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First Saudi Engineering Forum Engineering Education 2020 & Demands of the Industry 23 -24

First Saudi Engineering Forum Engineering Education 2020 & Demands of the Industry 23 -24 May 2006, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran. Education & Training of Professional Engineers: Perceptions & Realities Prof. Abang Abdullah Abang Ali President, Federation of Engineering of Institutions of Islamic Countries (FEIIC) Professor & Director, Housing Research Centre, Universiti Putra Malaysia First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

1. Introduction • Rapid growth of institutions of higher learning vs shrinking job markets

1. Introduction • Rapid growth of institutions of higher learning vs shrinking job markets • University’s constraints & industry’s demands. • Mutual recognition and mobility of engineers • National engineering qualification framework & accreditation system • Export of professional services First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

2. Global education & training scenario • • • Globalisation Capacity building Education hub

2. Global education & training scenario • • • Globalisation Capacity building Education hub Qualification Framework Accreditation system Technical education & training (TEVT/VET). First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Malaysian Engineering Formation Studies Formation of Engineers in Malaysia, 1996. Towards the Engineering Vision.

Malaysian Engineering Formation Studies Formation of Engineers in Malaysia, 1996. Towards the Engineering Vision. Malaysian Engineering Education Model, 2000. Educating Future Industry Leaders. Malaysian Engineering Technologist and Engineering Technician, 2003 Blueprint for a highly competent engineering workforce First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

The Engineering Profession (Formation of Engineers in Malaysia Study, 1996) • Popular, well-respected, spearheading

The Engineering Profession (Formation of Engineers in Malaysia Study, 1996) • Popular, well-respected, spearheading technology and wealth creation • A vanguard of progress in the country • An unending flow of novel ideas, new knowledge and innovative engineering solutions • Exemplary professionalism and high ethical standards • A source of creative future leaders. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Global Education, Training & Qualifications Scenario 1. Outcome-based education (OBE) & qualification systems 2.

Global Education, Training & Qualifications Scenario 1. Outcome-based education (OBE) & qualification systems 2. Competency-based training system instead of time-based. 3. Training more client-focused (SCL) 4. Stronger emphasis on flexible, life-long & e-learning First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Reinventing the Profession First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Reinventing the Profession First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

 • 1. Interact with science and technology R&D, Discovery, Innovation, Invention, Patent, Commercialisation

• 1. Interact with science and technology R&D, Discovery, Innovation, Invention, Patent, Commercialisation Engineering SET instead of S&T Science Technology First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

 • 2. Accommodate multidisciplinary activities Biosensors, DNA, Nanotechnology, Orthopedic Engineering First Saudi Engineering

• 2. Accommodate multidisciplinary activities Biosensors, DNA, Nanotechnology, Orthopedic Engineering First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

3. Nurture new engineering disciplines Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering First Saudi Engineering Forum,

3. Nurture new engineering disciplines Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

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• 4. Master generic skills ial t en kil o ls no on mi al ski cs lls c So ss em ag Ec es an sin M Int erp ers Bu Creative and Innovative First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006 Pol itic s

Formation of the Next Generation of Engineers First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24

Formation of the Next Generation of Engineers First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

The Next Engineering Generation 1. New breed of professionals, who are Multi-skilled; Captains of

The Next Engineering Generation 1. New breed of professionals, who are Multi-skilled; Captains of industry; At the forefront of knowledge & technology 2. New engineering education and training model, emphasizing on Comprehensive; Frontier work; Relevant to modern world 3. Tripartite involvement of the university, research institute and industry First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Indulgence in Innovation First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Indulgence in Innovation First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Enhancing R&DC • R&D important to remain competitive – trade liberalisation WTO/AFTA • High

Enhancing R&DC • R&D important to remain competitive – trade liberalisation WTO/AFTA • High cost – need to identify niche. • To mobilise public and private sector. • Missing Link, Winning Formula; relevance lack of industry participation, funding, positioning & strategy alignment. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Innovation System • Innovation culture - stimulate, nurture and reward creativity and entrepreneurship. –

Innovation System • Innovation culture - stimulate, nurture and reward creativity and entrepreneurship. – Competitive global environment - risk taking, new markets and competitors. – Industry- research network. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

BEM/IEM/FEIIC Malaysian Incorporated Engineer (Engineering Technologist) & Engineering Technician Study Draft Final Report Feb

BEM/IEM/FEIIC Malaysian Incorporated Engineer (Engineering Technologist) & Engineering Technician Study Draft Final Report Feb 2003 First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Study Objectives 1. National requirement for Incorporated Engineers & Engineering Technician 2. Local &

