PENYEDIAAN

LAPORAN
ANALISA
KRITIKAL
(INTERMEDIATE GROUP)

17 JULAI 2021
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 PROCEED OR STAND STILL?
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Tier 1 Tier 2
Academician
Route
2

QS Degree PvQS Experience PQS Examination CQS CQSP

Route @2 Paper

1 Sr Sr

Graduate 1. Sign
Route 1. Sign document
1. Sign document 2. Can
document 2. To practice
Graduate practice 3. Collect
2 Member fees
LET’S START OUR JOURNEY
 APC PROCESS OVERVIEW
1 Graduate
Member

Work Diary
Graduate
& Logbook
To Start Route
APC

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Critical PQS
Analysis
Professional
PvQS Experience Interview
Route
Sr
Supervisor
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Academician
Route
 CONTENT
Experience Academician
Graduate
Route Route
Route
Application Application Application
For APC For APC For APC
Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor
Register with Working Master
RISM Experience > Degree
Part 1 – 5 years Teaching > 3
Work Diary & Part 2 – CA & years
Log Book Interview Full Time
Part 2 – CA & Teaching
Interview Part 2 – CA &
Interview
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 1.0 THE OBJECTIVES OF THE APC:
i. To ensure candidates are equipped with the necessary
competencies to be employed as a PQS and CQS ASSESSMENT
ii. The candidate has learned to apply his theoretical OF
knowledge through professional training and
experience for practical quantity surveying skills PROFESSIONAL
iii. The candidate has achieved a satisfactory level of COMPETENCE
understanding and application of the skills that form an
essential part of the knowledge base of the chosen
(APC)
specialists’ practice
iv. The candidate is aware of the need to pay particular Is the key route to
attention to accuracy and essential detail to safeguard
the interests of employers and clients professional registration
with the BQSM
v. The candidate is aware of and acts in accordance with
the BQSM’s Rules of Conduct to possess the highest
level of professional integrity and objectivity
vi. The candidate recognizes the ethical duties to clients,
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employers and the community
2.0 OBTAINING THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Supervisor must either be a PQS or CQS, with at

least one-year post experience after registration as a
PQS or CQS, whichever is earlier.
PvQS Supervisor
1. EXPERIENCE: supervised minimum 1 year by an
Internal Supervisor, or to be supervised minimum 2
years by an External Supervisor.
2. GRADUATE: supervised minimum 2 year by an
Internal Supervisor, or to be supervised minimum 3
years by an External Supervisor.
2.0 OBTAINING THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNAL SUPERVISOR: The supervisor is working in the same
1 organization with the candidate.

2 EXTERNAL SUPERVISOR (DIRECT):

Graduate/Experience route - the supervisor is NOT working in the
same organization but has working relation in the same project as
the candidate.

Academician Route - the supervisor is related to candidate’s

attachment of QS programme such as an EE or Industry Advisory
PvQS Supervisor Panel

3 EXTERNAL SUPERVISOR (INDIRECT):

• If the candidate does not have either (1) or (2) above, he can choose an External
Supervisor (Indirect).
• This supervisor can be any PQS or CQS who is willing to supervise the candidate. The
candidate must write to BQSM to inform the reason for selecting the supervisor.
• Both the candidate and the supervisor will be called for interview by BQSM before
supervision can commence.
2.0 OBTAINING THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The supervisor is

1. Responsible with the candidate’s day-to-day supervision.

2. The supervisor is expected to provide guidance on

practical experience and training.

3. The supervisor is expected to timely endorse the

PvQS Supervisor candidate’s progress in Work Diary and Log Book under
the Graduate Route.

4. The supervisor is expected to meet with the candidate for

scheduled and timely discussion prior to submission of
the Critical Analysis report.
2.0 OBTAINING THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3 basic levels of attainment which are progressive in

terms of skills and abilities:

Level Skills & Abilities

1 ✓ Knowledge and understanding
2 ✓ Practical application of knowledge and
understanding
✓ Conflict management, data management
PvQS
Supervisor ✓ Communication and negotiation
3 ✓ Reasoned analytical advice and depth of
technical knowledge
✓ Leadership, management of resources and
people
✓ Client care, Ethics and professional practice
2.0 OBTAINING THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXAMPLE OF Level 1: What is Progress Payment?
SKILL &
ABILITIES Level 2: How to prepare the Progress Payment?

Level 3: Not enough budget to pay the Contractor?

