2.
2 CODES OF
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Learning Outcomes
a) Explain the 5 tenets Code of Ethics.
b) Discuss Codes of professional
conduct in engineering
*(BEM’s Do’s and Don’ts)
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Why we need the knowledge of ethics?
The rules and standards which govern the conduct of
engineers in their role as professionals.
- 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
Because of its importance to all engineers, ethics be
included in the engineering curriculum 2
The IMPORTANCE of ETHICS
➢ To ensure that engineering profession is to
protect the interests of public welfare.
➢ To provide the guidance and assistance in their
work ethics.
➢ To change the behaviour of individuals within the
organization
➢ To show the positive image for the profession.
➢ To assist engineers in order to contribute to
society more effectively and efficiently.
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THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
OF ENGINEER
Engineers upload and advance the integrity,
honor and dignity of engineering profession by :
1. Using their knowledge and skill for the
enhancement of human welfare.
2. Being honest and impartial and serving with
fidelity the public their employers and client.
3. Striving to increase the competence and
prestige of the engineering profession.
4. Supporting the professional and technical
societies of their disciplines. 4
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. 5
GUIDELINES for
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT
(5 TENETS)
▪For more details, please refer to:
BEM document Circular No 3/2005
BEM/RD/PPC/08
- GUIDELINES FOR CODE OF
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
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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.
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BEM documents
(Do’s and Don’ts)
FIVE Broad Areas:
1. REGISTRATION
2. CONSULTANCY
3. SUPERVISION
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
5. CODE OF ETHICS
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Overview of BEM documents
(Do’s and Don’ts)
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 person providing engineering
services be a qualified person and registered with
the Board of Engineers Malaysia. This requirement
extends to foreigners who are required to seek
registration as Temporary Engineers. The Do’s and
Don’ts below relate to the requirement of this Act.
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2. CONSULTANCY
In the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised
2002), provision is included for the registration of
Accredited Checkers and the requirement of
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
beginning year 2005.
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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 must be provided by the
Submitting Engineer to 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.
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4. REGULATOR REQUIREMENTS
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 of this Act is no
defense in the Courts of Law in Malaysia.
5. CODES 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.
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BEM documents
(Do’s and Don’ts)
No. of No. of
No Area
DO’S DON’TS
1 Registration 1 5
2 Consultancy 9 9
3 Supervision 6 6
4 Regulatory Requirements 4 2
5 Code Of Ethics 3 4
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BEM documents
(Do’s and Don’ts)
▪For more details, please refer to:
BEM document
BEM/RD/PPC/12 –
- BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO CODE OF
ETHICS FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS
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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.
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