Frequently Asks Questions and Relevant Information regarding membership to Specialty Divisions of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

1. 5/22/2009
The Structural
Specialist
Presented by
MIRIAM L. TAMAYO, M.S.C.E.
5 Specialty Divisions of PICE
Construction Management and Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
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2. 5/22/2009
SPECIALIST TITLE
is conferred to PICE LIFE members who
applied and were evaluated as QUALIFIED by the
members of the responsible Specialty Division.
Type I – PRC Accredited Specialty Engineers
Type II – Others, Screening and evaluation is
based on experience and professional practice.
FAQs
1. If I am not a specialist, can I still
practice structural engineering, e.g.
sign and seal structural plans?
YES, but per the Manual of Standard
Practice of Civil Engineers, only those with
Specialist accreditation can affix the title
“Structural Engineer” to their names.
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3. 5/22/2009
FAQs
2. What are the benefits of being a
Specialist?
- In DPWH’s screening and evaluation,
additional credits are given for specialists.
- Abroad and even locally, Specialist
accreditation can be used for negotiations in
position and pay.
- Specialist title is “peer recognition” and can
serve as proof that you have the experience
and knowhow .
SPECIALIST TITLE
BEFORE 2008, evaluation was based on
documents submitted, which attested to one's
experience in the field of specialization.
NO EXAM requirement.
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4. 5/22/2009
SPECIALIST TITLE
AFTER DECEMBER 2007, no more applications
were accepted from Philippine-based Engineers, for
each Division's evaluation.
Locally-based members interested in becoming
Specialists need to apply and then will be evaluated
if qualified to take the exam.
Those pre-qualified will be scheduled for
examination.
SPECIALIST TITLE
For PICE Life members based OVERSEAS,
applications for Specialist Evaluation based on
documents only (NO EXAM) were accepted up to
December 31, 2008.
AFTER 2008, all interested will have to apply
for prequalification for examination.
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5. 5/22/2009
For Structural Specialist Title
If you are a PRC-Accredited Structural Engineer,
just fill up form, pay processing fee.
Otherwise, submit prequalification requirements
and if evaluated as qualified, take the exam.
PRE-QUALIFICATION REQ'TS
Must be a PICE LIFE MEMBER at least 30 yrs old
Must submit documentary requirements
Personal Data Profile
Work Experience and Service Record certified by Head
of Office/ Manager/ Dean
For academe, certification from the Dean regarding
teaching load and subjects
List of projects undertaken
Notarized Self-certification stating that he/she has no
pending administrative/criminal case filed against
him/her.
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6. 5/22/2009
PRE-QUALIFICATION REQ'TS
Credentials:
Must have at least five (5) RATED years of
continuous active practice in area of specialization;
OR at least five (5) RATED years of teaching
experience in area of specialization;
OR a master's degree in the area of
specialization plus three (3) RATED years of
professional practice in area of specialization.
OR a doctorate degree in the area of
specialization plus one (1) RATED year of
professional practice in area of specialization.
PRE-QUALIFICATION REQ'TS
PLUS POINTS
Research outputs and/or research work/paper
presented in major conventions/published in
enginering journals.
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7. 5/22/2009
SPECIALTY EXAMINATION
The type of examination is determined by the
Specialty Division concerned.
The Passing Grade is 70%.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
The test shall consist of 2 parts:
(a) Panel Interview
(b) Written Exam
Depending on applicant's experience, the
breakdown of the 2 parts varies.
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8. 5/22/2009
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Relevant
Experience, E Interview Written Exam
(years)
E > 30 100%
20 < E < 30 80% 20%
15 < E < 20 70% 30%
10 < E < 15 60% 40%
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Written Exam:
General Special Communications
Problem
E > 20 - - (100%)
15 < E < 20 - (60%) (40%)
10 < E < 15 (30%) (40%) (30%)
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9. 5/22/2009
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Written Exam:
1. General: Multiple Choice
2. Special Problem: (Choose 1)
Buildings
Towers
Bridges
Special Structures
3. Communications
Letter/Report Writing given specific problem situations.