How to solve this problem? Analytical advice!!!

PvQS
Interim
Payment
2.0 OBTAINING THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXAMPLE OF Level 1: What is BQ?
SKILL &
ABILITIES Level 2: How to prepare the BQ?

Level 3: Not enough time to prepare BQ? How to

solve this problem? Analytical advice!!!

PvQS
Bills of
Quantities
3.0 WHICH ROUTE?
 3.1 APC – Graduate Route
No Academic Requirement to Become Professional QS
Qualification
Graduate Accredited QS 1. 2 years local experience under PQS/CQS
Route 1 Degree supervision after registration as PVQS
(External: 3 years)
2. Pass:
i. Part I (Work Diary & Log Book)
ii. Part II (Critical Analysis & Interview)
Graduate Accredited Masters 1. 2 years local experience under PQS/CQS
Route 2 with supervision after registration as PVQS
QS–related Degree (External: 3 years)
2. Pass:
i. Part I (Work Diary & Log Book)
ii. Part II (Critical Analysis & Interview)
Note : must be registered with RISM minimum as Graduate Member within 6
months of registering with BQSM

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 3.2 APC – Academician Route
No Academic Additional Requirement to Become
Qualification Required Professional QS
Qualification
Academician Accredited QS Built environment 1. 3 years of approved academic
Route Degree related Master experience and acquired the
Degree teaching experience after obtaining
the Master degree/ professional
qualifications with EITHER
• Teaching 2 core subjects of QS
programme or related QS
programme, or
• Teaching 1 core subject and 2
related subjects of QS
programme or related QS
programme
2. Pass:
i. Part II (Critical Analysis &
Interview)
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 3.3 APC – Experience Route
No Academic Additional Requirement to Become
Qualification Requirement Professional QS

Experience Accredited Must have 5 years 1. 1 year local experience under

Route 1 QS Degree working experience PQS/CQS supervision after
post degree or RISM registration as PVQS
Direct Final Exam (External : 2 years)
2. Pass:
i. Part II (Critical Analysis &
Interview)
Experience Recognised Must be a member of 1. 1 year local experience under
Route 2 QS Degree approved professional PQS/CQS supervision after
institution (eg. RICS) registration as PvQS
with 10 years (External : 2 years)
minimum approved 2. Pass:
working experience i. Part II (Critical Analysis &
Interview)

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 3.4 QS TECHNOLOGIST
No Academic Requirement to Become QS Requirement to
Qualification Technologist Become
Provisional QS

1 Cognate Degree Working in built environment related

in QS companies
(degree not
accredited) Examination
(topping up with
2 Diploma in QS 1. > 6 years experience in built RISM Direct
(accredited) environment related work Final Exam)
2. Probationer member of RISM
3. Sat for Direct Final Exam and pass 3
papers including Professional
Practice and Measurement

Subject to BQSM’s approval

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 4.0 APC – Registration Form (download from website)

1.0 APC REGISTRATION FORM

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 4.0 APC – Registration Form

APC – REGISTRATION FORM

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 4.0 APC – Registration Form

APC – REGISTRATION FORM

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 Application: PQS
APC

Graduate
Route

5.1 WORK DIARY & LOGBOOK

 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
1. REQUIREMENTS
❑ Supervised professional training, experience and development, for 2 years (3
years for external supervisor)

❑ Minimum 208 days of each 12 months, 416 days for 24 months

❑ Continuously minimum 6 months under single supervisor
❑ Monthly summary

❑ Attain minimum 50% from 3/14 areas of Professional Experience, and

reasonably balanced working knowledge as many areas as practicable
❑ Attain Level 1 to 3 in at least THREE areas of Professional Experience
❖ Level 1 – Knowledge and understanding
❖ Level 2 – Practical application of knowledge and understanding
❖ Level 3 – Reasoned advice

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 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
2. AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A Pre-Construction H Research and Development
B Contract Administration I Public Development Policy
C Construction Contract Operations J General Management and
Construction Finance
D Cost Planning and Quantification of K Life Cycle Costing
Construction Work
E Post Contract Cost Control L Facilities Management
F Construction Services M Sustainability and Green Building
Index
G Project Management N Building Information Modeling
(BIM)

