1-The Profession of Engineering

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1-THE PROFESSION OFENGINEERING

1.1 The meaning, scope and role of

engineering

1.2 The employment structure

1.3 Professional bodies

1.4 Engineering and organization


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1.1 The meaning of engineering

The Accreditation Board for Engineering and

Technology (ABET) defines engineering:

the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical

and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and

practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to

utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for

the benefit of mankind.

Engineering is a profession like medicine, law,etc. that aspires to high standards of conduct and

recognizes its responsibility to the general public.


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From a local perspective, the Institution of

Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) defines the term

engineering as a group that: Shares a common heritage of knowledge, skill and art in

the engineering discipline

Renders a specialized service in the designing andconstructing structures and devices

Involves confidential relationship between practitioner-client and/or employer

Is charged with a substantial degree of public obligation inensuring quality and public safety

Is bound by a distinctive Ethical Code to maintain high

standards of professionalism Has learned organizations of societies, to promote and

protect the interest of the profession


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1.1 The meaning of engineering

Engineering is a Profession Has standards of conduct, responsibilities, based on specialised

knowledge & professional status can be attained through a weel

defined ways.

An Art.. As well as science : experience & practice, creativity & innovation. The application of a professional judgment

In seeking optimum solutions.

Utilization of resources.. Nature, forces, energy, material, knowledge.

An Exercise in optimizing economic cost. Practical & marketable.


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1.1 The scope of engineering

According to disciplinesAerospace, Agricultural, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer,Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Nuclear, Petroleum, etc.

According to functionsResearch, Development, Design, Production and Testing, Sales,Operation, Construction, Management, Education, Consulting.

According to career pathCorporate ladder, Independent entrepreneur, Military orgovernment, Engineering and social service aboard,Professor/engineer, Graduate work outside engineering,

A mix of first six options.


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EffectiveEngineers

Understands

obligation

Practice safety

Practice

continuous

learning

EnhanceCommunicatio

n skills


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Engineers

R&D,

Management& Sales

Design

DevelopmentAcademic

Constructions

Productions &Operations


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Engineering Functions

The focus of an engineers work typicallyfalls into one or more of the followingareas:

Research - explore, discover and applynew principles

Development - transform ideas or

concepts into production processes Design - link the generation of ideas and

the production


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Production and testing - manufacture and

assemble components or products

Sales - market engineering products Operations - maintain equipment and

facilities

Construction - prior to constructionorganizes bids, during construction

supervises certain components of process


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Management - optimize the use of

resources (equipment, labor, finances)

Education - teach engineering principles inuniversity and industrial settings

Consulting - provide specialized

engineering services the clients. May

work alone or in partnership other

engineers.


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1.1 The role of engineering

The engineers role in development

To take part in value-added activities

To have a high degree of professional education

with a just sense of ethics and professionalism To maintain high standards at all times in

engineering practices

To be aware of environmental and safety issues

for sustainable development To consider all technological options in order to

find better or optimal alternatives for the nation


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Engineers role in development

Key areas

The information technology sector

The telecommunications sector

The manufacturing sector

The energy sectorThe human resources sector


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1.1 The role of engineering

(Software Engineering)

Issues of Professional Responsibility

Confidentiality, Competence, Intellectual property rights,

Computer misuse.

Code of Ethics Eight PrinciplesPublic, Client and Employer, Product, Judgment,

Management, Profession, Colleagues, Self


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ACM/IEEE Software Engineering Code

of Ethics and Professional Practice

See http://www.acm.org/about/se-code

There is a short and long version of the code ofethics

The Preamble explains the purpose of these twoversions, the commitment of software engineersto make their discipline a respected profession,and to adhere to the eight principles for the

health, safety, and welfare of the public.


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Issues of Professional

Responsibility Confidentiality

Always respect confidentiality of employers or

clients, even when there is no formal

confidentiality agreement

Competence

Never misrepresent ones level of

competence. Never accept work beyondones level of competence


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Issues of Professional

Responsibility Intellectual property rights

Ensure that the intellectual property of

employers and clients is protected

Be aware of local laws governing use of

intellectual property such as patents and

copyright

Computer misuse Never use technical skills to misuse other

peoples computers


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Code of Ethics Eight Principles

Public: Software engineers shall act consistently with the

public interest.

Client and Employer: Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the

best interests of their client and employer consistentwith the public interest.

Product: Software engineers shall ensure that their products

and related modifications meet the highestprofessional standards possible.


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Judgment:

Software engineers shall maintain integrity

and independence in their professional

judgment.

Management:

Software engineering managers and leaders

shall subscribe to and promote an ethicalapproach to the management of software

development and maintenance.


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Profession: Software engineers shall advance the integrity and

reputation of the profession consistent with the publicinterest.

Colleagues: Software engineers shall be fair to and supportive of

their colleagues.

Self:

Software engineers shall participate in lifelonglearning regarding the practice of their profession andshall promote an ethical approach to the practice ofthe profession.


