BEM Roadshow 2014

THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY

EXAMINATIONS

Kuala Lumpur Penang Johor Baru

by
Ir. Prem Kumar /
Ir. Wong Shu Leong

CONTENTS
PART 1

BEMS PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY EXAMINATION COUNCIL

Their role and functions

PART 2

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PCE

To ensure compet ency

PART 3

FORMAT OF THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY EXAM

The structure and format

PART 4

THE COMMON PAPER

For all engineers in the building/construction industry

PART 5

THE CIVIL & STRUCUTRAL, MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL PAPERS

Typical questions

PART 6

TRIAL EXAMINATION
To test the examination

PART 7

CANDIDATES FEEDBACK & RESULTS OF THE P.C.E.

TO gauge the difficulty & level of understanding

PART 8

BEMs OPERATIONS FOR THE P.C.E.

Information for candidates

Part1
BEMSPROFESSIONALCOMPETENCY
EXAMINATIONCOUNCIL
Theirrolesandfunctions.

WhatdoestheamendedEngineersActsays

(1) Amendment to Section 4 (Functions of the Board) of the Act;

Section 4(1)

The functions of the Board shall be

(ee)(ed)(ii)

to appoint a committee consisting of persons to be

determined by the Board, to conduct the Professional
Competency Examination for the purpose of issuing a
Practising Certificate to Professional Engineers.

Explanation
Introduction of the 2nd. tier registration of Professional Engineers
through the Professional Competency Examination (PCE). The
examination to be conducted by the BEM who will then issue a
license the Practising Certificate

ThefunctionoftheBEMhasexpandedtocoverlicensing..

What does the amended Engineers Act says

(2) Amendment to Section 10 (Qualifications for registration) of the Act;
Section 10(D) (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, any person who
is a registered Professional Engineer
(b)
(c)

has passed a Professional Competency Examination

conducted by the Board; and
has complied with all the requirements of the Board;

shall be entitled on application to be registered as a

Professional Engineer with a Practising Certificate

Explanation
Professional engineers who wish to set-up an Engineering Consultancy
Practice (ECP) under Section 7A or 7B and supply professional engineering
services must sit and passed the Professional Competency Examination
(PCE) and registered with BEM as a Professional Engineer with a valid
license i.e. the Practising Certificate.

ThesefundamentalamendmentsallowBEMtoissuealicense..

BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA

Amendment
Professional Competency
Examination (PCE) Council to
be set-up

BEM
President

Secretary &
Registrar

14 members who shall be

Professional Engineers

1 member from
Board of Architect

1 member from Board

of Quantity Surveyor

Standing Committees of BEM

Amendment to the
composition of BEM
At least 50% of members of
the Board shall be
Professional Engineers with
Practising Certificate

Examination & Qualification

Quality
Application
Accredited Checkers
Management
Engineering Accreditation Council
Scale of Fees
Training & Education
Engineers Act
IT
National Monitoring
Publications
Professional Practice

The accreditation of the

undergraduate engineering
degree is under the purview of
the BEMs Engineering
Accreditation Council

The Professional Assessment

Examination (PAE) is under the
purview of BEMs Examination &
Qualification Committee

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY EXAMINATION

COUNCIL

PROFESSIONAL
COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION
COUNCIL OF
BEM

PANEL OF
MODERATOR

IntegrityoftheCompetencyExaminationisimportant..

Part 2
What is the purpose of the PCE ?
To ensure competency ...

