Education & Training of Professional Engineers: Perceptions & Realities
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Education & Training of Professional Engineers:Perceptions & Realities
Prof. Abang Abdullah Abang AliPresident, Federation of Engineering of Institutions of Islamic Countries (FEIIC)
Professor & Director, Housing Research Centre, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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1. Introduction
• Rapid growth of institutions of higher learning vs shrinking job markets
• University’s constraints & industry’s demands.
• Mutual recognition and mobility of engineers
• National engineering qualification framework & accreditation system
• Export of professional services
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2. Global education & training scenario
• Globalisation• Capacity building• Education hub• Qualification Framework• Accreditation system• Technical education & training (TEVT/VET).
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Malaysian Engineering Formation Studies
Malaysian Engineering Technologist and Engineering Technician, 2003Blueprint for a highly competent engineering workforce
Malaysian Engineering Education Model, 2000. Educating Future Industry Leaders.
Formation of Engineers in Malaysia, 1996. Towards the Engineering Vision.
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The Engineering Profession (Formation of Engineers in Malaysia Study, 1996)
• Popular, well-respected, spearheading technology and wealth creation
• A vanguard of progress in the country• An unending flow of novel ideas, new
knowledge and innovative engineering solutions
• Exemplary professionalism and high ethical standards
• A source of creative future leaders.
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Global Education,Training & Qualifications Scenario
1. Outcome-based education (OBE) & qualification systems
2. Competency-based training system instead of time-based.
3. Training more client-focused (SCL)
4. Stronger emphasis on flexible, life-long & e-learning
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Reinventing the Profession
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1. Interact with science and technologyR&D, Discovery, Innovation, Invention, Patent, Commercialisation
Engineering
Science Technology
SET SET instead of S&Tinstead of S&T
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2. Accommodate multidisciplinary activities Biosensors, DNA, Nanotechnology, Orthopedic Engineering
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3. Nurture new engineering disciplines Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering
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4. Master generic skills
Creative and Innovative
Interpersonal skills
Business skills
Managem
ent
Politics
EconomicsSocial
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Formation of the Next Generation of Engineers
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The Next Engineering Generation
1. New breed of professionals, who are
2. New engineering education and training model, emphasizing on
3. Tripartite involvement of the university, research institute and industry
Multi-skilled; Captains of industry; At the forefront of knowledge & At the forefront of knowledge & technologytechnology
Comprehensive; Frontier work;Relevant to modern worldRelevant to modern world
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Indulgence in Innovation
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Enhancing R&DC
• R&D important to remain competitive – trade liberalisation WTO/AFTA
• High cost – need to identify niche.• To mobilise public and private sector.• Missing Link, Winning Formula; relevance -
lack of industry participation, funding, positioning & strategy alignment.
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Innovation System
• Innovation culture - stimulate, nurture and reward creativity and entrepreneurship.– Competitive global environment - risk
taking, new markets and competitors.– Industry- research network.
BEM/IEM/FEIIC Malaysian Incorporated Engineer (Engineering Technologist) &
Engineering Technician Study
Draft Final Report
Feb 2003
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Study Objectives
1. National requirement for Incorporated Engineers & Engineering Technician
2. Local & Overseas practice3. Propose
1. education & training model2. professional development route & 3. career path
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Streams & Routes
Stream• Engineering• (Engineering Technology)• Technology• Science• Arts
Routes• Scientific / Academic
– University degree
• Technical / Vocational ( TEVT / VET )– Cert, Diploma, Degree– MLVK– BEM/IEM Pt I & II
Engineering Qualification Framework
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UK
1. Chartered Engineer (4-yr MEng)
2. Incorporated Engineer (3-yr BEng)
3. {No Engineering Assistant}
4. Technician (HND/Adv GNVQ/NVQ3/HNC)
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Ireland1. Chartered Engineer
(BE/BEng/BSc(Eng)/BAI)
2. Engineering Technologist (BTech)
3. Engineering Assistant (ND/TD)
4. Technician (NC/TC)
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Germany
1. EurIng (Dipl-Ing / Dip-Ing (FH))
2. - (Dip-Ing (BA))
3. Technician (Meisterbrief / Gesellenbrief)
(Currently Europe is adopting the European higher education standard known as BMD & its ECTS; 3 + 2 education system)
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France
1. EurIng (Dipl-Ing / DESS/DEA Matrise
2. - (Magistere / License)
3. Technician (DUT/BTS/DEUG/DEUST)
