A SUMMARY OF ACCREDITATION TALK WHICH HELD ON 19 TH MARCH 2014
Titles: The Meaning of Engineering, Engineer, Accreditation and Professionalism, by Ir. Dr. Abdul Majid Bin Dato Abu Kassim The Role of CIDB in Malaysia Construction Industry, by Dr. Gerald Sundaraj
At the end of this talk, I was exposed to more details regarding to Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia (EAC). The most significant objective of accreditation that I gained from the talk is to ensure that the accredited engineering programs carried out by universities in Malaysia (local or private universities) satisfy the minimum academic requirements for registration as a graduate engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) A body that regulates the practice of engineering under the acts. (BEM) and for admission to membership of IEM in the grade of graduates. Via the implementation of accreditation by EAC panels, it ensures the confirmation of that offered program meets the criteria. In addition, accreditation would also provide public knowledge of the offered program accredited by EAC. More importantly, EAC acts as a basis for international comparability, reciprocal recognition and graduate mobility among universities. Besides, accreditation is also a consultative feedback on the design of new programs and modes of delivery and assistance in the promotion of innovation and good educational practice in a university. I was also revealed to the importance of engineers in Malaysia to have registered with BEM under the act. Registration of Engineers Act (Act 138) was established in 1967, this act provides for the registration of engineers, and the sole proprietorships, partnerships and bodies corporate providing professional engineering services and for purposes connected therewith. Besides, I was introduced by Ir. Dr. the differences between Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). In short, BEM is the regulatory body constituted under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 which adjusts the practices of engineering under the Act. However, ACEM is a professional trade organization registered under the Registrar of Companies involving the directors, CEOs, chairmen or owners of engineering
consulting practices in this industry. IEM refers to a professional body registered under the Registrar of Society which helps to promote the science and profession of engineering in any of its disciplines, to facilitate the exchange of information or ideas in this engineering-related field. This body comprises 30k plus memberships including student members.