AIMS OF THE PROFESSIONAL

COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
TheProfessionalCompetencyExaminationwilltestthe
candidateswithinthelimitsofprofessionalengineering
servicesasdefinedbytheEngineersActintheengineering
disciplinesofcivil&structural,mechanicalandelectrical
engineering,criticalfortheconstructionindustry.
Theexaminationwilltestthecandidatesknowledge,
experienceandapplicationof:
RegulationsandrulesofengineeringpracticebyBEM
Statutorylaws,designcodes,regulationsand
Standardsofprofessionalismandethicalbehaviourimposed

byBEM

FutureapplicationsofPCE
forotherdisciplines
Thefollowingorganisations werecommissionedto
preparethecriteria/requirement,syllabusandexam
questions

Marine
Chemical
Environmental
OilandGas

MISCBHD
iChemE MalaysiaChapter
Dept ofChem Engrg UM
Petronas

Part3
FormatoftheProfessional
CompetencyExamination(P.C.E.)
Thestructure&format...

SUMMARY OF THE EXAMINATION SYSTEM

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
PART A
Common for all engineering disciplines
PAPER 1
Objective
questions

PAPER 2
Subjective
questions

PART B
Specific for C&S, M and E disciplines

Civil &
Structural
Discipline

Mechanical
Discipline

Electrical
Discipline

PAPER 1
Objective
questions

PAPER 1
Objective
questions

PAPER 1
Objective
questions

PAPER 2
Subjective
questions

PAPER 2
Subjective
questions

PAPER 2
Subjective
questions

Currently has been developed for the Building/Construction Industry

THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY

EXAMINATION (P.C.E.)
TheExaminationisconductedbytheBoardofEngineersMalaysia

pursuanttoSection4oftheamendedRegistrationofEngineersAct1967.

TheBoardappointsanExaminationPanel,consistingofsuchmembers

fromamongsttheregisteredProfessionalEngineerstoassistin
conductingtheExamination.

ThePCEcomprises:

PartA CommonPart Paper1(Objective)andPaper2(Subjective)

PartB Eachdiscipline Paper1(Objective)andPaper2(Subjective)
CandidatescansitforPartAandBtogetherorseparately
MustpassbothpapersforbothPartsatonesitting
Theexamisanopenbookexam

ELIGIBILITY TO SIT FOR THE

EXAMINATION
ProfessionalengineerswishingtositfortheProfessionalCompetency

Examination(PCE)shallapplytotheBoardofEngineersMalaysiaby
completionofaprescribedformandpaytheprescribedfees.

EligiblecandidatesfortheexaminationmustbeaProfessionalEngineer

registeredwiththeBoardintheappropriatediscipline.

Candidatesseekingregistrationasalicensingsubmittingengineerinthe

constructionindustrymusthavetherelevantworkingexperiencetothe
fieldofengineeringwhichhewishestopractice.

OnapprovalofthecandidatesapplicationbytheBoard,thecandidateis

allowedtositfortheexamination.

EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR THE

PCE
PCE COMPRISES OF 2 PARTS; PART A & PART B
Regulationsfortheexamination:

CompulsorytopassbothpapersinPartAandB

CandidatesmustpassbothpapersforPartAandBatonesitting

IfthecandidatepassesPartAbutfailsPart B,heisallowedtositthelatter.This
conditionwillalsoapplyifhepassesPartBbutfailPartA.

ThepassresultforPartAorBisvalidfor3yearsandthereisnolimitofattemptsto
resittheotherPartaslongasitiswithinthe3yearsperiod.

Afterthe3yearsperiod,thecandidatehastoresitbothPartsagain.

PCE: PART A
PART A COMMON PAPER

* Tobetakenbyallcandidates
* Nontechnicalinnature
* Testcandidatesknowledgeoflawsgoverningtheprofession,
theresponsibilityoftheprofessionaltowardsthegeneral
publicandstandardsofprofessionalismandethicalbehaviour
TherearetwopapersforthisPart Paper1and2

PCE: PART B
PART B PAPER ON EACH DISCIPLINE

* Tobetakenbycandidatesintherelevantdisciplinewhichtheywish
topractice
* Technicalinnature
* Testcandidatescompetencywithinhisrespectivefieldofpractice
on:
RegulationsandrulesofpracticebyBEM
Statutorylaws,codes,regulationsetc.
TherearetwopapersforthisPart Paper1and2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE P.C.E.

