Fig. 2: The engineering and technology spectrum (adapted from
Cheshier, [39])
a BEM accredited engineering top up degree or
equivalent approved by BEM. Upon graduation, the
ET may register as GE in the field of aeronautical
engineering. This option is similar to existing
procedures at BEM for existing ET in other
engineering fields. Figure 2 above depicts the roles
of ETs and Engineers.
CAAM Cat C Type Rated (TR) AML Holders
Registered as Graduate Engineer
To fulfil this function, the following three pathways
are available to comply with Act 138 (10)(2) [2]
whereby a graduate engineer will be entitled on
application to be registered as a Professional
Engineer.
A. Route No.1 – BEM Professional Assessment
Examination (PAE)
I. The candidate has three years practical
experience as specified in regulation 22(1)
which shall include the following:
a. at least two years of general training that
provides a sound basis for professional
development; and
b. at least one year of professional career
development and training providing a wide
exposure to the various managerial and
technical expertise in engineering practice
where;
c. at least one year of the above training
must be obtained in Malaysia under the
supervision of a P.Eng in the same branch
of engineering as that practised by the GE.
P.Eng in other related branches of
engineering may be accepted with the prior
approval of the Board
II. has passed a PAE conducted by the Board;
B. Route No.2 - Corporate Member of Institution
of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
I. Is a corporate member of the IEM.
II. Has complied with the requirements as
determined by the Board as follows:
a. has obtained three years practical
experience as specified in Regulation
(22)(1) [16] which shall include the
following:
i. at least two years of general training that
provides a sound basis for professional
development; and
ii. at least one year of professional career
development and training providing
wide exposure to the various managerial
and technical expertise in engineering
practice where;
iii. at least one year of the above training
must be obtained in Malaysia under the
supervision of a Professional Engineer
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