BIM Proficiency Training – Graduate Employability Intervention Fund

Program Overview

  • BIM Proficiency Training (Building & Services) under the Graduate Employability Intervention Fund (GEIF).

  • Fully sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT); cost per participant RM 5 000RM\,5\,000 (covers fees, certification, meals, accommodation).

  • Provider & trainers: UTM BIM Research Group (BIM RG) + UTM Career Centre; CIDB-accredited lab (MKUB, Block B11 FABU).

  • Cohort size: up to 3434 participants (waiting list may expand numbers).

  • Period: 24 Feb → 10 Mar 2025 (mid-semester break); total 1515 consecutive training days.

Objectives

  • Increase graduates’ added value through industry-recognised BIM certifications.

  • Support MOHE target: graduate employability rate >80%>80\%.

  • Assist final-year students / fresh grads (≤ 66 months) with CGPA ≤3.3\le 3.3 to secure relevant jobs.

Training Modules & Certification

Module

Duration

Assessment

Certificate

BIM Concept & Theory (BCT)

1 day

None

CIDB Awareness Cert (prerequisite)

BIM Modelling – Architecture

4 days

Online competency test

CIDB Competency Cert

BIM Modelling – Structure

4 days

Online competency test

CIDB Competency Cert

BIM Modelling – Mechanical & Plumbing (MEP)

5 days

Online competency test

CIDB Competency Cert

Software: Autodesk Revit (provided on lab PCs; personal laptop optional).

Daily Schedule (Typical)

  • Training: 09:00–16:3009:00–16:30 (may extend slightly for practical work).

  • Meals: breakfast 09:00–10:0009:00–10:00, lunch 12:30–14:0012:30–14:00 (replaced by iftar during Ramadan), afternoon tea 16:0016:00.

  • Includes weekends/ public holidays within program window.

Logistics

  • Venue: MKUB Computer Lab, Block B11 FABU (scan QR in slides for map).

  • Accommodation: On-campus college rooms arranged; accept or decline for the entire period via upcoming form.

  • Transport: self-arranged; proximity to FABU recommended.

  • Dress code: normal class attire (decent; no shorts/miniskirts).

Participant Obligations

  • Attend all sessions punctually and complete practical work.

  • Pass the three online competency assessments to receive certificates.

  • Fulfil KPI: obtain employment (or postgraduate admission) after graduation.

    • Submit: job offer letter or admission letter + SKPG 1.0 & 2.0 slips.

  • Complete MOHE employment surveys:

    • SKPG 1.0 — within 66 months post-graduation, before convocation.

    • SKPG 2.0 — update anytime when employment status changes.

  • Respond to follow-up from organisers (employment tracking).

Forms & Deadlines (watch WhatsApp group)

  • Attendance Confirmation – already circulated; inform if withdrawing so place can be reassigned.

  • Meal & Accommodation Form – opens after participant list finalised (next week); indicate stay/meal preferences.

Key Contacts

  • Programme Lead & speaker: Dr [Name in slides]

  • Training Lead: Dr Mohamad Azwari (module delivery & assessments)

  • Programme Coordinator: Dr Ami Sara (registration, logistics)

  • Head, BIM RG: Dr Nafisa Abdul Rahman

  • Advisory: Prof Dr Kurnita (Dean, FABU)

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