COMPRISES OF 2 PARTS; PART A & PART B
Subjects

Time Allocated

Consists of 2 papers
PART A
Common
Paper

Paper 1(Objective) &

Paper 2(Subjective)

Description
Common paper is to be taken by all candidates, which
will be non-technical in nature but will test on the
candidates knowledge of laws governing the
profession, the responsibility of a professional
Towards the general public and standards of
professionalism and ethical behavior. There are two
papers for this Part i.e. Paper 1 and Paper 2.

1.5+1.5 hours
Candidates must pass both papers at one sitting.

PART B
Paper
specific for
each
discipline

Consists of 2 papers
Paper 1(Objective) &
Paper 2(Subjective)
2.0+1.5 hours for C&S
1.5+1.5 hours for M&E

A technical paper which will be on civil & structural,

mechanical and electrical engineering. Candidates
will sit for the paper in the relevant subject which they
wish to practice. The examination will test the
candidates competency within his respective field of
practice. There are two papers for this Part i.e.
Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Candidates must pass both papers at one sitting.

SUMMARY OF SYLLABI FOR PART A & B

PART A
Common for all disciplines

PART B
Specific for each discipline

Common Paper
(Paper 1 & 2)

Civil & Structural Paper

(Paper 1 & 2)

Mechanical Paper
(Paper 1 & 2)

Electrical Paper
(Paper 1 & 2)

Laws and regulations governing the

engineering profession in Malaysia

Survey & Site Investigation

Works

Air Conditioning and Ventilation

System

Regulatory Practice

Engineers responsibility to society and to the

public

Earthworks

Fire Protection

Electricity Distribution System

Professionalism on a conceptual basis, ethical

conduct and professional practice

Structural Analysis & Design

Hydraulics

System Protection &

Discrimination

Overview of laws having relevance

External Water Supply &

Sewerage for Building
Development

Other mechanical systems

Building Systems

Basic knowledge of Contract Laws being

practiced locally with respect to the
Construction Industry

Road & Highway designs

An in-depth knowledge of the functions of the

consulting engineer during the various stage
of project implementation in accordance with
BEM Model Form of Agreement.

Drainage Design for Building

development

Management of Engineering Consultancy

Practice

Regulatory practice &

Submission Procedure for Civil
Engineers

For each major topic above there will be sub-topics

FORMAT & STRUCTURE OF THE P.C.E.

PART A

Common Paper
(For all disciplines)

TIME ALLOCATED
Paper 1

1.5 hours

Paper 2

1.5 hours

PART B

TIME ALLOCATED

FORMAT
40 objective questions
Passing mark 50%
5 long/essay questions of
which 3 to be answered.
Passing mark 50%
FORMAT

Paper 1

1.5 hours

40 objective questions
Passing mark 50%

Paper 2

2.0 hours

5 long/essay questions of
which 3 to be answered.
Passing mark 50%

Paper 1

1.5 hours

40 objective questions
Passing mark 50%

Paper 2

1.5 hours

5 long/essay questions of
which 3 to be answered.
Passing mark 50%

Paper 1

1.5 hours

40 objective questions
Passing mark 50%

Paper 2

1.5 hours

5 long/essay questions of
which 3 to be answered.
Passing mark 50%

Civil & Structural Paper

Mechanical Paper

Electrical Paper

PART A Weightage for Common Paper 1 & 2

No. of multiple choice questions = 40

No. of subjective questions = 5
Category

Weightage in %

Construction Law

25%

Engineers Act

35%

Local Laws relevant to the practice

30%

Management of Engineering Consultancy Practice

10%

Note: Subjective questions may comprise combination of some or all of the above
categories.

