CIDB-MBAM JOINT COLLABORATIONON CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONAL

COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT(COCD) PROGRAMME FOR

CONSTRUCTION TRADE SUPERVISOR (FOREMAN)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES

In line with the recent amendment made to CIDB Act 520,CIDB Malaysia is committed to enhance the imageand professionalism of the construction industry andcontinuous improvement of competency opportunity forconstruction personnel by certification and registration ofconstruction personnel. CIDB Malaysia is currentlyintensifying their effort in creating more formalisedconstruction competency training and development forbetter career development and advancement opportunityfor the construction practitioners. The certification andregistration of construction personnel process is shown asper flow chart attached.

CIDB Malaysia is collaborating with MBAM to conduct theConstruction Occupational Competency Development(COCD) Programme for Construction Trade Supervisor(Foreman) with the aim to certify and register allconstruction personnel in compliance with the revisedCIDB Act 520 under Section 33(1).

COCD served to accomplish the stages 3 & 4 of the flowchart by conducting competency assessment (RPL) andtraining for the relevant construction personnel forCertification and Registration purposes as per required bythe Act. Upon completion of the said course, trainee willreceive a “Certificate of Competency (Competent TradeForeman” by CIDB Malaysia.

APPLICATION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED ATwww.mbam.org.my or www.cidb.gov.my

WHO ARE CONSTRUCTION TRADE SUPERVISOR (FOREMAN)

Construction Trade Foreman or Trade Supervisor of Domestic Sub-contractor (Trade Contractor) or Works Contractor in charge ofconstruction crew of specific trade of works. The said personnel must supervise the specific construction team engaged inconstruction activities and at one time ensure that the crew at construction site is carrying out their tasks well and according toplan.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE� Sub-contractor� Foreman

� Site ‘Kepala”� Construction worker

AREAS COVERED

1. Civil & Structural (C&S)2. Building & Architectural (B&A)3. Mechanical Engineering (ME)4. Electrical Engineering (EE)

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT

A. With no formal education – minimum 15 years of siteworking experience

B. Primary & Secondary – minimum 7 years of site workingexperience

C. Technical Institute (certificate & diploma holder only) –minimum 5 years of site working experience

D. Malaysian citizen with a valid CIDB Green Card

DURATION (RPL & TRAINING) & VENUE

� Training : 6 ½ days� Duration : 1 – 2 months� Languages Used : Bahasa Malaysia / English / Mandarin� Venue : MBAM Training Centre, Kuala Lumpur

REGISTRATION FEE

This Pilot Project FULLY SPONSORED by CIDB Malaysia for thefirst 15-20 participants only. No registration fee is required forMalaysian citizens with a valid CIDB Green Card. Acceptance ofregistration is on-first-come-first-serve basis.

However, MBAM will be collecting a COMMITMENT FEE ofRM2,000.00 per participant which is refundable (withoutinterest) to the sponsoring company once the participant hascompleted the programme. This deposit payment will beforfeited if the participant does not complete the programme.

The Certification and Registration ofConstruction Personnel

1. To establish construction personnel category &occupational title; To develop respective competencystandard & determine Recognition of Prior Learning

(RPL) criteria & processes

2. CIDB verifies & approves a glossaryof construction industry occupationaltitles or various grades with identified

core & specific competencies

3. CIDB initiates RPL to determine Levelof competency & training need

4. Competent constructionpersonnel registers /renews as specific

certified constructionpersonnel

4. Construction personnelattend specificcompetency /

continuing competencydevelopment

training required

CIDB-MBAM CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT (COCD) PROGRAMMEFOR CONSTRUCTION TRADE SUPERVISOR (FOREMAN)

01CF10HR – Managing & Working with People and Contractor4 Working with People Issues in Project Organisation4 Understanding Roles & Responsibilities of Project Manager

& Project Team4 Importance of Attitude Towards, Works, Cooperation

& Relationships of Project Team4 Project Team Dynamics & Key to Managing People in

Projects – Motivation, Influence, Power & Effectiveness

02CF10HR – Effective Communication & WrittenCommunication Skills

4 Introduction to Communication Skills4 Understanding Verbal, Non-verbal & Written Communication4 Communication Cycle & Communication4 Type of Written Communication & Getting Written

Messages Across Clearly

03CF01BM – Systematic Problem Solving & DecisionMaking Skills

4 Problems in Solving4 Pitfalls in Decision Making Process4 Range of Actions in the Decision Making Process4 Problem Solving

