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Education & Training of Professional Engineers: Perceptions & Realities

First Saudi Engineering Forum Engineering Education 2020 & Demands of the Industry 23-24 May 2006, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran. Education & Training of Professional Engineers: Perceptions & Realities. Prof. Abang Abdullah Abang Ali

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Education & Training of Professional Engineers: Perceptions & Realities

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  1. First Saudi Engineering Forum Engineering Education 2020 & Demands of the Industry 23-24 May 2006, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran. Education & Training of Professional Engineers:Perceptions & Realities Prof. Abang Abdullah Abang Ali President, Federation of Engineering of Institutions of Islamic Countries (FEIIC) Professor & Director, Housing Research Centre, Universiti Putra Malaysia

  2. 1. Introduction • Rapid growth of institutions of higher learning vs shrinking job markets • University’s constraints & industry’s demands. • Mutual recognition and mobility of engineers • National engineering qualification framework & accreditation system • Export of professional services First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  3. 2. Global education & training scenario • Globalisation • Capacity building • Education hub • Qualification Framework • Accreditation system • Technical education & training (TEVT/VET). First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  4. Malaysian Engineering Formation Studies Malaysian Engineering Technologist and Engineering Technician, 2003 Blueprint for a highly competent engineering workforce Formation of Engineers in Malaysia, 1996. Towards the Engineering Vision. Malaysian Engineering Education Model, 2000. Educating Future Industry Leaders. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  5. The Engineering Profession (Formation of Engineers in Malaysia Study, 1996) • Popular, well-respected, spearheading technology and wealth creation • A vanguard of progress in the country • An unending flow of novel ideas, new knowledge and innovative engineering solutions • Exemplary professionalism and high ethical standards • A source of creative future leaders. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  6. Global Education,Training & Qualifications Scenario • Outcome-based education (OBE) & qualification systems • Competency-based training system instead of time-based. • Training more client-focused (SCL) • Stronger emphasis on flexible, life-long & e-learning First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  7. Reinventing the Profession First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  8. 1. Interact with science and technology R&D, Discovery, Innovation, Invention, Patent, Commercialisation Engineering SET instead of S&T Science Technology First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  9. 2. Accommodate multidisciplinary activities Biosensors, DNA, Nanotechnology, Orthopedic Engineering First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  10. 3. Nurture new engineering disciplines Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  11. 4. Master generic skills Politics Social Management Business skills Economics Interpersonal skills Creative and Innovative First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  12. Formation of the Next Generation of Engineers First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  13. The Next Engineering Generation • New breed of professionals, who are • New engineering education and training model, emphasizing on • Tripartite involvement of the university, research institute and industry Multi-skilled; Captains of industry; At the forefront of knowledge & technology Comprehensive; Frontier work; Relevant to modern world First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  14. Indulgence in Innovation First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  15. Enhancing R&DC • R&D important to remain competitive – trade liberalisation WTO/AFTA • High cost – need to identify niche. • To mobilise public and private sector. • Missing Link, Winning Formula;relevance - lack of industry participation, funding, positioning & strategy alignment. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  16. Innovation System • Innovation culture - stimulate, nurture and reward creativity and entrepreneurship. • Competitive global environment - risk taking, new markets and competitors. • Industry- research network. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  17. BEM/IEM/FEIIC Malaysian Incorporated Engineer (Engineering Technologist) & Engineering Technician Study Draft Final Report Feb 2003

  18. Study Objectives • National requirement for Incorporated Engineers & Engineering Technician • Local & Overseas practice • Propose • education & training model • professional development route & • career path First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  19. Stream Engineering (Engineering Technology) Technology Science Arts Routes Scientific / Academic University degree Technical / Vocational ( TEVT / VET ) Cert, Diploma, Degree MLVK BEM/IEM Pt I & II Streams & Routes First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  20. Engineering Qualification Framework