PART B Weightage for Discipline Paper 1 & 2

No. of multiple choice questions = 40
No. of subjective questions = 5 (may be a combination of categories)
Civil & Structural Paper

Mechanical Paper

Electrical Paper

Category

Weightage
(%)

Category

Weightage
(%)

Category

Weightage
(%)

Geotechnical

20%

Air-Conditioning
and Ventilation

40%

Regulatory
Practice

20%

30%

Civil infra

30%

Fire Protection

30%

The Electricity
Distribution
System

Structure

40%

Hydraulics

20%

System
Protection

25%

10%

Other
Mechanical
Systems

10%

Building
Systems

25%

UBBL

Part4
TheCommonPaper
Forallengineersinthebuilding/construction
industry..

TYPICAL QUESTION PART A - Common Paper 1

Q1.

AlocalConsultant(A)entersintoanagreementwitha
foreignContractor(B)tocarryoutengineeringconsultancy
servicesforaTurnkeyContractinthatcountry.Midway
throughtheproject,warbreaksoutinthatcountry.What
istheeffect?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

TheContractisvalidandenforceable
TheContractisfrustrated
TheContractissuspended
TheContractisdischarges
TheContractisvoid

[TestonContractlaw]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART A - Common Paper 1

Q5. Whichofthefollowingstatementis/aretrue?
a)
OnlyMechanicalProfessionalEngineerscansubmitactivefire
protectionplans.
b) OnlyCivilorMechanicalProfessionalEngineerscansubmitpassivefire
protectionplansforindustrialbuildings.
c) ProfessionalEngineersofanydisciplinecansubmitactivefireprotection
plans.
d) OnlyElectricalProfessionalEngineerscansubmitelectricalplans.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

a)only
a)andb)only
a),b)andd)only
c)only
b),c)andd)only

[TestonUBBLandRegulations]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART A - Common Paper 1

Q10.Whichofthefollowingstatementisfalse?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

TheBEMScaleofFeesismandatory.
ASoleProprietorshippractising asanECPmustbe
registeredwithBEM.
AllECPsmustberegisteredwithBEM.
ProfessionalFeesbasedonmanmonthsdonot
contravenetheBEMScaleofFees.
Foraprivateproject,aconsultant mayexclude
provisionofsupervisionandhenceneednotcharge
thecorrespondingprofessionalfees.

[TestonEngineersAct]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART A - Common Paper 2

Q1. ThecontractorappliesforExtensionofTime(EOT)beforehis
contractcompletionperiodexpires.TheContract
Administratordoesnotrespondandtheoriginalcontract
completiondateispassed.Onemonthlater,theContract
AdministratorissuesaV.O.foradditionalworkstothe
Contractor.TheContractorrefusestocarryouttheV.O.
works.WhatcantheContractAdministratordointhis
situation?

[TestonContractlawandtheEngineersAct]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART A - Common Paper 2

Q3. AConsultanthascarriedoutsubstantialworksonaproject
andtheEmployerencountersfinancialdifficulties.He
suspendstheproject.Onresumption,heterminatesthe
Consultant'semploymentcitinguseofinhouseconsultants
tocompletetheworksduetofinancialconstraints.Whatis
thelegaleffectoftheterminationandwhatfinancial
compensationcantheconsultantseek?

[TestonContractlawandtheEngineersAct]

Part5
TheCivil&StructuralPaper
Forcivilengineers..

TYPICAL QUESTION PART B C&S Paper 1

Q5. Whichofthefollowingstatementsaretrueforcircular
column?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Minimumno.ofbarsis8,sizeofbarisnotlessthan10mm
Minimumno.ofbarsis8,sizeofbarisnotlessthan12mm
Minimumno.ofbarsis6,sizeofbarisnotlessthan10mm
Minimumno.ofbarsis6,sizeofbarisnotlessthan12mm
Noneoftheabove

[WhereunderstandingoftheCodeofPracticeisrequired]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART B C&S Paper 1

Q8. Whatistheminimumresidualpressureheadforan
externalhydrantsystemrequiredbyBomba.
A.3.0m
B.7.5m
C.12.5m
D.10.0m
E.9.0m

[UnderstandingofBombarequirements]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART B C&S Paper 2

Q3.Youaretheinfrastructureengineerforahousingdeveloping
schemefora500acresproject.Whatisyouradvicetothe
Developer,PlannersandArchitectsintermsofrequirements
fordrainageforthewholedevelopment?

