d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Formal accreditation of an engineering activity as being an approved CPD Activity shall be
accorded by the BEM based on criteria it has set. Such accredited CPD Activities can be
carried out by credible and bona-fide learning and training organisations. The BEM can carry
out deemed accredited CPD Activities at its own discretion.
An engineering activity which fulfils the criteria set by the BEM to be considered a CPD Activity
but which has not been pre-accredited nor pre-approved by the BEM can be submitted as
part of the CPD Programme undertaken provided always that the details of such an activity
including information on the content, hours of involvement, mode of delivery, venue and
dates of activity together with the profile of persons conducting the activity, shall accompany
the submission accordingly.
Engineering learning and training activities offered by professional institutions, educational
institutions, employers and the industry shall be duly accredited upon application and
fulfilling of the criteria set by the BEM. The decision of the BEM in approving or otherwise of
any such application shall be final.
The BEM shall promote continuing education opportunities in line with its prescribed
functions.
The BEM will encourage employers and the industry to promote and support CPD Activities
of their employees.
The BEM will administer a CPD audit system whereby up to 5% of IOW are randomly audited
each year.
21. There are 5 types of CPD Activity:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Formal Education and Training
Informal Learning
Conference and Technical Meeting
Presentation of Papers
Engineering Service Activities
22. The weightage and the allowable maximum CPD Hours for each of the recognised CPD Activities
stated in Para 21 are given in the table below:
TYPE OF CPD ACTIVITY TIME WEIGHTED
FACTOR MAX CPD HOURS*
1. Formal Education and Training 2 No limit
2a. Informal Learning Activities
- on job learning 1 Maximum 10
for Type 2a
2b. Informal Learning
- private study 0.5 Maximum 5
for Type 2b
3. Conference and Technical Meeting 1 No limit
4. Presentation of Papers 10 Maximum 15
5. Engineering Service Activities 1 Maximum 15
Activities
* Triennially (every 3 years)
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