tateay and applying appropriate criteria for monitoring and evaluating progress and outcomes on small projects or those with low complexity. under a lead engineer. Page 4 of 14JEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA “Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements Oral Interview April 2015 Have been or will be contributing to the implementation of a design strategy and applying appropriate criteria for monitoring and evaluating progress and outcomes on small projects or those with low complexity. Typically, these projects will involve the implementation of standard (oz well understood) Gesigns. For this scale of project, they will typically be responsible for decision making on timescale and cost of design solution but will often have the support of a lead engineer. They may also be responsible for the | evaluation of projects against success criteria agreed with others in detail. Threshold 2 Have been or will be leading the implementation of a design strategy and applying appropriate criteria for monitoring and evaluating progress and Sutcomes on medium projects with high complexity or large projects with medium complexity. For this scale of project, they will typically be Threshold 3 | responsible for decision making in relation to the cost and timescale | implications of design solutions with only a general steer from a managing | engineer, They are likely to be responsible for the evaluation of projects fagainst success criteria agreed with stakeholders in terms of strategic | requirements. Will be able to display strong leadership in the implementation of project | design strategy for substantial projects with a high degree of complexity. They will be responsible for decisions relating to the cost and timescale “Threshold 4 | imlications of design solutions (often of highly complex projects) and may : be responsible for setting this strategy across a number of projects. They are likely to be responsible for the evaluation of a number of projects against success criteria agreed with stakeholders in terms of strategic requirements that they themselves may have devised. Page 5 of 14TEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA “Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements (Oral Interview April 2015 c Provide technical and commercial management. cL | Plan for effective project implementation. business or Pl Candidates plan projects using an understanding of the drivers and objectives of the ‘objectives, estimate timescale and resource requirements, both human and material, identify plan deviations and take necessary corrective actions. organization involved. This requires the ability to define and agree work ‘Threshold | Will not be able to demonstrate how they have contributed to the planning of projects and risk assessments as well as securing resources and confirming roles in project teams. Threshold 2 Will be able to demonstrate how they have contributed to the planning of projects and risk assessments as well as securing resources and confirming roles in project teams. ‘Threshold 3 Will have led the production of plans for small and medium sized projects or made major contributions to large scale project plans using appropriate formal planning tools. Will have prepared or contributed to budget proposals, | planed and implemented projects, monitored costs and allocated resources. ‘They will normally be team leaders and be presenting a case for financial and manpower resources, | ‘Threshold 4 Will have carried out project risk assessment and showed how these tisks have been mitigated. Will be able to show how they have collaborated with other stakeholders such as clients, subcontractors and suppliers; and identify how they have applied the necessary contractual arrangements oe Plan, budget, organise, direct and control tasks, people and resources. PI Candidates, using an understanding of the drivers, objectives and work plans of the business or organisation involved, will prioritise and manage the use of available resources. ‘This requires the capability to manage their personal time, and that of any staff for which they have full project responsibility, general or project budgets, faci resources under their control. jes and contractor Threshold 1 Have not led the team or part of it or assisted in the implementation of the | project. ‘Threshold 2 Will have led the team or part of it and assisted in the implementation of the project, They have been assisting with team building and the allocation of tasks to other team members. They will have an understanding of the balance between quality, costs and times and be aware of contingency processes. Page 6 of 14TEM PI 0300 ‘THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements Oral Interview April 2015 Will have managed the implementation of the projects, or played a nar | role in its implementation. Will have responsibility for performance factors ‘Threshold 3 | and quality, and manage the work of members of the team, Will have an understanding of all legal and statutory obligations and manage financial, ‘commercial and regulatory constraints. Will have managed the implementation of major projects, Will have ‘threshota 4 | #5Ponsbilty for performance factors and quality, and manage the work of the team, Will have an understanding of all legal and statutory obligations ‘and have responsibility for financial, commercial and regulatory matters. 3 Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and ‘managerial needs. | | PI Candidates will be able to demonstrate leadership whether of technical programmes, project teams or specialist staff. They will be able to develop staff to their full potential in an environment of technical and managerial change. | ‘Will not be able to demonstrate the ability to agree objectives and work plans ‘vith junior members of the team and monitor and report their performance. Threshold | _ No evidence to show awareness of development needs, and help to assess team and individual performance and provide feedback. Will be able to agree objectives and work plans with junior members of the threshold? | 22 nd monitor and report ther performance, Be ava of development | needs and help to assess tcam and individual performance and provide feedback Will have been managing members of the team, taking a technical lead and cthreshota 3 | allocating tasks and workload. They will ave ‘supervised the performance of 3 | team members and addressed any shortcomings. They will have provided feedback to support team and individual development. Will be able to demonstrate how they carry out/contribute to staff appraisals and contribute to identifying training needs and the development of staf. | ‘Threshold 4 | ee old 4 | Chow how they manage operations to maintain quality standards. Carry out, | or contribute to disciplinary procedures. | ca | ring about continuous improvernent through quality management Pl Candidates will be responsible for continuous improvement in product vity through quality management using best practice methods. They direct project evaluation ‘and make recommendations for improvement. Page 7 of 14TEM P1 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements Oral Interview April 2015 Threshold 1 Threshold 2 Will not be able to show they are aware of quality management principles as they apply to their own work, and of factors which would improve quality and performance. They have not contributed to quality audits and been aware of the need to continuously improve quality. Will have been aware of quality management principles as they apply to their ‘own work, and of factors which would improve quality and performance. ‘They will have contributed to quality audits and been aware of the need to continuously improve quality. ‘Threshold 3 Will have been planning and applying quality management principles to their ‘own work and monitoring the operations of the team members to ensure their application of its principles. They will have continuously reviewed the project and implemented improvements to quality and delivery where these are identified. Threshold 4 Will be able to show evidence of how they have carried out quality audits and applied best practice methods of continuous improvements such as 1509000, EF M, Balanced Scorecard ete. Page 8 of 14TEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements ‘Oral Interview ‘April 2015 D ‘Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills Interpersonal skills are to be assessed in three areas: general communications at all levels: | presenting and discussing proposals; and people skills. These skills are of increasing | importance in modern engineering practice, and ideally a good engineer will be highly competent in all aspects. DI ‘Communicate in English or Malay Language with other at all levels. PI Candidates will have written and oral skills enabling communications in English or Malay with a wide range of customers and suppliers, peers, seniors and juniors within and ‘outside their employing organisation at all levels. They should be able to contribute to, chair and record meetings and discussion and