7.2. ARTICLE III. EXAMINATION REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION

The Civil Engineering Board Examination is a requirement for registration of the practice. According to RA 1080 as approved on (15th June 1954), board examinations are considered as civil service examinations.

The following are the PRC requirements when applying for the examination, (including the payment of 900Php):

1. NSO/PSA Birth Certificate
2. NSO/PSA Marriage contract (for married female applicants)
3. Transcript of Records with scanned picture and remarks "for Board Examination Purposes"
4. Valid NBI Clearance (for both new and retakers)
5. Two (2) Certificates of Good Moral Character from any 2 of the following:
1. Barangay
2. Church
3. School
4. Employer

7.2.1. HOLDING OF EXAMINATION

The places of Examination are the following:

1. Manila
2. Baguio
3. Cagayan de Oro
4. Cebu
5. Davao
6. Iloilo
7. Lucena
8. Pagadian
9. Tacloban
10. Tuguegarao
11. Zamboanga

7.2.2. SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION

Resolution No. 02, Series of 1995, otherwise known as Promulgation of the Syllabi for the Subjects in the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination states that the Board shall provide a minimum of 500 questions for each subject from which the Commission's computer will randomly select a few days prior to the examination.

The number of questions for each subject shall not be less than 20 at 4 points each. The maximum number of questions shall not be more than 100 at 1 point each. Examinees shall be given 10 computation and scratch sheets shall be submitted with the answer sheets.

The Examination questions and problems  are prepared considering the following:

1. The areas covered by the examination shall be those included in the topics enumerated in the syllabus for the particular subjects. The examination questions in each subject shall be comprehensive and well-balanced in scope.
2. Questions and answers should relate to matters which are of general applicability in the civil engineering practice in the Philippines.
3. Questions and answers shall be framed in a clear and concise manner taking into consideration the degree or level of proficiency for each topic. Instructions or requirements should be clearly stated.
4. The assigned weight and estimated time for each subject shall be indicated. Whenever applicable, references shall be made to statements issued by:
1. The Board of Civil Engineering
2. The National Building Code of the Philippines
3. The National Structural Code of the Philippines
4. The National Standards Office
5. The National Water Resources Council
6. The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
7. The Associate of Structural Engineers of the Philippines
5. Electronic and scientific calculators are not allowed.

*For areas not covered by Philippine sources, references may also be made to the setting agencies int he United States:

• ACI - American Concrete Institute
• ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
• ASHTO -Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
• NSC - Nominated Sub-Contract
• UBC - Uniform Building Code

and also international agencies such as:

• IBO International Building Officials
• FIDIC International Federation of Engineers

Applicants for registration for the Civil Engineering practice shall be examined in:

1. General Civil Engineering
1. Project planning, designs, and management
2. Manual of practice, codes and regulations
3. Economics
4. Environmental impact assessment
5. Materials testing and inspection
6. Surveying
7. Highway and railroad surveying
8. Plane, topographic and hydrographic surveying
9. Advanced surveying
10. Numerical methods for computer application
11. Mathematics (algebra, plane and spherical trigonometry, analytic, descriptive, and solid geometry, differential and integral calculus, and rational and applied mechanics)
2. Construction management and engineering
1. Contracts
2. Environment
3. Cost estimates
4. Unit cost development
5. Construction schedule
6. Manpower and equipment scheduling and control
7. Material control
8. PERT-CPM
9. Bar char schedule
10. Project monitoring
11. S-curve
12. Network analysis
13. Time scheduling
14. Project activities
15. Project cost
16. Project control
17. Quality assurance
18. Bidding
19. Tender documents
20. Specifications
21. Construction supervision
3. Transportation engineering
1. Theory and practice of transportation engineering
2. Transportation and traffic engineering studies, planning
3. Design and construction of highways including pedestrian facilities, railways, ports and harbors, and airports
4. Structural engineering
1. Theory of structures
2. Properties of materials
3. Lateral load analysis
4. Earthquake engineering
5. Wind engineering
6. Functional planning
7. Floor plans, elevations, sections, utilities
8. Design of wooden, reinforced concrete, steel, and composite buildings, bridges, towers, walls, foundations, silos, and masonry structures.
5. Geotechnical engineering
1. Soil composition
2. Classification of soils
3. Compaction of soils
4. Flow of water in soils
5. Permeability
6. Seepage
7. Flow nets
8. Effective stress
9. Compressibility of soil
10. Shear strengths of soil
11. Lateral earth pressure
12. Soil bearing capacity
13. Slope stability
14. Solid waste disposal systems
15. Ground improvement
6. Water resources and hydraulics engineering
1. Hydrology
2. Hydraulics
3. Design of piers, ports, wharves, aqueducts, reservoirs, spillways, open channels, pressure conduits, navigation canals and locks
4. Sanitary works
5. Water supply system
6. Dikes, dams, and irrigation and drainage canals
7. Hydropower

To pass the Civil Engineering Board Examination, a candidate must obtain a general average of 70% with no grades lower than 50% in any given subject.

