SYNOPSIS

For engineers aspiring to obtain their Professional Engineer (Ir.) status with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) or Corporate Membership (MIEM) with IEM, mastering the art of professional report writing is critical. The Training & Experience Report required for IEM’s Professional Interview serves as a key determinant in demonstrating an engineer’s competency, decision-making ability, and professional experience.

While technical knowledge is fundamental, writing a clear, concise, and compelling report is often a challenge. Many engineers struggle not with their experiences but with structuring their report effectively, articulating their contributions clearly, and meeting the competency expectations of assessors.

This course aims to bridge that gap by equipping participants with the necessary writing techniques, report structuring methods, and real-world best practices to craft a strong, competency-based report. This course also will break down the complexities of technical writing into practical, actionable steps, ensuring participants understand how to present their engineering experience in a way that meets IEM’s expectations.


OVERVIEW

This one-day intensive course is designed to help engineers preparing for the IEM Professional Interview develop strong technical writing skills for their Training & Experience Report.

The session will provide a structured approach to writing high-quality reports, focusing on:
•  IEM’s Professional Interview Report format
•  General technical writing skills (clarity, structuring, conciseness)
•  Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Target Audience:
•  Engineers applying for IEM PI
•  Junior engineers looking to improve their technical writing skills
•  Engineers from the public and private sectors (Priority for public sector engineers)

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
•  Understand the BEM & IEM report writing structure
•  Learn how to write clear, concise, and professional reports
•  Gain insights into structuring strong competency-based narratives
•  Identify and avoid common report-writing mistakes
•  Apply their learning through hands-on writing exercises


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Ts. Mohd Hafiz bin Mohd Ali is a Professional Mechanical Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (PEPC) and a Professional Technologist with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) from Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (now UTHM), a Master of Project Management from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and is currently pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at UTHM.

He brings over 18 years of experience in the mechanical engineering field, primarily through his service at the Public Works Department (JKR) Malaysia. His expertise spans project planning, mechanical systems design, procurement, site supervision, testing and commissioning, and asset handover. He has managed numerous government infrastructure projects, including the construction and upgrading of institutional buildings, laboratories, and high-security facilities such as correctional institutions across Malaysia.