Ingenieur Vol 68 Oct-Dec 2016 | Page 54

INGENIEUR ●● Career Paths – Graduates from engineering programmes often pursue entry-level work involving conceptual design or research and development. Graduates of four-year engineering technology programmes are called engineering technologists, while in some countries they are referred to as applications-oriented engineers. They are most likely to enter positions in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, product design, testing, or technical services and sales. Those who pursue further study often consider engineering, facilities management, or business administration. Professional Engineer Any person who is registered as a Graduate Engineer, obtained the practical experience as may be determined by the Board, passed the Professional Assessment Examination (or equivalent qualifications) and complied with all the requirements of the Board shall be entitled on application to be registered as a Professional Engineer. A Professional Engineer may submit plans or drawings to any person or authority in Malaysia where such plans or drawings are in relation to a piece of equipment, a plant or a specialised product invented or sold by him or his employer. Profes sional Engineer with Practising Certificate With the amended REA of 2015, only a Professional Engineer with a Practising Certificate who is residing and practising in Malaysia is entitled to submit plans, engineering surveys, drawings, scheme proposals, reports, designs or studies to any person or authority in Malaysia. To be registered as a Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate, a registered Professional Engineer must pass a Professional Competency Examination (in the branch of his registration) and comply with the requirements as determined by the Board. Accredited Checker The Board may register a person as an Accredited Checker if he or she is a Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate registered in the relevant branch of engineering approved by the Board, has at least 10 years of relevant practical BOARD OF ENGINEERS (BEM) Registered Persons Graduate Engineer Engineering Technologist Inspector of Works Pass PAE* Professional Engineer Pass PCE** Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate *PAE: Professional Assessment Examination **PCE: Professional Competency Examination Figure 1 – Route to Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate 6 52 VOL - DECEMBER 2016 VOL68 55OCTOBER JUNE 2013