exchange information with technical and non- | technical colleagues in a clear and concise manner. Will not be able to present ideas, proposals, and documents in a comprehensive and legible manner, and lack confidence in arguments. They | have some major shortfalls in composition, grammar and spelling. Reporting skills will not be adequate. Will be able to present ideas, proposals, and documents in a comprehensive | and legible manner, but might lack confidence in arguments. They may have Threshold 2 | some minor shortfalls in composition, grammar and spelling. Reporting | skills will be adequate but they will not normally represent work other than their own at meeting. ‘Communications will be clear and concise. Written material will make easy reading and oral statements will command attention. Composition, grammar and spelling will be such as not to attract criticism, Candidates will be trusted ‘Threshold 1 Tht sid 3 7 . veshold 3 | «5 represent others in their area of work at meeting and negotiations. They wwill be able to exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues. Will be able to demonstrate how they have chaired meetings, recorded “Threshold 4 | Meeting minutes and/or actions ‘and communicated the outcome of meetings to team members. Show how they have the ability to exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues. | | D2 | Present and discuss proposals. Icis important that PI Candidates ean present proposals for work programmes and projects in a clear and authoritative manner, and be persuasive when discussing details, variations ‘and implementation. They should be able to prepare and deliver appropriate presentations and manage debates with audience of either engineering or non-engineering background, Page 9 of 14TEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements ‘Oral Laterview ‘April 2015 ‘Threshold 1 Will not be able to present their own work clearly and make proposals for new work, and there is some major shortfall in persuasive discussion. They will not be aware of how to manage a debate with audiences and manage the feedback of results to improve proposals. ‘Threshold 2 Will be able to present their own work clearly and make proposals for new work, but there may be some shortfall in persuasive discussion. They will be aware of how to manage a debate with audiences and manage the feedback of results to improve proposals ‘Threshold 3 Will be able to report effectively. make formal presentations on behalf of themselves and others, negotiate, argue persuasively, and make an impact at meetings. They will be able to prepare and deliver a wide range of presentations and accept feedback for improvements. ‘Threshold 4 They will be able to demonstrate how they have managed 2 debate with an audience and fed the results back to improve proposals with an audience of major clients and senior managers. D3 Demonstrate personal and social skills PI Candidates will be able to create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships and resolve conflict. They must be able to apply diversity, be not ‘and flexible in dealing with new and changing interpersonal situ: and manage their own emotions, strengths and weaknesses, and be aware of the needs and coneems of others. jseriminatory, confident They should know, ‘Threshold 1 Will not be able to communicate effectively within a team environment, and adequately with customers and suppliers to maintain existing relationships. Their action and behavior will unlikely to further the objectives of the team | and support working relationships. Threshold 2 | Will be able to communicate cffectively within a team environment, and adequately with customers and suppliers to maintain existing relationships. ‘Though probably not a team leader, their action and behavior will further the objectives of the team and support working relationships. ‘Threshold 3 Will have @ central role in the group, contributing to the creation of effective relationships. Group commitment will not be in doubt and they will be trusted to interpret policy effectively, report faithfully and develop staff responsibility. ‘Threshold 4 They will be able to show evidence from colleagues of their personal and social skills and show how they have contributed to productive working relationships. Their skills will include the ability to know and manage their ‘own emotions, strengths and weaknesses. When a team is being formed or extended, they may have a significant role in attracting and selecting suitable staff. Page 10 of 14JEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements Oral Interview ‘April 2015 E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to society, the profession and the environment Pl Candidates must have personal integrity and a professional approach. It is therefore @ condition of registration that candidates show adequate commitment (at least level 2) to the profession under Fl, E2 and E3 below. They should demonstrate an understanding of the need for codes of conduct and statutory requirements with regard to risks and is especially ‘aware of, and complies with, requirements involving the safety of the community and protection of the environment. They should understand and accepts obligations and responsibilities to those employing their professional services as well as the wider public El Comply with relevant codes of conduct PI Candidates will be able to show how they comply with the rules of professional conduct ‘and manage their work within all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including social and employment legislation. Will not be able to demonstrate awareness of, and fully comply with, the ‘Threshold | | codes of conduct which apply to their area of work. 4 Will be able to demonstrate awareness of, and fully comply with, the codes | Threshold 2 | conduct which apply to their area of work. Will be able to demonstrate compliance with codes of conduct and statutory requirements and how they accept responsibility to employers, stakeholders Threshold 3 | and others. Will show how they have implemented and where relevant initiated, an appropriate procedures within the work environment. They will ‘also show how they have worked within variety of conditions of contract. They should be aware of the most up to date legislation and regulatory frameworks including social and employment legislation. Ideally, they Threshold 4 | utd have contributed to the affairs of the professional body to which they belong. 2 | Manage and apply safe systems of work. PI Candidates must be able to identity and take responsibility for their own obligations for health, safety and welfare issues. They should be able to manage systems that satisfy health, safety and welfare requirements, and implement appropriate hazard identification and risk | management systems, | Will not be able to demonstrate awareness of, and fully comply with, safety ‘threchotd 1 | Pocedufes which apply in ther area of works and take a responsible attitude to all aspects of safety. Will also not be aware of safety audits and how to identify and minimise hazards. Page 11 of 14TEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements Oral Interview ‘April 2015 ‘Threshold 2 Will be able to demonstrate awareness of, and fully comply wit, safety | procedures which apply in their area of work, and take a responsible attitude to all aspects of safety. Will also be aware of safety audits and how to identify and minimise hazards ‘Threshold 3 Will show compliance with all relevant safety procedures and accept responsibility to employers, stakeholders and others. They will show how they have implemented, and when relevant initiated, any new safety procedures within their work environment, and understand and manage the limitations inherent in those procedures. ‘Threshold 4 They should have undertaken formal H&S training and be able to deliver H&S briefings and inductions. They should be able to carry out safety audits, identify and minimise hazards as well as being able to assess and control risk. E3 Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development. PI Candidates should operate and act responsibly, taking account of the need to progress environmental, social and economic outcome simultaneously. They should also understand ‘and encourage stakeholder involvement in sustainable development. Threshold | Will not be aware of the environmental impact of their work, and will not | seck to contribute to sustainable development Threshold 2 Will be aware of the environmental impact of their work and seek, as far as possible, to contribute to sustainable development. ‘Threshold 3 Will be able to show that, as far as possible, the work programmes they are involved in contribute to sustainable development, and that they have initiated activities to that end. They will be able to show where they have involved stakeholders in sustainable developments and worked within environmental legislation, ‘Threshold 4 Will be able to carry out or contribute to environmental impact and environmental risk assessments. They should show how they understand and ‘encourage stakeholder