Study Objectives 1. National requirement for Incorporated Engineers & Engineering Technician 2. Local & Overseas practice 3. Propose 1. education & training model 2. professional development route & 3. career path First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Streams & Routes • Scientific / Academic – University degree • Technical / Vocational

Streams & Routes • Scientific / Academic – University degree • Technical / Vocational Stream • • • Engineering (Engineering Technology) Technology Science Arts ( TEVT / VET ) – Cert, Diploma, Degree – MLVK – BEM/IEM Pt I & II First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Engineering Qualification Framework First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Engineering Qualification Framework First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

UK 1. 2. 3. 4. Chartered Engineer (4 -yr MEng) Incorporated Engineer (3 -yr

UK 1. 2. 3. 4. Chartered Engineer (4 -yr MEng) Incorporated Engineer (3 -yr BEng) {No Engineering Assistant} Technician (HND/Adv GNVQ/NVQ 3/HNC) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Ireland 1. Chartered Engineer (BE/BEng/BSc(Eng)/BAI) 2. Engineering Technologist (BTech) 3. Engineering Assistant (ND/TD) 4.

Ireland 1. Chartered Engineer (BE/BEng/BSc(Eng)/BAI) 2. Engineering Technologist (BTech) 3. Engineering Assistant (ND/TD) 4. Technician (NC/TC) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Germany 1. Eur. Ing (Dipl-Ing / Dip-Ing (FH)) 2. (Dip-Ing (BA)) 3. Technician (Meisterbrief

Germany 1. Eur. Ing (Dipl-Ing / Dip-Ing (FH)) 2. (Dip-Ing (BA)) 3. Technician (Meisterbrief / Gesellenbrief) (Currently Europe is adopting the European higher education standard known as BMD & its ECTS; 3 + 2 education system) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

France 1. Eur. Ing (Dipl-Ing / DESS/DEA Matrise 2. (Magistere / License) 3. Technician

France 1. Eur. Ing (Dipl-Ing / DESS/DEA Matrise 2. (Magistere / License) 3. Technician (DUT/BTS/DEUG/DEUST) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Australia 1. 2. 3. 4. Chartered Professional Engineer (4 -yr BEng) Engineering Technologist (3

Australia 1. 2. 3. 4. Chartered Professional Engineer (4 -yr BEng) Engineering Technologist (3 -yr BEng. Tech/BTech) Engineering Officer (Dip / Adv Dip) Technician (Not in IEAust or Engineers Aust) – – – Cadetship (Technician; Cert III, Dip, Adv Dip) Apprenticeship (Qualified Tradesperson; Cert III, IV) Traineeship (Diff man/prod. Job; Cert I, III) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

US 1. Professional Engineer (4 -yr BS) 2. Engineering Technologist (4 -yr BEng. Tech)

US 1. Professional Engineer (4 -yr BS) 2. Engineering Technologist (4 -yr BEng. Tech) 3. Engineering Assistant ( AAS/AET) 4. Technician (Certificate) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Canada 1. 2. 3. 4. Professional Engineer (4 -yr BSc) Engineering Technologist (4 -yr

Canada 1. 2. 3. 4. Professional Engineer (4 -yr BSc) Engineering Technologist (4 -yr BEng. Tech) Engineering Assistant (Diploma of Tech) Technician (Certificate) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Malaysia (Current) 1. Engineer – BEng (Professional & Management; Degree, Level 5) 2. Technical

Malaysia (Current) 1. Engineer – BEng (Professional & Management; Degree, Level 5) 2. Technical Assistant - Dip (Supervisory; Diploma , Level 3 & 4) 3. Technicians – Cert (Operations & Production; Certificate, Level 1 & 2) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

EQF Country Comparison UK US Australia Malaysia Current Malaysia Proposed CEng PE CPEng (MEng)

EQF Country Comparison UK US Australia Malaysia Current Malaysia Proposed CEng PE CPEng (MEng) (BS) (BEng) Inc. Eng. Tech NA Eng. Tech (3 -yr. BEng) (BEng. Tech) (BTech/BEng. Tech) NA NA Eng. Offcr TA Eng. Assist (Dip/Adv Dip) (Dip. Eng. Tech) Technician (Cert) (Cert. Eng. Tech) Technician (Dip/HNC/ HND) (AAS/AET/Cert) (Cert/Dip/Adv Dip) (4 yr. BEng. Tech) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Malaysia (Proposed) n Engineer (Professional & Management 4 -yr BEng) n Engineering Technologist (Engineer

