BENGKEL PENYEDIAAN LAPORAN ANALISA KRITIKAL

SESI 1 SECARA ATAS TALIAN

07 SEPTEMBER 2020

INTERMEDIATE GROUP
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 Semakan draf awal Laporan CA
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 One-Day Workshop

PROFESSIONAL QS
REGISTRATION

Sr Nik Zainal Alam Hasan

07 September 2020

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 content
1.0 introduction
 QS Amendment Act 2015 : Registration category
 Mentor Mentee Programme

2.0 APC and the routes

3.0 work diary and log book
4.0 professional interview
5.0 critical analysis report
6.0 CA report - graduate/experience route
7.0 CA report – academician route
8.0 FQA on work diary and log book

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1.1 QS AMENDMENT ACT
QS AMENDEMENT ACT 2015 : REGISTRATION CATEGORY
Item Previous Act Amendment Act
1 Registered Graduate QS Provisional Quantity Surveyor

2 Registered QS (RQS) Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS)

3 Consultant Quantity Surveyor (CQS)

4 Consulting QS Consulting Quantity Surveying Practice

5 Temporary QS -

6 - Quantity Surveying Technologist

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1.2 MENTOR MENTEE
Launch During PQRS 3.0 on 24 October 2017

Currently 20 No Mentor with approx. 10 mentees to each

mentor
Objective • Mentor to guide Provisional QS to upgrade themselves to
become Professional QS
• Mentor as reference to a group of mentee to be selected by
BQSM
• To ensure the standard of submission of Work Diary/Log
Book and Critical Analysis Report is up to the required
standard hence reduce delay in approval

Currently 20 No Mentors (from PQS and CQS) with approx. 10 No mentees

to each mentor

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2.0 APC

APC
ASSESSMENT of PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

• Based on requirement of QS (Amendment)

Act 2015
• Two Tiers : Clause 10(2) and 10(3)
• For Tier 1 – introduction of 3 routes
• Critical Analysis Report and Professional
Interview required for all 3 routes

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2.1 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 1. 2 years local experience under PQS/CQS
Route 2 Masters 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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2.2 APC – Academician Route
No Academic Additional Requirement to Become
Qualificati Required Professional QS
on Qualification
Academician Accredited Built 1. 3 years of approved academic
Route QS Degree environment experience and acquired the
related Master teaching experience after obtaining
Degree 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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2.3 APC – Experience Route
No Academic Additional Requirement to Become
Qualificati Requirement Professional QS
on
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)
Note : Candidate who has passed the Direct Final Exam before 31 Dec 2016 is
exempted from Work Diary and Log Book requirement, but must still submit
Work Report for Year 1 (in the month 13) and Year 2 (in the month 25)
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2.4 QS TECHNOLOGIST
No Academic Requirement to Become QS Requirement to
Qualification Technologist Become
Provisional QS
1 Cognate Working in built environment related
Degree in QS companies
(degree not
Examination
accredited)
(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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2.5 APC – Registration Form (download from website)

1.0 apc registration form

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2.5 APC – Registration Form

APC – Registration Form

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3.0 APC – Registration Form

APC – Registration Form

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3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
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 THREE 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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3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A Pre-Construction
B Contract Administration
C Construction Contract Operations
D Cost Planning and Quantification of Construction Work
E Post Contract Cost Control
F Construction Services
G Project Management

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3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont’d)
H Research and Development
I Public Development Policy
J General Management and Construction Finance
K Life Cycle Costing
L Facilities Management
M Sustainability and Green Building Index
N Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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3.0 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
• Pre-qualification, evaluation and registration of
contractors

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3.0 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

•Planning and programming of construction activities
Operations
• 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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3.0 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
• Contractual and tendering arrangements in the
context of early advice

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3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
E Post Contract Cost • Expenditure of PC and Provisional Sums
• Preparation of contract documents for main contract, sub-
Control
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
• Site surveys and measurement and attendance at site meeting

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3.0 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 Research relating to competencies and relevance to
development of the profession etc
Development
• 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-committees
• Research and development

