Apec AND ASEAN engineer

November 12, 2013

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APEC ENGINEER - Historical background - APEC ENGINEER DEFINITION - OBJECTIVES - QUALIFICATIONS OF AN APEC ENGINEER - APEC BUSINESS TRAVEL CARD - Step-by-step procedures for apec engineer applicants
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ASEAN ENGINEER - Historical background - ASEAN ENGINEER DEFINITION - OBJECTIVES - QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ASEAN ENGINEER - Step-by-step procedures for aSEAN engineer applicants

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Apec

NOV. 1999 FINAL APEC ENGINEER STEERING COMMITTEE AND INAUGURAL APEC ENGINEER COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS IDENTIFIED BEST PRACTICES IN ACCREDITATION, RECOGNITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS. JUNE 2000 APEC ENGINEER REGISTER WORKSHOP FOR REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AND SECOND APEC ENGINEER COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING, VANCOUVER, CANADA. OCT. 2001 APEC ENGINEER REGISTER WORKSHOP COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. THIRD APEC ENGINEER

JUNE 2003 APEC ENGINEER REGISTER WORKSHOP & FOURTH APEC ENGINEER COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING IN ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Apec ENGINEER HISTORY

1995 APEC LEADERS MEETING IN OSAKA AGREED TO THE NEED TO FACILITATING THE MOBILITY OF QUALIFIED PERSONS JAN 1996 APEC HRD MINISTERS IN MANILA URGED ACCELERATION OF THE PROJECT ON MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF SKILL AND QUALIFICATION MAY 1996 APEC HRD WORKING GROUP IN WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND AGREED TO AUSTRALIAS INITIATION ON THE PROJECT FOCUSING ON PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Apec

AUG. 1997 WORKSHOP IN MANILA TO EXAMINE, IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES APEC ENGINEER (APEC ENGINEER PROJECT)

NOV. 1997 FINAL DELIBERATION ON APEC ENGINEER IN SYDNEY AGREED ON THE DRAFT FRAMEWORK AND CONCEPT OF ESTABLISHMENT
JAN. 1998 APEC HRD MEETING IN BALI

JULY 1999 MEETING

APEC ENGINEERING PROJECT EXPERT ADVISORY GROUP

WHAT IS AN APEC ENGINEER?

AN APEC ENGINEER IS DEFINED AS A PERSON WHO IS RECOGNISED AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WITHIN AN APEC ECONOMY, AND WHO HAS SATISFIED AN AUTHORISED BODY IN THAT ECONOMY, OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES APPROVED BY THE APEC ENGINEER COORDINATING COMMITTEE

OBJECTIVES
Promote Mobility of Qualified Engineers within APEC through mutual recognition of qualifications and experiences. Establish a strong cooperative network among engineering organizations in APEC member economies.

QUALIFICATIONS OF AN APEC ENGINEER

be a holder of a baccalaureate degree from an engineering institution considered as Center of Excellence or Center of Development or its equivalent; be a holder of valid professional certificate of registration and/or professional identification card; have gained a minimum of seven years practical experience since graduation, at least two years of which have been in responsible charge of significant engineering work;

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QUALIFICATIONS OF AN APEC ENGINEER

maintain continuing professional development at a satisfactory level; be a bona fide member in good standing of the Accredited Professional Organization (APO) in your profession, which APO shall be a member of the Philippine Technological Council.

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QUALIFICATIONS OF AN APEC ENGINEER

In addition all practitioners seeking registration as APEC Engineers must also agree to be: bound by the codes of professional conduct held individually accountable for their actions

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APEC BUSINESS TRAVEL CARD

21 economies currently participating in the Scheme: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, China, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, PNG, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Vietnam, CANADA AND USA

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APEC BUSINESS TRAVEL CARD BENEFITS

Fast-track entry and exit through special APEC lanes at major airports, and multiple short term entry to these economies for a minimum of 59 days stay each visit No need to individually apply for visas or entry permits each time you travel to any of the participating APEC economies as the card is your visa. Cards are valid for three years from first issue.

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Step-by-step procedures for apec engineer applicants

Step 1: Prerequisites Step 2: Competency Details Step 3: APO Membership, Areas of Practice and Code of Ethics

Step 7: One-hour Professional Interview

Step 6: Complete your Personal Requirements

Step 5: Continuing Professional Development

Step 4: Write your Career Episode Reports

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Submit all of these documents and your payment to:

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Association of south east Asian nations

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ASEAN ENGINEER hISTORY

NOVEMBER 25, 1996 - The idea to set up the ASEAN Engineer Register was first mooted at the 14th AFEO Governing Board meeting held in Air Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia NOVEMBER 27, 1997 THE14th AFEO Governing Board meeting held in Chiangmai, Thailand noted the benchmarking of the APEC Engineer Register and agreed that IEM should host a forum on the ASEAN Engineer

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ASEAN ENGINEER hISTORY

NOVEMBER 23, 1998 - THE16th AFEO Governing Board meeting held in Clarkfield, Angeles City, Philippines, tabled the first working paper on the Guidelines for the setting up of the ASEAN Engineer Register JANUARY 08, 1999 FIRST TEXT OF THE REGISTER WAS PREPARED AND FINALIZED MAY 04, 1999 - progress report on the ASEAN Engineers/Architects Register

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OBJECTIVES OF asean engineering register

To facilitate the mobility and professional practice of its engineers within the ASEAN ambit by establishing a framework of mutual recognition qualifications amongst the ASEAN member countries whereby AER engineers who wish to practice outside their home country may carry with them an approved and recognized professional qualification; To safeguard and promote the professional interests of engineers; To establish a database of the capability profile of the individual engineers in order that prospective employers from member countries may engage their services.

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OBJECTIVES OF asean engineering register

To uphold the quality and standing of its Engineers by facilitating and implementing continuous improvement through the setting, monitoring and reviewing of standards; To promote cultural and professional links among members of the engineering profession within ASEAN; To enhance the wealth creation process of ASEAN countries.

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QUALIFICATIONS OF AN Asean ENGINEER

The minimum requirements for an applicant to be admitted into the AER are as stated below: MUST possess an Engineering degree recognized by the home country; and MUST be a full time member of the Home Engineering Organisation or Technological Association and licensed to practice engineering in the home country; and

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QUALIFICATIONS OF AN Asean ENGINEER

MUST have a minimum of seven (7) years postgraduate professional working experience in an engineering environment, of which two years of experience must involve a position-in charge of significant works; and MUST maintain his professional development at an acceptable level; and MUST agree to be guided by the ASEAN Engineers Code of Practice.

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Benefits and opportunities

Bigger market for expertise. Better employment prospects. Greater avenue for sharing of knowledge, expertise and technology. Increased related business potential.

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Benefits and opportunities

Wider networking and strategic alliances. More potential for research and development.

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Step-by-step procedures for asean engineer applicants

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SOURCES:
RETRIEVED AT: http://www.prc.gov.ph/international/?id=33 http://www.ies.org.sg/pageview.php?page_id=346 http://www.ieagreements.com/APEC/APECFoundation.cfm http://www.ptc.org.ph/asean-engineering-register http://aer.afeo.org/about/

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Thank you!

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