kOLEJ MATRIKULASI KEJURUTERAAN JOHOR EA 015
2.2 CODES OF
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Topic 2 : Ethics in Engineering
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Learning outcomes
1 Explain the 5 tenets Code of Ethics
2 Discuss Codes of professional conduct in
engineering (BEM’s Do’s and Don’ts)
Why we need the
knowledge of ethics?
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ready?
The knowledge of ethics is needed to :
Set the rules and standards which govern the
conduct of engineers in their role as
professionals such as :
Responsibilities
Ideals
Character traits
Social Politics
Relationships desirable from individuals
and organizations
Engineering ethics are similar to general ethics,
but apply to the specific issues which affect
engineering professionals
The Importance of Ethics
1 To ensure that engineering profession is to protect the interests
of public welfare.
2 To provide the guidance and assistance in their work ethics.
3 To change the behaviour of individuals within the organization
4 To show the positive image for the profession.
To assist engineers in order to contribute to society more
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effectively and efficiently.
The fundamental principles of Engineer :
Engineers upload and advance the integrity, honor
and dignity of engineering profession by :
Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of
human welfare.
Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the
public their employers and client.
Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the
engineering profession
Supporting the professional and technical societies of their
disciplines
Guidelines for code of professional conduct (5 TENETS)
A registered engineer shall :
1. Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statement s only in an objective and truthful
manner.
4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents and
trustees.
5. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and
lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation and
usefulness of the profession
Guidelines for code of professional conduct (5 TENETS)
For more details, please refer to:
1. BEM document Circular No 3/2005
2. BEM/RD/PPC/08
GUIDELINES FOR CODE OF PROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT
BEM documents (Do’s and Don’ts)
The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) has, from time to
time, received enquiries and complaints from the public
about the conduct of engineers in relation to the
Registration of Engineers Act.
BEM has, therefore, produced the guidelines herein
that outline the conduct expected of engineers.
These guidelines are set out under a number of broad
areas relating to the engineering profession
BEM documents (Do’s and Don’ts)
FIVE Broad Areas:
1. REGISTRATION
2. CONSULTANCY
3. SUPERVISION
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
5. CODE OF ETHICS
1. Registration
Under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Act 138)
and subsequent amendments, the most recent being
year 2002, it is a requirement of the Law that any
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person providing engineering services be a qualified ready?
person and registered with the Board of Engineers
Malaysia.
This requirement extends to foreigners who are required
to seek registration as Temporary Engineers. .
2. Consultancy
In the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised
2002), provision is included for the registration of
Accredited Checkers and the requirement of
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) beginning ready?
year 2005.
3. Supervision
The supervision of works designed by the Submitting
Engineer is a requirement under the Uniform Building
By-Law 5 (UBBL 5). This By-Law states that supervision
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must be provided by the Submitting Engineer to ready?
ensure that the works carried out are as intended in
the design.
Delegation of supervision is permitted but the
responsibility of this supervision still rests with the
Submitting Engineer.
4. Regulator requirement
All engineers registered with the Board of Engineers
Malaysia must be familiar with the requirements of the
Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Act 138) and its
subsequent amendments. Ignorance of the requirements Are you
of this Act is no defense in the Courts of Law in Malaysia. ready?
5. Code of Ethics
All engineers are expected to uphold the integrity of the
profession by behaving in a manner expected of him in
the Code of Conduct of Engineers. (Refer Code of Ethics
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Guidelines for code of professional conduct (5 TENETS)
For more details, please refer to:
1. BEM document
2. BEM/RD/PPC/12
BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO CODE OF
ETHICS FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS
Conclusion
These guidelines are by no means
exhaustive and will be updated from time to
time to reflect the changing needs of the
profession.
All engineers are required to be fully familiar
with the Registration of Engineers Act 1967
(Act 138), and its subsequent amendments,
and the Code of Ethics.
The requirements of this Act are to be
upheld at all times by the engineering
profession.
The mind is just like a muscle
— the more you exercise it,
the stronger it gets and the
more it can expand.
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