Presentation on CPD Byelaws_January2012

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CPD Framework for Professional Development of Engineers

25th January 2012, Heavy Mechanical Complex, Taxila

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“Total quality begins and ends with training’

-Professor Kaoru Ishikawa

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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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• 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 Engineer’s register, Engineers Mobility Forum (EMF) and ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) etc. all encourage the services of Professional Engineers with high professional standards.

Background

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Engineering and Technology Qualification: • Washington Accord 1989 • Sydney Accord 2001• Dublin Accord 2002

Engineering and Technology Practice• APEC Engineering 1999• Engineers Mobility Forum 2001• Engineering Technology Mobility Forum 2003

• PEC became Provisional Member of

Washington Accord – June 2010

• PEC became Provisional Member of

Engineers Mobility Forum – June 2011

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• 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

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• 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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• 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”.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

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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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Professional Engineer (PE)

Renewal after 3-years (PE)

Accredited Engineering Qualification

5 -Year Work Experience

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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;

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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.

CPD Parameters for Existing Professional Engineers

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a) Formal Education (further accredited qualifications)

b) Work Based Learning (on-job learning / experience)

c) Developmental activities (conference/workshop/seminar/courses)

d) Individual Activities (publications, external examiner/members)

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:

Categories of CPD and its Accumulation

Continued…

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CPD shall be accumulated in the following categories with maximum limit per year given against each category;

Categories Activities Maximum Credit Points

per annum

Hours

Category-a Formal Education 4

Category-b Work Based Learning 2 800 hours(400 hrs/credit)

Category-c Developmental Activities 2

Category-d Individual Activities 2

Accumulation of CPD Credit Points

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Category Applicable CPD program

Duration Credit Points

Remarks

Category-a

Formal Education(Higher Education recognized by PEC/HEC)

Limit of category-a = 4 credit points/ year

All achievements must be supported with records and certificates.

a. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)

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(6 – 9 months)

(9- 12 months)

b. Award of Post Graduate Degree (Engg, IT, Finance, Management, Law, Economics etc.)

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(course work only)

(course work plus research)

c. Award of Doctorate (Ph.D) in Engg

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Quantification of CPD

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Category Applicable CPD program

DurationHours

Credit Points

Remarks

Category-b

Work Based Activities

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

400 1 Limit = 2 Credit points/year

Quantification of CPD (Continued…)

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Category Applicable CPD program DurationCredit Hr

Credit Points

Remarks

Category-c

Developmental Activities

Limit of category-c = 2 credit points per year

1. Membership of a recognized professional association/ body

2. Participation in Training & Development programmes

3. Participation in Conference

4. Participation inSeminar

5. Participation inLectures

6. Participation inWorkshop

7. Refresher Course/ short course

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Quantification of CPD (Continued…)

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Category Applicable CPD program Credit Hr

Credit Points

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 non-technical committees

8. Managing Technical event

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Lectures exclude routine teaching at institutions/ university.

National Publication (HEC/PEC approved)International Publication

NationalInternational

Approved by a professional bodyProfessional contribution

Active participation

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Quantification of CPD (Continued…)

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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 Council’s 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.

Recording of CPD

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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 Council’s 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.

Possible Exemptions etc. from CPD

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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 Twelve Months (b) Ph.D Thirty-six Months Provided that the degree is obtained under an accredited

engineering programme.

Possible Exemptions etc. from CPD

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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.

Non-Compliance

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Any person aggrieved by any order of the Committee may challenge such order before the Council within 30 days, whose decisions shall be final.

Reference to Council

Strategy (three 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.

Continuing Professional Development

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Registered PEBs

S.# Category Nos.

1Engineering Universities/ Institutions

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2Professional Engineering Institutes (IEP, IMEP)

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3Technical Organizations (NESPAK, HMC)

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Total 78

List available at: www.pec.org.pk

Interactive Workshop

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• 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.

Engineering Practice Examination (EPE)

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• 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 Council’s 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

Format and Conduct of EPE

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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.

SyllabusComponents

Description

Management(Engineering

related)

Quality issues Basic Concepts, application, role etc.