WHO WILL RATE THE APPLICANT?
EXCEPT for the STRUCTURAL Engineering Division
which will have a BOARD of Examiners in-charge of
examinations, all other applications/examinees shall
be evaluated by the members of the concerned
Specialty Division.
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10. 5/22/2009
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
ANNOUNCEMENT:
1ST SPECIALTY EXAM :
2009 PICE MID-YEAR CONVENTION
BACOLOD CITY
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION
DOCUMENTS TO PICE NATIONAL OFFICE: 5 PM JUNE 4, 2009
To-date, there are 115 PICE Accredited Structural Specialists
EFREN SISON ALBERTO C. CAPARROS MARIO A. CASTILLANO
ROBERTO BERNARDO THELMA C. MAURICIO ELISEO C. SOBREPENA
ERNESTO S. DE CASTRO EDGARDO B. MANUZON DOMINDARO F. SORIANO
ROMEO A ESTANERO JOSE F. MABANTA ALEXANDER L. TY
RAFAEL ERFE SEVANDO C. AROMIN RICARDO J. CUETO JR
ANTONIO A. MANSUETO PAUL N. JAVIER VIRGILIO B. COLUMNA
BENITO M. PACHECO IXOPERIO R. BONZON WILSON L. CHING
EMILIO DANIEL G. TIBLE III FERDINAND E. BIEN BERNARDO A. LEJANO
ALBERTO C. CANETE ROMEO R. DULDULAO NEMESIO C. ALVIOR
CESAR C. PABALAN ANTONIO A. ABOLA BERNARDO A. RONQUILLO
JOSE A. SY DEXTER F. RAMAGOZA ALDEN N. DE GUZMAN
REGNIER A. REBALDO ELMER P. FRANCISCO FERNANDO J. GERMAR
ALFREDO B. JUINIO, JR. BUENAVENTURA F. OROCEO MARCELINO A. DAGASDAS
MIRIAM L. TAMAYO ELMER T. ALBO RAMON CECILIO R. LEPITEN
CHRISTOPHER PAULO T. TAMAYO AMELIA B. FAJARDO JULITO M. VILLAS
RICO P. GOMEZ ROMEO B. BAYLOSIS VINCI NICHOLAS R. VILLASENOR
RONALDO S. ISON AUDIE P. PILORIN ASISCLO S. VILLAFUERTE
ADAM C. ABINALES GERARDO S. GARALDE ANNA MAY S. TAYO
MOISES J. ORDONA, JR. RODELIO A. TIBURCIO DIOSDADO B. DIMALANT
ROLANDO E. CRUZ ALEXANDER V. GENOTA ROQUE D. DIGNOS
EMILIO M. MORALES NEILSON S. PARINAS CESAR C. JAVAREZ
ERLINDA F. SAN JUAN BLAS N. ESPINOSA FREDERICK FRANCIS M. SISON
SALVADOR R. ALDECOA ALLAN E. BOTUYAN RUEL B. RAMIREZ
JOSEPH RAMIL I. MANALO JESSEN R. MONSALUD JONATHAN R. DUNGCA
JORGE P. GENOTA DANILO A. DOMINGO ULPIANO P. IGNACIO
ERNESTO F. CRUZ MARIO D. TARUC MA. ELENA T. DEL ROSARIO
NOEL P. GENOTA ROMEO S. CAPARROS DEMOSTHENES T. REDOBLE
EDUARDO P. BUELVA ANTONIO P. DEBELOS MENDIBEL N. SANOSA
VICENTE D. TONGSY JOSELITO C. BELDA ERWIN J. PONCE
ROLANDO D. RABOT WILFREDO S. LOPEZ ELISEO A. YBUT
ADEMAR C. PAMA MANUEL A. ARGUELLES
TONALDO B. NILO ARIEL P. SANTOS
JEREMIAS A. FRONDA GIL V. PEREZ
SURTALICITO C. LIQUIDO ARHUR G. IBAÑEZ
ALEX T. CABRERA JES B. TIROL
NORBERTO A. BONGALONTA ELMER B. BALISACAN JAMES P. PACIS
FRANCISO B. LIMETA ALBERT SJ. VILLANUEVA LEO B. CAMPOS
ELISEO I. EVANGELISTA MELINDA A NERECINA MANUEL S. ACLAN
ANTHONY VLADIMIR C. PIMENTEL GILBERT B. MAGBUTAY JUAN B. MONTENEGRO, JR.
