Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)

Renewal & Continuing

Professional Development (CPD)
Guidelines

Prepared For:

Professional Technologists (Ts.) &

Certified Technicians (Tc.)

July 16th, 2024 | Version 3.1

A. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

1.0 In accordance with Section 25(1) of Technologists and Technicians Act 2015
(Act 768), the Board has hereby determined the certificate of registration
issued to a Professional Technologist or Certified Technician may be renewed
upon its expiry.

1.1 The application for renewal shall be made to the Board by the prescribed fee
based on Technologists and Technicians (Fees) Regulation 2017 as below:

No. Applicant Renewal Of Registration

RM 200
1. Professional Technologists (Ts.) (below 60 years of age)
RM 100
(age 60 years and above)
RM 100
2. Certified Technicians (Tc.) (below 60 years of age)
RM 50
(age 60 years and above)

1.2 All professional registrants are given a period of twelve (12) months after the
date of expiry of certificate registration. The registrants need to complete the
CPD requirement to be eligible for yearly renewal.

B. REMOVAL FROM REGISTER

1.1 The Board shall order the removal from the Register to any Professional
Technologist or Certified Technician who failed to renew the registration after
twelve months (12) from the date of expiry of the certificate of registration.

1.2 A Professional Technologist or Certified Technician are prohibited to use the

abbreviated title "Ts." or "Tc." in any business that represents or implies that
he/she is a Professional Technologist or Certified Technician.

1.3 A registered person whose name is removed from the Register will receive
notice of removal within seven (7) days of placing the order and the registered
persons is allowed to reapply for registration under section 21 or 22, as the
case may be.
C. RATIONALE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

The condition set forth by the Board is in conformance with Section 5(c) of Act
768 whereby the Board shall have the function to provide facilities for the
promotion of education and training and to hold or cause to be held,
professional development programme for registered persons to further
enhance their knowledge relating to their professions.

MBOT promotes lifelong learning through the implementation of CPD. In

MBOT, CPD is essential to renew the certificate of registration for
Professional Technologists and Certified Technicians only. CPD is counted by
hours and can be obtained through CPD activities.

D. CPD CONDITION FOR RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Professional Technologists and Certified Technicians are required to collect a

minimum number of CPD hours as stipulated in the Circular for the renewal
of the professional registration. The CPD activities must be relevant to the
enhancement and competency of registrants. The CPD application should
cover the related Technology and Technical area and not limited to the field
registered and existing programmes approved by MBOT.

The objective of this requirement is to ensure those registered as Professional

Technologists and Certified Technicians will constantly improve and upgrade
their knowledge and skills. The formulation of the CPD is based on the industry
requirements after going through a strict verification cycle with the Board
under Quality, Training & Education Committee.

2.0 RENEWAL & CPD HISTORY

Minimum number of annual CPD hours required for Professional

Technologists and Certified Technicians is as per determined by the Board
from time to time.
 Expiry Year 2021 2022 & 2023 2024
Renewal without Renewal with complete CPD Renewal with minimum
or with minimum hours. three (3) activities CPD
Renewal CPD hours. per year.

Minimum number Cumulative of CPD hours for The total cumulative

of annual CPD the renewal year 2021 and CPD hours on the 3rd
hours. year 2022. year for next renewal.

50% reduction in CPD hours

for newly registered in the
year 2021.
CPD
Requirement/ Total CPD Hours Total Cumulative CPD Hours Total Cumulative CPD
Condition Ts. : 30 Hours Ts. : 30 Hours Hours
Tc. : 20 Hours Tc. : 20 Hours Ts. : 90 Hours
Tc. : 60 Hours
Newly Register Year 2021
Ts. : 15 Hours
Tc. : 10 Hours

3.0 SUBMISSION OF CPD HOURS APPLICATION

3.1 All Professional Technologists and Certified Technicians shall submit their
CPD activities online on a regular basis, preferably after attendance of each
event or programme through the MBOT CPD System
(https://cpd.mbot.org.my).

3.2 Registrants need to maintain an appropriate record of all CPD activities

undertaken and must complete the submission. When recording CPD
activities, registrants should include information such as the name of
programme, name of organizer, date, description of the activity, method of
activity and all supporting documents for the Committee verification and
approval.

