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The Consulting field is a scientific and systematic field that requires specific knowledge. Experts are not able to become effective Consultant without good consulting competencies. Effective consulting services cover competencies, responsibility, integrity and ethical. Consultants are expected to be trustworthy and committed to their responsibilities.  Those who have these characters will always be trusted and respected by their clients, and be seen as reliable. From here on the formation of sustainable development begins.  

Consultants are very much needed by the industry to unfluctuating the industrial and to support the national economy growths. Consultants are required in a variety of specialized fields. NIETEC members have expertise in diverse fields.  By combining consulting competencies with their respective skills, NIETEC members are able to play their role as effective consultants. Currently, NIETEC has not been able to provide specialized consulting programs according to many specialized areas of expertise. However, NIETEC has established Management Consulting program as the competency to fill this gap.

NIETEC has adopted the definition of Management Consulting in accordance with the definition formulated by CMS.

The following is the definition that cover two forms of Consultant that are prime to NIETEC:

1. Internal Consultant – workers in organization (usually management and supervisory) who provide insight and guidance in problem solving within the organization;

2. External Consultant – those who are professionally involved in the industry that are invited to be engaged professionally in assisting solve organizational issues.

NIETEC focuses on developing members in these two groups. This consultant development program will also focus on integrity and ethics. It is NIETEC’s desire to develop field experts to be an effective, ethical and responsible consultant in line with government’s proposition.

Consulting competency can be an important bridge to channel the expertise and experience of NIETEC’s members into the industry today. Without this competency, most NIETEC members will always be searching for ways on how they can contribute to the industry effectively and professionally.

NIETEC is offering 7 modules in accordance with its requirement. Participants are to complete Module No. 5 in order to proceed with Module no. 6 and or no. 7.  The registrar have the authority to exempt on merit this condition at their discretions.

This program is offered in several modes as follows:

1. Full program – Fulltime and part time
2. Lifelong Learning – Part time weekend class or Weekdays night class for working adult. Completion period can be shorter based on exemption and workplace assignment arrangement.

Full program is opened to participants without working experience in Consulting, but able to follow the program and potentially become consultants in their respective fields. Typically, they are a fresh graduates or technical supervisor. This program may be combined with any appropriate degree program at the higher learning or training centres in order to improve their graduates’ employability. Full program will take 1600 hours on Lecture and workshop with 80 hours for Project Paper.

The Lifelong learning schemed is opened to participants with appropriate working experience. There usually in executive, professional or managerial capacity in the industry. Retired NIETEC members who are interested in venturing into the Consulting Field employing invaluable working experience are welcome to choose this mode. Holders of a Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Business Administration or a recognized NIETEC professional qualification in any specific or general field but required competencies in consulting field, may choose this mode as well.

Lifelong Learning will use interaction methods in lecture rooms, workshops and assignments that need to be done solely and or in group by participants.

To facilitate working participants, the Lifelong Scheme programs activities in the lecture rooms and sessions are held on weekends. Assignments may be completed in their respective working conditions. This method may reduces the number of contact hours of the program.

Applicants applying, having a complete eligibility requirement based on one of the above groups may be called upon to attend and an evaluation process in accordance with the resolutions of the Professional Assessment Committee within the stipulated time frame.  The applicant may be asked to report and present his experience with the committee. The decision of the Professional Assessment committee shall be final and shall not be disputed by any party or arbitrator.

Applicants who are determined to be eligible by the Professional Assessment Committee will be given a ‘Certified Management Consultant’ Certificate by NIETEC.  Their names will be registered in the NIETEC Registered Certified Management Consultant Registry. They are subject to the ‘Consultant Rules & Regulations’ and ethics set by NIETEC from time to time.

The Academic Board is responsible for ensuring that all NIETEC training and development programs are always relevant.  The Board ensures that development programs maintain high standards and are in line with industry demand. The Board will need from time to time to obtain information on technological changes, industry and customers’ demands through the methods it deems appropriate. The Board can also arrange curriculum development workshops and conduct necessary research, current existing program content revisions and recommend suitable changes and new programs. The Academic Board is also responsible for evaluating the suitability of other parties to carry out the NIETEC program if requested by the Supreme Council.  The Academic Board may act as technical advisors for all NIETEC programs upon request by the Supreme Council. 