Attain minimum 50% from 3/14 areas of Professional Experience

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 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A Pre-Construction ✓ Preparation and documentation of BQ and other
tender documents for main contracts, sub-
contracts or contracts of supply
✓ Measurement, estimating and pricing for tenders
✓ Value management/engineering including
comparative design economics
✓ Preparation of specification and/or schedule of
rates
✓ Data processing associated with the preparation
of documentation
✓ Detailed compilation and analysis of unit
rates/preliminaries
✓ Selection and evaluation of tenders
✓ Project liaison meeting with employers and
consultants
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✓ Pre-qualification, evaluation and registration of
contractors
 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
B Contract Administration Tender and procurement procedures, cost control,
contracts valuation, and certification etc
C Construction Contract Mainly on sub-contracts and sub-contractors
Operations • Planning and programming of construction
activities
• Site planning
• Management of resources and supervision of
works
• Liaison with employer, consultants, statutory and
service authorities
• Resource determination, scheduling and
purchasing
• Procurement of labour, plant and materials
• Negotiation with and management of sub-
contractors and suppliers
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 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
D Cost Planning and Components and rules of cost plan, sources of data,
Quantification of Construction factors affecting cost efficiency etc
Work • Forecasting, cash flow
• Preparation and use of cost analysis
• Preparation of estimate from sketch plan to
detailed design
• Preparation and use of detailed budget
• Preparation and use of cost plan
• Financially feasibility studies including economic
evaluation and assessment of total expenditure
• Value management/engineering including
comparative design economics
• Preparation/interpretation of turnover, profit/loss
forecasts and cash flow projections
• Cost checking during the development of design
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• Contractual and tendering arrangements in the
context of early advice
 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
E Post Contract Cost Control ❑ Expenditure of PC and Provisional Sums
❑ Preparation of contract documents for main contract, sub-
contracts or contracts of supply including rationalisation of
contract rates
❑ Application of cost control during the progress of the works
❑ Monitoring of proposed construction methods and sequences
and those actually required and reporting thereon
❑ Value management/engineering including preparation of
cost/benefit reports upon alternative construction methods
❑ Analysis of contracts pricing relative to cost recording methods
❑ Preparation of interim valuations
❑ Preparation of variation order and final account
❑ Report, evaluate and negotiate contractual and extra-contractual
issues
❑ Preparation and/or interpretation of cost/value and other
reconciliation statements for management purposes
❑ Project liaison meeting with employers and consultants
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 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
F Construction Services On design and specification of installations of
services, requirement of inspection and testing etc
G Project Management Project co-ordination, progress monitoring, budget
control etc
H Research and Development Research relating to competencies and relevance to
development of the profession etc
✓ Lectures/training
✓ Studio, tutorial and site visits
✓ Setting and marking examination
✓ Supervision of thesis, dissertation and industrial
training
✓ Writing books, working papers, articles and
translation
✓ Academic administration relating to curriculum
and syllabus development and academic sub-
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✓ Research and development
 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont’d)
I Public Development Policy Private sector’s role in public infra projects and
regulatory requirements
J General Management and • Could include evaluation of report on
Construction Finance environmental impact assessment etc.
• Financial matters of project implementation
etc

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 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont’d)
K Life Cycle Costing • Monitor and manage costs over and asset’s
life etc
• Cost-in-use” studies/life cycle costing

L Facilities Management Functionality of built environment, buildings

operation and maintenance etc
M Sustainability and Green Accreditation and certification process for
Building Index buildings
N Building Information Integrated platform with relevant parties on
Modeling (BIM) virtual 3D drawings, implementation etc

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 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont’d)
Some of the scope of work that ❑ Computer software development relating to
can be in any of the Areas of quantity surveying
Professional Experience ❑ Arbitration/litigation/alternative dispute
resolution
❑ Bankruptcy/determination
❑ Taxation allowances and grants
❑ Production cost/quality control/time standard
and operational methods
❑ Productivity methods and evaluation
❑ Insurances
❑ Schedule of dilapidations
❑ Technical audits
❑ Office management including resources,
allocations and fees
❑ Risk management
❑ Oil, gas and heavy engineering
❑ Other specialisations (candidate to specify)
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 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
DIARY

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 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
LOGBOOK

WORKDIARY

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 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
Work Diary Work Diary

?
Graduate
Logbook Logbook
Route
Signed by PASS
Signed by
Supervisor Supervisor
Interim Final
Assessment Prepare
Assessment
500 words 1,000 words
CA

Immediately after 12 months Immediately after 12 months

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 3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
DIARY MARKING – JTPC TRANSITION

