Professional Engineering Certificate Suspension

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What is the consequence of a registered Mechanical Engineer found guilty of negligence?

Warning and fine

Revocation of certificate of registration and license (correct)

Suspension of certificate of registration and license (correct)

Mandatory continuing education

What is the basis for the suspension or revocation of a certificate of registration and license of a Mechanical Engineer?

Any of the grounds specified by the Board (correct)

Years of experience

Performance in the licensure examination

Public complaint

What is one of the grounds for the suspension or revocation of a certificate of registration and license of a Mechanical Engineer?

Lack of experience

Failure to pay annual fees

Failure to renew registration

Abetment of the illegal practice of Mechanical Engineering (correct)

Why may the Board reject a foreign mechanical engineer's application for a temporary/special permit?

Any of the grounds specified by the Board Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a Mechanical Engineer's non-compliance with Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements?

Revocation of certificate of registration and license Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of registration and payment of the required fees for mechanical engineers?

They will automatically become members of the accredited integrated organization of mechanical engineers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for Mechanical Engineers and Certified Plant Mechanics?

To uphold professional standards Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for issuing guidelines for the integration of mechanical engineers into one national organization?

The Board, subject to the approval of the Commission Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards for the Practice of Mechanical Engineering?

To regulate the practice of mechanical engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be indicated on the documents signed, used, or issued by mechanical engineers?

Their registration/professional license number, its expiry date, and privilege tax receipt number Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for adopting and promulgating the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards?

The Board, in consultation with the accredited integrated organization of mechanical engineers Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the integration of mechanical engineers into one national organization?

The accredited integrated organization of mechanical engineers co-existing with voluntary organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is required for mechanical engineers to become members of the accredited integrated organization?

Registration and payment of the required fees only Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Board and the Commission in the integration of mechanical engineers?

To accredit and integrate mechanical engineers into one national organization Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the powers of the Board related to administrative cases?

Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to secure witnesses and documents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the annual report submitted by the Board to the President of the Philippines?

To provide a detailed account of the Board's proceedings and accomplishments during the year Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the grounds for the removal of a Board member?

Neglect of duty or incompetence Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Board in relation to the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program?

To prescribe guidelines in coordination with accredited associations of mechanical engineers Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to remove a Board member?

The President of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for Mechanical Engineers?

To uphold the standards of professional ethics in the practice of mechanical engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of the Board in relation to mechanical engineering education?

To prepare, adopt, issue, or amend the syllabi of subjects for examinations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Board's power to approve, issue, limit, or revoke temporary licenses to practice mechanical engineering?

To regulate the practice of mechanical engineering in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Certificates

Fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration can lead to suspension or revocation of a professional mechanical engineer's certificate
Negligence, incompetence, or unprofessional conduct can result in suspension or revocation of a certificate
Abetment of illegal practice of mechanical engineering, violation of the Code of Ethics, or policies of the Board can lead to suspension or revocation of a certificate
Failure to comply with Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements can result in suspension or revocation of a certificate

Membership in Accredited Integrated Organization

All registered mechanical engineers, mechanical engineers, and certified plant mechanics automatically become members of the accredited integrated organization of mechanical engineers
The integration of mechanical engineers into one national organization does not ban the formation of voluntary organizations

Code of Ethics and Professional Standards

The Board, in consultation with the accredited integrated organization of mechanical engineers, adopts and promulgates a Code of Ethics and Professional Standards for the Practice of Mechanical Engineering
The Code of Ethics and Professional Standards are subject to the approval of the Commission

Practice of Mechanical Engineering

A mechanical engineer must indicate their registration/professional license number, expiry date, and privilege tax receipt number on documents signed, used, or issued in connection with their practice
The Board has the power to hear and try administrative cases involving violations of the Act, Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the Code of Ethics for Mechanical Engineers
The Board prescribes guidelines for the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program in coordination with accredited associations of mechanical engineers

Functions and Duties of the Board

The Board prepares, adopts, issues, or amends syllabi of subjects for examinations
The Board approves, issues, limits, or revokes temporary licenses to practice mechanical engineering
The Board discharges other duties and functions necessary for the enhancement of the mechanical engineering profession and the upgrading, development, and growth of mechanical engineering education in the Philippines
The Board submits an annual report to the President of the Philippines through the Professional Regulation Commission

Removal of Board Member

The President, upon recommendation of the Commission, may remove a Board member on grounds of neglect of duty, incompetence, violation or tolerance of the violation of the Act or the Code of Ethics, or final judgment of crimes involving moral turpitude

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Learn about the grounds for suspension or revocation of a professional mechanical engineer's certificate, including fraud, negligence, and unprofessional conduct.