~ Objectives ~

- To present the roles and responsibilities of LBTS Mentors as cited in the LBTS Guidelines ( 2011)
- To address on the effectiveness of LBTS via Mentors’ experiences  
- To register and welcome new LBTS mentors
- To present available IEM initiatives such as Enhanced PI and Structured Training
- To provide a networking forum for standing and new LBTS mentors  
- To award CPD for Mentors


REGISTRATION AS MENTOR FOR LOG BOOK TRAINING SCHEME

Registration of Engineers Regulations 1990 states that a registered Graduate Engineer is required to obtain practical experience for at least one year in Malaysia under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer of the same discipline or approved allied discipline.

In line with this, the Institution has drawn up a Log Book Training Scheme to provide for the proper practical training of young graduates to ensure that such training conforms to the Institution Rules concerning admission of Corporate Members and eventually as Professional Engineer.

The Professional Interview Regulation states that a candidate shall have had at least 3 years of approved experience in planning, design, execution or management of such works as stipulated and relevant to the profession of an engineer.  Candidates can apply for Professional Interview after having undergone 3 years of practical training.


OBJECTIVES

i. To assist Graduate Engineers who are unable to obtain the supervision of a PEng in their own organisation.
ii. To assist Graduate Engineers obtain their practical experience under a formal training scheme supervised by a Corporate member of the Institution before appearing for the Professional Interview.