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Australia
1. Chartered Professional Engineer (4-yr BEng)
2. Engineering Technologist (3-yr BEngTech/BTech)
3. Engineering Officer (Dip / Adv Dip)
4. Technician (Not in IEAust or Engineers Aust)– Cadetship (Technician; Cert III, Dip, Adv Dip)– Apprenticeship (Qualified Tradesperson; Cert III, IV)– Traineeship (Diff man/prod. Job; Cert I, II, III)
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US
1. Professional Engineer (4-yr BS)
2. Engineering Technologist (4-yr BEngTech)
3. Engineering Assistant ( AAS/AET)
4. Technician (Certificate)
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Canada
1. Professional Engineer (4-yr BSc)
2. Engineering Technologist (4-yr BEngTech)
3. Engineering Assistant (Diploma of Tech)
4. Technician (Certificate)
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Malaysia (Current)
1. Engineer – BEng (Professional & Management; Degree, Level 5)
2. Technical Assistant - Dip (Supervisory; Diploma , Level 3 & 4)
3. Technicians – Cert (Operations & Production; Certificate, Level 1 & 2)
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EQF Country ComparisonUK US Australia Malaysia
CurrentMalaysia Proposed
CEng (MEng)
PE(BS)
CPEng(BEng)
PEng(BEng)
PEng(BEng)
IncEng(3-yrBEng)
EngTech(BEngTech)
EngTech(BTech/BEngTech)
NA EngTech(4yrBEngTech)
NA NA EngOffcr(Dip/Adv Dip)
TA(Dip)
EngAssist(DipEngTech)
Technician(Dip/HNC/
HND)
Technician(AAS/AET/Cert)
Technician(Cert/Dip/Adv Dip)
Technician(Cert)
Technician(CertEngTech)
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Malaysia (Proposed)
Engineer (Professional & Management 4-yr BEng)
Engineering Technologist (Engineer 4-yr BEngTech) ?
Engineering Assistant (Supervisor; DipEng or DipEngTech) to replace TA.
Technicians (Operations & Production – Doer; CertEng or CertEngTech)
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3. Malaysian Education & Training Scenario
• Malaysia aims to be an Education hub • Malaysia doing well before globalization with
exports RM5.2 billion (1970) to RM354.5 billion (2002).
• Nat’l success with heavy investment on physical infrastructures and trained manpower. But unable to compete on cheap manpower.
• Low cost of investment in education but high returns
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Education & Training in Malaysia
• Increasing graduates, shrinking job market• Malaysian Qualification Framework (MQF).• Participate in global initiatives in
accreditation – Washington, Sydney and Dublin Accords; EUR-ACE/ENAEE.
• Greater emphasis on high skills eg German fachhochschulen; importance of TEVT sector in Malaysia.
• One-stop Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC)
• Outcome-based education, SCL, PBL, ISO9001 (Quality Assurance).
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Scientific Path Engineering Technology Path
Work Force
MIEM, P. Eng
B. Eng4 yr
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*Dip Eng3 yr
Engineering Assistant
*Dip EngTech3 yr
*Dip Eng3 yr
SPMSchool Leavers
Cert2 yr
Cert2 yr Engineering
Technician
MEET Education, Training and Professional Development RoutesB.Eng Tech
4 yr •Diploma graduates may be given credit transfer upon entry to degree programmes.
**Bridging Programme recommended is BEM/IEM Part III examination or MS in Engineering or Engineering Technology
** Bridg
Prog
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The Scientific & Engineering Technology Paths
Workplace
EngineerAdv Design
& R&D
Engineering TechnologistApplications& Practice
Professional PracticeResearchTeaching
ManufacturingProduction
Construction
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International Mobility
Accords Washington (PEng) Sydney (IncEng/EngTech) Dublin (Technicians) Eur-ACE/ENAEE
EMF, APEC, ASEAN Engineers Register
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4. Accreditation & Mutual Recognition
• Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) for Professional Services at 7th Summit of ASEAN Leaders – free flow of professional services by 2020.
• Washington Accord – quality assurance process for accreditation process & standards of educational institution for education & training of engineers; Sydney Accord for engineering technologists; Dublin Accord for technicians.
• Eur-ACE/ENAEE for Europe• In Malaysia, the Engineering Accreditation Council
(EAC) reps from BEM, IEM, LAN & JPA.
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5. Technical Manpower Mobility
• Engineers Mobility Forum (EMF), Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum (ETMF) and APEC Engineers agreement.
• EMF – Int’l Professional Engineers Register, same std as APEC Engineers Register. BEM is signatory.
• EMF rep to:– Ensure standards & criteria– Manage barriers to mobility– Encourage implementation of mobility
procedures.
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6. Development of Professional Services
• Professional Services Development Centre (PSDC) to promote;– CPD & lifelong learning– R&D uptake– Accreditation of professional service providers (PSP)
to int’l standards & best practices.
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7. Summary
• Globalization to stay; brings solutions & challenges.
• Interesting developments in Education & Training of Professional Engineers as well as Technical HRD / TEVT.
• Need to develop the local education & training model for competition in the local and int’l market comprising of
engineering education and training model, professional development route &career pathway
& promote and harmonise with the local engineering professional system.