INTERVIE
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR MALAYSI
PROFESSIONAL CERTIF
EWEE KIT
IA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGISTS
FICATION INTERVIEW
Interview Approach
• 15 minutes for each interview session
❑ 2 minutes for introduction / self p
❑ 13 minutes for questions & answ
• 3 approaches of interview will be conducted
interviewers
❑ Physical Interview
❑ Skype Interview
❑ WhatsApp Video Call Interview
❑ Any other application/software s
pitching
wers (Q&A
d depending on the availability of candidates and
set by MBOT
Video Call Interview E
• Look at the camera, not the screen : Maintain
• Computer/Camera Angle: Where you place yo
camera at eye-level.
• Dress: Dress professionally from head to toe lik
• Connection: Check internet connection to ensu
• Keep your Profile Professional: Make sure tha
and photo are appropriate.
• Background: Keep the background simple and
does not convey professionalism.
• Close other programs on your computer: Ge
distracting and unprofessional. Before your inter
are closed
• Prepare your surroundings: Pick a quiet place
• Don't interview and drive. In addition to being
your phone isn't safe, so leave the interview for a
Etiquette
n direct eye contact with your interviewer.
our computer/camera is also important. You want the
ke an in-person interview.
ure the video call session going smoothly
at your Skype/WhatsApp contact name, email address
clear of distractions. Clear the area of anything that
etting Facebook notifications during your interview is
rview, make sure all other windows on your computer
e to interview to avoid any interruptions.
illegal in Malaysia, driving while holding
a moment when you can concentrate
Area of Assessment
Competence & Commitment
Competence Knowledge and Understan
Commitment A Use a combination of general an
imise the application of existing
Application to Practice
B Apply appropriate theoretical an
al /technical problems.
C Leadership/Management/S
Provide technical and commerc
D Interpersonal Skills
Use effective communication an
Professional Conduct
E Demonstrate a personal commi
society, the profession and the e
nding
nd specialist technological knowledge and understanding to opt
and emerging technology.
nd practical methods to the analysis and solution of technologic
Supervision Commitment
cial leadership / management / supervision commitment
nd interpersonal skills.
itment to professional standards, recognising obligations to
environment.
A: KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING
Use a combination of general and specialist engineeri
mise the application of existing and emerging technolo
Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the This coul
introduction and manipulation of new and advancing technology and
A1 other relevant developments • Iden
Knowledge through experience and information resources • Striv
• Broa
This coul
Maintain and extend a sound evidence-based approach to problem-
solving • Esta
• Ass
A2 • Iden
logy
Apply technology/technical principles and best practice • Prom
• Sec
• Dev
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A3 Definition and basic concept of technology field
• Diffe
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A4 Evolution of the current technology field
• Prom
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A5 Latest technology and solutions being applied in the market
• Dev
ing knowledge and understanding to opti
ogy.
ld include an ability to:
ntify the limits of own personal knowledge and skills
ve to extend own technological capability
aden and deepen own knowledge base through research and experimentation.
ld include an ability to:
ablish users’ needs
sess marketing needs and contribute to marketing strategies
ntify constraints and exploit opportunities for the development and transfer of techno
y within own chosen field
mote new applications when appropriate
cure the necessary intellectual property rights
velop and evaluate continuous improvement systems.
ld include an ability to:
erentiate and explain basic concepts of related technology field
ld include an ability to:
mote new technology when appropriate
ld include an ability to:
velop and evaluate application of technology and solutions to the current systems
B: APPLICATION TO PRACTICE
Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to
technological /technical problems.
B1 Select engineering techniques and procedures This could include an
Contribute to technological /technical design & • Explore the terri
Development • Review the pote
B2
Use resources effectively to complete tasks services
• Use own knowle
This could include an
• Identify and agre
• Assemble the ne
• Carry out the ne
• Collect, analyse
• Draft, present a
• Undertake techn
B3 Implement and evaluate solutions This could include an
• Ensure that the
• Identify the requ
mpact of the ou
• Determine the c
• Evaluate the ou
• Actively learn fro
o the analysis and solution of
n ability to:
itory within own responsibility for new opportunities
ential for enhancing engineering products, processes, systems and
edge of the employer ’s position to assess the viability of opportunities.
n ability to:
ee appropriate methodologies
ecessary resources
ecessary tests
e and evaluate the relevant data
and agree design recommendations
nological and technical design.
n ability to:
application of the design results in the appropriate practical outcome
uired cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose and environmental i
utcome
criteria for evaluating the design solutions
utcome against the original specification
om feedback on results to improve future design solutions and build best practice.