3.3 All requests for CPD hours shall be made within the cumulative year of
registration.
3.4 Verification of CPD hours requires evidence of attendance or participation in
either one of the documents listed below:

(1) Proof of Attendance (Certificate of Attendance/ Confirmation of

Attendance / Letter of Participation)
(2) Programme Book/ Tentative Programme
(3) Course Structure
(4) Documented Evidence (with verification)/ A Copy of the Published
Article/ Journal/ Book/ Technical report (For Category A7)
(5) Assessment Schedule/ Forms & Accreditation Visit Invitation Letter/
Schedule (For Category A8)
(6) Certificate/ Exam Results/ To Submit Progress Report Verified by
Supervisor (For Category A1 – Formal Education)
(7) Letter of Appointment/ Appreciation for Activity or Other Means

3.5 CPD hours are determined by rounding to the nearest half-hour, with
exclusions for meals, refreshment breaks, Q&A session and time allocated
for keynote/ welcoming speech.

3.6 The Committee reserves the right to revoke programme approval if it

determines that such approval was secured through the submission of
fraudulent documents.

3.7 The Board shall not approve any application for the renewal of registration if
the registrants do not comply with the CPD requirements.

4.0 CPD ACTIVITIES

4.1 There are 14 categories of activities that can count as professional

development. It is crucial for CPD activities to incorporate a balanced mix of
activities from various sections, ensuring that they are exclusively related to
technical and technological aspects. The following are examples of CPD
activities:

(1) Formal/ Informal Education.

(2) Congress/ Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium.
 (3) Fellowships/ Attachment/ Study Tour.
(4) Committee or Project Member.
(5) Technology & Technical Related Meetings.
(6) Technical Paper Presentation at Official Function/ Seminar/ Meetings
(7) Publication of Articles in Journal/ Chapters in Book / Technical Reports.
(8) Appointed as MBOT’s Assessors.
(9) Contribution for Technology and Technical Aspects Development.
(10) Online Platform Related to Technology & Technical.
(11) Mentoring/ Coaching/ Judges/ Consultation Related to Profession &
Technology.
(12) Hands-On/ Special Project & R&D Activities Related in Technology &
Technical.
(13) CSR Programme & Relevant Voluntary Work.
(14) Soft-Skills Related to Leadership and Management, Interpersonal Skills
and Professional Conduct.

(Please refer to Appendix 1)

5.0 EXEMPTION FROM CPD

5.1 Considering the vast experience and expertise of professional registrants

aged 60 years and above, the Board is pleased to announce the waiver of
MBOT CPD hour requirements for this esteemed group. Nevertheless, the
Board encourages these professionals to actively participate in CPD
activities, particularly in contributing their expertise to MBOT, as well as
engaging with other Technologists and Technicians.

E. CORRESPONDENCE

All correspondence relating to CPD should be addressed to:

Secretariat
Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
A1-3-3, Ayer@8, Jalan P8G, Presint 8, 62250, Putrajaya
Tel: +03-8800 6206/6217 | Fax: +603-8800 6208
Email: cpd@mbot.org.my/ cpd-helpdesk@mbot.org.my
 Appendix 1

TYPES OF CPD ACTIVITIES

The CPD hours can be obtained from the following recognised CPD activities.

CPD CPD Hours

CPD Activity Criteria / Explanatory Notes Remarks
Code Granted

A1 Formal & Informal Formal Education: Full Time & Part Maximum 6
Education Time Semester
This include participation in (2 CPD Hours
activities that lead to gaining Per Semester)
academic/professional
qualifications and attendance at
structured learning activities. Full Time & Part After
Time Completed
(E.g.: Diploma/ Advanced (12 CPD Hours)
Diploma/ Degree/ Master's/ PHD)

Informal Education: Actual Contact Maximum 30

Hours CPD Hours
This activity run by a recognised for
institution or training provider Professional
covering specific technical Technologist
subject's, sector specific subjects
or generic training. Maximum 20
CPD Hours
(E.g.: Courses/ Training/ for Certified
Workshop/ Talk/ Technical Technician
Briefing/ Knowledge Sharing)
A2 Congress/ Must be within related field/ core Half day Maximum 12
Conference/ business (Local & International). (3 CPD Hours) CPD Hours
Seminar/
Symposium A conference should include: Full day
i. Plenary lectures/ (6 CPD Hours)
symposia.
ii. Presentation of free
communication/ poster,
etc.
iii. Exhibition (demonstrator/
speaker)
A3 Fellowships/ Attending fellowships/ Actual Contact Maximum 8
Attachment/ attachment/ study tour (Include Hours CPD Hours
Study Tour Hands-On & Skills Courses).

