Electrical Engineers toward ASEAN Economic...

Electrical Engineers toward ASEAN Economic Integration

Electrical Engineers toward ASEAN Economic Integration

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS TOWARD ADVANCE LEVEL ENGINEER ASEAN ENGINEER REGISTER

FERDINAND D. MILAN

Background

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

-is an organization that was founded on August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Charter 5-member countries(original) Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand

5 countries joined the ASEAN organization

1984 - Brunei

1995 - Vietnam

1997 - Myanmar and Laos

1999 – Cambodia

Background

Demographics

ASEAN member combined population -The ASEAN member-countries are sprawled

over an area of 1.74 million square miles (4.5 million square kilometers) with a combined population of 500 million people.

ASEAN Trade

- Their annual gross domestic product almost $700 billion US Dollars (USD),

- A total trade of around $850 billion USD.

ASEAN Goals

ASEAN member countries target

The ASEAN was set up to advance mutual interests in the region:

1) Acceleration of economic growth

2) Social and cultural progress

3) Regional peace and stability

ASEAN Pillars

Pillars of ASEAN community

The organization’s leader set up three pillars of governance in 2003:

1) ASEAN Security Community (ASC)

2) ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)

3) ASEAN Economic Community (ASEC)

ASEAN Pillars

ASEAN security community (ASC)

- Expected to maintain and strengthen peace

- Security and stability

- Enhance ASEAN’s capacity for self-management of regional security.

- It includes maritime cooperation and fight against terrorism, but no plan for a regional military coalition or defense pact.

ASEAN Pillars

ASEAN economic community (AEC) To develop a single market and production base that is –

- stable

- prosperous

- highly competitive

- economically integrated with effective facilitation for trade and investment resulting to;

- free flow of goods

- services investment

- skilled labors,

- freer flow of capital.

ASEAN Pillars

ASEAN socio-cultural community (ASCC)

- A Southeast Asia bonded together in partnership as “a community of caring and sharing societies”.

- Plan of Action based on the four core elements:

1) Building a community of caring societies,

2) Managing the social impact of economic integration,

3) Enhancing environmental sustainability,

4) Strengthening the foundations of regional social structure towards an ASEAN community.

ASEAN Charter

- Serves as a firm foundation in achieving the ASEAN Community by providing legal status and institutional framework for ASEAN.

- It codifies ASEAN norms, rules and values

- Presents accountability and compliance

- Sets clear targets for ASEAN member-countries

ASEAN Charter

ASEAN Charter

Importance of ASEAN Charter

The importance of ASEAN charter can be seen in the following framework, among these are;

- new political commitment at the top level

- new and enhanced commitments

- new legal framework

- new ASEAN bodies

- more ASEAN meetings

- more roles of ASEAN Foreign Ministers

- new and enhanced role of the Secretary-General of ASEAN

- other new initiatives and changes

ASEAN Charter

Intentions of ASEAN charter 1) Respect for the independence,

sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity and national identity of all ASEAN Member States

ASEAN Charter

2) Shared commitment and collective responsibility in enhancing regional peace, security and prosperity

ASEAN Charter

3) Renunciation of aggression and of the threat or use of force or other actions in any manner inconsistent with international law

ASEAN Charter

4) Reliance on peaceful settlement of disputes

ASEAN Charter

5) Non-interference in the internal affairs of ASEAN Member States

ASEAN Charter

6) Respect for the right of every Member State to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion and coercion

ASEAN Charter

7) Enhanced consultations on matters seriously affecting the common interest of ASEAN

ASEAN Charter

8) Adherence to the rule of law, good governance, the principles of democracy and constitutional government

ASEAN Charter

9) Respect for fundamental freedoms, the promotion and protection of human rights, and the promotion of social justice;

ASEAN Charter

10) Upholding the United Nations Charter and international law, including international humanitarian law, subscribed to by ASEAN Member States;

ASEAN Charter

11) Abstention from participation in any policy or activity, including the use of its territory, pursued by and ASEAN Member State or non-ASEAN State or any non-State actor, which threatens the sovereignty, territorial integrity or political and economic stability of ASEAN Member States;