04CFF04PS – Effective Project Planning & SchedulingUsing Critical Path Analysis (CPA) Method

4 Stages & Critical Factors in Project Planning, Monitoring& Control

4 Principles of Effective Construction Project Planningfor Successful Project Implementation

4 Types, Purposes & Content of Construction ProjectSchedulers, Project Planning & Management

4 Post Contract (Awards) Scheduling – Establishing &Maintaining Construction Project Schedule DuringContract Execution with Specific Emphasis on thePrinciples of CPA Networking Scheduling Method

05CF05CM – Construction Procurement Systems &Contract Documentation

4 An Overview of the Construction Procurement Systems4 Effects of the Construction Procurement Systems &

Contractual Arrangement on the Management Structureof Construction Project

4 Appreciating the Use of Standard Form of Contract forConstruction Projects & Understanding the Types of

Contract Documents for Project Execution4 Identifying & Performing Effective Contract Administration

with the Appropriate Project Documents

06CF05CM – Construction Payment Application &Information Management

4 Understanding Project Interim Payment Application& Certification

4 Construction Drawing & Information Management4 Management of Drawing & Information for Construction

Contract Administration4 Communication & Dissemination of Construction Information

07CF06SM – Site Preparation & Organisation, Surveying& Setting Out

4 The Nature & Types of Construction Project Sites4 Site Layout, Preparation & Control4 Site Organisation & Setting Out for Construction4 Planning for Site Preparation & Organisation

08CF06SM – Construction Resource Planning & Management4 Time VS Resource Constrained Project Planning & Scheduling4 Resource Allocation & Utilisation in Project Execution4 Resource Inventory Control & Store Management4 Resource Management & Wastage Control

09CF06SM – Monitoring & Supervising ConstructionSafety & Environmental Policies

4 Planning & Operation of Safe Working Environment4 Effects of Construction Activities to the Environment4 Construction safety, Health & Environment Issues

10CF04PS – Project “S” Curve & Baseline Managementfor Cost & Time Monitoring & Control

4 Elements of Effective Construction Project Monitoring& Control

4 Project Scheduling Requirement for Contract Compliance& Executive

4 Project “S” Curve & Earned Value Management (EVM) inProject Time & Cost Monitoring & Control

4 Changes, Disruption & Time Control in Project Execution

11CF06SM – Quality Assurance & Control & ISO9000for Construction

4 Quality & Quality Assurance in Construction Projects4 Implementing & Maintaining Quality in Construction

Works & Activities4 Backbone of Quality Management System & Documentation

12CF06SM – Quality Management & Assessment forConstruction

4 Fundamental of the Construction Process & Productsin Quality Achievement

4 Quality Management & the Construction Process inQuality Achievement

4 Quality Standards for Construction Works &Development Projects

4 Principles & Practices of Construction Quality Assessment

13CF06SM501 & 502 – Effective Construction ProjectSupervision & Control

4 Tip for Construction Project Management Success4 Effective Construction Project Supervision & Control –

Schedule, Cost, Quality & Scope4 Duties & Responsibilities of Construction Foremen

Towards Project Success4 Ladder of Opportunity & Career Advancement

MODULES TITLE & COURSE OUTLINE

CIDB-MBAM CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT (COCD) PROGRAMMEFOR CONSTRUCTION TRADE SUPERVISOR (FOREMAN)

APPLICATION FORM(Please fax to 03-7982 6811 or email to: mbam05@mbam.org.my)

Please call03 - 7984 8636

to enquireParticipant’s Particular

Name: …………………………………………………………………………… Designation: ………………………………………………………………….

NRIC: ……………………………………………………………………………. H/P No. : ……………………………………………………………………….

CIDB Green Card No. : …………………………………………..………… Expiry Date : ………………………………………………………………….