C: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Provide technical and commercial leadership / manag
This could include an ability
C1 Plan for effective projects • Identify the factors aff
• Lead on preparing and
• Ensure that the neces
• Negotiate the necessa
etc.).
This could include an ability
• Set up appropriate ma
• Agree quality standard
C2 Manage budget, finance, people and resources • Organise and lead wo
• Ensure that variations
on is taken
• Gather and evaluate f
This could include an ability
Manage teams and develop staff • Agree objectives and
C3 • Identify team and indi
Supervise technological tasks • Lead and support team
• Assess team and indi
This could include an ability
C4 Manage continuous quality improvement • Promote quality throu
• Develop and maintain
• Direct project evaluati
gement / supervision commitment
y to:
fecting the project implementation
d agreeing implementation plans and method statements
ssary resources are secured and brief the project team
ary contractual arrangements with other stakeholders (client, subcontractors, suppliers,
y to:
anagement systems
ds, programme and budget
ork teams, co-ordinating project activities
s from quality standards, programme and budgets are identified, and that corrective acti
feedback and recommend improvements.
y to:
work plans with teams and individuals
ividual needs, and plan for their development
m and individual development
ividual performance and provide feedback.
y to:
ughout the organisation and its customer and supplier networks
n operations to meet quality standards
ion and propose recommendations for improvement.
D: INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Use effective communication and interpersonal skills
This could include an ab
D1 Communicate with others • Contribute to, chair
• Prepare letters, doc
• Exchange informati
This could include an ab
D2 Presentation and discussion • Prepare and deliver
• Lead and sustain d
• Feed the results ba
This could include an ab
D3 Personal and social skills • Know and manage
• Be aware of the ne
• Be confident and fle
• Identify, agree and
• Resolve conflicts an
This could include an ab
Engage in the awareness, diversity, creativity • Develop a better se
Interact with one an
D4 and innovative development of technology and con • Bring both a creativ
Connect the literatu
tinuous improvement of technical systems. •
•
•
bility to:
r and record meetings and discussions
cuments and reports
ion and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues.
bility to:
r appropriate presentations
debates with audiences
ack to improve the proposals.
bility to:
own emotions, strengths and weaknesses
eeds and concerns of others
exible in dealing with new and changing interpersonal situations
work towards collective goals
nd create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships.
bility to:
ense of things happening in emerging technology
nother, and bring new challenges and opportunities for diversity management
ve input and a technical knowledge to an action.
ure about technical change with that of innovation systems and networks.
E: PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional s
society, the profession and the environment.
Code and Rules of conduct This could incl
E1 Specific conduct: • Comply w
General k
Safety, health, accountability, time management, quality assurance, resource • Work con
nd emplo
management, cost impact vs quality vs time, discipline, dedication, responsibil •
ity.
This could incl
Manage safe systems of work
E2 System: • Identify a
alth and w
eco-system of respective technology field, any tools involve in delivering the • Develop a
work, system thinking (risk assessment) • Manage,
This could incl
E3 Sustainable development • Operate a
economic
• Use imag
enhance
This could incl
CPD personal planning • Undertak
E4 Continuous learning & development, teamwork and communication • Prepare a
• Carry out
• Maintain
• Evaluate
standards, recognising obligations to
lude an ability to:
with code of ethics
knowledge of Act 768
nstructively within all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including social a
oyment legislation.
lude an ability to:
and be accountable for self and people under your care and responsibility for safety, he
welfare issues
and implement appropriate hazard identification and risk management systems
evaluate and improve safety and health systems.
lude an ability to:
and act responsibly, taking account of the need to progress environmental, social and
c outcomes simultaneously
gination, creativity and innovation to provide products and services which maintain and
the quality of the environment and community, and meet financial objectives
lude an ability to:
ke reviews of own development needs (lifelong learning)
action plans to meet personal and organisational objectives
t planned (and unplanned) CPD activities
evidence of competence development
CPD outcomes against the action plans