Note:
Questioncanbeansweredinhrprovidedthattheanswerisdescriptivein
nature.Howeverifalayoutplanofthehousingschemewithcontoursare
providedanditisexpectedthatthedrainagereservebesizedupthisquestionwill
take1hr.toanswer.
[UnderstandingofMASMA]

Part5contd.
TheMechanicalPaper
Formechanicalengineers..

TYPICAL QUESTION PART B Mechanical Paper 1

Q5. Whichofthefollowingisnotapplicableforactive
firedesigns?
A.MS1472
B.MS1780
C.MS1910
D.MS1525
E.GuidetoFireProtectioninMalaysia
[Understandingofdesigncodesforfireprotection]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART B Mechanical Paper 1

Q1. Fireliftsarerequiredforbuildingswherethe
topmostoccupiedflooris
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Over30.5m
Over18.5m
Over1,000m2
Over18.5mand1,000m2
Over30.5mand1,000m2

[UnderstandingofBomba requirements]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART B Mechanical Paper 2

Q4. Thefollowingcomplaintshavebeenreceivedfrombuilding
occupants.Brieflydescribewhatyouthinkarethelikelycausesof
theseproblemsandthesolutionsyouwouldpropose.
a)
Officeoccupantsseatingnexttowindowcomplainof
unsatisfactoryairconditioning.Youronsitemeasurementshows
thedesigntemperatureof24degCDBand55%RHisachieved.
b) Hotelguestscomplainittakesalongtimetogethotwaterfrom
theirtoiletshowersandthewatertemperaturefluctuatesduring
theirshowers.
c)
Thecontractorwasunabletoachievespecifiedbackgroundnoise
levelofNC25fortheauditoriumeventhoughhehasfollowed
manufacturersrecommendationofinternalductliningaswellas
installedsilencers.
[Understandingofbuildingservicesrequirements]

Part5contd.
TheElectricalPaper
Forelectricalengineers..

TYPICAL QUESTION PART B Electrical Paper 1

Q3. Which is the best installation method to minimize eddy
current losses in single core cable sheaths
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Flat formation
Trefoil formation
Alternate formation
Cross bonding of sheaths
Bundle in air

[Understanding of Electrical Distribution Network]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART B Electrical Paper 1

Q8. What is expected short circuit current at 400V if a
1000kVA transformer of 11/0.4kV with an impedance of
5% is connected to a 11kV infinite bus ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

8,000 Amps
1,250 Amps
50,000 Amps
2,886 Amps
28,868 Amps

[Understanding of System Protection]

TYPICAL QUESTION PART B Electrical Paper 2

Answer completely the following two questions:

(a)

As a electrical consulting engineer, described clearly

the general procedures which would be established for
acceptance of works under your supervision.

(b)

Describe the role of SIRIM certification in the work

acceptance procedure.

[Understanding of Building Systems]

Part 6
Trial examination
To test the examination ...

Format of Trial Examination

Theexaminationwasorganizedforthefollowingbranchesof
engineeringinthebuilding/constructionindustry:
Civil&structuralengineering
Mechanicalengineering
Electricalengineering
The Examination was conducted in two parts:
z

Part A The Common paper was to be taken by all candidates. This paper was nontechnical in nature but would test on the candidates knowledge of laws governing the
profession, the responsibility of a professional towards the general public and
standards of professionalism and ethical behavior. There were two papers for this Part
i.e. Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates must pass both papers at one sitting.

