CPD & Assessment

Types of CPD Activities

A1 - Courses/ Training/ Workshops

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)	REMARKS
A1	Courses/ Training/ Workshops	Courses run by a recognised institution or training provider covering specific technical subjects, sector specific subjects or generic training (e.g., 23 related technology fields).	Invitation letter Certificate of attendance Confirmation of attendance Program book/ tentative program Course structure	Actual contact / technical hours	Training/ Workshop: Maximum 15 CPD Hours for Professional Technologist Maximum 13 CPD Hours for Certified Technician Short Course: Maximum 30 hours

A2 - Congress/ Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium (Local/ International)

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)	REMARKS
A2	Congress/ Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium (Local/ International)	Must be within related field/core business (Local/ international) i.e.: Half day (3 CPD hours) Full day (6 CPD hours) A conference should: Contain plenary lectures/ symposia. Allow presentation of free communication/poster, etc.	Invitation letter Certificate of attendance Confirmation of attendance Program book/ tentative program	Half day (3 CPD hours) Full day (6 CPD hours)	Maximum 2 times per year to be considered as CPD hours

A3 - Fellowships/ attachment/ study tour (include hands-on & skills courses)

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)
A3	Fellowships/ attachment/ study tour (include hands-on & skills courses)	Attended Fellowships/ attachment/ study tour.	Invitation letter Proof of attendance Certificate of attendance Confirmation of attendance / letter of participation Program book / tentative program	Actual contact / technical hours

A4 - Committee or Project Member

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)
A4	Committee or project member	Involvement as committee or project member for organising a related event/ seminar/ conference/ symposium/ lecture series etc.	Invitation letter Proof of attendance Certificate of attendance Confirmation of attendance / Letter of participation Program book / tentative program Course structure	Half day (2 CPD hours) Full day (4 CPD hours) More than 1 day (6 CPD hours)

A5 - Meeting

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)	REMARKS
A5	Meeting	Attended meeting related to technological and technical profession.	Invitation letter Proof of attendance – agenda & meeting minutes	2 CPD Hours	Maximum 5 times per year to be considered as CPD hours

A6 - Technical Paper Presentation at official meetings/ functions (presenter/ speakers)

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)	REMARKS
A6	Presentation at official meetings/function	Presentation on the following: Plenary lecture/long paper / free paper /short paper Poster presentation in related field / core business	Invitation letter Proof of attendance Certificate of attendance Confirmation of attendance / Letter of participation Program book / tentative program	2 CPD Hours	Must not be the same topic

A7 - Publication of articles in journal/ chapters in book / technical reports

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)	REMARKS
A7	Publication of articles in journal/ chapters in book / technical reports	Indexed/peer reviewed journal (authors & co-authors).	Documented evidence (with verification) needs to be produced A copy of the published article/ journal/ book/ technical report	10 CPD Hours	Maximum 2 publications per year with a maximum of 20 CPD hours
		Non-indexed journal (authors & co-authors).		5 CPD Hours
		Chapters in book (authors & coauthors).		2 CPD Hours
		Technical reports/Bulletins/ Techies.		2 CPD Hours

A8 - Appointed as MBOT’s Assessors

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)	REMARKS
A8	Appointed as MBOT’s Assessors Professional Assessor Panel Accreditation Assessor Panel Accreditation visits	1 full day assessment with at least 7 candidates assessed.	Assessment invitation letter/email Assessment schedule Assessment forms Appointment letter Accreditation visit invitation letter Accreditation visit schedule	2 CPD Hours	Maximum 2 visits with 10 CPD Hours per year
		Half day assessment with at least 3-6 candidates assessed.		1 CPD Hours
		Full Accreditation.		8 CPD Hours
		Provisional Accreditation.		5 CPD Hours

B1 - Involved in Skills Malaysia as part of TVET involvement

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)
B1	Involved in Skills Malaysia as part of TVET involvement.	Be appointed as judges, coach, participant, and/or workshop manager.	Invitation letter Certificate of attendance	World Skills (7 CPD Hours) ASEAN Skills (6 CPD Hours) Malaysia Skills (5 CPD Hours)

B2 - Contribution for TVET Development i.e. skills related to Technology and Technical aspects

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)
B2	Contribution for TVET Development i.e. skills related to Technology and Technical aspects	Involved with National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) development Involved with Written Instruction Manual (WIM) Facilitator Appointed Panel Pentauliahan by JPK	Appointment letter Invitation letter attending related program	5 CPD Hours

B3 - Activities not covered above deemed appropriate as CPD

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)
B3	Activities not covered above deemed appropriate as CPD	By invitation/ justification from MBOT.	Invitation letter Certificate of attendance Confirmation of attendance Program book/tentative program Course structure	Actual contact / technical hours

C1 - Programme hosted by MBOT

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)
C1	Programme hosted by MBOT	Attending in-house programme.	Invitation letter Proof of attendance Certificate of attendance Confirmation of attendance/Letter of participation Program book/tentative program	Actual contact / technical hours

C2 - Online Platform (Eg : Webinars, Virtual Workshops, Training, Conferences and etc.) Online Courses

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)
C2	Online Platform Webinars, Virtual Workshops, Training, Conferences and etc. Online Courses	CPD webinars that are available for members to attend live or access on demand at a later date. We work with MBOT Approved Training Provider to offer high quality and affordable online courses.	Invitation letter Proof of attendance Certificate of attendance Confirmation of attendance/Letter of participation Program book/tentative program	1 hours (1 CPD hours) 2-3 hours (1.5 CPD hours) 3-5 Hours/Half Day (2 CPD hours) Full Day (Maximum 3 CPD Hours)

C3 - Mentoring/ Coaching

CPD CODE	CPD ACTIVITY	CRITERIA/EXPLANATORY NOTES	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS	TIME CREDIT (TECHNICAL HOURS)	REMARKS
C3	Mentoring/ Coaching	Be appointed as Mentoring and Coaching. These can be either through individual sessions (in- person/via phone/internet), or via live group mentoring/ coaching sessions with a group of 8 or fewer.	Invitation letter Proof of attendance Certificate of attendance Confirmation of attendance/Letter of participation Program book/tentative program	5 CPD hours	Maximum 10 CPD hours per year