1. Mathematics, Surveying, and Transportation Engineering = 35%
2. Hydraulics and Geotechnical Engineering = 30%
3. Structural Engineering and Construction = 35%

7.2.3. QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXAMINATION

Applicants for the Examination should satisfy the following qualifications"

1. Be at least twenty-one years old 
2. Be a citizen of the Philippines
3. Be of good reputation and moral character
4. Be a holder of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized and legally constituted school, institute, college, or university

7.2.4. OATH OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Successful candidates are required to take a professional oath before the Board or Commission authorized government officials prior to the issuance of the certificate of registration.

7.2.5. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

The Board and the Commission issue individual certificates of registration to successful examination candidates after taking the professional oath. The certificate is subject to payment prescribed by the Commission.

7.2.6. MEMBERSHIP IN THE PICE

All registered Civil Engineers are automatic members of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) and shall comply with all the membership requirements therein.

7.2.7. PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD

Individual professional identification cards are issued to registered Civil Engineers bearing the following:

1. Name and picture of the registrant
2. Registration number
3. Date of issuance of card
4. Expiry date of card
5. Signature of the chairman of the Commission

* NO professional identification card shall be issued to a new registrant without certificate of active membership  issued by PICE.

* The same certificate is required for renewal of the professional card.

7.2.8. INDICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION/PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD AND PROFESSIONAL TAX RECEIPT

The Civil Engineer shall be required to indicate the following on the plans and documents he signs with his practice.

• Certificate of Registration
• Professional Identification Card, its date of issuance and duration of validity
• Professional tax receipt number

7.2.9. SEAL AND USE OF SEAL

The design of the seal is as authorized by the Board. The serial number of the certificate shall be included in the design of the seal.

All official documents (estimates, designs, specifications) and plans shall be sealed and signed by the engineer.

7.2.10. REFUSAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE

The Certificate shall not be issued to any person 

1. Convicted of ay criminal offense
2. Guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct
3. Of Unsound mind
4. A candidate who has not taken the oath of Civil Engineers

In the vent of refusal, the Board shall send a written statement to the applicant stating the reason for refusal.

7.2.11. SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES AND CANCELLATION OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS

After due notice and hearing (the registrant has the opportunity to defend himself) the Board can suspend or revoke the certificate of registration due to:

• malpractice
• unprofessional
• unethical
• immoral
• dishonorable conduct
• non-membership in good standing in PICE for three (3) consecutive years

7.2.12. RE-ISSUE AND REPLACEMENT OF CERTIFICATES AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS

After a year when the certificate is revoked, the registrant can apply for a new certificate of registration with the form prescribed for examination, and the Board may exempt the applicant from the examination.

The application for the professional identification card shall be accomplished similar as renewal.

7.2.13. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

PICE is responsible for developing a CPD program. Other organizations can also be CPD providers upon PICE and Board accreditation.

All registered Civil Engineers shall maintain a program of professional development.

7.2.14. CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION

PICE has the authority to issue, suspend, and revoke a certificate of specialization to a registered Civil Engineer who has demonstrated his advanced knowledge, experience, education, and training.

Specialty organization of Civil Engineering (SOCE) can be formed in each recognized branch only by specialists with the following conditions:

• Such SOCE is affiliated to and recognized by the PICE.
• Only one SOCE for each Civil Engineering branch, without membership prejudice to other professional organizations.

7.2.15. SPECIALIST IDENTIFICATION CARD

All registered Civil Engineers with a certificate of specialization shall be issued individual specialist identification card from PICE, which is renewed in accordance to PICE requirements.

7.2.16. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS

Upon the effectivity of RA 544,

1. Registered status of each Civil Engineer shall retain.
2. Certificates of registration shall have the same force and effect.
3. Certificates of recognition for advanced strudies, research and specialized training in any specialized branch shall be replaced by equivalent certificates of specialization by the PICE.
4. Certificates of Specialization previously issued shall have the same force and effect.

RELATED TOPICS:

7.0 RA 544: CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW

7.1. ARTICLE II. BOARD OF CIVIL ENGINEERING