CPD Framework for Professional Development of Engineers

25th January 2012, Heavy Mechanical Complex, Taxila

Total quality begins and ends with training

-Professor Kaoru Ishikawa

Sequence of Presentation

CPD Byelaws Objectives and Parameters for CPD CPD Activities and Maintenance of Record Role of Professional Engineering Bodies (PEBs) Engineering Practice Examination (EPE) Other related aspects Question and Answers
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Background
After collapse of Soviet union, the cold war regime
came to an end Block based international alignments gradually receded and interaction between nations started to accelerate WTO founded in 1995 provided an impetus to free trade and services In Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, mobility of engineers was linked with international standards of competence for recognition as Professional Engineer. APEC Engineers register, Engineers Mobility Forum (EMF) and ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) etc. all encourage the services of Professional Engineers with high professional standards.
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Engineering and Technology Qualification:

Washington Accord Sydney Accord Dublin Accord

1989 2001 2002

Engineering and Technology Practice

APEC Engineering Engineers Mobility Forum Engineering Technology Mobility Forum

1999 2001 2003

PEC became Provisional Member of Washington Accord June 2010 PEC became Provisional Member of Engineers Mobility Forum June 2011

 The Washington Accord, is an international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programs, which recognizes the substantial equivalence of programs, having met the academic requirements for entry to the practice of engineering. Full Members: Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States Provisional Members: Bangladesh, Germany, India, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka

 The members of the Engineers Mobility Forum, aim to

facilitate international mobility of experienced professional engineers by establishing a framework for mutual recognition or exemption and/or streamline access to licensing or registration in economies other than that in which they first gained recognition. Full Members: Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States Provisional Members: Bangladesh, Pakistan
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

CPD provides a means whereby we can keep abreast of
ongoing changes, broaden our skills and be more effective in our professional work. CPD may be defined as the intentional updating of professional knowledge and the improvement of professional competence throughout a person's working life.

PEC took initiative in 2002 to develop competence and

ability of engineers for the application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations and to evolve innovative solutions while adhering to professional ethics and understating their obligations to society; thus leading towards international competitiveness.
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Professional Development of Engineers Byelaws 2008

(S.R.O. 1310(I)/2008 dated 26th December 2008)

(Effective from 10th July 2010)

To prescribe, monitor and review standards of professional development in line with internationally recognized standards To coordinate implementation of CPD activities To regulate the engineering professional bodies imparting CPD To record and quantify CPD for each registered person & issue certificate for CPD status on demand To conduct EPE and publish results of the same To perform any other function related to professional development of engineers.
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Objectives of Professional Development

(Professional Competence of an Engineer)

Application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations and to evolve innovative solutions to resolve real life problems. Application of concepts and ingredients of management to professional works including relevant legal and financial aspects. Acquisition and application of necessary communication skills. Knowledge of latest developments in various fields of engineering including information technology for specific and cross discipline application. Adherence to professional ethics and acquisition of a broader understanding of obligations of engineer to society.
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Past PEC Framework for Professional Engineers

Education

Accredited Engineering Qualification

Initial Registration

Registered Engineer (RE)

5 -Year Work Experience Professional Engineer (PE)

Professional Renewal Experience

Renewal after 3-years (PE)

Renewal

Lifelong Engineering Career

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Parameters for Professional Development of Engineers

 


An engineering graduate from PEC accredited qualification shall be registered as Registered Engineer (RE) For newly RE, first year after graduation shall be a grace period and CPD will be applicable from second year onwards; a RE after initial registration shall remain in practice of profession for a period of five years in a recognized organization/ institution/ service; a RE shall have to earn seventeen credit points in the first five years; and five credit points per year thereafter for renewal of registration; a RE is required to appear for EPE (Engineering Practice Examination) after five years of initial registration and acquiring seventeen requisite credit points to get title of Professional Engineer (PE); Engineers registered as RE during April 2005 and thereafter are required to show five year experience for EPE, with requisite credit points of the years after its applicability; 13

PEC Framework for Professional Engineers

Education

Accredited Engineering Qualification

Washington Accord

Continuing Professional License Development Registration

Registered Engineer, RE
5 Year Work Experience + 17 Credit Points of CPD

Mutual Recognition

Professional Engineer, PE

Renewal

IntPE through EMF Assessment Lifelong Engineering Career (5 Cr Pts/Year)

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......

Engineering Practice Examination(EPE)

NCEES

..........

