CPD & Renewal

This page provides users with key information on the MBOT membership renewal process, including steps for maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) compliance. It also details renewal fees, deadlines, and necessary documentation, ensuring members adhere to MBOT’s standards and remain active.

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria/Explanatory NotesCPD hours grantedRemarks
A1Formal & Informal EducationFormal Education:This includes participation in activities that lead to gaining academic/professional qualifications and attendance at structured leaning activities. (E.g: Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree/Master’s/PhD) *CPD Hours are given only once, upon completion of studies.Full-time 10 CPD HoursMaximum 12 CPD hours per year
Part-time 5 CPD HoursMaximum 10 CPD hours
Informal Education:The activity run by a recognized institution or training provider covering specific technical subject’s, sector specific subjects or generic training. (E.g: Courses/Training/Workshop/Talk/Technical/Briefing/Knowledge Sharing)Actual Contact HoursMaximum 30 CPD hours for professional Technologist
Maximum 20 CPD hours for Certified Technician

 

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
A2Congress/ Conference/ Seminar/ SymposiumMust be within related field/ core business (Local & International). A conference should include:
  1. Plenary lectures/ symposia.
  2. Presentation of free communication/ poster, etc.
  3. Exhibition (demonstrator/ speaker)
Half day
(3 CPD Hours)

Full day
(6 CPD Hours)
Maximum
12 CPDHours

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
A3Fellowships/ Attachment/ Study TourAttending fellowships/ attachment/ study tour (Include Hands-On & Skills Courses).(E.g .: Site Visit)Actual Contact HoursMaximum 8 CPD Hours

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
A4Committee or Project MemberInvolvement as committee or project member for organising a related event/ seminar/ conference/ symposium/ lecture series etc.(E.g .: Conference Activities (As Secretariat/ Facilitator)Full day (4 CPD Hours)More than 1 day (6 CPD Hours)Maximum 12 Hours

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
A5Technology & Technical Related MeetingAttending meeting related to technological and technical profession.(E.g .: Include Technical Working Group/ Exclude Technical Meeting Which Is Part of Daily/ Routine Works)2 CPD HoursMaximum 10 CPD Hours

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
A6Technical Paper Presentation at Official Function/ Seminar/ MeetingsPresentation on the following:
  1. Plenary lecture/ long paper/ free paper/ short paper.
  2. Poster presentation in related field / core business.
(E.g .: Presenter/ Speaker)
5 CPD HoursMaximum 10 CPD Hours

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
A7Publication Of Articles in Journal/ Chapters in Book / Technical ReportsIndexed/ peer reviewed journal (authors & co- authors).Authors (10 CPD Hours)Co-authors (5 CPD Hours)Maximum 10 CPD Hours
Non – indexed journal/ proceeding (authors & co-authors).Authors (2 CPD Hours)Co-authors (1 CPD Hours)Maximum 2 CPD Hours
Book authors/ chapters in book (authors & co- authors).Book Authors (10 CPD Hours)Chapters in book (5 CPD Hours)
Technical reports/ bulletins/ techies.Technical reports (5 CPD Hours)Bulletins (2 CPD Hours) Techies (5 CPD Hours)Maximum 10 CPD Hours

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
A8Appointed as MBOT’s Assessors
  • Professional Assessor Panel
4 to 7 candidates assessed.4 CPD HoursMaximum 10 CPD Hours
3 and below candidates assessed.2 CPD Hours
  • Accreditation Assessor Panel
  • Accreditation visits
Full Accreditation.8 CPD HoursMaximum 15 CPD Hours
Provisional Accreditation.5 CPD Hours

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
B1Contribution for Technology and Technical Aspects Development
  1. Involved with National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) development or related.
  2. Involved with Written Instruction Material (WIM).
5 CPD HoursMaximum 15 CPD Hours
  1. Appointed TVET Panel by JPK.
  2. Appointed Panel by MQA.
  3. Appointed Panel by other professional/ regulatory/ ministry.
8 CPD Hours
  1. Reviewer Panel/ Evaluator (E.g .: Tender/ Procurement Technical Committee)
5 CPD Hours

 
CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
B2Online Platform Related to Technology & TechnicalAttending, viewing, or listening to educational content to enhance your knowledge and skills.(E.g .: Webinars, Virtual Workshops, Online Training/ Courses/ Conferences/Self-Studies)1 Hours (1 CPD Hours)2- 4 Hours/ Half Day (2 CPD Hours) Full Day (4 CPD Hours) More Than 1 Day (Maximum 10 CPD Hours)Maximum 10 CPD Hours
 

 

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
B3Mentoring/ Coaching/ Judges/ Consultation Related to ProfessionBe appointed as mentor, coach, judges, part time lecturing or
consultation for technical and technology related involvement
activities.
5 CPD HoursMaximum 10 CPD Hours Per Year

 

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
D1Hands-On/ Special Project & R&D Activities Related in Technical & TechnologyInvolvement in relevant project development for innovation and creativity.(E.g .: Innovation Competition/ Skill Award/ Research (As Researcher/ Demonstrator)8 CPD HoursMaximum 15 CPD Hours Per Year
CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
D2CSR Programme & Relevant Voluntary WorkParticipation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme/ project related to technical and technology environment.(E.g .: Voluntary Technical Training/ Maintenance/ Installation)2 CPD HoursMaximum 5 CPD Hours

CPD CodeCPD ActivityCriteria / Explanatory NotesCPD Hours GrantedRemarks
D3Soft-Skills Related to Leadership and Management, Interpersonal Skills and Professional ConductInvolvement in relevant courses/ training towards enhancing professionalism.(E.g .: ISO/ Ethics/ Project Management/ Leadership)2 CPD HoursMaximum 5 CPD Hours

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