The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) achieved a significant milestone on Nov 16 by receiving the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Certification from the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM). This international recognition is a testament to CIDB’s commitment to the assessment and accreditation of construction personnel competency.
The ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Certification is specifically awarded for Conformity Assessment, outlining General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons. CIDB secured this prestigious certification for three high-demand construction trades in the oil and gas sector: Welding, Non-destructive Testing (NDT), and Blasting and Painting.
The certificate presentation occurred during the International Construction Week (ICW) 2023 opening ceremony. CIDB Chief Executive, Dato’ Sr Mohd Zaid Zakaria, received the certification from the Director General of the Department of Standards Malaysia, Shaharul Sadri Alwi.
This significant event was witnessed by the Minister of Works Malaysia, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Deputy Minister of Works, Dato’ Sri Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Abdullah, Secretary General of the Ministry of Works, Datuk Seri Hasnol Zam Zam Bin Haji Ahmad, and Chairman of CIDB Malaysia, Ir Haji Yusuf Bin Haji Abd. Wahab.
The ISO/IEC certification grants international recognition to all Construction Skills Competency Certification (Sijil Kompetensi Kemahiran Pembinaan or SKKP) issued by CIDB Malaysia in the areas of Welding, NDT, and Blasting and Painting. This recognition emphasises CIDB’s commitment to ensuring construction personnel’s competency and skill development.
Mohd Zaid, expressed the significance of the achievement, stating, “This certification not only validates the competency of our construction personnel but also opens doors for international opportunities. It reflects CIDB’s dedication to maintaining high standards in the construction industry.”
With the ISO/IEC certification, individuals trained in Welding, NDT, and Blasting and Painting at CIDB’s training centres, including the Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) and CIDB Technologies, can now have their skills recognised and accepted on the global stage. The achievement marks a crucial step forward in enhancing the international standing of Malaysia’s construction industry.