Members of the Academic Board are appointed every 2 years by NIETEC Supreme Council members.  The members of this Board shall remain in their respective positions (even though they are already exceed the 2 years duration) until their replacements are elected.  The Board consists of a Chairman, who is responsible for presiding over all board meetings, a Deputy Chairman and seven (7) Board members. NIETEC Supreme Council Member may develop and or alter the structure and scope of responsibility through its meeting, whenever appropriate.

For the period 01 July 2021 to 30 June 2023

Chairman : Dr. John Bosco Fernandez 

Board Members: 8 members

The Board of Professional Assessment is responsible for assessing the feasibility and professionalism of Certified Management Consultant award applicants. The Board is also responsible for evaluating other awards applicants designated by NIETEC Supreme Council. It is the role of the Board to determine the method and process of valuation, instruments and suitability of the applicants for a particular award. 

Members of the Professional Assessment Board are appointed every 2 years by NIETEC Supreme Council members.  The members of this Board shall remain in their respective positions (even though they are already exceed the 2 years duration) until their replacements are appointed.  The Board consists of a Chairman, who is responsible for presiding over all board meetings, a Deputy Chairman and seven (7) Board members. NIETEC Supreme Council Member may develop and or alter the structure and scope of responsibility through its meeting, whenever appropriate.

For the period 01 July 2021 to 30 June 2023

Chairman : A.Professor Dr. Noor Aziah Mohd Ariffin  PhD (Curtin)

Board Members: 8 members

This Disciplinary Board is responsible to oversee members’ and the certified consultant appointed by NIETEC disciplinary issues.

1. The Board is responsible to oversee the affairs of NIETEC members in accordance with the Constitution and Rules. The Board shall carry out its roles to meet the requirements set by the Supreme Council from time to time.
2. The Board is responsible for ensuring that NIETEC’s members and Certified Consultants always maintain their professionalism and disciplines. They will be evaluated from any violations of rules and regulations, and ethics reported from research, Board investigation or through stakeholders, members of the public or relevant authorities.  The Board has the obligation to conduct the Domestic Inquiry whenever necessary and making decisions on disciplinary cases. The Board shall carry out its roles in meeting the requirements set by the Supreme Council over time. 
3. Members of the Disciplinary Board are appointed every 2 years by NIETEC Supreme Council members. The members of this Board shall remain in their respective positions (even though they are already exceed the 2 years duration) until their replacements are appointed.  The Board consists of a Chairman, who is responsible for presiding over all board meetings, a Deputy Chairman and seven (7) Board members. NIETEC Supreme Council Member may develop and or alter the structure and scope of responsibility through its meeting, whenever appropriate.

For the period 01 July 2021 to 30 June 2023

Chairman : Puan Rositah Yahaya

Board Members: 8 members

NIETEC members who hold the roles as Registered Internal or Professional Consultants are obliged to adhere the following ethics:

1. Consultant shall only engaged with assignment that he is expert at. Involving others if necessary to cover shortages should be first notified to the employer;

2. Consultant shall understand the scope, responsibilities and task of the assignment before consenting acceptance;

3. The Consultant shall clarify and ensure agreement is reached with the employer on the amount, calculation and payment methods, and termination of contract assignment before commencement of the duty;

4. Avoid taking any actions that could disrupt professional obligations;

5. Keeping legal rights and interests of employers in accordance with the provisions of the law.

6. Strive and be responsible for achieving the objectives of agreed professional obligations;

7. Distribute information regarding professional obligations and development to employers;

8. Respect the professional obligations of others who work together or side by side;

9. Not to disclose, leak or cause employer’s information to be leaked without the employer’s consent;

10. Avoid being exposed to conflicting personal interest situations;

11. Do not exacerbate other parties to the employer without cause and reasonable evidence;

12. Avoidance of involving or discussing on the internal affairs of the employer that is not related to the prescribed professional obligations;

13. Do not employ employer’s information for any purpose without the employer’s consent;

14. To update knowledge and skills and comply with NIETECD CPD requirements’

15. Always respect and abide all applicable law;

16. Respect for the right of religion and maintain the sensitivity of race and gender;

17. Do not ridicule the dignity of fellow consultants.

This ethics is included in the Rules and Regulations that must be complied with and adhered to by those registered as NIETEC Certified Management Consultant.