Top-up Degree in Engineering

Top-up Degree in Engineering : What You Should Know? : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 1 Top-up Degree in Engineering : What You Should Know? 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. PE Acts in Singapore Notification of Approved Qualifications – 2009 Alternate Routes to become PE in Singapore. Issue on ‘Duration’. Issue on ‘On-Campus Study’. Revised Criteria to become PE in Singapore. PE in other countries. SIET Professional Examinations & 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.

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Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 4 Website : http://www.peb.gov.sg/peb/html/index.html The Professional Engineers Board Singapore (PEB) is a statutory board in the Ministry of National Development. PEB was established since 1971 under the Professional Engineers Act.

The PE Acts in Singapore : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 5 The PE Acts in Singapore Main Disciplines : Civil ; Electrical; Mechanical. PE Acts : 1970; 1977; 1980; 1985; 1991; 1992; 1995; 2005. [website : www.peb.gov.sg ] PE Board. PEAct Notification of Approved Qualifications – 2009 (shall come into operation on 30th December 2009) according to Section 15(1)(a) of the Act.

PEAct Notification of Approved Qualifications - 2009 : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 6 PEAct Notification of Approved Qualifications - 2009 5 Parts Part I – Singapore. Part II – China and India. Part III – Degrees from European Countries : Belgium; Germany; The Netherlands; Sweden; Switzerland. Part IV with 4 Divisions (I : National Accreditation Boards; II : Degrees from Commonwealth countries; III : Degrees from USA; IV : Degrees from France). Part V with 2 Divisions (I : Degrees accredited by EC, UK; Degrees from UK Universities).

Alternate Routes to become a PE in Singapore : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 7 Alternate Routes to become a PE in Singapore 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).

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Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 8 Primary (6 years) Secondary (4 years) Junior College (2 years) Universities : NUS/NTU. (4 Years FT) Traditional Route Alternative Routes ITE – Higher Nitec (2 years FT) Polytechnic Diplomas (3 years FT or 5 years PT) ITE - Nitec Universities: NUS : BTech (4 years PT) NTU : BEng (4 years PT)

POLY Your Best Start? : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 9 POLY Your Best Start? A ‘Short-Cut’ to become a Qualified Engineer? Poly Route : GCE(O)[4 years] + Poly Diploma [3 years] + BEng (Overseas U in UK or Australia)[2 years] = 9 years. Traditional Route : GCE(O)[4 years] + GCE(A)[2 years] + BEng(NUS/NTU)[4 years] = 10 years. Saving of ‘one’ year.

Part-Time Degree Studies at NUS/NTU. : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 10 Part-Time Degree Studies at NUS/NTU. NUS Bachelor of Technology 4 years PT after Poly Diploma NTU Bachelor of Engineering 4 years PT after Poly Diploma

NUS-BTech : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 11 NUS-BTech

NUS - BTech : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 12 NUS - BTech

NTU - BEng : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 13 NTU - BEng

Part-Time Degree studies by overseas Us in Singapore : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 14 Part-Time Degree studies by overseas Us in Singapore PSB Academy : University of Newcastle, Australia. Kaplan : University of South Australia. SIC : RMIT University, Australia. BMC : University of Hertfordshire, UK. MDIS : University of Glasgow, UK. SMA : Edith Cowan University. Auston: Coventry University, UK. Tyndale : University of Sunderland/University of Wolverhampton, UK.

Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 15 Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore

One Year Top-Up Degree : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 16 One Year Top-Up Degree

Part-Time Degree studies by overseas Us in Singapore : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 17 Part-Time Degree studies by overseas Us in Singapore Exemptions for Poly Diploma ?? Direct Entry to Year 3/Final Year BEng/BEng(Hons)?? Duration ?? Can be completed with 12 months PT ?? Recognition ?? Is this degree recognized by PEB in Singapore ?? [website : www.peb.gov.sg ] Some ‘Issues’ related to the award of ‘Honours’ in Engineering Degree.

Online Degrees in Engineering : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 18 Online Degrees in Engineering Australia : University of Southern Queensland. [website : www.usq.edu.au ] UK : Herriot-Watt University. [website : www.hw.ac.uk ] Canada : Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. [website : www.mi.mun.ca ]

Issue on “Duration” : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 19 Issue on “Duration” At least 4 years full-time, or if an equivalent programme approved by the Board. At least one-half of the total modular credits or academic units required for graduation in the undergraduate engineering degree programme for the qualification has been obtained through on-campus study. 3 years FT BEng + Postgraduate Qualification (at least 1 year FT or 2 years PT).

Issue on ‘On-Campus Study’ : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 20 Issue on ‘On-Campus Study’ On-campus study : attendance on the home campus of any University, College or Institution. Do not include any study through: (i) a distance learning programme; or (ii) a twinning programme conducted wholly or partly by a University, College or an Institution that is nor specified in the Schedule, unless such training programme is approved by the Board.

The revised Criteria to become PEng(Singapore) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 21 The revised Criteria to become PEng(Singapore) An Accredited First Degree in Engineering. Passed the PEB – Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (2009). Experience : At least 4 years in Professional work. Report + Professional Review.

How to prepare and to pass the ‘Professional Review’? : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 22 How to prepare and to pass the ‘Professional Review’? Engineering Ethics. Professional Judgement.

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Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 23 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 24 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.

PE in other countries : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 25 PE in other countries Website : www.ncees.org Website : www.professionalengineers-uk.org

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Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 26 Website : www.bem.org.my

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Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 28 NCEES (the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing professional licensure for engineers and surveyors. It develops, administers, and scores the examinations used for engineering and surveying licensure in the United States.

The Society of Professional Engineers, UK : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 29 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 30 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 Engineers, UK : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 31 The Society of Engineers, UK

The Society of Engineers, UK : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 32 The Society of Engineers, UK

Criteria to become PEng(UK) : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 33 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 34 The Society of Professional Engineers, UK – PEng(UK)

Engineering Council Exam, UK : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 35 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 36 CEng, MICE

Engineering Ethics : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 37 Engineering Ethics

Preparation for the Professional Reviews of ICE by Dr Jean Venables : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 38 Preparation for the Professional Reviews of ICE by Dr Jean Venables This volume is designed specifically to assist candidates for the Chartered Professional Review, and Technician Professional Review of the Institution of Civil Engineers to: understand the requirements of the ICE; decide upon the appropriate review to take; understand the need for thorough preparation; prepare for the written submissions; prepare the presentation and/or interview; and prepare for the written tests associated with the reviews. The book should also be of help to supervising civil engineers and delegated engineers who have responsibilities under the ICE's training schemes for the training and development of candidates for all three grades of ICE member.

SIET Professional Examinations : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 39 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]

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Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 40 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 Certification Scheme : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 41 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 42 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.

SIET Certification Scheme : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 43 SIET Certification Scheme

SPE-UK: “Supplementary Qualifications” : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 44 SPE-UK: “Supplementary Qualifications” SIET – Fellowship Examinations (Engineering or Management Stream) : 6 subjects. SIET – Recognized CPD programs: Civil Engineering Practice (24 hours)[2 points] Planning and Design of Engineering Systems(36 hours)[2 points] Engineering Ethics (12 hours)[1 point] Engineering Management (36 hours)[2 points]

Questions & Answers : 

Alternate Routes-QEP-12 June 2010 45 Questions & Answers Thank You 自强不息, 力求上进