  21. UK • Chartered Engineer (4-yr MEng) • Incorporated Engineer (3-yr BEng) • {No Engineering Assistant} • Technician (HND/Adv GNVQ/NVQ3/HNC) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  22. Ireland • Chartered Engineer (BE/BEng/BSc(Eng)/BAI) • Engineering Technologist (BTech) • Engineering Assistant (ND/TD) • Technician (NC/TC) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  23. Germany • EurIng (Dipl-Ing / Dip-Ing (FH)) • - (Dip-Ing (BA)) • Technician (Meisterbrief / Gesellenbrief) (Currently Europe is adopting the European higher education standard known as BMD & its ECTS; 3 + 2 education system) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  24. France • EurIng (Dipl-Ing / DESS/DEA Matrise • - (Magistere / License) • Technician (DUT/BTS/DEUG/DEUST) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  25. Australia • Chartered Professional Engineer (4-yr BEng) • Engineering Technologist (3-yr BEngTech/BTech) • Engineering Officer (Dip / Adv Dip) • Technician(Not in IEAust or Engineers Aust) • Cadetship (Technician; Cert III, Dip, Adv Dip) • Apprenticeship (Qualified Tradesperson; Cert III, IV) • Traineeship (Diff man/prod. Job; Cert I, II, III) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  26. US • Professional Engineer(4-yr BS) • Engineering Technologist(4-yr BEngTech) • Engineering Assistant ( AAS/AET) • Technician(Certificate) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  27. Canada • Professional Engineer(4-yr BSc) • Engineering Technologist(4-yr BEngTech) • Engineering Assistant (Diploma of Tech) • Technician(Certificate) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  28. Malaysia (Current) • Engineer – BEng (Professional & Management; Degree, Level 5) • Technical Assistant - Dip (Supervisory; Diploma , Level 3 & 4) • Technicians– Cert (Operations & Production; Certificate, Level 1 & 2) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  29. EQF Country Comparison First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  30. Malaysia (Proposed) • Engineer (Professional & Management 4-yr BEng) • Engineering Technologist (Engineer 4-yr BEngTech) ? • Engineering Assistant (Supervisor; DipEng or DipEngTech) to replace TA. • Technicians (Operations & Production – Doer; CertEng or CertEngTech) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  31. 3. Malaysian Education & Training Scenario • Malaysia aims to be an Education hub • Malaysia doing well before globalization with exports RM5.2 billion (1970) to RM354.5 billion (2002). • Nat’l success with heavy investment on physical infrastructures and trained manpower. But unable to compete on cheap manpower. • Low cost of investment in education but high returns First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  32. Education & Training in Malaysia • Increasing graduates, shrinking job market • Malaysian Qualification Framework (MQF). • Participate in global initiatives in accreditation – Washington, Sydney and Dublin Accords; EUR-ACE/ENAEE. • Greater emphasis on high skills eg German fachhochschulen; importance of TEVT sector in Malaysia. • One-stop Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) • Outcome-based education, SCL, PBL, ISO9001 (Quality Assurance). First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  33. Scientific Path Engineering Technology Path Work Force MEET Education, Training and Professional Development Routes MIEM, P. Eng Professional Engineer B. Eng 4 yr B.Eng Tech 4 yr ** BridgProg Grad Engineer GradEng. Tech • Diploma graduates may be given credit transfer upon entry to degree programmes. • **Bridging Programme recommended is BEM/IEM Part III examination or MS in Engineering or Engineering Technology *Dip Eng 3 yr *Dip Eng 3 yr *Dip Eng Tech 3 yr Engineering Assistant STPM 18 mth Cert 2 yr Cert 2 yr Matric-ulation 12 mth Engineering Technician SPM School Leavers First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  34. The Scientific & Engineering Technology PathsWorkplace Engineer Adv Design & R&D Engineering Technologist Applications & Practice Professional Practice Research Teaching Manufacturing Production Construction First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  35. International Mobility Accords Washington (PEng) Sydney (IncEng/EngTech) Dublin (Technicians) Eur-ACE/ENAEE EMF, APEC, ASEAN Engineers Register First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  36. 4. Accreditation & Mutual Recognition • Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) for Professional Services at 7th Summit of ASEAN Leaders – free flow of professional services by 2020. • Washington Accord – quality assurance process for accreditation process & standards of educational institution for education & training of engineers; Sydney Accord for engineering technologists; Dublin Accord for technicians. • Eur-ACE/ENAEE for Europe • In Malaysia, the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) reps from BEM, IEM, LAN & JPA. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  37. 5. Technical Manpower Mobility • Engineers Mobility Forum (EMF), Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum (ETMF) and APEC Engineers agreement. • EMF – Int’l Professional Engineers Register, same std as APEC Engineers Register. BEM is signatory. • EMF rep to: • Ensure standards & criteria • Manage barriers to mobility • Encourage implementation of mobility procedures. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  38. 6. Development of Professional Services • Professional Services Development Centre (PSDC) to promote; • CPD & lifelong learning • R&D uptake • Accreditation of professional service providers (PSP) to int’l standards & best practices. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

  39. 7. Summary • Globalization to stay; brings solutions & challenges. • Interesting developments in Education & Training of Professional Engineers as well as Technical HRD / TEVT. • Need to develop the local education & training model for competition in the local and int’l market comprising of engineering education and training model, professional development route & career pathway & promote and harmonise with the local engineering professional system. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23-24 May 2006

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