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 3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
DIARY MARKING - APC

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 3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
UPON SUBMISSION OF INTERIM AND FINAL ASSESSMENT

Result of Work Diary and LogBook

❑ Result will not be publicized but sent to candidates
❑ Marks will not be normally disclosed
❑ If professional training is considered deficient, candidate to undertake
extended period of training before re-assessment say 6 to 12 months
❑ It may relate to specific areas of deficiency

Graduate
Route
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 Start APC WORK DIARY
much earlier & LOGBOOK PQS

Graduate
Route

5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Start APC
> 5 years
experience PQS

Experience
Route
 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
Why do we need this “exercise”?

• To evaluate competency in looking at options and

alternative solutions
• To evaluate experience and underlying knowledge
• To evaluate clarity of thoughts
• To evaluate involvement, roles and contribution to a
project
• To enable panel to ask further in-depth questions
during the professional interview
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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
The Critical Analysis shall be the basis for the Panel to test
candidate’s “Competencies” to the following levels:-

Level 1: Knowledge and understanding

Level 2: Practical Application of knowledge and understanding

Level 3: Reasoned advice

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
So what is a Critical Analysis Report?

Most candidates write:-

• A commentary
• A piece of course work
• A story
• A thesis
• A report

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

Definition of a Critical Analysis:-

• It is a detailed analysis of a project with which the
candidate has been extensively involved during your
training period,
• with a conclusion giving a critical appraisal of the
project,
• together with a reflective analysis of the experience
gained
“John Wilkinson”

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

Definitions based on dictionary

“Critical”

Competent to criticise

“Analysis”

Separate into constituent elements

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

“Critical”

Examine and judge carefully, NOT to find fault with

“Analysis”

▪ Highlight the shortcomings of the projects, its processess, what

went wrong and why, have lessons learnt

▪ Highlight the success of the projects, its processes, how the

decisions and actions made it succeed

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
The Critical Analysis must reflect candidates’ abilities and
competency in:-
• Written and graphical communication
• Professional standards of reporting and presentation, in
English or BM
• Analysis of the project, not JUST providing summary
• Reflective thought and problem solving
• Learning from experience gain
• Understanding of Ethics and Code of Conduct

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
What the Panel is NOT looking for:-
• Very flashy description of candidates’ project or the size
of the project
• Colourful descriptions of Employers
• Long story of what happened during the project
• Story of what happened to candidates
• Thick padded up report

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

A short concise
submission is
better than a
thick padded up
submission

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

ANOTHER EXAMPLE
OF THICK REPORT
WITH ATTACHMENTS
WHICH ARE NOT
NECESSARY

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
No need hard
covers!
But care taken to
submit a
presentable report
which is easy to
read, is a plus point

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
What the Panel (2 persons) is looking for:-
• Candidates’ perspective why key issues arise and what
are the alternatives
• Examples of candidates’ abilities
• Candidates’ competencies
• How candidates made decisions
• Why candidates made certain decisions
• Candidates’ personal involvement or working as a team
• Awareness of other current issues

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

Post Contract
Cost Control

Prepare CA? Select Project Select the Interim

& Experience Experience Area Payment
(2/14 Area)

Interim
1. Highlight the background of the issues
2. Identify the key issue (one main issue only)
/ Payment
3. Describe the methodology and options to solve the key
issue
Let say: 7th payment –
4. Discuss the options proposed in relation to the risk
critical issue
assessment and implication in terms of contractual
implications, time and cost
5. Discuss the result achieved
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6. Conclude with lessons learnt
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Let say: 7th payment –

critical issue

Let discuss:

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

What are our “competencies”?

14 Main Areas
Candidates to choose 2 out of 14 areas

Sub-areas (competencies)?