ALBERTO C. CAPARROS BENJAMIN F. REYES LUIS I. MALLONGA
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11. 5/22/2009
OTHER TRADES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND ENGINEERING
1. PROBLEM SOLVING QUESTIONS
Five (5) sets of questions, each set is worth
20%.
2. INTERVIEW
An interview may be required at the discretion
of the Chairman and members of the Specialty
Division.
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12. 5/22/2009
WATER RESOURCES AND
HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
1. The Members of the Specialty Division will
interview the applicant to identify the specific
area of specialization.
2. Type of examination may be multiple choice
in the area of specialization. Questions will
cover the following sub-sectors:
Water Supply and Sanitation, Irrigation, Hydropower,
Coastal Engineering, Groundwater, River Engineering
and Flood Control, Rural and Urban Drainage,
Hydrology, Water Resources Management
WATER RESOURCES AND
HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
2. (Continued)
The questions shall have:
(a) a general set of questions on basic and
elementary principles
(b) specific questions which the examinees
would have to choose from, depending on their
individual and specific practice.
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13. 5/22/2009
WATER RESOURCES AND
HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
3. Interview is at the discretion of the
concerned Chairman and members of the
Specialty Division.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
The test shall consist of 2 parts:
(a) Panel Interview
(b) Written Exam
Depending on applicant's experience, the
breakdown of the 2 parts varies.
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Relevant
Experience, E Interview Written Exam
(years)
E > 40 100%
20 < E < 40 80% 20%
15 < E < 20 70% 30%
10 < E < 15 60% 40%
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Written Exam:
General Special Communications
Problem
E > 20 - - (100%)
15 < E < 20 - (60%) (40%)
10 < E < 15 (30%) (40%) (30%)
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15. 5/22/2009
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Written Exam:
1. General: Multiple Choice
2. Special Problem: (Choose 1)
Special Structures
Foundations (Shallow, Deep)
Materials/Soil Mechanics
Special FoundationTechniques
Slope Stability and Slope Remediations
Geosynthetic Applications
Soil Explorations and Geophysical Methods
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Written Exam:
3. Communications
Letter/Report writing given specific problem situations
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16. 5/22/2009
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
1. Written Exam: set of questions or technical paper,
at the discretion of the TED.
Set of questions:
Part 1: General Topics on basic principles
Part 2: Topics on Area of Specialization
- Transportation Planning
- Highway Engineering
- Railroad Engineering
- Ports and Harbors
- Airport Engineering
2. Interview, at the discretion of the TED.
PICE SPECIALTY DIVISIONS
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17. 5/22/2009
INTER-SPECIALTY DIVISION
Chairman: Efren H. Sison
Members: Emilio M. Morales
Eustaquio T. Coronel
Primitivo C. Cal, PhD
Ernesto S. De Castro, PhD
Danilo C. Terante, PhD
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
ENGINEERING
Chairman: Eustaquio T. Coronel Jr.
Members: Samuel C. Custodio
Ruben A. Sy
Mariano E. Raner, III
Josephine Limeta
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18. 5/22/2009
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Chairman: Ernesto S. De Castro, PhD
Members: Benito M. Pacheco, PhD
Ronaldo S. Ison
Miriam Lusica-Tamayo, M.S.C.E.
Association of Structural Engineers of the
Philippines (ASEP)
WATER RESOURCES AND HYDRAULIC
ENGINEERING
Chairman: Danilo C. Terrante, PhD
Members: Noel M. Ortigas
Bernardo S. Mercado
Rommel M. Figueroa
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19. 5/22/2009
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Chairman: Emilio M. Morales, M.S.C.E.
Members: Benjamin R. Buensuceso, Jr., PhD
Marissa R. