Alternate Routes - Qualified Eng Prof

Alternate Routes to become a Qualified Engineering Professional : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 1 Alternate Routes to become a Qualified Engineering Professional Engr Prof (Dr) Sam Man Keong 岑文强 CEng, FIET, MICE, MCIOB, FBEng, CEnv, FSPE, PEng(UK), CMath, CSci, CQP Email: sammk@singnet.com.sg ; HP: 96740515

Highlights : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 2 Highlights About the Speaker – Sam Man Keong. What is Engineering Technology? Engineering Professionals – Occupational Category Alternate Routes to become a Qualified Engineering Professional. SIET Professional Examinations. SIET Certification Scheme. Questions & Answers.

About the Speaker – Engr Prof (Dr) Sam Man Keong : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 3 About the Speaker – Engr Prof (Dr) Sam Man Keong Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU. Australia : MelbU/RMIT/CQU. Chartered Engineer (UK/Ireland/Australia) Chartered Builder (UK) Chartered Mathematician (UK) Chartered Scientist (UK) Chartered Environmentalist (UK). A life-long learner.

Slide 4: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 4 14 Feb 2010; Johore River @ Kota Tinggi 1963

Slide 5: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 5 My 40 years of Learning Journey : 1971 - 2010

Slide 6: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 6 Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it isn’t a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. …. W.J. Byran 把握當下，莫等待。

Slide 7: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 7 If you want to do something, you find a way. If you don’t want to do anything, you find an excuse. … Anonymous

1974 - SP : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 8 1974 - SP

SOE Part 2 (Civil Design) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 9 SOE Part 2 (Civil Design)

SOE Part 3 (Management) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 10 SOE Part 3 (Management)

UK - CEI Exam : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 11 UK - CEI Exam

人生不是公平的，但還算是好的。 - Life isn't fair, but it's still good. : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 12 人生不是公平的，但還算是好的。 - Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

What is Engineering Technology? : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 13 What is Engineering Technology? Engineering technology is a creative blend of the physical sciences, engineering knowledge, methods, and technical skills that support engineering activities. Engineering Technology is all about Applications Engineering that is applying Engineering principles to get the job done successfully. Engineering Technology = Applications Engineering

Slide 14: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 14 [Source : website : http://www.csupomona.edu/~et/ ]

Slide 15: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 15 [Source : website : http://www.csupomona.edu/~et/ ]

Engineering Professionals (1) – Occupational Category : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 16 Engineering Professionals (1) – Occupational Category UK - Engineering Council: Chartered Engineer (CEng) Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Engineering Technician (EngTech). Australia – IEAust: Professional Engineer – Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Engineering Technologist – Chartered Engineering Technologist (CEngT) Engineering Officers – Chartered Engineering Officer (CEngO).

Engineering Professionals (2) – Occupational Category (Singapore) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 17 Engineering Professionals (2) – Occupational Category (Singapore) Professional Engineers Act - Professional Engineer (PE). [website: www.peb.gov.sg ] Building Control Act - Resident Engineer (RE)(C & S) ; Resident Technical Officer (RTO)(C & S). Electrical Workers (EMA): Licensed Electrical Engineer; Licensed Electrical Technician; Licensed Electrician. [website: http://elise.ema.gov.sg/ ]

Engineering Professionals (3) – Occupational Category (Singapore) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 18 Engineering Professionals (3) – Occupational Category (Singapore) MOM: Certificate of Competency (Steam/ICE Engineer) Marine Department : Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer) Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET): Certified Technical Specialist (CertTS). Certified Engineering Technologist (CertET) Certified Engineering Associate (CertEA)

Alternate Routes to become a Qualified Engineering Professional : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 19 Alternate Routes to become a Qualified Engineering Professional ITE – Nitec: Craftsman/Tradesman; Electrician; Plumber….. ITE – Higher Nitec : Technician Polytechnic - Diploma : Engineering Technologist. University – BEng/BTech: Professional Engineer.

Alternate Routes to become a Qualified Engineering Professional : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 20 Alternate Routes to become a Qualified Engineering Professional Route 1 (Traditional) : GCE(O)  GCE(A)  NTU/NUS – BEng  PE(S). Route 2 (via Poly)(Local Us): GCE(O)  Poly Dip  NUS – BEng(FT)/BTech (PT) or NTU – BEng (FT or PT)  PE(S) Route 3 (via Poly)(Overseas Us): GCE(O)  Poly Diploma  Overseas Us (approved by PEB, Singapore)  PE(S).

Alternate Routes to become a Qualified Engineering Professional : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 21 Alternate Routes to become a Qualified Engineering Professional United Kingdom: The Engineering Council Exam. [website : http://www.cityandguilds.com.hk/cg/ec.html ] City and Guilds : Higher Level Qualifications (HLQs). [website: http://www.cityandguilds.com/43178.html ] India: Institution of Engineers, India - Sections ‘A’ and ‘B’ Exams [Website : http://www.ieindia.org/exam.htm ] Malaysia: IEM/BEM Graduate Exams.[website : http://www.iem.org.my/ ] Singapore : SIET Professional Exams. [website : www.siet.org.sg ]

Slide 22: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 22 Revised Route to become PEng(S) - 2009 Step 1 - To Achieve a Recognized First Degree in Engineering Step 2 - To Pass the PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FEE) Step 3 - To gain the necessary Professional Experience Step 4 - To submit Report and to Pass the Professional Review PEng(Singapore)

PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (2009). : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 23 PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (2009). Main Disciplines : Civil; Electrical; Mechanical. Structure of Examination: FEE Part 1 Time allowed : 3 hours Format : 40 Multiple choice questions (MCQs) FEE Part 2 Time allowed : 3 hours Format : Civil : Answer 5 out of 9 Questions; Electrical/Mechanical : Answer 5 out of 7 Questions.

SIET Professional Examinations - Background : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 24 SIET Professional Examinations - Background The Society of Engineers, UK - Graduateship Examination. IET-UK: Section B Examination. The Engineering Council, UK Examination.

The Society of Engineers, UK : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 25 The Society of Engineers, UK Before 1998 : Part I (General Engineering); Part II (Design); Part 3 (Management). After 1998 : Certificate of Engineering ( ASE); Diploma of Engineering ( MSE); Honours Diploma of Engineering ( FSE).

The Society of Professional Engineers, UK : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 26 The Society of Professional Engineers, UK The Society of Professional Engineers was founded on the 27 October 1969 by a number of Corporate Members of the Society of Engineers which is the third oldest Engineering Body in the United Kingdom being established in 1854. PEng : authorised by the Secretary of State of the Department of Trade & Industry. Website: www.professionalengineers-uk.org

The Society of Engineers, UK : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 27 The Society of Engineers, UK

The Society of Engineers, UK : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 28 The Society of Engineers, UK

Engineering Council Exam, UK : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 29 Engineering Council Exam, UK EC Certificate Exam (formerly EC Part 1)[≈ First Year Standard of an accredited British First Degree][ Engineering Technician] EC Graduate Diploma Exam (formerly EC Part 2) [≈ Final Year Standard of an accredited British First Degree][ Incorporated Engineer] EC Postgraduate Diploma Exam[≈ an accredited MEng Standard][ Chartered Engineer]

CEng, MICE : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 30 CEng, MICE

SIET Professional Examinations : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 31 SIET Professional Examinations SIET Professional Examinations are conducted at three levels: Level 1 - Associate Membership (AMSIET)[≈ ITE – Higher Nitec standard] Level 2 - Membership (MSIET)[≈ Poly Diploma standard] Level 3 - Fellowship (FSIET)[≈ Final Year of an accredited First Degree standard]

Slide 32: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 32 SIET Professional Examinations ITE – Nitec or its equivalent ITE – Higher Nitec or its equivalent Polytechnic Diploma or its equivalent SIET – AM Exam [8 subjects] SIET – M Exam [8 subjects] SIET – F Exam [6 subjects] AMSIET, CertEA MSIET, CertET FSIET, CertTS MSPE, PEng(UK)

SIET – Level 1 (AM) Exam : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 33 SIET – Level 1 (AM) Exam AM101 - Engineering and Commercial functions in business. AM102 - Engineering systems. AM103 - Engineering processes. AM104 - Engineering materials. AM105 - Design development. AM106 - Engineering in society and the environment. AM107 - Science in engineering. AM108 - Mathematics for Engineering.

SIET – Level 2 (Membership) Exam : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 34 SIET – Level 2 (Membership) Exam ME101 - Mathematical techniques for engineering applications. ME102 - Properties of engineering materials. ME103 - The principles of engineering science. ME104 - Engineering perspectives and skills. ME105 - Mechanical and structural engineering. ME106 - Thermodynamic, fluid and process engineering. ME107. - Electrical and electronic engineering. ME108 - Software and information systems engineering.

SIET – Level 3 (Fellowship) Exam (Civil) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 35 SIET – Level 3 (Fellowship) Exam (Civil) FE224 - Advanced Mathematical Techniques for Engineering Applications. FE203 - The Analysis of the Mechanics of Fluids. FE209 - Mechanics of Solids. FE210 - The Analysis of Engineering Structures. FE211 - The Design of Engineering Structures

SIET – Level 3 (Fellowship) Exam (Electrical) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 36 SIET – Level 3 (Fellowship) Exam (Electrical) FE224 - Advanced Mathematical Techniques for Engineering Applications. FE217 - Electrical Energy Systems. FE218 - Electronic Systems Engineering. FE219 - Telecommunication Systems Engineering. FE227 - Control Systems Engineering. FE231 - Computer Systems Engineering.

SIET – Level 3 (Fellowship) Exam (Mechanical) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 37 SIET – Level 3 (Fellowship) Exam (Mechanical) FE224 - Advanced Mathematical Techniques for Engineering Applications. FE203 - The Analysis of the Mechanics of Fluids. FE209 - Mechanics of Solids. FE201 - Applied Thermodynamics. FE202 - The Analysis of Heat and Mass Transfer. FE220 - Quality & Reliability.

SIET Certification Scheme : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 38 SIET Certification Scheme Level of Registration: Certified Engineering Associate [CertEA] Certified Engineering Technologist [CertET] Certified Technical Specialist [CertTS] Criteria for Registration: Membership Competency : Professional Review Report + Professional Interview + Test of Professional Competency (Ethics).

SIET – Test of Professional Competency : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 39 SIET – Test of Professional Competency Engineering Ethics. Moral Thoughts. Code of Professional Conduct. Professional Judgment. Education Knowledge Experience (Civil Engineering): (a) Feasibility Studies or report work, or (b) the design and construction of civil engineering work.

Engineering Ethics : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 40 Engineering Ethics

SIET Certification Scheme : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 41 SIET Certification Scheme

Criteria to become PEng(UK) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 42 Criteria to become PEng(UK) A : Qualification : [Min. 8 points; Max. 12 points] SIET – Level 1 (AM)[4 points] SIET – Level 2 (M)[6 points] SIET – Level 3 (F)[8 points] B : Training & Experience : [Min. 8 points; Max. 12 points] [Professional Experience: Min. 4 points; Max. 8 points] Total points (A plus B) : At least 18 points.

The Society of Professional Engineers, UK – PEng(UK) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 43 The Society of Professional Engineers, UK – PEng(UK)

Slide 44: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 44 Ability will enable a man to get to the top but character is the only thing that keeps him from falling off. ….Anonymous

Slide 45: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 45 Nobody knows tomorrow…. Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today, for there may be no tomorrow. 2002 : Unitech, Lae, PNG

Slide 46: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 46 Great Wall of China – October 2007

Slide 47: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 47 不要拿自己的人生和別人比較。你根本不知道別人的生活是怎樣過 。  - Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

Questions & Answers : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 48 Questions & Answers Thank You 自强不息, 力求上进

Slide 49: 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 49 Remember these simple guidelines for happiness. 1. Free your heart from hate. 2. Free your mind from worry. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less.