ASEAN Charter

12) Respect for the different cultures, languages and religions of the peoples of ASEAN, while emphasizing their common values in the spirit of unity in diversity

ASEAN Charter

13) The centrality of ASEAN in external political, economic, social and cultural relations while remaining actively engaged, outward-looking, inclusive and non-discriminatory

ASEAN Charter

14) Adherence to multilateral trade rules and ASEAN’s rules-based regimes for effective implementation of economic commitments and progressive reduction towards elimination of all barriers to regional economic integration, in a market-driven economy”

Conduct of ASEAN Engineering Register (AER)

ASEAN Engineering Register

ASEAN Register

- Has its important mission from 1998

to spearhead the mobility of engineers within ASEAN.

- In line with ASEAN Secretarial

Program for the liberalization of professional services within ASEAN to prepare for globalization under the World Trade Organization (WTO) initiative.

ASEAN Engineering Register

ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO)

- Is a non-governmental body.

- Its members are the national institutions and organizations of engineers of ASEAN countries.

- AFEO formed the ASEAN Engineering Register (AER) in November 23, 1998.

- AFEO was founded in 1980 and the Secretariat is rotated among member organizations hosting the annual Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (CAFEO).

- Kuala Lumpur is the permanent treasurer of AFEO

Objectives of ASEAN Engineer Registry

AER Objectives

To promote recognition of ASEAN engineers within and outside ASEAN region

AER Objectives

To facilitate the mobility and professional practice of Engineers, engineering technologists, technicians and related associates within the ASEAN domain by establishing a framework of mutual recognition of qualifications among the ASEAN member countries whereby AER registered who wish to take up employment, do business and/or practice outside their home country.

AER Objectives

To safeguard and promote the professional interests of Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Technicians and related Associates

AER Objectives

To establish a database of the capability profiles of AER registered Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Technicians and related Associates in order that prospective employers from member countries may engage their services.

AER Objective

To promote cultural and professional links among members of the engineering profession within ASEAN

AER Objectives

To uphold the quality and standing of ASEAN registered Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Technicians and related Associates by facilitating and implementing continuous improvement through the setting, monitoring and reviewing of standards

AER Objectives

To enhance the wealth creation process of ASEAN countries

AER Advantages

Advantages of ASEAN Engineer Register

- Bigger market for expertise

- Better employment prospects

- Greater avenue for sharing of - knowledge, expertise and technology

- Increased related business potential

- Wider networking and strategic alliances

- More potential for research and development

What are the potential competencies expected by AFEO being an ASEAN Engineer ?

AER Competencies

AER candidate should possess the following competencies:

A thorough knowledge of the principles of engineering, based on mathematics, physics and informatics, appropriate to their discipline

AER Competencies

The ability to develop and use theoretical models from which the behavior of the physical world can be predicted

AER Competencies

A general knowledge of good engineering practice in their field of engineering and the properties, behavior, fabrication and use of materials, components and software

AER Competencies

Knowledge of the use of technologies relevant to their field of specialization

AER Competencies

Use of technical information and statistics

AER Competencies

A capacity to exercise independent technical judgments through scientific analysis and synthesis

AER Competencies

An ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects

AER Competencies

Knowledge of industrial relations and the principles of management, taking into account technical, financial and human considerations

AER Competencies

Skills in communication, both oral and written, including the ability to write clear reports

AER Competencies

An ability to apply the principles of good design in the interest of ease of manufacture and maintenance, and quality at economical cost

AER Competencies

An active appreciation of the progress of technical changes and of the continuing need not to rely solely on established practices but to cultivate an attitude of innovation and creativity in the exercise of the profession of engineering

AER Competencies

An ability to assess conflicting and multifarious factors (e.g. cost, quality, safety and time-scale) both in the short and long terms and to find the best engineering solution

AER Competencies

An ability to provide for environmental considerations

AER Competencies

The capacity to mobilize human resources

What are the minimum criteria for an applicant to be admitted into ASEAN Engineer Register?