Part B This was the technical paper which was on civil & structural, mechanical and
electrical engineering. Candidates will sit for the paper in the relevant subject which
they wish to practice. The Examination will test the candidates competency within his
respective field of practice. There were two papers for this Part i.e. Paper 1 and
Paper2. Candidates must pass both papers at one sitting.

Breakdown of candidates in various disciplines

All candidates are Professional Engineers (P.E.)
Atotalof47candidatessatforthetrialPCEon24April2010
atTheWomensInstituteofManagement,KualaLumpur
Breakdownofdisciplines:
CivilandStructural =
Mechanical
=
Electrical
=

25candidates
12candidates
10candidates

Candidatesfromconsultantfirms:
Candidatesfromgovt.bodies/organization:

40pax
7pax

Professional Competency Examination Schedule

Schedule for Part A: Common Paper

8.00am

Registration

*8.45am10.30am

PartA:CommonPaper1(1hours)

10.30am11.00am

Breaktime

*11.00am12.45pm

PartA:CommonPaper2(1hours)

12.45pm1.30pm

Lunch

* Inclusive of 15 minutes to read the question paper

Professional Competency Examination Schedule

Schedule for Part B: Discipline Paper

*1.30pm3.15pm

PartB:C&S/Mechanical/Electrical
Paper1(1hours)

3.15pm3.45pm

Breaktime

*3.45pm5.30pm

PartB:Mechanical/Electrical
Paper2(1hours)

*3.45pm6.00pm

PartB:Civil&Structural
Paper2(2hours)

* Inclusive of 15 minutes to read the question paper

Photos of Candidates

No hand phones
No computers

Open book examination

Provide 2 tables

Part 7
Candidates feedback on
examination
To gauge the level of difficulty ...

2. The Standard of the Examination

Difficult:14
Difficult:13

Reasonable:29
Reasonable:30

iii. PartBC&SPaper1
iv. PartBC&SPaper2

Difficult:8
Difficult:8

Reasonable:15
Reasonable:15

v. PartBMech.Paper1
vi. PartBMech.Paper2

Difficult:1
Difficult:1

Reasonable:10
Reasonable:10

vii. PartBElect.Paper1
viii. PartBElect.Paper2

Difficult:2
Difficult:1

Reasonable:7
Reasonable:8

i.
ii.

PartACommonPaper1
PartACommonPaper2

Majority of candidates find it reasonable

2. The Standard of the Examination

Wasthewholeexaminationtoohectictobetakeninoneday?
Yes

No

18

Mechanical

Electrical

Total(43)

26

C&S

17

Would you like the examination to be conducted over two days period?

C&S
Mechanical
Electrical
Total (43)

Yes
17
5
4
26

No
6
6
5
17

Part7contd
Resultsofthetrial
examination
&thelevelofunderstanding..

Passing Marks for the Examination

a) Candidatesmustsatisfytheexaminersinallthepapers

inPartAandPartBoftheexamination.

a) Nomarkswillberevealedtothecandidates.Theresult

willbenotifiedtothecandidatesaseitherapassor
fail.

c) Themarksaretobeusedasaninternaltooltogauge

thedifficultyleveloftheexamfortheexamination
committee.Theyarebeingkeptasconfidential.

c) Toobtainanoverallpassintheexam,candidatesmust

passPartAandPartB.

Examiner Markers for the Examination

* Eachpaperintheexamisbeingmarkedbytwo
examinersexceptforthegeotechnicalquestionsinC&S
PartB paper2whichismarkedbyonlyoneexaminer.
* Eachpaperhasbeenmarkedbytwoexaminers
independently.
* Intheeventofadisputeintheoverallmarksforthe
papergivenbyeachexaminer,athirdexaminerwillbe
appointedtomarkthepapertoresolvetheresults.
* Thedisputeinthemarksforeachpaperwillnotbe
revealedtotheexaminers.