PEng, PE, CEng..

CPD Parameters for Existing Professional Engineers  Professional Engineers (PE) already registered with the Council are not
required to appear in EPE;

 Existing

Professional Engineers are required to obtain three credit points per year for renewal of registration, with effect from July 2010 onwards; and

 An

engineer registered as Professional Engineer by the equivalent bodies (EC_UK, NCEES, BEM) shall on application be recognized by Council as Professional Engineer.

Additional credit points accumulated during any one year may be carried over to subsequent years for renewal of certificate of registration under the Act.

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Categories of CPD and its Accumulation

The CPD programmes include additional qualifications, professional skills, relevant to management and communication skills acquired through additional training and experience. These aspects are grouped into following four different categories: a) b) c) d) Formal Education (further accredited qualifications) Work Based Learning (on-job learning / experience) Developmental activities (conference/workshop/seminar/courses) Individual Activities (publications, external examiner/members)

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Accumulation of CPD Credit Points

CPD shall be accumulated in the following categories with maximum limit per year given against each category;
Categories Activities Maximum Credit Points per annum 4 2 2 2 800 hours (400 hrs/credit) Hours

Category-a Category-b Category-c Category-d

Formal Education Work Based Learning Developmental Activities Individual Activities

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Quantification of CPD
Category Category-a Applicable CPD program a. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Duration Credit Points 2 4 4 Remarks (6 9 months) (9- 12 months) (course work only) (course work plus research)

Formal Education (Higher Education recognized by b. Award of Post PEC/HEC) Graduate Degree (Engg, IT, Finance, Limit of category-a Management, = 4 credit Law, Economics points/ year etc.) All achievements must be supported with records and certificates. c. Award of Doctorate (Ph.D) in Engg

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Quantification of CPD (Continued)

Category

Applicable CPD program Work Experience (Engineering related work including relevant aspects of Management)

Duration Hours 400

Credit Points 1

Remarks

Category-b Work Based Activities

Limit = 2 Credit points/year

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Quantification of CPD (Continued)

Category Category-c Applicable CPD program Duration Credit Hr Credit Points 1 2 Remarks
National International

1. Membership of a recognized professional Developmental association/ body Activities 2. Participation in Training & Development programmes 3. Participation in Limit of Conference category-c = 2 credit points per 4. Participation in year Seminar 5. Participation in Lectures 6. Participation in Workshop 7. Refresher short course Course/ 02 hrs

Limit = 2 memberships/yr 1

0.5

02 hrs 02 hrs One Day

0.5 0.5 1

One Day

1
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Quantification of CPD (Continued)

Category Applicable CPD program Credit Hr Credit Points
1.5 0.5 1.5 3.0 0.5 1.5 5.0 1.0

Remarks

Category-d Individual Activities

1. Invited lecture 2. Symposium panelist 3. Writing and publishing a research article in Journals/Technical report 4. Writing Conference paper 5. Authoring a Book 6. Part of activities such as emergency/ recognized social work 7. Participation in statutory. Technical or nontechnical committees 8. Managing Technical event

Lectures exclude routine teaching at institutions/ university. National Publication (HEC/PEC approved) International Publication National International Approved by a professional body Professional contribution Active participation National International

1.0 1.0 2.0

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Recording of CPD
1. Unless exempted in terms of Bye-law 18, all registered engineers shall, record their CPD activities with the PEC in the following manner, namely:-

Either manually by posting an authenticated copy of certificate received from a professional engineering body to the PEC or electronically in a password-protected private domain for each registered engineer, through Councils website www.pec.org.pk. Registered persons may record individual CPD activities with the PEC on continuous basis as they occur, provided that all CPD activities undertaken are recorded within sixty days after completion of each activity; and All CPD activities shall be backed by authenticated certificate or document issued by a professional engineering body and shall be produced on demand.
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Possible Exemptions etc. from CPD

1. A registered person undergoing postgraduate studies is not exempted from CPD requirement until after award of the qualification. 2. A registered person practicing abroad shall meet the same requirements as in Pakistan for initial or renewal of Councils registration except those registered with Engineers Mobility Forum. 3. After attaining the age of sixty years, a registered person who continues to carry out engineering works in a consulting capacity or in a salaried position shall continue to acquire three credit points annually for renewal of registration. 4. After attaining the age of sixty years, a registered person who does not work on a salaried position but works in any advisory role shall continue to acquire one credit point annually for renewal of registration.
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Possible Exemptions etc. from CPD