involvement in sustainable developments and manage best practice environmental management systems (ISO14000). Page 12 of 14TEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements Oral Interview April 2015 Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain and 4 - ‘enhance competence in own area of practice. PI Candidates will keep up to date in an environment of rapidly advancing technology and organisational change. They should undertake reviews of their own development needs and prepare action plans to meet personal and organisational objectives. They should maintain evidence of competence development and keep a current, up to date, CPD plan. 7 cs Will not be able to carry out personal professional development activities, ‘and show no awareness of the importance of continuing professional development. Will have no evidence of development and how they keep up 10 date with national and international engineering issues. Threshold | Will be able to carry out personal professional development activities but in | ‘an informal or unstructured manner showing limited awareness of the ‘Threshold 2 | importance of continuing professional development. Will have little evidence of development and how they keep up to date with national and international engineering issues | Will understand the importance of continuing professional development, operate a personal development plan and practice personal professional ‘Threshold 3 | development in a structured manner. Will be able to show evidence of an up to date CPD plan, show involvement with the affairs of their professional body and how they have assisted other with their own CPD plan. ‘Show initiative in personal development through on-the-job learning, private study, in-house courses, extemal courses and conferences. Will be able to Threshold 4 | show how they have evaluated their CPD outcome against an action plan. Will show how they have Kept up to date with national and international | ering issues. [gs | Understand the tegal matters pertaining to engineering profession and be able | to communicate with legal personnel on these issues PI Candidates must be able to understand relevant legal matters that are related to the engineering work and services. They must possess knowledge on overview of laws having felevance and impact on the practice of engineering professional services. With the legal knowledge, they should be able to communicate effectively with legal personne! on these Jegal issues. Will not be able to understand the legal matters relating to engineering Threshold 1 | professional work and services, and show no awareness of the importance of having the legal knowledge that relates to engineering practice. Page 13 of 14TEM PI 0300 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA “Threshold Descriptors of Competency Elements Oral Interview ‘April 2015 ‘Threshold 2 Will be able to understand the legal matters to limited extent, but have no sound knowledge of the inter-relation with the engineering professional work and services. Show limited awareness of the importance of having the legal knowledge that relates to engineering practice. Threshold 3 Will be able to understand the legal matters that affect engineering work and services. Understand the importance of having legal knowledge that is necessary to perform engineering work effectively. ‘Threshold 4 Will be able to communicate effectively with legal personnel on the legal issues that affect the engineering work and services. Show awareness with most up-to-date legislations and regulatory framework, Page 14 of 14TEM PI 0400 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Interpretation of Competency Elements Written Essays April 2015 The Threshold Descriptors provide a standard interpretation of the four threshold levels of each Competency Element related to the three Competency Categories for written essays, T ‘Demonstrate evidence of technical competencies Show evidence of understanding the scientific and engineering i fundamentals of related discipline and own specialization “Tmeshotg 1 | Does Pot show evidence of understanding the scientific and engineering fundamentals of related discipline and own specialization 5 | Does show few basic evidence of understanding the scientific and Threshold2 | Dees. Sh ; = engineering fundamentals of related discipline and own specialization Does show some evidence of understanding the s itific and engineering Threshold 3 ‘ fundamentals of related discipline and own specialization Does show clear and solid evidence of understanding the scientific and Threshold 4 " ae as engineering fundamentals of related discipline and own specialization ‘ty__| Show evidence of applying. the appropriate theoretial and. practical 2 methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems pwesnoig 1 | D8RS NOt show evidence of applying the appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems | Does show few basic evidence of applying the appropriate theoretical and Threshold 2 cs practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems “Threshold 3) DO®S show some evidence of applying. the appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems “threshold 4 | D9®S show clear and solid evidence of applying the appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems Show evidence of applying the engineering knowledge related to local 13 practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, products, environments, et. Does not demonstrate a basic understanding of engineering knowledge related to local practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, Threshold 1 | products, environments, ete.; did not provide any examples where he has applied this knowledge to develop solution appropriate to local context and requirements. Page 1 of 3TRM PI 0400 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Interpretation of Competency Elements Written Essays April 2015 ‘Threshold 2 Does demonstrate 2 general understanding of engineering knowledge related to local practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, products, environments, etc.; and show limited examples where he has applied this knowledge to develop solution appropriate to local context and requirements ‘Threshold 3 Does demonstrate a sound understanding of engineering knowledge related to local practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, products, environments, etc.; and show some examples where he has applied this knowledge to develop solution appropriate to local context and requirements. ‘Threshold 4 Does show clear evidence of a solid and in-depth understanding of engineering Knowledge related to local practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, products, environments, etc; and cite good examples where he has applied this knowledge to develop solution appropriate to local context and requirements. Page 2 of STEM PT 0400 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Interpretation of Competency Elements Written Essays April 2015 P Demonstrate evidence of competencies related to professional / ethical conduct ‘Show evidence of understanding IEM / BEM Code of Professional Conduct PI : ean : and contemporary ethical issues in the engineering profession. Does not demonstrate a basic understanding of IEM / BEM Code of ‘Threshold 1 | Professional Conduct and contemporary ethical issues in the engineering profession. Does demonstrate a basic understanding of IEM / BEM Code of Professional | Threshold 2 : a Conduct and contemporary ethical issues in the engineering profession. Does demonstrate some evidence of a good understanding of IEM / BEM Threshold 3 | Code of Professional Conduct and contemporary ethical issues in the engineering profession. Does demonstrate a clear evidence of broad and in-depth understanding of ‘Threshold 4 | IEM / BEM Code of Professional Conduet and contemporary ethical issues in the engineering profession. P2 ‘Show evidence of taking professional & ethical responsibility in actual work situation to enhance the honour and reputation of the engineering profession Does not show evidence of taking professional & ethical responsibility in ‘Threshold 1 | actual work situation to enhance the honour and reputation of the engineering profession Does show basic evidence of taking professional & ethical responsibility in | Threshold 2 | actual work situation to enhance the honour and reputation of the engineering profession Does show some evidence of taking professional & ethical responsibility in Threshold 3 | actual work situation to enhance the honour and reputation of the | engineering profession | Does show good evidence of taking professional & ethical responsibility in Threshold 4 | actual work situation to enhance the honour and reputation of the engineering profession Show evidence of understanding the impact of engineering solutions in the P3_ | larger context like society, environment, health, safety and public welfare Does not show evidence of understanding the impact of engineering Threshold 1 | solutions in the larger context like society, environment, health, saféty and public welfare Page 