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
2. AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A Pre-Construction H Research and Development
B Contract Administration I Public Development Policy
C Construction Contract Operations J General Management and
Construction Finance
D Cost Planning and Quantification of K Life Cycle Costing
Construction Work
E Post Contract Cost Control L Facilities Management
F Construction Services M Sustainability and Green Building
Index
G Project Management N Building Information Modeling
(BIM)

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 14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
❑ Expenditure of PC and Provisional Sums
EPost ❑ Preparation of contract documents for main contract, sub-
contracts or contracts of supply including rationalisation of
Contract Cost contract rates
❑ Application of cost control during the progress of the works
Control ❑ Monitoring of proposed construction methods and sequences
and those actually required and reporting thereon
❑ Value management/engineering including preparation of
cost/benefit reports upon alternative construction methods
❑ Analysis of contracts pricing relative to cost recording methods
❑Preparation of interim valuations
❑ Preparation of variation order and final account
❑ Report, evaluate and negotiate contractual and extra-contractual
issues
❑ Preparation and/or interpretation of cost/value and other
reconciliation statements for management purposes
❑ Project liaison meeting with employers and consultants
❑ Site surveys and measurement and attendance at site meeting

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

Pre Construction

Same Project or Select the Bills of

Another CA?
Other Project Experience Area Quantities

1. Highlight the background of the issues Not enough time to

2. Identify the key issue (one main issue only) prepare BQ
3. Describe the methodology and options to solve the key
issue
4. Discuss the options proposed in relation to the risk
assessment and implication in terms of contractual
Do not compare either Lump Sum
implications, time and cost
Tender or BQ Tender
5. Discuss the result achieved
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6. Conclude with lessons learnt
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Submission of CA report

Summary of Critical Analysis

Experience Report

1. The Summary should not exceed 500 words.

2. Comprise the following elements:
i. chronological account of employment
and job descriptions
ii. summary/analysis of on-job training
and personal involvement
iii. summary/analysis of the competencies
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applied in the chosen APC
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1. In the Introduction, provide a brief description of the
chosen area, role of the candidate in the project and
other details specific to the chosen area/project;
Critical Analysis
Report
2. Highlight the background of the issues;

3. Identify the key issue (one main issue only). Do not

include irrelevant issues;

4. Describe the methodology and options to solve the key

issue, decision making and project control, including,
where applicable, rationale for rejecting other available
options;
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5. Discuss the options proposed in relation to the risk
assessment and implication in terms of contractual
implications, time and cost;
Critical Analysis
Report
6. Discuss the factors affecting the progression of activity or
anticipated performance;

7. Discuss the result achieved vis-a-vis the original intention,

and if relevant, a cost-effectiveness study; and

8. Conclude with lessons learnt and self-assessment of

personal involvement in the project presented.

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
Structure of Report (indicative)
• Introduction – including brief overview of work experience and
project chosen
• Key issues
• Options
• Proposed solution / Critical analysis
• Analysis of experience gained
• Conclusion (can be for each or both areas)

Relevant appendices – drawings, plans, documents, etc

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Introduction

• Statement of permission to
disclose information
Graduate
Route Structure
of Report • Brief description of project

• Client’s objectives
Experience
Route
• Candidates’ role in the project
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▪ Statement of permission to disclose information

This indicates the candidate does not understand the issue

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Another example of wrong statement

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This is what we want

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

Introduction

• Statement of permission to
disclose information
Graduate
Route Structure
of Report • Brief description of project

• Client’s objectives
Experience
Route
• Candidates’ role in the project
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Key issues
• Something that has a major influence on the project or in
particular areas being discussed in the critical analysis
• They are not things candidates do everyday, e.g. interim
valuations
• Example - may be Client’s sudden request for an earlier
completion date which set off a chain of reactions
• An “Area” of experience is not a key issue!

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CANDIDATES HAVE
SUBMITTED CA BASED ON
A ‘PROCESS’; BUT IN THESE
CASES, CANDIDATES ARE
ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE :-
• Their direct involvement in the
process
• Key issues are identified
• Options to resolve the key
issues
• Reflection of lessons learnt with
a good conclusion

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Options
Candidates should:-
• Review options
• Aim for 2 to 3 options
• Consider each option
• Reasons for rejection
– Logical

– Lateral

– Professional

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Proposed solutions
• Clearly identify the chosen option
• Review the aspects supporting the decision
• Always focus on competency
• Always be professional
• Look at issues relating to customer care
• Rules of conduct and Ethics

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Analysis of Experience
• Reflective analysis should demonstrate candidates’
understanding of the project issues
• Important points should be raised
• Include lessons learned
• Even if things went well or by the book, why did it go
well and what made it work?
• Candidates must objectively consider their performance
• Any consideration for future improvement

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Conclusion
• A Critical appraisal of the proposed solution(s) /
outcome(s)
• A chance to be objective
• Reflect and review
• Aim to focus on pro’s and con’s

