INGENIEUR
Rev . No . : 1 Date : 13.10.2021
CPD Hour |
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One ( 1 ) hour of involvement in a CPD Activity undertaken by a Registered PEPC , PE or IOW . Under all circumstances the BEM has the final discretion in determining the actual CPD Hour to be accorded to a CPD Activity . |
RATIONALE OF CPD
4 . Engineering learning and technical training activities eligible to be considered as CPD activities shall provide the Registered PEPC , PE or IOW with :
a .
b . systematic maintenance , improvement and broadening of engineering and technical knowledge and skills such as to enable continuing competent performance in engineering practices .
avenues for development of personal qualities for execution of professional and technical duties throughout the Registered PEPC ' s , PE ' s or lOW ’ s working life .
5 . An acceptable CPD Activity shall therefore fulfil at least the following objectives : a .
b . to maintain engineering and technical knowledge and skills to perform an engineering job competently .
to stay abreast with engineering developments , advancement and innovations in the relevant field of engineering practice as well as in general engineering knowledge .
c . to keep up-to-date with changes in engineering codes , regulations and guidelines .
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS WITH PRACTISING CERTIFICATES
6 . In administering the CPD requirement as provided by this Circular , the policy adopted by the BEM for Registered Professional Engineers with Practising Certificates ( PEPC ) shall be :
a . The CPD requirement shall apply to all Registered PEPC . b .
c .
d .
CPD Hours required by a Registered PEPC shall be an annual average of 50 CPD Hours over three ( 3 ) rolling consecutive years ; or any other quantity as may be prescribed by the BEM from time to time .
A Registered PEPC may apply to the BEM for an exemption of the CPD requirement on a caseto-case basis , provided fulfilling that all criteria set by BEM are fulfilled . The approval of which shall be at the discretion of the BEM .
Formal pre-approval of an engineering activity as an approved CPD Activity by the BEM is based on set criteria . Approved CPD Activities can be carried out by credible and bona-fide learning and training organizations . The BEM can carry out deemed approved CPD Activities at its own discretion .
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