3 of 5‘Threshold 2 | solutions in the larger context like society, environment, health, safety and Threshold 3 | solutions in the larger context like society, environment, health, safety and TRM PI 0400 ‘THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Interpretation of Competency Blements Written Essays April 2015 Does show few basic evidence of understanding the impact of engineering public welfare Toes show some good evidence of understanding the impact of engineering public welfare ‘Threshold 4 | engineering solutions in the larger context like society, environment, health, Does show clear and solid evidence of understanding the impact of safety and public welfare Page 4 of 5TEM PT 0400 ‘THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA ‘Threshold Interpretation of Competency Elements Written Essays April 2015, Ww Demonstrate evidence of writing and reading competencies. Have a clear understanding of the questions and is able to answer them with wi | | suitable contents and relevant examples Threshold 1 ‘Does not demonstrate a basic understanding of the question asked, and does not answer to the key points with suitable contents and relevant examples. Does demonstrate a basic understanding of the question asked, and does Threshold 2 | answer to only certain less important points with general contents and examples. Does demonstrate a clear understanding of the question asked, and does Threshold 3 = ‘answer to some Key points with reasonable contents and good examples. Does demonstrate a sound understanding of the question asked, and does Threshold 4 | answer to all key points with solid and intelligent contents and excellent examples. wo Present the answer with good structure, proper heading and paragraphing as well as conciseness, coherence and cohesion T 5 Does present the answer but without structure, proper heading and Threshold 1 | : : paragraphing as well as conciseness, coherence and cohesion Does present the answer with only some resemblance of structure, proper | Threshold 2 ; dat | heading and paragraphing but without conciseness, coherence and cohesion Does present the answer with structure, proper heading and paragraphing as Threshold 3 EB ‘well as acceptable conciseness, coherence and cohesion Does present the answer with good structure, proper heading and ‘Threshold 4 “ fi paragraphing as well as high conciseness, coherence and cohesion Wws__| Present the answer legibly with good grammar, lexicon, spelling, and punctuation ‘Threshold 1 | D9eS not. present the answer legibly, and with unacceptable errors in | grammar, lexicon, spelling, and punctuation ‘Threshold 2 | Does present the answer legibly, but with some clear errors in grammar, ‘Threshold 3 lexicon, spelling, and punctuation Does present the answer legibly, with a few acceptable errors in grammar, lexicon, spelling, and punctuation ‘Threshold 4 ‘Does present the answer legibly, with good grammar, lexicon, spelling, and punctuation Page 5 of 5L TEM PI A200 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes on Professional Interview Application April 2015 Introduction LL. 12. A- The Applicant (Intending Candidate) must have at least three (3) years of practical working experience after obtaining an accredited engineering degree before he is cligibie to apply to sit for professional interview. Presentation of your submission will contribute to the IEM Assessment of your application. 11. This form should be word-processed and submitted electronically. A minimum font size of 9 should be used. 1.1.2. Alternatively, the form should be type-written using black ink. 1.1.3. Do not bind or glue sheets together as your application will be scanned. Your application will be assessed against the IEM PI Competency Model. Please ensure that you are aware of the requirements. Your Details 2,1 .Please provide your personal details including your contact address. 2.2.¥ou may choose to sit for the Professional Interview in either English or Bahasa Malaysia. Upon making the choice, the entire Professional Interview shall be conducted in the selected language, including the various forms, technical report, oral interview and the written essays. 2.3:The IEM has the following regional IEM Branches. Although you may indicate your preferred Branch for the interview, TEM cannot guarantee meeting your request: 2.3.1. Kedah/Perlis 2.3.2. Perak 2.3.3. Southern 2.34, Kelantan 2.3.5. Sabah 2.3.6. Kuala Lumpur / Petaling Jaya 2.3.7. Terengganu 2.3.8. Pahang 2.3.9. Sarawak 2.3.10. Melaka 23.11. Miri 2.3.12, Penang 2.3.13. Negeri Sembilan Page 1 of 8TEM PI A200 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes on Professional Interview Application April 2015 2.4. If you have special requirements, please let us know so that appropriate arrangements can be made. 2.5. You may be asked to attend the interview in Kuala Lumpur / Petaling Jaya for specific reasons such as no qualified Interviewer in the preferred Branch, need to speed up the interview process, ete. B—Current Employment 3.1. Please complete details of your current employment C- Your Expertise 4.1. You must select the main sector and sub sectors most relevant to you and your them in the application form. area of expertise. For “others”, please speci 4.2. Specify your engineering discipline as registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM) and support this by attaching a copy of the BEM registration certificate. D- Tertiary Education 5.1. You must give details of: 3.1.1. All higher academic qualifications, including any which you have already registered with the IEM under the following degree awarded — MEng, BEng, MSc, BSc, PHD, etc. 5.1.2, Any formally assessed work-based learning. 5.2. _ Please provide a copy of your further or higher education certificate(s) with your application. These must be signed by one of your Supporters as a true copy of the original. E -- Professional Development or Training Schemes (if applicable) 6.1. You must give details of: 6.1.1. Formal or structured training or the Professional Development Scheme you have completed e.g. Mandatory BEM Courses, Employer Professional Development Scheme, Apprenticeship Scheme, IEM Log- Book Scheme, Professional Certification, etc. Page 2 of 8TEM PI A200 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes on Professional Interview Application April 2015 A 6.1.2. The scheme number, if accredited by the IEM or another professional institution. Please give name of accrediting institution and scheme number ifapplicable. 7, F—Professional Services, Papers Presented ete. 7.1. You must give details of: 7.1.1. Any reports, papers and patents published in your name. (If you work in a research or academic environment, summarise your published papers ‘onno more than one A4 sheet.) 7.1.2. Any significant technical reports you have written (or co-authored) during your career which demonstrate your technical ability. 7.13. Any professional service such as the IEM committee membership, schools’ liaison, or other activities, which raise the profile of engineering and technology. TAA. Any service to the community such as school governor, schoo! alumni, university / college alumni, Old Boys President, Parent Teacher Association, ete. 8. G— Organisation Chart / Accountability Diagram in chart / accountabili 8.1. Please provide an up-to-date organisat diagram providing the following details: 8.1.1. Two or three levels of authority above and below your post. 8.1.2. Your post (indicated with an arrow). 8.1.3. Any professionally registered corporate members of the IEM or similar and professional bodies, noting their category of members registration. 8.2. Ifyou have changed your job within the last three (3) veers, inelude the diagram for your previous post on a separate AA sheet, together with the relevant date(s) 83. _ Ifyour organisation operates a flat-based structure, please illustrate. Do not use any pictures, colour or shading as these make the diagram legible when photocopied. Page 3 of 8TEM PI A200 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes on Professional Interview Application ‘April 2015 9, H—Relevant Career History OL 92. 93. 96. Please provide details of your work experience, following the advice below ‘This part of your application is particularly important and you need t0 present your evidence carefully and concisely. Your objective is to “sell” yourself to the interviewers in your application form, so that before you walk into the interview they have already thought thet you are eligible / registrable and all they have to do is confirm your competence. Summarise your employment history by giving the following for each post you have held: dates; name & place of employer; your job title; your main responsibilities and achievements rather than a bland job description. You should complete at least one page es itis unlikely that less than one page will adequately demonstrate your relevant experience. Arrange your experience in chronological order, preferably starting with your carliest post. Remember when presenting evidence: 05.1. Keep it personal, ie. talk about your own achievements, not what the team did. 95.2. Use terms such as." led, designed, built, tested, negotiated, presented, ‘implemented, solved, achieved, operated, maintained, researched 9.53, Avoid use of jargon and unnecessary or unexplained abbreviations. 