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1.2 The employment structure

1.2.1 The roles of engineer, supervisor

and technician (Assignment)

1.2.2 Job mobility and employability skills

(Assignment)


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1.2.1 The roles of engineer, supervisor and

technician

(Assignment)


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1.2.2 Job mobility and employability skills

(Assignment)


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1.3 Professional bodies(Routes to an engineering professional)

Six steps are typically required to become

a registered professional engineer1. Graduate from an university engineering

curriculum (4-year) .2. Pass the fundamentals exam (FE) or (EIT) engineer in

training exam in their last term or after graduation.

3. Complete a minimum of four years of engineering practice

4. Obtain letters of references and approval to take PPE5. Pass the Professional Exam (PE) or the Principals and

Practice Exam (PPE)

6. Apply to individual states for professional license.


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Routes to an engineering professional

A professional engineer normally be graduatedin engineering (BE in -Civil, Mechanical.Electrical, Engineering)

To become a professional engineer, theengineer must register with the Board ofEngineers Malaysia upon their graduation

Must have a suitable working experienceincluding design, tender documentation,

installation, construction, supervision, testing,and commissioning, maintenance, liaison withrespective authorities (TNB, Telecom, Water,Waste Department etc)


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Professional Engineer Practical TrainingExperiences

3 years experiences. Practical experiences in: Planning, design, execution, and management of such work as

comprised within the profession of engineering

In engineering research

In the teaching in a course leading to a qualification in

engineering research or in the teaching in a course leading to aqualification approved by the board, and at least one year ofsuch practical experience shall be obtained in Malaysia undersupervision of a registered professional engineer of the samediscipline or an approved allied discipline and shall be in fields ofengineering practice other than in research or teaching

Where there is no Professional Engineer of the same or allieddiscipline as the candidate in the organization in which thecandidate is working, he may seek the approval from BEM toobtain Professional Engineer from outside his organization tosupervise his training


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Professional Assessment Examinations (PAE):

interviews and essays writing (assess the practicalexperience of the candidate and understanding of theapplication of the engineering principles to the solution ofproblems, operation or maintenance of engineeringworks or the subject of research and the ability tocommunicate

Main content of Professional AssessmentExamination

Professional Interview written paper on practical experience

written paper on Code of Professional Conduct

any other examination


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In the professional interview, the practical experience of the candidate will be

assessed by the Examiners both on time and quality basis.-The Examiners shall test the candidate during the interview on the following

aspects:a) Understanding of the application of engineering principles to the solution of

problems arising from the investigation, planning, design, construction,

operation or maintenance of engineering works; or on the subject of his

research; and

b) The ability to communicate.

-The candidate is required to write two essays, one each from section A and section

B.a) Section A is for an essay related to the candidate's training and experience asstated in his report.

b) Essay for section B will be on the code of ethics.

c) The candidate will be required to choose one out of two questions from section A. The

candidate is also required to answer a question from two alternative questions selected by

the examiners on code of professional conduct (Section B).

d)1 1/2 hours will be allowed for each written paper.e) The essays are intended primarily to test the candidate's ability to marshal his knowledge

and thoughts and to express them in words in a clear and concise manner.


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Function of BEM

To keep and maintain the registrar

To determine and regulate the conduct

and ethics of the engineering profession Graduate engineers that registered after

1st January 2008 have to attend courses

conducted by the board, with continuing

education courses and be involved in

professional development programmes


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Professional Career

Development and Training Aim to developed skilled awareness,

management, responsibility, teamwork and thecombination of logical approach in its training

Engineers should be working on real projectsand be given increasing responsibility of theirown work, to stimulate the interest andestablish their confidence


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Professional Career

Development And Training


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Course provided by BEM are

Professional Development Programs Continuing Professional Development course.


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Professional Development Programs


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Continuing Professional Development course

The course name is Continuing Professional Developmentcourse.

CPD is the planned acquisition of knowledge, experienceand skill of personal qualities necessary for the execution

of professional duties throughout the working life, whichencompass both technical and non-technical subjectareas.

Engineering provides an ever changing spectrum ofchallenges and opportunities. It is extremely vital that all

engineers be committed to their own ContinuingProfessional Development (CPD) so that they could facethese challenges and at the same time take advantage ofopportunities that may arise.


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Several characteristics of students that

might have an interest in engineering are: Proficient skills in math and physical science

An urging from a high school counselor

Knows someone who is an engineer

Knows that engineering offers literally dozens, if not

hundreds of job opportunities

Is aware that a degree in engineering is quite

lucrative


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What Do Engineers Do?

Ways to get information about careers:

Visit job fairs

Attend seminars on campus by various

employers

Contact faculty with knowledge of engineering

fields

Get an intern or co-op position Enroll in an engineering elective course


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Selected professional bodies

Malaysia: Board of Engineers Malaysia (Assignment)

Engineers Australia, Engineers Ireland

Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council ofProfessional Engineers

F

rance: Commission des Titres d'Ingnieur Germany: ASIIN

Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Japan: Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education

Korea: Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea

Mexico: Council of Accreditation of the Education of Engineering

New Zealand: Institution of Professional Engineers of New Zealand

Singapore: Institution of Engineers Singapore

South Africa: Engineering Council of South Africa

United Kingdom: Engineering Council United Kingdom

United States: ABET


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1.4 Engineering and organization

1.4.1 Engineer as a manager, leader and consultant

1.4.2 The rules and contributions of engineers in R&D

1.4.3 Engineers in private agencies and corporate sectors

(Assignment)

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