Professional Short Course

Road To Professional Engineer (IR): Action Training  

Level: Intermediate | HRDF: Claimable

Process Applying MBOT

Trainers: Ir Dr Mohd Fakhizan bin Romlie, Associate Professor Ir Dr Nursyarizal Mohd Nor & Associate Professor Ir Dr Nor Zaihar Yahaya  

Date
14 May 2025

Venue
CAPE

Level 8, Permata Sapura, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

Time
9:00am - 5:00pm

Registration Fee
RM 900 for Professionals

10% Discount for Early Bird (until 14 April 2025) / Group / Students


Content Summary

Background

Becoming a Professional Engineer (Ir) under the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) is a significant milestone that elevates an engineer’s professional standing, opening doors to career advancement, leadership roles, and industry recognition.

However, many engineers face critical challenges that hinder their progress: lack of guidance and unclear direction in preparing the documents required for the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) application. Those aspiring Professional Engineers are often unclear about the specific requirements and processes involved. Without proper guidance, engineers may feel overwhelmed navigating the pathway to becoming Ir. Additionally, the process demands the submission of well-documented reports that reflect technical competency and engineering experience. Unfortunately, preparing these documents to meet standards can be challenging for those unfamiliar with the expected structure and content.

A key focus of the training is the detailed requirements and processes involved in applying for the PAE, from eligibility criteria to submitting applications via the MyBEM System. This ensures participants are fully equipped to navigate the technicalities of the application process.

The course also provides in-depth guidance on preparing documents, such as the Career History (Appendix PAE-1), Training and Experience Report, and Statement of Practical Experience, following BEM's outcome-based requirements. Participants will learn effective strategies for structuring these reports, including how to ethically utilising Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) to assist and enhance the writing process. Real-life examples, report templates, and writing tips will be shared to further support their preparation.

By the end of the training, participants will have a clear understanding of the requirements and a well-defined action plan for their applications, This course empowers engineers with the knowledge and skills to confidently pursue their Professional Engineer (Ir) title and excel in their professional journey.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Outline the requirements and process to become a Professional Engineer (Ir) under BEM (Board of Engineers Malaysia).
  • Develop clear action plans for preparing and submitting their applications.

Who Should Attend?

  • Graduate Engineers
  • Engineering Trainees
  • Early-Career Engineers
  • Engineering Lecturers or Academicians
  • Engineers Preparing for Professional Certification

Course Content



Route for a Professional Engineer
  • Route A (Professional Assessment Examination)
  • Route B (Route for a Professional Engineer from an overseas Regulatory Body)
  • Route C (Corporate Member of IEM)

Requirements and process 

  • Application to sit for PAERequirement and Procudure 
  • Application thorough MyBEM System

Preparation of:

a. Career History (Appendix PAE-1)

b. Training and Experience Report (Outcome based)

c. Statement of practical experience

  • Ethically use of Generative AI (Chat GPT) in report preparation
  • Example reports
  • Writing tips 
  • Hands-on documents preparation
  • Support through telegram group after training


Trainers

Ir. Dr. Mohd Fakhizan bin Romlie  (UTP)

Ir. Dr. Mohd Fakhizan bin Romlie holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nottingham, along with M.Eng. and B.Eng. degrees in Electrical Engineering. His expertise lies in power system studies, microgrid energy management, energy storage applications, and standalone PV systems. A Professional Engineer recognized by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and a Senior Member of IEEE, he is also an HRDF Accredited Trainer. Since 2016, he has delivered specialized training for PETRONAS and academia, focusing on power systems and student-centered learning. Dr. Fakhizan has also provided consultancy services for PETRONAS and other organizations, tackling critical projects such as insulation coordination studies, transient recovery voltage analysis, and transformer energization studies.

Associate Professor Dr. Nursyarizal Mohd Nor  (UTP)

A.P. IR. DR. NURSYARIZAL MOHD NOR obtained his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia in year 2009. In year 2001 he obtained his MSc in Electrical Power Engineering from The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, UTP. He is Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC) registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer, Cooperate Member of Institution of Engineers Malaysia, and member of IEEE Power & Energy Society. He is also actively involved in academic accreditation exercise that conducted by Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia for all engineering, engineering technology and diploma programmes. He has published more than 100 journals, book chapters, books and conference papers at his credit. His research interests are in Power System Analysis, Power System State Estimation, Renewable Energy, Electrical Machine and Power Quality

                                                

Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Nor Zaihar Yahaya  (UTP)

AP Ir. Dr. Nor Zaihar Yahaya is a distinguished academic and professional with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. He also holds an M.Sc. in Microelectronics from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri Kansas City. His expertise spans technical pedagogy, power electronics, green energy integration, AI and control algorithms, road transportation safety, and sustainability projects.

As a Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and a Senior Member of IEEE Malaysia, he has contributed significantly to R&D, including projects on autonomous vessel navigation, renewable energy integration, and advanced energy systems. Dr. Nor Zaihar has provided consultancy and training on renewable energy, project proposal techniques, and professional engineering preparation.

He serves as Deputy Chair at CRISP and leads the EE Research Cluster at UTP. Additionally, he has been a keynote speaker at international conferences and an active member of leadership teams and examiner panels, reflecting his extensive contributions to engineering and education.


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Registration Fee

PROFESSIONALS/ GROUP/ STUDENT

MYR900*

*fee quoted does not include SST, HRDF service fee, GST/VAT or withholding tax (if applicable).

Centre for Advanced & Professional Education (CAPE), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
Level 8, Permata Sapura, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur​.

P: +605 - 368 7558 / +605 - 368 8485 | E: cape@utp.edu.my