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3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont’d)
I Public Development Private sector’s role in public infra projects and
regulatory requirements
Policy
J General Management and • Could include evaluation of report on environmental
impact assessment etc.
Construction Finance
• Financial matters of project implementation etc

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

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3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont’d)
Some of the scope of work • Computer software development relating to quantity
surveying
that can be in any of the
• Arbitration/litigation/alternative dispute resolution
Areas of Professional • Bankruptcy/determination
Experience • 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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3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
DIARY

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3.0 WORK DIARY AND LOGBOOK
LOGBOOK

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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 Log Book

• 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

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4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
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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 4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
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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4.0 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 10 minutes
10min
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 2 minutes
‘last say’
Total interview duration : 45 minutes

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4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW

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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4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
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

Level 1 competency expected

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4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW

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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4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
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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4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
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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4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
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 15%
industry, 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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4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
Interview Sheet
Assessment

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4.0 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
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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5.0 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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5.0 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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5.0 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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5.0 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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5.0 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

Definitions based on dictionary

“Critical”
Competent to criticise
“Analysis”
Separate into constituent elements

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5.0 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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5.0 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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5.0 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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5.0 CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

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

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Another example of
thick report with
attachments which
are not necessary

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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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5.0 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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Definition of “competencies”
Competencies are the measurable or observable
Knowledge what you learn
Skills what you acquire
Abilities the tools
Behaviors you
critical to successful job performance.

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What are our “competencies”?

14 Main Areas
Candidates to choose 2 out of 14 areas
Sub-areas (competencies) – Refer to
guidelines

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6.0 CA REPORT : GRADUATE/EXPERIENCE ROUTE
14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A Pre-Construction
B Contract Administration
C Construction Contract Operations
D Cost Planning and Quantification of Construction Work
E Post Contract Cost Control
F Construction Services
G Project Management

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14 AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont’d)
H Research and Development
I Public Development Policy
J General Management and Construction Finance
K Life Cycle Costing
L Facilities Management
M Sustainability and Green Building Index
N Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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6.0 CA REPORT : GRADUATE/EXPERIENCE ROUTE
PROJECT SELECTION EXERCISE
Projects
14 Competencies Area I II III IV
A Pre-construction   X 
B Contract Administration X X X X
C Construction Contract Operations X X X X
D Cost Planning and Quantification of Construction Work X X X X
E Post Contract Cost Control X   
F Construction Services X  X X
G Project Management X X X X
H Research and Development  X X X
I Public Development Policy    
J General Management and Construction Finance X X X X
K Life Cycle Costing X X X X
L Facilities Management  X X X
M Sustainability and Green Building Index  X X X
N Building Information Modelling  X X X
Ethics and Code of conduct X  X 

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Fundamentals
• The chosen projects must show candidates are
dealing with problems and candidates understand
the key issues
• Candidates must demonstrate that they are dealing
with them in a professional way
• Candidates must relate to the competencies
• The fundamentals are competence, experience and
ability

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6.0 CA REPORT : GRADUATE/EXPERIENCE ROUTE
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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Structure of Report:-
Introduction
• Statement of permission to disclose information
• Brief description of project
• Clients objectives
• 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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STRUCTURE OF CA REPORT

Introduction
• Statement of permission to disclose information
• Brief description of project
• Clients objectives
• 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 demonstrates
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
• Cover 2 out of 14 Main Areas
• Cover 1 sub-area of the chosen Main Areas
• Allowed to use more than 1 project
• Not less than 3,000 words (Recommended “conclusion” to be
1/3 of total)
• Font type Arial 11
• Spacing 1.5 lines
• Include word count at the end
• In triplicate copies

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Criteria for assessment Weightage

1 Requirements of practical Compulsory
experience
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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• If the CA is unsatisfactory, the candidate may be required to prepare in 3

to 6 months' time a supplementary CA on another task

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7.0 CA REPORT ACADEMICIAN ROUTE
• Employed as a full time faculty member in an approved Institute of
Higher Learning offering the Quantity Surveying degree or diploma or
both

• Candidates are required minimum teaching/tutorial of 2 QS core

subjects or 1 QS core subject with 2 other QS related subjects

• For each subject taught, the candidates are required to submit the
syllabus, lecture programmes, lecture contents, sample of tests,
assignments and number of students involved