Summary of Results
CommonPaper1(Objective)
CommonPaper2 (Subjective)
C&SPaper1(Objective)
C&SPaper2(Subjective)
MechanicalPaper1(Objective)
MechanicalPaper2(Subjective)
ElectricalPaper1 (Objective)
ElectricalPaper2 (Subjective)

C&S
14
6
7
5

Mech.
5
3

Elect.
3
3

11
7
7
4

No. of candidates who passed the overall examination

Civil & structural discipline:
Mechanical discipline:
Electrical discipline:

0
2
0

Total no. of candidates who passed:

2 (or 4.26%)

Circumstances under which the

candidates were sitting for the exam and
these factors were:
1.

TherewasnorecognitionfortheresultsoftheexambyACEMorBEM.
ItwasatrialrunofthePCEprogramme.

2.

Candidatesweregivenalimitedtimeframetopreparefortheexam
i.e.lessthantwomonths.

3.

Nocoursewasbeingorganizedtopreparethecandidatesforthe
examexceptforaneveningpresentationtalkorganizedbyACEM.

4.

TimewasratherlimitedforanycourseinthePCEprogrammetobe
organized.

5.

Honorariumwasgivennotforsuccessintheexambutratherto
attractthemtositfortheexamvoluntarily.

Part8
BEMsOperationsfortheP.C.E.
InformationfortheCandidates..

APPLICATION TO SIT FOR THE P.C.E.

The following documents will be made available to candidates.
1.

Application form for the P.C.E. which amongst others will include
the time, date and venue. The form will also be available on
BEMs website.

2.

P.C.E. Volume 1 (General information and examination

syllabus) will be available for candidates.

3.

P.C.E. Volume 2 (Sample questions for PCE) will be available

for candidates.

DRAFT APPLICATION FORM

Application to Sit for Professional Competency Examination
To:

Registrar,
The Board of Engineers Malaysia,
Tingkat 17, Ibu Pejabat JKR,
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin,
50580 Kuala Lumpur.

I hereby apply to sit for the following papers in the Professional Competency Examination:
Part A Common Paper 1 and 2 (Compulsory for all candidates)

Part B Civil & Structural Paper 1 and 2

Part B Mechanical Paper 1 and 2

Part B Electrical Paper 1 and 2

Please tick ( 9 ) in the appropriate box for the papers which the applicant wishes to sit
I attach herewith my *cheque/bank draft for RM ________ being payment of my application to sit for the above
examination.
*Payment by cheque is to be made payable to: The Board of Engineers Malaysia
I hereby authorize the Board of Engineers Malaysia to seek verification on the information submitted by me in
any manner and by any means as it deems fit and proper.
Personal Particulars
(To be completed by the applicant)
Full Name:___________________________________________________________________________
(Use block letters and underline surname)
Permanent Address:___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address:_______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

DRAFT CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1 General Information

for Candidates and examination syllabus
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Introduction
Aims of the professional competency examination (PCE)
The examination
Eligibility to sit for the examination
Fees to sit for the examination
Date of the examination
Examination venue
Application form
Final results and notification
Examination appeals
Courses for the examination
No refund of examination fees
No show by the candidates for the examination
Identification of the candidates at the examination centre

DRAFT CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1 General Information

for Candidates and examination syllabus

Contents
15.

Format of the Examination Papers in the Various Disciplines

Part A
Common Paper 1
Common Paper 2
Part B
Civil & Structural Paper 1
Civil & Structural Paper 2
Mechanical Paper 1
Mechanical Paper 2
Electrical Paper 1
Electrical Paper 2

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DRAFT CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1 General Information

for Candidates and examination syllabus
Contents
16.
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
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Syllabus of the Examination in the Various Disciplines

Part A
Common Paper Paper 1 & Paper 2
Part B
Civil & Structural Paper 1 & Paper 2
Mechanical Paper 1 & Paper 2
Electrical Paper 1 & Paper 2
Weightage for the Questions for the Examination
17.1
Common paper
17.2
Civil and Structural paper
17.3
Mechanical paper
17.4
Electrical paper

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