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Submission of CA Report
1. Cover 2 out of 14 Main Areas
2. Cover 1 sub-area of the chosen Main Areas
3. Allowed to use more than 1 project
4. not less than 3,000 words but not exceeding 4,500 words (excluding
appendices)
5. Font type Arial 11
6. Spacing 1.5 lines
7. Include word count at the end

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8. In triplicate copies
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Criteria for assessment Weightage
1 Requirements of practical experience Compulsory

2 On Critical Analysis:- 45 marks per Area

a) Knowledge and understanding
b) Practical application
c) Giving reasoned advice
3 Report writing 10 marks

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CRITICAL ANALYSIS
ASSESSMENT SHEET

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 5.2 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

the candidate may

Graduate
be required to
Route Critical prepare in 3 to 6
Analysis months' time a
supplementary CA
on another task
Experience
Route unsatisfactory

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 CRITICAL
ANALYSIS

Start APC WORK DIARY

much earlier & LOGBOOK PQS

Graduate
Route

5.3 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW

CRITICAL
ANALYSIS
Start APC
> 5 years
experience PQS

Experience
Route
 5.3 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW

Graduate
Route

Professional
Interview
Experience
Route

2 Assessors
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 5.3 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
Interview structure guidelines – panel of 2 assessors
Chairman’s introduction / Candidate’s update on CV 3 minutes
Candidate’s presentation – uninterrupted but keep to 10min 10 minutes

Panel’s competency questions on the presentation – 10 20 minutes

minutes on each Area
Panel’s questions on overall experience – 10 minutes
CPD and BQSM rules of conduct including ethics
Chairman’s remarks and close of interview / candidate’s ‘last 2 minutes
say’
Total interview duration : 45 minutes

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Professional Interview
▪ (as opposed to a written competency exam) can easily
test a candidate on:-

• Presentation and oral communication skills

• Good display of knowledge
• Clarity of thought
• Overall technical competencies
• Testing ethics issues (on an impromptu basis)
• Display of professionalism

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The Interview will be conducted by a panel of minimum 2 assessors. The
candidates will be assessed on the following:
A. The application of his /her theoretical knowledge through relevant
teaching and research activities
B. Understanding and ability to apply the skills that form the knowledge
base of his /her chosen specialist study
C. Awareness of the professional and commercial implication of his/her
work
D. General knowledge and current trends of professional quantity surveying
practices
E. Grasps of professional and work ethics
F. General interaction abilities

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Interview – Candidate’s presentation

❑ 10 minutes

❑ Based on the Critical Analysis report

❑ Candidate - sit or stand

❑ Criteria to be applied:-
1. Oral communication skill
2. Presentation skills
3. Clarity of thought

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Interview questioning :-
❑ Open – what, why, when, how, where and who

❑ Closed – to confirm facts

❑ Unambiguous, clear and concise – ask if you are not clear

❑ May include a short scenario

❑ ALWAYS linked to competencies

❑ ALWAYS linked to experience

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What the Panel is looking for:-
“Up-to-date” with current construction issues such as:-
GBI and sustainability
CIPAA
QLassic
Emerging trends – PFI, FM, PM, etc
BIM
IBS
QS (Amendment) Act 2015
New SMM
Pandemic

Level 1 competency expected

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Important Issue for Professional Interview

Questions to Level 3 on Ethics and Code of Conduct

If candidates fail any Ethics and Code of Conduct

questions, they fail the professional interview
immediately

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Rule of Conduct, Ethics and Professional Practice

Refer to BQSM Rule of Conduct under the QS rules
• All Level 3 competency
• May be asked throughout assessment
• Candidates must perform well in this area of questioning
based on relevant experience

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Assessing the candidate – post interview process
by assessors:-
• Evidence based
– training/experience gained
– pre-assessment submissions
– presentation
– interview
– refer to notes taken
• Holistic approach
– strengths and weaknesses
– except on ethics

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Format of Interview Assessment
Criteria for assessment Weightage
1 Competency in Areas & Sub-areas 30% per Area
2 CPD programme attended 5%
3 General knowledge of building industry, 15%
current national issues
4 Verbal communication, clarity of 15%
thoughts, self-confidence
5 Involvement /contribution towards QS 5%
profession
6 Pass Rules of Conduct / Ethics Compulsory
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Interview Sheet
Assessment

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Referral and Appeal
✓ Referred candidates will be reported to the Board for
validation