E-mail: ………………………….………..………………………………………

Academic Qualifications Practical Experience (Years)

Technical Institute Certificate [ ] Diploma [ ] None [ ]

Qualification : _________________________________________

Working Experience : _______ Years

Current Job Scope :1 Civil & Structural (C&S)1 Building & Architectural (B&A)1 Mechanical Engineering (ME)1 Electrical Engineering (EE)

Past Employment :

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Primary Education SRP/PMR Yes [ ] No [ ]

Secondary Education SPM Yes [ ] No [ ] STPM Yes [ ] No [ ]

No formal Education Yes [ ]

Others:

Supporting Documents (*Note: Please tick ( ) where is appropriate & kindly enclose a copy of the said document/s)

1. Academic testimonials and school leaving certificates, if any *

2. Current and previous employment letters, if any *

3. Current and previous Job Description, if any *

4. Positions of superior and subordinates in relation to the applicant in an Organisation Chart or Structure, if any *

5. Employment testimonials and referral from previous job assignment or employment, if any *

6. Certificate of attendance on competency or job related training programmes or courses, if any *

7. Certificate/ Letter of Appreciation/ Outstanding Performance Awards, if any *

Information of Current Employer

Company : Contact person :

Address : H/P No. :

Office Tel :

Fax :

Email :

Participant’s Declaration

I, _______________________________________________ hereby declare that the information provided by me in this application form

is true and correct. Enclosed please find cheque no. ______________________________ (RM2,000.00) made payable to MASTER

BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA for the commitment fee.

Signature of Applicant Company Stamp Authorised Signature

Academic Qualifications & Working Experience (*Note: Please tick ( ) where is appropriate)

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TESTIMONIAL BY MEMBERS & PARTICIPANTS

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD, MALAYSIAConstruction Industry Training DivisionLevel 35, Menara Dato’ Onn, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)No. 45, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala LumpurTel: 03 - 4047 7306 / 03 - 4047 7307

MBAM TRAINING SERVICES SDN BHD2 - 1(1st Floor), Jalan 2/109E, Desa Business Park58100 Kuala LumpurTel: 03 - 7984 8636 Fax: 03 - 7982 9811Email: mbam05@mbam.org.my /

mbam11@mbam.org.myContact: Ms. Lee Siew Mei, Manager /

Mr. Michael Thong, Manager

REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES

Sugumaran a/l Munianaya) The programme has given me opportunity

to learn and improve on my work skills.Now, I am more confident whendischarging my duties at site.

b) I was subsequently promoted to SiteAgent.

Syahruddin bin ArshadSome of the benefits from the COCD training are:a) Increase my knowledge & experience in

construction industry, starting from pre-tender stage until project completion.

b) Provide knowledge especially for supervisorlike me on how to control budget during thepost construction  stage so that  it is withinthe budget.

Sugumaran a/l SubramaniamI am a transformed person upon attending this “Competence for the Construction Occupational CompetencyDevelopment (COCD) Programmed for Construction Trade Supervisor (Foreman)” accreditation training.

The experience and knowledge gained from this training had enhanced my work performance where myproductivity and work quality has boosted. The training module encompasses a balanced program where it isvery useful and practical to construction industry although the assignments given were strenuous.

Facilitators / trainers involved are friendly, experienced and was able to part knowledge in a very relaxed andpractical way. I find the whole setting was a very conducive learning environment.

My deepest appreciation to organizer (MBAM & CIDB), trainers (especially Dr. Yeow Yoon Foo) and IJMConstruction Sdn Bhd for this training.

A training that I will always treasure and highly recommend. “The change should begin with you”.

Ng Kim HoeFirst and foremost my appreciation to IJM Construction Sdn Bhd and my senior Project Manager Mr. Fang for giving me anopportunity to be a participant in this “Competence for the Construction Occupational Competency Development (COCD)Programmed for Construction Trade Supervisor (Foreman)” accreditation training.

Honestly I learned a lot during this training which has been very beneficial to me moreover I got to meet other participantsfrom various companies.

We shared our experience and knowledge which I treasure a lot. All the facilitators are experienced trainer and their methodof training was effective. In addition the facilities provided are good with excellent refreshment.

Overall it was a very good training and I am looking forward to attend more technical training that will be arranged by MBAM.

Testimonial from Sunway Construction Sdn BhdWe have supported this COCD Programme since its commencement in 2013.Overall, the programme empowered our staff to perform better andreinforced the necessary applications at work.  We hope CIDB Malaysia andMBAM would continue to support this programme for the betterment of theMalaysian construction industry.

Testimonial from Bina Puri Construction Sdn BhdOur staffs who have participated in the COCD programme have shownimprovement in term of their job knowledge and coordination in the dailytask. They have put in implementation of what they have learnt. We hope thatthis programme to be continued to enhance the capability of the constructionsupervisors.