9.54, Use language that cen be understood by someone who is not a specialist in your field. 9.55, Use words like “I designed the XYZ system” rather than “the XYZ system was designed” s0 that you are clearly stating who did what and ‘emphasising your own individual role 95.6. Give evidence on how you have broadened and deepened your weering knowledge and skills. Give an extended description of your current role, or the role that is most relevant to the demonstration of your current competence, giving details of your responsibilities. You should aim to be very specific in your examples and if you Page 4 of 8TEM PI A200 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes on Professional Interview Application April 2015 have held lots of different roles, you should select examples that best illustrate your competence. 9:7. Give an extended description of the role that is most relevant to the demonstration of the required competencies with specific examples. Highlight personal experience and contribution, not just an inventory of works. 9.8. Give concise examples of how you apply fundamental engineering principles to analyse and solve engineering problems encountered during the ordinary course of your working experience. Enlarge on the decisions you have made and the implications. 9.9. Indicate the size and complexity of the projects or tasks for which you have had direct responsibility, and quantify any budget(s) for which you have had overall responsibility. Use numbers to show the size and scale of your responsibility; for example, numbers of people supervised, or the value in financial terms of the activity for which you were responsible. 9.10, Structure your presentation to give evidence that you have attained the necessary breadth and depth of practical taining and professional experience for the professional interview, This is typically illustrated by @ gradual progression in your career towards increasing competeney and responsibility. 9.11. Remember that your application form will be used as an agenda for the interview, therefore it is in your own interest to give a fall and clear summary of your responsibil ies and competence, otherwise time will be wasted while the interviewers try and understand facts which should have been given on the form. 9.12. When you have submitted your application form, it will be checked by IEM staff and then reviewed by a Committee to determine if there is sufficient evidence that you have the competence required to progress to a Professional Interview. or if further evidence of your competence is needed. 10. 1— Declaration 10.1. In jal cach and every page of your application form. Sign and date the application, confirming the statements given are true to the best of your knowledge. Page 5 of 810.3. TEM PI A200 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes on Professional Interview Application April 2015 Declare that you do not pl jarise in your application. Understand that plagiarising will render the application null and void and you may be barred from professional interview. Make sure that you only sign the declaration after all your supporters have signed. 11. J ~ Supporters’ Details i. 12. 11.3. nA. ‘The IEM requires your application to be supported. Supporters will all be required to confirm your suitability for Corporate Membership. You need to choose Supporters who know you well and be convinced, through direct or personal experience, that you are suitable to be elected to the grade of MIEM. The Supporters typically have detailed and up-to-date knowledge of your ‘work so that all the information in the application can be verified. Please see below who may act in the roles of Supporter. 11.3.1. Professional engineer registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM), who is a Member or Fellow of IEM; or Engineering Council (UK) registered engineer, who is 2 Member or Fellow of the respective institution; or a registered engineer of another professional engineering organisation of equivalent standing registrable with BEM as Professional Engineer, working at a senior level to the Applicant, preferably for at least two years, and with direct knowledge of the Applicant's work, role and responsibilities. 11.3.2, Where a MIEM/PE or its equivalent that has direct knowledge of the Applicant is not available, the current line manager, or employer in a higher organisational hierarchy, may act as Supporter, provided they are MIEM/PE ot equivalent 11.3.3. At least one of the Supporters must be of the same engineering discipline and from the same organisation as the Applicant. For Applicant who does not have a MIEM/PE of same discipline within the “organization, the Applicant can opt to have a Mentor under the IEM Log Book ‘Training Scheme. Page 6 of 8TEM PI A200 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes on Professional Interview Application April 2015 11.4.1, Nominate a willing Mentor, who is typically a MIEM/PE of same discipline from another organization (preferably same industry BUT not mandatory); request the Mentor to register with IEM under the IEM Log Book Training Scheme.; or 11.4.2. Register with IEM for the IEM Look Book Training Scheme so thet ¢ ‘Mentor can be arranged from a pool of MIEM/PE who is willing to help. 11.5. The third supporter signature is optional and may be necessary, for example, if you work on contracts, as an additional signature to enable adequate verification of periods for your employment. 11.6. It is important to choose a lead Supporter who can help you in the process of PI application, including the advice on filling up the PI Application Form, presenting the ‘Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence Form) Form, drafting the Technical Report, preparing for the actual Interview, ete, 12, Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence Form) Form 12.1, In support of your application, you are required to submit two (2) copies of the ‘Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence Form) Form based on the competency clements / categories defined in the relevant guides 12.2. Please note that your registration cannot be completed until the Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence Form) Form has been received and reviewed as part of your overall application. 13, Technical Report 13.1. To show fill preparedness for the Professional Interview, you are required to submit two (2) copies of Technical Report or Project Report together with the Pl Application Form. You should refer to the Guidance Notes on Technical Report for his preparation. 13.2. Please note that your registration cannot be completed if the Technical Reports have not been received and reviewed as part of your overall application. Page 7 of 8TEM PI A200 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes on Professional Interview Application April 2015 14. Additional Information 14.1 142. 143. The IEM is appointed by the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM) to conduct the Professional Interview of which a Pass would lead to an award of the professional engineering qualification. The information you provide initially will be used to carry out a review of your application. As a result, you may be asked to provide further information about your work experience to successfully demonstrate the competences set out in IEM PI Competeney Model. If you have any enquiries, please contact the IEM Secretariat for PI Application. ‘The contact details are below. IEM Secretariat (PI Application) ‘Tel: +603 79684013/4007/4008 Page 8 of 8WPI A401 ‘Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 Training & Experience Report | In terms of Portfolio of Evidence on Competency Categories | Full Name | Nationality IC No. / Passport No. Date of th | Place of Birth ‘Mobile Phone E-Mail Address Corresponding Address The Training & Experience Report is inthe form of giving a portfolio of evidence. | oh provided in support of the application regarding the required competencies. 5 Report must be submitted together with the PI Application Form. The evidence is ‘The required competencies are described in the Competency Categories attached to the Guidance Notes A501 for Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence). If you choose to submit hard copy, do not bind or glue sheets together as your application will be scanned. s _| [ declare that I do not plagiarise in this submission. T understand that plagiarising will | render my application null and void and I may be barred from Professional Interview. | Name Signature : L Page | of 6ITEM PI A401 Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 A, Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise | the application of existing and emerging technology. Revision Evidence of Your Competence on Competency Category A : ate Declaration of | Name: The Candidate | Signature Tam confident that the evidence described above is a true record of the Declaration of | competencies that have been demonstrated by this Candi ‘The Supporter | Name: Signature: Page 2 of 6TEM PI A401 Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 B. Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Revision Evidence of Your Competence on Competency Category B Date Declaration of | Name. ‘The Candidate | Signature : Tam confident that the evidence described above is a true record of the Declaration of | competencies that have been demonstrated by this Candidate. The Supporter | Name: Signature: Page 3 of 6TEM PI A401 Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 technical and commercial management. Revision Evidence of Your Competence on Competency Category C ‘ ate | | | Declaration of ‘Name : The Candidate | Signature = Tam confident that the evidence described above is a true record of the Declaration of ‘The Supporter competencies that have been demonstrated by this Candidate, Name: Signature: Page 4 of 6IEM PI A401 ‘Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 D. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. Revision Evidence of Your Competence on Competency Category D a ate Declaration of — [ Name ‘The Candidate | Signatu [Tam confident that the evidence described above is a true record of the Deetaatonof | competencies that have been demonstrated by this Candidate. ‘The Supporter | Name: | Signature: Page 5 of 6TEM PI A401 Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 E. Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to society, the profession and the environment, Evidence of Your Competence on Competency Category E Revision Date Declaration of ‘The Candidate | Name = Signature : Declaration of ‘The Supporter competencies that have been demonstrated by this Candidate. ‘Name: Signature: Tam confident that the evidence described above is a true record of the Page 6 of 6TEM PI A501 ing & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) 2016 Guidance Notes for Trai 1. These guidance notes are intended for the Professional Interview Applicant who has to fill up the Training & Experience Report in terms of Portfolio of Evidence on professional engineering competencies in support of his application to sit for PI. ‘The Applicant is required to submit two (2) copies of Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) together with the PI Application Form. ‘Applicant is required to provide a portfolio of evidence regarding the competencies required as a condition to be assessed for his eligibility or readiness to sit for the Professional Interview. 4. Applicant is advised to refer to the attached Competency Framework regarding the description of Competency Categories and Competency Elements. 5. Applicant is required to provide evidence for each of the five (5) Competency Categories A,B,C, Dand E. 6. The evidence should indicate how the Applicant has gained or obtained the required competency citing specific examples from projects or works he hes undertaken in the ordinary course of the Applicant’s work. 7. Applicant should provide the evidence in @ clear and concise manner detailing only the essential facts as proof of competencies, and sign on every page of the report / form, 8. Applicant may attach relevant documentation to support the evidence of competency, and initia/sign on every page of the attached documentation. The supporting documentation should also be clearly referenced. 9, The evidence written for each Competency Category (A, B, C, D, and £) should typically be around 500 words, excluding appendices and attachments. 10, Applicant should take note that the right-hand colurnn denotes revision and date ofthe re submission of evidence; hence the column should be left blank in the first submission. When the Applicant is asked to re-submit the evidence regarding certain Competency Category, the relevant column(s) for that Competency Category should indicate Rev0l/Date of the first re-submission. The same applies to all subsequent re-submissions, namely Rev02/Date of second re-submission ..... RevON/Date ‘of N" re-submission. This serves to help tracking all re-submissions of evidence for a particular Competency Category. Page | of 7IEM PI ASOt Guidance Notes for Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 of the report / form, including the supporting documentation. 12, Applicant should understand that the documentary evidence is important in his application in that it will help IEM PI Assessor to assess the adequacy. of competence in each of the Competency Categories A, B, C, D and E in order to determine whether the competency profile of the Applicant as a whole is sufficient to make him eligible or ready to sit for the professional interview. 13. This form should be word-processed and submitted electronically. A minimum font size ‘of 9 should be used. Alternatively, the form should be type-written using blac! 14. Ifyou choose to submit hard copy, do not bind or glue sheets together as your application will be scanned, Additional sheets could be used if the space provided is not adequate. 15. Declare that you do not plagiarise in this submission, You should understand that plagiarising will render your application null and void and you may be barred from the Professional Interview. Page 2 of 7IEM PI A501 Guidance Notes for Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 Competency Category A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology. Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the Al introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant developments. ‘A Professional Engineer will have progressed from the formal educational base to having the breadth and depth of knowledge, understanding and technical skills necessary to exploit new and developing technologies from their own and allied fields. They should be able to identify their own personal limits, strive to extend their own technological capability and broaden and deepen their own knowledge base through new applications and techniques. Engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering AQ 7 ; technology and continuous improvement systems. ‘A Professional Engineer will have the ability to use their knowledge base and experience as the basis for the creative or innovative development of technology, products or services. They will also use theit knowledge and understanding to improve products or services. ‘Apply engineering knowledge related to local practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, products, environmental plans and other A3 requirements; and where appropriate, apply engineering knowledge | contributed by others including suppliers,” consultants, contractors, manufacturers, technologists, researchers and independent experts, | A Professional Engineer will have the ability to use local practices, codes, standards, specifications, materials, products, environmental plans and other requirements; and where appropriate, the engineering knowledge contributed by others including suppliers, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, technologists, researchers and independent experts as a basis for developing solutions appropriate to local context and requirements, Collectively, this is referred to as “local engineering knowledge” Page 3 of 71EM PI ASOL ing & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 Guidance Notes for Trait ‘Competency Category B ‘Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems BL Identify potential projects and opportunities ‘A Professional Engineer will have identified and reviewed new opportunities within their field, using creative problem solving methodology. Have been involved with or led marketing, tendering and specification for new products or systems; will have devised action plans, targets and schedules to bring projects to maturity. Conduct appropriate research and undertake design and development of B2 engineering solutions. ‘A Professional Engineer will have carried out theoretical or applied research to evaluate potential options, considering cost, resource, safety and environmental implications. Will have produced concept and finalised engineering design, presented proposals and gained approvals. This may involve the application of eros disciplinary techniques, technology and unusual methods of working. B3 _| Implement design solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness. A Professional Engineer will have implemented the design strategy through to final solution, and devise and apply appropriate criteria for monitoring and evaluating progress | and outcomes. Will ensure that design performance, cost benefit and project milestones are met or devise appropriate measures or design modifications. Carry out a project review, assessing the performance against the original specification, using the results to improve the future design process and build into established procedures. Page 4 of 7TEM PI ASO1 Guidance Notes for Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 Competency Category C Provide technical and commercial management. Cl | Plan for effective project implementation. 