EIA CONSULTANT REGISTRATION SCHEME. EIA Consultation Workshop On Criteria & Training Curriculum 24 th May 2011

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1 EIA CONSULTANT REGISTRATION SCHEME EIA Consultation Workshop On Criteria & Training Curriculum 24 th May

2 PRESENTATION STRUCTURE Introduction Registration category Roles & responsibilities in EIA Area of expertise Registration Criteria and Requirements Other Requirements Code of Conduct Appeal Related Fees Registration Renewal Registration Upgrade Temporary Registration Deregistration & Suspension Confidentiality Professional Indemnity Insurance Forms Training 2

3 1.0 INTRODUCTION Background Introduced to replace previous EIA Consultant Registration Scheme The document was prepared and discussed in stakeholders consultation sessions. Prepared specially for Malaysia s need 3

4 INTRODUCTION (continued) Designed to improve professionalism by: ensuring consultants have adequate qualifications and skills required to conduct EIA study 4

5 INTRODUCTION Legal Requirements Currently required administratively DOE is in the process of gazetting the new EIA regulations on registration of EIA consultants 5

6 2. 0 REGISTRATION CATEGORY Currently open for individual 3 categories EIA Consultant, Assistant Consultant & Subject Consultant 6

7 2.1 EIA Consultant Min 7 years in general environmental management Min 5 years in EIA Actively involved in EIA studies Good understanding in EIA processes and regulations Basic environmental management knowledge and skills Familiar with environmental assessment techniques and mitigating measures May choose up to four areas of specialization 7

8 2.2 Subject Consultant In depth knowledge in any field related to EIA (e.g: list in Section 4) Applicant may specify further in form 8

9 2.3 Assistant Consultant trainee level and work under supervision of EIA Consultant May upgrade to EIA Consultant 9

10 3.0 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 EIA Consultants:- Conduct the study based on scope of study or approved TOR Guide EIA Assistants Report writing for related sections. Draft may be done by EIA Assistants, however final write-up must be examined and approved by EIA Consultant 10

11 Roles and responsibilities 3.2 Subject Consultant Conduct specific study/ assessment based on scope / TOR Prepare write up for the relevant section 11

12 Roles and responsibilities 3.3 Assistant Consultant Assisting EIA Consultant Tasks: e.g. sampling, data collection, literature review 12

13 Roles & Responsibilities 3.4 Special tasks for EIA Study Team Leader Select team members Undertake the scoping exercise Coordinate and assign tasks to members Be responsible over the QC aspects of report (coordination, overall presentation) 13

14 4.0 Area of expertise Forestry Ecological studies Fisheries Hydrology Water quality Waste water Noise & vibration Air quality and odour Landscape & visual Geology & soil Geotechnical study Geomorphology Hydrogeological study Archaeology History Traffic impact assessment Social impact assessment Economic valuation/economic analysis Health impact assessment Quantitative Risk Assessment Chemical Processes Industrial processes (other than chemical processes) Land use planning Mining Quarrying Scheduled Waste Management Solid Waste Management Chemical processes Other Industrial Processes General environmental management OTHERS (can be specified in the application form) 14

15 REGISTRATION CRITERIA AND Criteria REQUIREMENTS EIA Consultant Academic qualification General environmental management experience EIA-related experience Minimum number of EIA reports approved Core competencies Degree in science, technology or engineering. Applicants with other non-technical or science degrees may only work within their specialization Minimum 7 years Minimum 5 years 5 reports i. Attendance of formal EIA Training ii. Sufficient understanding of EIA process, environmental planning, law and regulations in Malaysia iii. For specialized area or expertise- specific training/ academic qualification is required. Evidence - certificates or examination results 15

16 REGISTRATION CRITERIA AND Criteria Academic qualification & working experience REQUIREMENTS Subject Consultant Degree with a minimum of 7 years of working experience in the selected field OR Masters with minimum 5 years working experience PhD with 3 years working experience General environmental management experience EIA-related experience Minimum number of EIA reports approved Core competencies Not required Not required Not required Must be highly competent in the selected field (evidence to be supplied) Must be able to perform detailed assessment which may include modeling 16

17 REGISTRATION CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS Criteria Academic qualification General environmental management experience EIA-related experience Minimum number of EIA reports approved EIA Assistant Degree in science, technology or engineering. Applicants with other non-technical or science degree may only work within their specialization Or Diploma Minimum 1 year Not required Not required Core competencies i. Attendance of EIA training (evidence must be attached) to ensure sufficient understanding of EIA process (DOE is preparing compulsory EIA training) ii. Basic understanding of EIA processes iii.basic understanding of the environmental planning, law and regulations in Malaysia 17

