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Effective 1 January 2009, all licensed Electrical Engineers and Electricians who are in the practice of electrical engineering and electricians shall be required to abide by the requirements, rules and regulations on continuing professional education (CPE) under the New Electrical Engineering Law (RA 7920) promulgated by the Professional Regulatory Board of Electrical Engineering in coordination with the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE).
The practice of electrical engineering and electricians under the New Law shall constitute an EE and RME in the practice on (RA 7920) design, consultancy, in education and in government. Licensed REEs, PEEs and RMEs in the practice of electrical engineering shall show proof of CPE requirement completion upon renewal of their professional licenses Identification Card.
The objectives of the CPE are as follows:
- To provide and ensure the continuous education of EEs and RMEs with the latest trends in the electrical engineering profession brought about by modernization and scientific and technological advancements;
- To raise and maintain the REEs, PEEs and RMEs capability for delivering professional services;
- To attain and maintain the highest standards and quality in the practice of electrical engineering;
- To make Filipino g REEs, PEEs and RMEs globally competitive; and
- To promote the general welfare of the public.
The total CPE credit units required for EEs shall be sixty (60) units for three (3) years, provided that a minimum of twenty (20) credit units shall be earned in each year and thirty (30) credit CPE units for RMEs for three (3) years, provided that a minimum of ten (10) credit units shall be earned in each year. Any excess credit units in one year may be carried over to the succeeding years within three-year period CPE credit units shall be granted only to accredited programs and providers.
The program and activities qualified for CPE credits include the following:
- Participation in seminars and conventions as a resource speakers, panelist or reactor, facilitator or moderator, or as a seminar/convention participants.
- Preparation for Masters or Doctorate Degree.
- Completion of a self-directed package.
- Authorship of published materials.
- Inventions.
- Completion of a postgraduate or in-service training.
- Observations studies.
- Completion of professorial chair requirements.
- Other activities and programs recommended by the CPE Council and approved by PRC BEE.
All applications for CPE Provider, Program Accreditations and CPE certifications shall be made with the CPE Secretariat of IIEE at IIEE Building, # 41 Monte de Piedad, Cubao, Quezon City.
A processing and accreditation fee of Ten Thousand Pesos (P10, 000) shall be assessed upon submission of application papers for CPE Provider. Applicants outside the National Capital Region shall shoulder the transportation and accommodation expenses for at least two CPE accreditors for ocular inspection of facilities in connection with the application as CPE Provider.
In the event that your application as CPE Provider is approved, you may apply for the accreditation of your CPE programs. Separate guidelines will be issued for this purpose.
For additional information about the CPE requirements, you may call Ms. Zaida E. Tinio, Technical Staff of IIEE at telephone numbers 727-3552 loc. 107 or 414-5626 for more details.
For your information and guidance.
(Sgd.) EDWARD L. MENDOZA (Sgd.) FRANCIS V.MAPILE
Chair, PRC BEE CPE Council Chair, IIEE CPE Council
Click here to view CPE Primer (Requirements)
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