'A Professional Engineer plans projects using an understanding of the drivers and objectives of the business or organization involved. This requires the ability to define and agree work objectives, estimate timescale and resource requirements, both human and material, identify plan deviations and take necessary corrective actions. C2 | Plan, budget, organise, direct and control tasks, people and resources. 'A Professional Engineer, using an understanding of the drivers, objectives and work plans | of the business or organisation involved, will prioritise and manage the use of available | resources, This requires the capability to manage their personal time, and that of any staff for which they have full project responsibility, general or project budgets, facilities and contractor resources under their control. Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial | G needs. "A Professional Engineer will be able to demonstrate leadership whether of technical programmes, project teams or specialist stafT. They will be able to develop staff to their full potential in an environment of technical and managerial change, C4 | Bring about continuous improvement through quality management. 'A Professional Engineer will be responsible for continuous improvement in productivity through quality management using best practice methods. Direct project evaluation and | make recommendations for improvement. | Page 5 of 7TEM PI ASOL ing & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 Guidance Notes for Trai Competency Category D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills Interpersonal skills are to be assessed in three areas: general communic: | presenting and discussing proposals; and people skills. These skills are of increasing importance in modern engineering practice, and ideally a good engineer will be highly competent in all aspects. other at all levels. DI | Communicate in English wit A Professional Engineer will have written and oral skills enabling communications in English with a wide range of customers and suppliers, peers, seniors and juniors within and outside their employing organisation at all levels. They should be able to contribute to, chair and record meetings and discussion and exchange information with technical and non- | technical colleagues in a clear and concise manner. D2 _| Present and discuss proposals. | Tes important that a Professional Engineer can present proposals for work programmes and projects in a clear and authoritetive manner, and be persuasive when discussing details, | variations and implementation. They should be able to prepare and deliver appropriate | presentations and manage debates with audience. D3 Demonstrate personal and social skills 'A Professional Engineer will be able to create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships and resolve conflict. They must be able to apply diversity and anti- discrimination legislation and be confident and flexible in dealing with new and changing interpersonal situations. They should know, and manage their own emotions, strengths and ‘weaknesses, and be aware of the needs and concems of others. Page 6 of 7TEM PI A501 Guidance Notes for Training & Experience Report (Portfolio of Evidence) April 2016 | Competency Category E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to society. the profession and the environment EL Comply with relevant codes of conduct / practice ‘A Professional Engineer will be able to show how they comply with the rules of professional conduct and mage their work within all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including social and employment legislation. E2 | Manage and apply safe systems of work. ‘A Professional Engineer must be able to identity and take responsibility for their own obligations for health, safety and welfare issues. They should be able to manage systems that satisfy H&S and welfare requirements, and implement appropriate hazard identification and risk management systems. Undertake engineering activities in a way thet contributes to sustainable development. E3 ‘A Professional Engineer should operate and act responsibly, taking account of the need to progress environmental, social and economic outcome simultaneously. They should also understand and encourage stakeholder involvement in sustainable development. Carty out continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. E4 ‘A Professional Engineer will keep up to date in an environment of rapidly advancing technology and organisational change. They should undertake reviews of their own | development needs and prepare action plans to meet personal and organisational objectives. ‘They should maintain evidence of competence development and keep a current, up to date, CPD plan. Understand the legal matters pertaining to engineering profession and be able ES : : to communicate with legal personnel on these issues A Professional Engineer must be able to understand relevant legal matters that are related to the engineering work and services. He must possess knowledge on overview of laws having relevance and impact on the practice of engineering professional services. With the legal knowledge, he should be able to communicate effectively with legal personnel on these legal issues. Page 7 of7TEM PI A600 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes for Technical Report April 2015 1. These guidance notes are intended for the Professional Interview Applicant who has to submit the Technical Report in support of his application to sit for Professional Interview, ‘The Applicant is required to submit two (2) copies of Technical Report together with the PI Application Form. 3. The Technical Report shall demonstrate that the Applicant has attained the engineering knowledge, understanding, and application in engineering discipline (branch) Jexpertise area at the level necessary to underpin the technical competencies required for a MIEM/PE. 4, Although there is no fixed format for the Technical / Project Report, it is strongly recommended that the Applicant shall ensure that the Report contains some essential parts which are inclusive of, but not limited to the following: 4,1, Allist of contents, including the appendices. 4.2. A briof executive summary as a preamble. 4.3. A column on the right of each and every page of the Report for the Supporter / ‘Supervising Engineer to certify 4.4, A checklist at the end of the Report for the Applicant to check, sign and confirm all documentations submitted in the report by him. ‘The Professional Interview application process shall not be complete until the Technical Report has been completed and assessed to be satisfactory. 6. Ifthe Technical Report is assessed to be unsatisfactory, the Applicant will be asked to re~ submit the Report within a stipulated time. [EM will inform him of the areas of shortcomings in the Report. 7. Only one (1) resubmission is allowed. If the Applicant does not re-submit the Technical Report within the stipulated time and without valid reasons, the application will be considered cancelled and IEM will not refund the fee related to the professional interview. ‘Appeal will not be entertained unless it is supported by valid reasons. not 8. The content of the Report must be technical in nature. A pure management study acceptable. The scope of the Report shall depend upon the Applicant’s academic /professional qualifications and practical training, experience and achievement. Page | of 49. Me 12. TEM PI A600 A, THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA (eases Guidance Notes for Technical Report ‘April 2015 [Applicant cen write the Technical Report basing on the work(s) or project(s) Fom the [Applicant's Training & Experience Report Portfolio of Evidence Form) or career history that best demonstrates Competency Categories A and B. This should typically represent the engineering project or work erea where the Candidate has gained substantive technical expertise. ‘The Technical Report should typically have 4,000 -- 6,000 words, excluding appendices and attachments. It should describe particular project(s) or work(s) (or part thereof) in which the Applicant played a major past, including taking the lead in some or all of the elements. Applicant must indicate clearly his role in the development and management of the project(s) or work(s) by giving the background to the important decisions for which he vas responsible or to which he made a significant contribution. Above all Applicant mast show where he has exercised independent engineering and professional ju ent. Numerical analyses, cost data, drawings or other relevant additional documentation should be included as appropriate to support solutions / decisions described in the Report. Any appendices or attachments are not included in the word-count, but they should be bound into the Report. While the Report may include or be largely based upon technical reports or design studies or research works written as part of the Applicant's normal employment, it must include a commentary identi ing the contribution the reported work hes made to the Applicant's techni 1 formation and highlighting where and how engineering principles have been applied to solve problems. ‘The Technical Report should be submitted with supporting sheets, caleulations, tables. charts, diagrams andior drawings duly certified. It may include one or more of the following 13.1. Design work 13.2. Feasibility study 13.3. Research and development work 13.4. Operations and maintenance work 13.5. Other engineering work Page 2 of 4TEM PI A600 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes for Technical Report ‘April 2015 a 14, Report on design work shalll include the following: 14. 