5. A registered person may apply for deferment of CPD. Such cases shall be reviewed by the Committee and decided on merit on case to case basis. Cases of physical disability, serious illness or other extenuating circumstances including non-existence of CPD facilities in very remote areas may be considered for exemption for a reasonable time. 6. A registered engineer may appear in EPE after a minimum five years of practical experience and he (registered engineer) may be given the following credit of experience if he has obtained a recognized post-graduate engineering degree, as under: (a) M.Sc (b) Ph.D Twelve Months Thirty-six Months

Provided that the degree is obtained under an accredited engineering programme.

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Non-Compliance

In the event of a registered person not complying with the requirements of the CPD, the Council may adopt the following courses:The concerned engineer may be required to follow an approved remedial programme of CPD within a specified period by the Council, or Refer his case to the Enrolment Committee for taking appropriate action according to the Act, Bye-laws and criteria evolved by the PEC.
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Reference to Council
Any person aggrieved by any order of the Committee may challenge such order before the Council within 30 days, whose decisions shall be final.

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Continuing Professional Development Strategy (three pronged): pronged):

PEC regularly conducts CPD activities for its growing engineering community. CPD activities through PEC accredited Engineering
Universities and institutions

CPD activities through Professional Bodies and Technical Organizations:

IEP, Pak-EC, IEEP, IMEP etc. NESPAK, HMC, ENERPOOL, etc.

Registered PEBs
S.# Category Engineering Universities/ Institutions Professional Engineering Institutes (IEP, IMEP) Technical Organizations (NESPAK, HMC) Nos.

Interactive Workshop

71

05

02

Total
List available at:

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www.pec.org.pk
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Engineering Practice Examination (EPE)

The EPE is optional for a registered engineer but is an essential part of assessment for the title of Professional Engineer. For assessment of engineering competence, knowledge and skills of an applicant engineer, the PEC shall hold an examination.

Eligibility:
When a RE has attained a minimum of five-years of practical experience in relevant field of engineering from a recognized engineering organization or institution or service and has earned requisite credit points, he/she shall become eligible to apply for EPE.
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Format and Conduct of EPE

The examination shall comprise of three parts: Part-1(2 hours) shall be common to all Part-II(2 hours) discipline-based breadth examinations - open book Part-III (3 hours) discipline-based depth examinations - open book Computer based examination through a WAN based system Qualifying marks for each Part shall be sixty percent. Qualifying all three
parts is mandatory.

The Examination shall be held twice a year and results shall be published
through press and the Councils website, and

An application for EPE shall be supported by two professional engineers

with minimum 15 years of professional standing or a PE authorized by the Council. PE supporting a prospective candidate shall send an independent report to the Committee on the given Proforma.

The Council shall charge such fees as may be specified by it from time to
time for CPD and EPE
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Syllabus for EPE

PART-I This is common to all disciplines comprising of 30 questions of one mark each (total marks 30) with the duration of 2 hours. Syllabus Components Management (Engineering related) Quality issues Finance Procurement /Legal Latest trends Written Communication Skills Ethical and social issues Description Basic Concepts, application, role etc. Cost Analysis, Financial Discipline etc. Contracts, Arbitration, guarantees, liabilities etc. Emerging technologies and their applications etc.

English Language communication skills etc.

Code of ethics and professional obligation of engineers etc.

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Syllabus for EPE

PART-II This is a discipline based open book breadth examination comprising 30 multiple choice questions of one mark each (total marks 30) with the duration of 2 hours. The syllabus will generally conform to latest (updated) BE/equivalent qualification. Discipline Civil Electrical Mechanical Chemical Electronics Metallurgy Others Description Latest Syllabus for Civil Engineering Latest Syllabus for Electrical Engineering Latest Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering Latest Syllabus for Chemical Engineering Latest Syllabus for Electronics Engineering Latest Syllabus for Metallurgy and Material Science ..........................................................
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Syllabus for EPE

PART-III This is a discipline based open book depth examination comprising 40 multiple choice questions of one mark each (total marks 40) with the duration of 3 hours. Discipline Civil Electrical Mechanical Description Area of practice e.g. structural, geotech, transportation, and management etc Area of practice e.g. electrical power, machines, instrumentation, control systems, management etc. Area of practice e.g. machines design and material knowledge, HVAC and refrigeration knowledge, management etc Area of practice e.g. plant designs, process control, safety, energy, environment, management etc Area of practice e.g. circuits and networks, electronic communication, controls, management etc .
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Chemical Electronics Others