AER Minimum Criteria

The following minimum criteria for an applicant to be admitted into ASEAN Engineer Register:

1) Must possess an Engineering Degree recognized by the home country

(i.e. BS Electrical Engineering degree)

Other qualification that may be included your AER

application

(i.e. Master’s Degree align to Electrical Engineering, Doctoral

Degree align to Engineering field)

(i.e. Advanced studies related to field of practice)

AER Minimum Criteria

2) Must be a full-time member of the Engineering Organization or Technological Association in the home country;

(i.e. Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers, Inc.(IIEE), Philippine Instrumentation & Control Society (PICS))

Other affiliation

(i.e. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, (IEEE))

3) Licensed to practice engineering in the home country;

(i.e. Registered Electrical Engineer/ Professional Electrical Engineer)

AER Minimum Criteria

4) Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of post-graduate professional working experience in an engineering environment, of which two years of experience involve the responsible charge of significant work.

Professional work experience

(i.e. Relevant industry working experiences with charge of the project as project engineer in a project team, design projects, collaborative project, multidiscipline project undertakings, significant engineering works with impact to environment and society, among others).

AER Minimum Criteria

AER Minimum Criteria

Must maintain his professional development at an acceptable level

Professional development (As participant, resource person, facilitator, or moderator)

(i.e. Participation to engineering summit, conventions, international

and local research fora, symposiums, participation to academic trainings in engineering curricula; extension program involvement , professional training and workshop, seminars on current trends and technology relevant to field of professional practice, among others)

Must agree to be guided by the ASEAN Engineers “Code of Practice”

AER Minimum Criteria

Guidelines for Advance Level Engineer Application (ASEAN Engineer Register)

AER Application Guidelines

Steps and procedures for Advance Level Engineer (ASEAN Engineer) Application:

1) Prepare and submit your complete AER form

including pertinent attachments

(i.e. proof and evidences of professional development, PRC license, training attendance, workshops, seminars, professional work experiences including your significant engineering works/projects in-charge.)

2) Ensure all relevant document that would support

your professional / engineering background in either

organization you belong.

AER Application Guidelines

3) Photocopy all relevant documents, data and information and arrange them accordingly.

4) Provide 3 pieces of clear book(black) and placed all photocopied relevant document including application form with passport size IDs in white background.

5) Submit these 3-copy compiled document to APO for further evaluation.

AER Application Guidelines

6) Interview of an applicant may be necessary as requested by the APO and PTC committee.

7) After the application requirement has completed then process an application fee to PTC office.

8) Wait for an announcement from PTC office through e-mail the AE registry number.

9) Pay your conferment fee to PTC office soon as you receive your AE registry number.

AER Application Guidelines

10) Keep in mind that an ASEAN Registered Engineer are required to have continuing professional education and engineering practice.

“Either what organization you belong, either from industry or academe it is a fundamental to ensure your continuing professional education and engineering practice”

“An excerpt from the ASEAN Federation of

Engineering Organization (AFEO) during

ASEAN Summit, June 3, 2015 at

World Trade Center, Manila

AER Application Form

Application and Registration for Advance Level Engineer (ASEAN Engineer Register)

- Pls. refer the AER application form at;

http://www.iecb.com.ph/Revised ASEAN Engineers Application.pdf

- Contact PTC office tel.no.926-68-93 for other AER application requirements.

AFEO links / Info

https://www.ies.org.sg/pageview.php?page_id=343 or,

(ASEAN Engineering Register Secretariat c/o The Institution of Engineers Malaysia Website: http://aer.afeo.org/about)

(Institute of Engineers of Singapore, IES, April 2015)

For more details:

Good day.

Ferdinand D. Milan Prime Power Engineering, Corp. (Design Engineer , Project Engineer 1992-1994)

RNG Construction & Development (Electrical Project Engineer / Electromechanical Supervisor / Design Engineer (1994-1997)

System Energizer, Corp. Technical Engineer, (2002-2005)

Department of Electrical Engineering

Technological Institute of the Philippines, QC

BS Electrical Engineering

Registered Electrical Engineer

MS Electrical Engineering (Power)

ASEAN Engineer No. 06669 (06/2015)

e-mail address: milanferdinand@yahoo.com

or, contact no.: 09478906296