Malaysia (Proposed) n Engineer (Professional & Management 4 -yr BEng) n Engineering Technologist (Engineer 4 yr BEng. Tech) ? n Engineering Assistant (Supervisor; Dip. Eng or Dip. Eng. Tech) to replace TA. n Technicians (Operations & Production – Doer; Cert. Eng or Cert. Eng. Tech) First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

3. Malaysian Education & Training Scenario • Malaysia aims to be an Education hub

3. Malaysian Education & Training Scenario • Malaysia aims to be an Education hub • Malaysia doing well before globalization with exports RM 5. 2 billion (1970) to RM 354. 5 billion (2002). • Nat’l success with heavy investment on physical infrastructures and trained manpower. But unable to compete on cheap manpower. • Low cost of investment in education but high returns First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Education & Training in Malaysia • Increasing graduates, shrinking job market • Malaysian Qualification

Education & Training in Malaysia • Increasing graduates, shrinking job market • Malaysian Qualification Framework (MQF). • Participate in global initiatives in accreditation – Washington, Sydney and Dublin Accords; EUR-ACE/ENAEE. • Greater emphasis on high skills eg German fachhochschulen; importance of TEVT sector in Malaysia. • One-stop Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) • Outcome-based education, SCL, PBL, ISO 9001 (Quality Assurance). First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

Scientific Path Engineering Technology Path Professional Engineer MIEM, P. Eng B. Eng 4 yr

Scientific Path Engineering Technology Path Professional Engineer MIEM, P. Eng B. Eng 4 yr B. Eng Tech 4 yr *Dip Eng 3 yr STPM 18 mth Matriculation 12 mth Work Force *Dip Eng 3 yr Cert 2 yr ** Bridg Prog *Dip Eng Tech 3 yr Cert 2 yr SPMFirst Saudi Engineering Forum, School Leavers KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006 Grad Engi neer Grad Eng. Tech Engineering Assistant Engineering Technician MEET Education, Training and Professional Development Routes • Diploma graduates may be given credit transfer upon entry to degree programmes. **Bridging Programme recommended is BEM/IEM Part III examination or MS in Engineering or Engineering Technology

The Scientific & Engineering Technology Paths Workplace Engineering Technologist Applications & Practice Engineer Adv

The Scientific & Engineering Technology Paths Workplace Engineering Technologist Applications & Practice Engineer Adv Design & R&D Professional Practice Research Teaching First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006 Manufacturing Production Construction

International Mobility Accords Washington (PEng) Sydney (Inc. Eng/Eng. Tech) Dublin (Technicians) Eur-ACE/ENAEE EMF, APEC,

International Mobility Accords Washington (PEng) Sydney (Inc. Eng/Eng. Tech) Dublin (Technicians) Eur-ACE/ENAEE EMF, APEC, ASEAN First Saudi Engineering Forum, Engineers Register KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

4. Accreditation & Mutual Recognition • Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) for Professional Services at

4. Accreditation & Mutual Recognition • Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) for Professional Services at 7 th Summit of ASEAN Leaders – free flow of professional services by 2020. • Washington Accord – quality assurance process for accreditation process & standards of educational institution for education & training of engineers; Sydney Accord for engineering technologists; Dublin Accord for technicians. • Eur-ACE/ENAEE for Europe • In Malaysia, the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) reps from BEM, IEM, LAN & JPA. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

5. Technical Manpower Mobility • Engineers Mobility Forum (EMF), Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum (ETMF)

5. Technical Manpower Mobility • Engineers Mobility Forum (EMF), Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum (ETMF) and APEC Engineers agreement. • EMF – Int’l Professional Engineers Register, same std as APEC Engineers Register. BEM is signatory. • EMF rep to: – Ensure standards & criteria – Manage barriers to mobility – Encourage implementation of mobility procedures. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

6. Development of Professional Services • Professional Services Development Centre (PSDC) to promote; –

6. Development of Professional Services • Professional Services Development Centre (PSDC) to promote; – CPD & lifelong learning – R&D uptake – Accreditation of professional service providers (PSP) to int’l standards & best practices. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006

7. Summary • Globalization to stay; brings solutions & challenges. • Interesting developments in

7. Summary • Globalization to stay; brings solutions & challenges. • Interesting developments in Education & Training of Professional Engineers as well as Technical HRD / TEVT. • Need to develop the local education & training model for competition in the local and int’l market comprising of engineering education and training model, professional development route & career pathway & promote and harmonise with the local engineering professional system. First Saudi Engineering Forum, KFUPM, 23 -24 May 2006