PEC Registered Engineering Disciplines

S.# Engineering Disciplines S.# Engineering Disciplines Civil Engineering and Allied Disciplines 1 2 3 4 5 Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Building and Architectural Engineering Transportation Engineering Urban Engineering Chemical & Polymer Engineering 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Chemical Engineering Polymer Engineering Agricultural Engineering Metallurgy & Material Engg Mining Engineering Textile Engineering Petrogas Engineering Nuclear Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Allied Disciplines 6 7 8 Mechanical Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Aeronautical Engineering (Aerospace only)

Electrical Engineering and Allied Disciplines 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Computer Engineering Telecommunication Engg Avionics Engineering Biomedical Engineering Industrial Electronics

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Geological Engineering

EPE Curriculum Development PEC has developed EPE Curriculum for all registered engineering disciplines in Pakistan (www.pec.org.pk) Study material & Kit (samples papers) 1st EPE was held on 11th December 2011 2nd EPE in June 2012
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Framework for International Professional Engineer

PEC has developed an elaborated Assessment

Statement to provide a framework for the assessment of qualified Professional Engineers for placement on the EMF Register of Professional Engineers: A. B. C. PEC Monitoring Committee for EMF Assessment Mechanisms Assessment Documentation & Reporting

Based on well-defined assessment mechanism, EMF accepted PEC for Provisional Membership
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Framework for IntPE of EMF Register

Diploma of Associate Engineer (13-year education/ HSSC Equivalent) 12-year HSSC level education or equivalent like A-level Bachelor of Technology B.Tech (Pass)- 2 year {1-yr technical study+ 1-yr apprenticeship} program) Bachelor of Technology B.Tech (Hons)- 2 year {1-yr technical study+ 1-yr apprenticeship}

4-year technology program

1 to 2 year Conversion Engineering Programs (eqv. 16-yr education)

AMIE
(Associated Member of Institution of Engineers)

atleast 4-year program (eqv. 16-yr education)

4-year regular engineering programs (16-yr education)

PEC Accredited Engineering Programs

PEC Schedule-I Registered Engineer (RE)
PEC Register for PE
5-yr professional experience in engineering practice Maintaining CPD (17 credit points including higher qualification Master/PhD)

Foreign Accredited Engineering Programs e.g. WA, FEANI etc. or equivalent Bodies (Adopting PEC Assessment Criteria)

PEC Schedule-II

Engineering Practice Examination (EPE)

Mutual recognition of CEng of EC_UK, PEng of NCEES or equivalent bodies

Professional Engineer (PE) (PEC Register)

2-yr demonstrated Professional experience in leading role (Under PE of 20-yr standing)

EM Register for Int PEng F

Maintaining CPD (10 credit points including higher qualification Master/PhD)

Experience & Academic Credentials/ Assessment by 2-Neutral Experts, followed by interview by the PEC Monitoring Committee

International Professional Engineer (PEng) (EMF Register)

Mutual recognition of Int PE from EMF Member Countries

Maintaining CPD

Life Learning Process

COUNTRYWIDE AWARENESS ACTIVITIES ON CPD FRAMEWORK

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We must view people not as empty bottles

to be filled but as candles to be lit

-Robert H. Shaffer

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Thanks
For queries: cpd@pec.org.pk www.pec.org.pk

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Definition of Registered Engineer (RE) under PEC Act 1976 (Amended) Registered Engineer (RE): means a person who holds an accredited engineering qualification, whether working privately or in the employment of an engineering public organization and is registered as such by the council. RE shall perform all professional engineering works except independently signing design.
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Definition of Professional Engineer (RE) under PEC Act 1976 (Amended) Professional Engineer (PE): means a person who holds an accredited engineering qualification and after obtaining a professional experience of five years, whether working privately or in the employment of an engineering public organization, has passed the Engineering Practice prescribed Examination (EPE) and is registered as such by the council.
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Privileges of a Professional Engineer (PE)

Recognition of professional excellence and use of title PE. Approval of studies drawings, cost estimation and other related engineering activity. Certify that the construction/operation accordance with design. is in

Certify the design quality of a Product/ Process/ Project. Preference for promotion to higher levels of engineering professional status. Leading towards International Licensing
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