• Complete 3 years approved academic experience and have acquired the

teaching experience after obtaining the Master Degree / professional
qualifications

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• Under supervision for 1 year if internal supervisor or 2 years for external
supervisor as part of the 3 years approved academic experience

• Internal Supervisor
• A registered PQS or CQS, and a member of RISM
• Work in the same institution as programme leader, head of department etc

• External Supervisor
• A registered PQS or CQS, and a member of RISM
• Someone who is related to candidate’s attachment of quantity surveying
program, such as external examiner, internal/external industry advisor etc who is
an academician, or if practitioner, has experienced or involved in any QS degree
accredited programme by BQSM. Inform BQSM of the selected External
Supervisor
• Requires periodical checking by the External Supervisor, with face to face
interaction of at least every 4 months

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LIST OF QUANTITY SURVEYING CORE SUBJECTS AND RELATED

SUBJECTS
QS Core Subject QS Related Subject
• Contract/Construction Law • Sustainability
• Measurement (Building) • Value Management
• Measurement (Engineering) • Facilities Management
• Building/Construction Economics • Building Information Management,
• Estimating/Cost Planning Information Technology (IT)
• Professional Practice • Project Management
• Construction Technologies • International Construction
• Building/Construction Services • Other Subjects (To specify)

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• To illustrate the candidate’s practical experience and professional

knowledge in his employment as an academician.

• Prepare and submit, in triplicate, a CA report not exceeding 3,000 words

on the selected areas.

• CA report should be set out in a neat and orderly manner, typeset in

double spacing on A4 size paper. It should have sectional headings and
numbered pages for convenient reference and assessment.

• Candidates will submit and sign a declaration that the CA is original in

content and is his own work

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LIST OF AREAS FOR CA REPORT
Candidates are required to (i) Paper in indexed journals (ISI/SCOPUS)
submit Critical Analysis (ii) Paper in refereed journal (Non ISI/Non SCOPUS)
Report from TWO areas of (iii) Papers in professional journal/
the following list :- magazine/newspaper
(iv) Book
(v) Book chapter/Module
(vi) Conference paper (Inclusive of CPD/ talks/short
courses)
(vii) Consultancy report
(viii) Supervision of thesis, dissertation/ final year
project and industrial training
(ix) Research and development
All published works presented must be of quality recognised nationally in terms of –
originality, significance, rigour, contribution to research and/or policy agendas
(Note: A national publication is not necessarily inferior to an international
publication.)

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• CA provides opportunity for the candidates to demonstrate their ability
in report writing, logical expression, professional analysis and judgment,
as well as their ability to be objectively critical of the practical activities
undertaken personally and their aptitude for a professional quantity
surveyor.

• Assessment will be based on :-:

a. Presentation and clarity of expression
b. Comprehensiveness of case documentation and the decision making
process
c. Critical analysis of a selected task
d. Incorporation and illustration of the candidates’ understanding and
knowledge of core competencies as required under the APC
e. Personal involvement and objectivity of self assessment

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CONTENT OF REPORT
• Paper in indexed journals • Book – include title, year of publication, co-author
• Paper in refereed journal (if any)
• Papers in professional journal/ • Paper – include title, purpose of working paper,
receiving organisation, year of preparation
magazine/newspaper
• Book
• Book chapter / Module
• Conference paper
• Consultancy report • Indicate responsibilities of the candidates in the
project and area and type of consultancy works
rendered

• Supervision of thesis, • Submit details of academic research supervised

dissertation, final year project and which include students name, title of research,
industrial training research abstract, the year and the level degree
awarded
• Research and development • Detail to include research title, abstracts, name of
co-researcher (if any), sponsoring organisation,
amount of grant and the research contributions (eg.
new theory, product, prototype etc)
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CRITICAL ANALYSIS
ASSESSMENT SHEET

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• If the CA is unsatisfactory, the candidate may be required to prepare in 3

to 6 months' time a supplementary CA on another task

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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 ?
You can, provided the manager is also a PQS/CQS, ie. registered with BQSM.

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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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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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