GQ4. If BEM allows formal and informal learning to be eligible for CPD Hours, won’t it be defeating
the purpose of CPD if Registered Persons (PE/PEPC/IOW) are claiming CPD Hours which in
actual fact are not beneficial to his professional development?
GA4. BEM has to assume that all Registered Persons (PE/PEPC/IOW) are of integrity, and are honest
with themselves as would be expected of professionals. When you think an activity is not a CPD
activity as defined by the BEM Circular on CPD Requirements, or not related to your professional
development, then CPD Hours should not be claimed.
GQ5. What happens if a Registered Person (PE/PEPC/IOW) chooses to concentrate and collect
CPD Hours in one type of CPD activity only?
GA5. This is permitted in so far as the type of CPD activity can allow the required quantum of CPD
Hours. Only CPD Activity Type 1 “Formal Education and Training” and Type 3 “Conference and
Technical Meeting” would be relevant.
GQ6. Will BEM help to promote and educate the public and Registered Persons (PE/PEPC/IOW)
on the importance of CPD?
GA6. Yes. For example, this session is meant not only for Registered Persons (PE/PEPC/IOW) but also
the employers.
GQ7. Do we have the employer’s support, in terms of getting time off or payment for courses
attended?
GA7. Yes, BEM is trying to get employers to be aware of our CPD requirements and also to get the
employers to support by having more in-house courses or to allow Registered Persons (PE/
PEPC/IOW) to attend courses beneficial for CPD.
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