142. 143. 144. At least wo (2) but not more than four (4) working drawings (to appropriate readable scale that is accepted as the norm in the Applicant’s engineering discipline / expertise area); and Detailed design / engineering analysis and calculations relating to one or more of the Applicant's own submitted drawings. Computer aided analysis and design output shall be accompanied by “hand calculation” that forms part of the verification process. For novel design (including front end engineering design), this can be interpreted as field application leading to validation of work: and Specifications to which candidate has contributed or executed in the course of design or filed work: and Bill of Quantities, cost /economic analysis as appropriate. Bill of Quantities should comprise abstract and take-off sheets relating either to one or more of the submitted drawings, whether or not prepared by the Candidate. Report on feasibility study shall include the following items : 15.1 15.2, 153. 15.4. 15.5. 156. 15.7. 15.8. At least one relevant drawing that conveys essential features and details of an engineering system; At Ieest three sketches that contain suificient details to enable a draughts person to work them up into conceptual tender/bid drawings without further guidance; Preliminary stress, system or other pertinent analysis; Bill of Quantities, cost /economic analysis as appropriate; Specifications to which candidate has contributed for subsequent design and field execution. As well as one or more of the following items as a part of the study: Funet nal and economic comparison of preliminary designs of an engineering system; A comprehensive report of a major engineering project; A system design of a major engineering work. Page 3 of 416. 17. 18. 19. TEM PI A600 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes for Technical Report ‘April 2015 Report on research and development work shall include: 16.1, Description of the R&D work detailing the planning, execution (methodology) and deliverables of the work that clearly demonstrate sound application of engineering principles; 16.2. Details of progressive pilot or prototyping work from computer and/or laboratory models shall also be submitted; 16.3. The work actually carried out by the Applicant, appended with any engineering document including drawings produced by him/her; 16.4. A critical appraisal of the desi on any research experiments or systems which may or may not be the work of the Applicant may be included. Report on operations and maintenance work shal include + TT. A detailed description of the operations of the plant or system together with the maintenance schedule, which the Applicant has formulated or designed 17.2. In the submission, the Applicant should clearly indicate his contribution which would demonstrate a sound understanding of the engineering principles and their application; 173. Acritical appraisal ofthe design of the engineering system which may or may not be the work of the Applicant should be included; 17 Details of modifications made to the existing system which are the work of the Applicant should also be submitted. Every drawing and document (supporting sheet, calculation, table, chart, and diagram) wherever relevant is to be intialed/signed by the Supporter or Mentor who must also certify that these are the works of the Applicant. If only @ portion of the Documents has been prepared by the Applicant, this must be clearly indicated and certified. {tis essential that the drawings and document submitted shall be the work of the Applicant jn the ordinary course of his permanenticontractual (long term) employment The Technical Report should be comprehensive, clear and concise; enough to give sufficient evidence of the Applicant's personal technical contribution to the engineering work(s) or project(s). Applicant should intialsign on every page of the Report Page 4 of 4TEM PI A800 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSTA Guidance Notes on Inquiry Form for Supporters April 2015 These guidance notes are intended for the Supporters who have given consent to support the Applicant (Intending Candidate) in his application to sit for IEM Professional Interview. Supporters ate asked to give brief comments in the Inquiry Form to show how, in their opinion; the Applicant has demonstrated evidence against the statements shown below. 21. A~Knowledge and Understanding of Engineering Principles Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology B - Practical Application of Engineering Skills Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems 23. C= Leadership, Management, Supervision and Personal Responsibility Provide technical and commercial leadership 2.4. D- Interpersonal Skills Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills 2.5. E—Professionalism Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment ‘The Supporters are typically the Supervising Engineers or Mentors who are Professional Engineers or Corporate Members of IEM (MIEM). Please refer to the definition and role of Supporters below. Definition & Role of Supporters 4.1. Supporter refers to Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM), who is a Member or Fellow of {EM; or Engineering Council (UK) registered engineer, who is a Member or Fellow of the respective institution; or another professional engineering organisation of equivalent standing (registrable with BEM as Professional Engineer), working at a senior level to the candidate, preferably for at least two years, and with direct knowledge of the Applicant's work, role and responsibilities. 4.2. Where a MIEM/PE or its equivalent that has direct knowledge of the Applicant is not available, the current line manager, ot employer in a higher organisational hierarchy, may act as Supporter, provided they are MIEM/PE or equivalent. Page 1 of 244. 46, TEM PI A800 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Guidance Notes on Inquiry Form for Supporters April 2015 At least one of the Supporters must be of the same engineering discipline and from the same organisation as the candidate. For Applicant who does not have a MIEM/PE of same discipline within the organization, the Applicant can opt for a mentorship ot log-book scheme. 4.4.1. Nominate a mentor, who is typically a MIEM/PE of same discipline from another organization (preferably same industry BUT not mandatory); request the mentor to register with JEM under the mentorship or log-book scheme. 4.4.2. Arrange a mentor with IEM from a pool of MIEM/PE who is willing to help. ‘The third Supporter signature is optional and may be necessary, for example, if the Applicant works on long-term contracts, as an additional signature to enable adequate verification of periods for his employment. One of the Supporters can serve as the lead Supporter who can help the Applicant in the process of PI application, including the advises on filling up the PI Application Form, presenting the Portfolio of Evidence Form, preparing for the actual Interview, ete. ‘The completed forms should be retumed to : 2 ‘The Applicant; or The following address: Professional Interview Board The Institution of Engineers. Malaysia (IEM) Bangunan Ingenieur Lots 60/62, Jalan 52/4, Peti Surat 223 (Jalan Sultan) 46720 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia Email: see@iem.org.my Page 2 of 2TEM PI A900 iGINEERS, MALAYSIA Letters to Supporters April 2015 THE INSTITUTION OF E! Dear Sir/Madam, Inquiry Form for IEM Professional Interview enclose an Inquiry Form for a candidate applying for Professional Interview with the IEM, who has given your name as a Supporter. “The Candidate’s details should already have been completed on Section 1 of the form. You are asked to complete sections 2, 3 and 4, giving examples where possible. Guidance notes are included but if you require additional information please contact us on 03- 79684013/4007/4008. Once completed please either email a scanned copy (with original signature) to 1EM Secretariat, seo@iem.org.my of tothe address below or pass to the candidate to return it to ws. Professional Interview Board ‘The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Bangunan Ingenieur Lots 60/62, Jalan 52/4, Peti Surat 223 (Jalan Sultan) 46720 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia. Itwould be appreciated if this form could be retuned to the IEM within 21 days of receipt to prevent delays in the processing of the application. Yours sincerely Hon, Secretary ‘The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Page | of |