The Engineering Competency Development (ECD) programme implemented by The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) aims to provide guided and proper training to IEM Graduate Engineers entering the profession of engineering, to facilitate conformance of such training programme to the IEM's Rules concerning admission of Corporate Members. A Graduate Engineer shall go through on the job competency development programme accordingly while being monitored and/or mentored by an IEM ECD Mentor to facilitate his/her preparation for Professional Interview (PI).
There are 2 types of ECD Mentorships:
(1) Mentorship with IEM ECD logbook submission
(2) Mentorship without IEM ECD logbook submission
For Mentorship with IEM ECD Logbook Submission, the minimum period of mentorship is one year provided the Mentee has 2 or more years of relevant working experience. Fresh graduates will be required to complete a minimum of three (3) years of such mentored training. This requirement complies to the Professional Interview Regulations which states that a Candidate shall have at least three (3) years (after graduation with an accredited engineering degree) of approved experience in planning, design, execution or management of works as stipulated and relevant for the profession of an engineer. Progress will be mutually and continually monitored and/or mentored at least once every quarterly by both the Mentee Graduate Engineer and the Mentor. Please refer to the list below for the necessary forms and format of logbook.
For Mentorship without IEM ECD Logbook Submission, fresh graduate engineers may choose between using the IEM ECD logbook or the IEM PI Form A401 to record their practical training, competence and experience. The Mentor will assist in advising and reviewing the Mentee’s documentation and PI submission when ready.
Participation in the ECD programme is not obligatory. However, participation is encouraged and recommended particularly for Graduate Engineers who are starting or are already pursuing their on-the-job and/or other modes of training experience but under a supervision of an IEM Corporate Member(s) or a Professional Engineer(s) who are not from the same engineering discipline or not a PE at all.
Graduate Engineers interested in participating in the programme may contact the IEM Secretariat at 03 – 7890 0137 / 0131 or email ecd@iem.org.my for further information.