18 6.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS 6.1 Portfolio of Work For EIA Consultant Covering five (5) of most relevant EIA reports (Format in Appendix 2) For Subject Consultant Samples of work/ related sections/ summary. Must highlight areas chosen 18

19 6.2 References Applicants must name two (2) referees to verify their capabilities, skills, knowledge and experiences (Form B : Referee Assessment) 19

20 6.3 Interview Special interview session may be conducted if needed 20

21 6.4 Personal Attributes Competent Good interpersonal skills Independent Skills of personal organization Able to make professional judgment Able to react with sensitivity to the conventions and culture of the organization, site or region in which EIA study is performed 21

22 7.0 CODE OF CONDUCT All applicants must sign and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct 22

23 8.0 PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY Under study INSURANCE May be required for project that exceeds certain limit (cost, etc) 23

24 9.0 APPEAL Applicants are entitled to appeal in writing and must be received by Secretariat within 1 month from date of rejection letter issued by DOE 24

25 10.0 RELATED FEES Processing fee of RM500 (USD 150) for EIA Consultant application and RM300 (USD 85) for Subject Consultant and Assistant Consultant 25

26 10.0 REGISTRATION RENEWAL EIA Consultants Renewal every three years RM300 (USD 85) No minimum number of EIA Reports required Must fulfill 5 qualifying EIA experiences (in 3 years) Minimum 50 hours CPD peryear (Appendix 5 : CPD Log sheet) 26

27 Registration renewal Subject Consultant Renewal every 5 years 20 hours CPD/ year may cover his area of expertise or relevant environmental field Assistant Consultant Encouraged to attend training etc 27

28 EIA Qualifying Experiences e.g: Preparation in: TOR for EIA EIA Report Environmental Assessment/ Site Assessment EMP EIA/ environmental/ technical/ guidance documents Study/ research based on consultant s expertise 28

29 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) 50 CPD hours/year Guidelines on CPD Activities e.g : Participation in EIA Panel Meeting as Expert Panel Related Workshop Related Training Resource person for related seminar/training Technical meeting related to environmental management/ planning or consultant s expertise 29

30 Continuous Evaluation Process Using special form with set of criteria and guidelines Evaluation by DOE officers will be channeled to Secretariat and individual file Comments will be considered for renewal purpose 30

31 Summary :Requirements for Renewal Requirements for renewal EIA Consultant Renewal fee RM 300 (USD 85) Subject Consultant Not required EIA Qualifying 5 Not required experience CPD 50 hours 20 hours Continuous Evaluation Process Demonstrate satisfactory performance Demonstrate satisfactory performance 31

32 11.0 REGISTRATION UPGRADE Assistant Consultant needs to submit fresh application under EIA Consultant category Subject Specialist may apply to be registered as EIA Consultant after fulfilling all related criteria 32

33 12.0 TEMPORARY REGISTRATION DG may grant temporary registration to foreign expert, as Subject Consultant Minimum requirements are applicable Proven with supporting documents 33

34 13.0 DEREGISTRATION AND SUSPENSION May be deregistered/ suspended if; Fail to comply with Code of Conduct Fail to fulfill minimum CPD/ qualifying EIA experience Other reasonable grounds Decision by committee appointed by DG So far, a number of consultants registration have been revoked & suspended 34

35 14.0 CONFIDENTIALITY All information and materials submitted to DOE are confidential. However, for purpose of ensuring the provision of correct information to potential users, DOE may publish relevant information on registration scheme website. 35

36 15.0 PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE All registered individuals are encouraged to obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance 36

37 16.0 DOCUMENTATION Additional documentation to be submitted: Portfolio of Work (EIA Consultant/ Subject Consultant) Referee Assessment Form CPD Log Sheet (*for renewal) EIA Log Sheet (*for renewal) 37

38 17.0 TRAINING Registered consultants and potential applicants are required to attend EIA Induction Course and other relevant trainings In 2009, a total of 7 courses have been conducted; and attended by about 300 consultants In 2010, a total of 11 courses will be conducted Need to pass the course assessment In 2011, the effort has been continued Those who did not attend, were dropped from the list 38

39 Recent Development More Continuous Professional Developments seminar, talk, colloquium Certification courses- CPESC / CESSWI & others Draft new regulation on Erosion & Sediment Control Guidance Documents for EIA, EMP & ESCP Others Registration of Environmental Auditors 39

40 THANK YOU 40