(E.g.: Site Visit)

CPD CPD Hours
CPD Activity Criteria / Explanatory Notes Remarks
Code Granted

A4 Committee or Involvement as committee or Full day Maximum 12

Project Member project member for organising a (4 CPD Hours) Hours
related event/ seminar/
conference/ symposium/ lecture More than 1 day
series etc. (6 CPD Hours)

(E.g.: Conference Activities (As

Secretariat/ Facilitator)
A5 Technology & Attending meeting related to 2 CPD Hours Maximum 10
Technical Related technological and technical CPD Hours
Meeting profession.

(E.g.: Include Technical Working

Group/ Exclude Technical Meeting
Which Is Part of Daily/ Routine
Works)
A6 Technical Paper Presentation on the followings: 5 CPD Hours Maximum 10
Presentation at (i) Plenary lecture/ long paper/ CPD Hours
Official Function/ free paper/ short paper.
Seminar/ (ii) Poster presentation in related
Meetings field / core business.

(E.g.: Presenter/ Speaker)

A7 Publication Of Authors
Articles in Indexed/ peer reviewed journal (10 CPD Hours) Maximum 10
Journal/ Chapters (authors & co-authors) CPD Hours
Co-authors
in Book /
(5 CPD Hours)
Technical Reports
Authors
Non - indexed journal/ proceeding (2 CPD Hours) Maximum 2
(authors & co-authors) Co-authors CPD Hours
(1 CPD Hours)
Book Authors
(10 CPD Hours)
Book authors/ chapters in book Maximum 10
(authors & co-authors) Chapters in CPD Hours
book
(5 CPD Hours)
CPD CPD Hours
CPD Activity Criteria / Explanatory Notes Remarks
Code Granted

Technical
reports
(5 CPD Hours)
Technical reports/ bulletins/
Bulletins
techies.
(2 CPD Hours)
Techies
(5 CPD Hours)
A8 Appointed as
MBOT’s 4 to 7 candidates assessed. 4 CPD Hours
Assessors Maximum 10
• Professional CPD Hours
Assessor 3 and below candidates
2 CPD Hours
Panel assessed.

• Accreditation Full Accreditation. 8 CPD Hours

Assessor
Maximum 15
Panel
CPD Hours
• Accreditation
Provisional Accreditation. 5 CPD Hours
visits

B1 Contribution for
i. Involved with National
Technology and
Occupational Skills
Technical
Standard (NOSS)
Aspects
development or related. 5 CPD Hours
Development
ii. Involved with Written
Instruction Material
(WIM).

i. Appointed TVET Panel by

JPK.
ii. Appointed Panel by MQA.
8 CPD Hours Maximum 15
iii. Appointed Panel by other
CPD Hours
professional/ regulatory/
ministry.

i. Reviewer Panel/
Evaluator/ Endorser

(E.g.; Tender/
Procurement Technical 5 CPD Hours
Committee/ MBOT
Professional Structured
CV & Technical
Experiences Report (TER)
CPD CPD Hours
CPD Activity Criteria / Explanatory Notes Remarks
Code Granted

B2 Online Platform Attending, viewing, or listening to 1 Hours Maximum 10

Related to educational content to enhance (1 CPD Hours) CPD Hours
Technology & your knowledge and skills.
Technical 2 - 4 Hours/
(E.g.: Webinars, Virtual Half Day
Workshops, Online Training/ (2 CPD Hours)
Courses/ Conferences/ Self-
Studies) Full Day
(4 CPD Hours)

More Than 1 Day

(Maximum 10
CPD Hours)
B3 Mentoring/ Be appointed as mentor, coach, 5 CPD Hours Maximum 10
Coaching/ judges, part time lecturing or CPD Hours
Judges/ consultation for technical and Per Year
Consultation technology related involvement
Related to activities.
Profession
D1 Hands-On/ Involvement in relevant project 8 CPD Hours Maximum 15
Special Project & development for innovation and CPD Hours
R&D Activities creativity. Per Year
Related in
Technology & (E.g.: Innovation Competition/
Technical Skill Award/ Research (As
Researcher/ Demonstrator)
D2 CSR Programme Participation in Corporate Social 2 CPD Hours Maximum 5
& Relevant Responsibility (CSR) programme/ CPD Hours
Voluntary Work project related to technical and
technology environment.

(E.g.: Voluntary Technical

Training/ Maintenance/
Installation)

D3 Soft-Skills Involvement in relevant courses/ 2 CPD Hours Maximum 5

Related to training towards enhancing CPD Hours
Leadership and professionalism.
Management,
Interpersonal (E.g.: ISO/ Ethics/ Project
Skills and Management/ Leadership)
Professional
Conduct