✓ Candidate will be informed accordingly

✓ Candidate may submit an appeal within 2 weeks from receiving

results

✓ Candidate can only re-sit after 3 months from previous

interview and can use the same improved Critical Analysis
Report (i.e. can only be used twice)
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THANK YOU

LEMBAGA JURUUKUR BAHAN MALAYSIA

[Link]
CONTACT : APC & EXAMINATION : 03 – 2610 7987 OR apc@[Link]

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ON WORK DIARY AND LOG BOOK
Q1 : Do I need to submit 2 years work diary? Or can I submit a work diary
based on a period that deemed sufficient by the Board?
You are required to submit minimum 2 years (416 days) of Work Diary.
If the Board finds your training is deficient in coverage or depth, you
might need to extend the period of training from 6 to 12 months.

Q2 : As I am currently working in Singapore, is it acceptable to get my

manager (Registered QS in Singapore) to supervise and sign my Work
Diary?
No, only for Local Malaysian Experience.

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Q3 : May I use the previous JTPC work diary and logbook to fill up Year 2 work
experience for assessment even though the new ruling APC has commenced?
YES, you can. Currently we accept both formats either the previous ones or
the current ones.

Q4 : For Work Diary and Log Book, when does the 2 years start, is it from the
date of BQSM membership approval?
The 2 years of recording the professional training for work diary can start from
the date of your registration as PVQS with the Board provided you have
received approval on your APC form submission or 6 months prior to your
registration with RISM as Graduate QS, whichever is later.

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Q5 : Can I submit Work Diary and Log Book for 2 years together?
No. Do submit 1 year at a time so we can ensure that your Professional Training meets with the
requirement of the Professional Competence

Q6 : After submission of the first year Work Diary and Log Book, how soon can I submit for the
second year?
▪ Your first year diary will be assessed upon submission. If all are okay such as the training is
sufficient, you have acquired the necessary experience and meet the criteria of Section 4.5.2
and 4.5.3 of the Guideline, you can submit the 2nd year diary once you get the result of the first
year.
▪ Section 4.5.2 & 4.5.3 - Candidates are required to attain minimum 50% from three areas and
also attain Level 1 to 3 from three areas of Professional Experience and reasonably balanced
working knowledge preferably in as many other areas as practicable. Level 1 refers to your
knowledge and understanding, Level 2 refers to your practical application of the knowledge and
Level 3 refers to reasoned analytical advice and depth of the knowledge.
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Q7 : I have applied through JTPC in 2015. So what is the procedure now?

Please advise.
▪ The Board has no problem to accept candidates that came through JTPC
route. You can proceed to fill in your Work Diary, and we allow for you
to backdate your professional training up to the date of your
registration as PVQS with the Board and 6 months prior to your
registration with RISM as Graduate QS, whichever is later.
▪ However, if you are quite close to having 5 years experience, you can
opt to Experience Route and just submit the Critical Analysis report
without having to fill in the Work Diary and Log Book. However, do
inform if you intend to change your APC route from Graduate to
Experience.

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ON WORK DIARY AND LOG BOOK
Q8 : I am filling in my work diary and currently backdating it with the work experience which will
start from Dec 2015 until Dec 2016. Is this acceptable? If yes, shall I submit first year diary for
approval, then second year diary from Dec 2016 to Dec 2017, followed by critical analysis report
and professional interview?

Yes, your statement is correct. Submit the Work Diary for the 1st year first, and others
subsequently after. Provided you can pass all the stages, it should be proceeding as such.

Q9 : Can I submit the Work Diary & Log Book with experience from firm A who is a consultant (say
from October 2016 till April 2017) and combine with experience gained in firm B who is a
contractor (say from September 2017 till May 2018) for part of Year 1 assessment?

▪ YES, as long as you meet the number of days of 208 days for each 12 months and you are under
single supervisor with continuous 6 months of working at one time.

▪ However, do note that under the contractor’s firm, if you do not have supervision internally as
there is no registered QS in the company, then you would require to fill in additional of 1 more
year Work Diary and Log Book (ie. total 3 years) for using External Supervisor.
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▪ Q10 : Areas of Work Diary required to attain from are 3 out of 14 areas
(A to N) of Professional Experience?
Yes, you must at least cover 3 out of 14 areas of which when the
numbers of days are totalled up will be 50% (of 12 months, or 24
months) or more. The balance of the percentage of the Professional
Experience can be from other areas. You must also attain Level 1 to 3 to
these 3 areas.

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