Finance Cost Analysis, Financial Discipline etc.

Procurement /Legal

Contracts, Arbitration, guarantees, liabilities etc.

Latest trends Emerging technologies and their applications etc.

WrittenCommunication Skills

English Language communication skills etc.

Ethical andsocial issues

Code of ethics and professional obligation of engineers etc.

Syllabus for EPE

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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 Description

Civil Latest Syllabus for Civil Engineering

Electrical Latest Syllabus for Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Latest Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Latest Syllabus for Chemical Engineering

Electronics Latest Syllabus for Electronics Engineering

Metallurgy Latest Syllabus for Metallurgy and Material Science

Others ..........................................................

Syllabus for EPE

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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 Description

Civil Area of practice e.g. structural, geotech, transportation, and management etc

Electrical Area of practice e.g. electrical power, machines, instrumentation, control systems, management etc.

Mechanical Area of practice e.g. machines design and material knowledge, HVAC and refrigeration knowledge, management etc

Chemical Area of practice e.g. plant designs, process control, safety, energy, environment, management etc

Electronics Area of practice e.g. circuits and networks, electronic communication, controls, management etc

Others ………………….

Syllabus for EPE

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PEC Registered Engineering Disciplines

S.# Engineering Disciplines S.# Engineering Disciplines

Civil Engineering and Allied Disciplines Mechanical Engineering and Allied Disciplines

1 Civil Engineering 6 Mechanical Engineering

2 Environmental Engineering 7 Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

3 Building and Architectural Engineering 8 Aeronautical Engineering (Aerospace only)

4 Transportation Engineering

5 Urban Engineering

Electrical Engineering and Allied Disciplines Chemical & Polymer Engineering

9 Electrical Engineering 17 Chemical Engineering

10 Electronics Engineering 18 Polymer Engineering

11 Mechatronics Engineering 19 Agricultural Engineering

12 Computer Engineering 20 Metallurgy & Material Engg

13 Telecommunication Engg 21 Mining Engineering

14 Avionics Engineering 22 Textile Engineering

15 Biomedical Engineering 23 Petrogas Engineering

16 Industrial Electronics 24 Nuclear Engineering

25 Geological Engineering

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• 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

EPE Curriculum Development

Framework for International Professional Engineer

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• 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. PEC Monitoring Committee for EMFB. Assessment MechanismsC. Assessment Documentation & Reporting

Based on well-defined assessment mechanism, EMF accepted PEC for Provisional Membership

Framework for IntPE of EMF Register

Mutual recognition of Int PE from EMF Member

Countries

Mutual recognition of CEng of EC_UK, PEng of NCEES

or equivalent bodies

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12-year HSSC level education or

equivalent like A-level

Diploma of Associate Engineer

(13-year education/ HSSC Equivalent)

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}

AMIE (Associated Member of Institution of Engineers) atleast 4-year program (eqv. 16-yr education)

4-year regular engineering

programs (16-yr education)

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

PEC Schedule-I

5-yr professional experience in

engineering practice

Maintaining CPD (17 credit points including higher

qualification Master/PhD)

Engineering Practice Examination (EPE)

2-yr demonstrated Professional experience in leading role

(Under PE of 20-yr standing)

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

PEC Accredited Engineering Programs

Maintaining CPD – Life Learning Process

Registered Engineer (RE)

Professional Engineer (PE) (PEC Register)

International Professional Engineer (PEng) (EMF Register)

PEC Schedule-II

Foreign Accredited Engineering

Programs e.g. WA, FEANI etc. or

equivalent Bodies (Adopting PEC

Assessment Criteria)

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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: [email protected] www.pec.org.pk

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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.

Definition of “Registered Engineer (RE)” under PEC Act 1976 (Amended)

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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 prescribed Engineering Practice Examination (EPE) and is registered as such by the council.

Definition of “Professional Engineer (RE)” under PEC Act 1976 (Amended)

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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 is in accordance with design.

Certify the design quality of a Product/ Process/ Project.

Preference for promotion to higher levels of engineering professional status.

Leading towards International Licensing

Privileges of a Professional Engineer (PE)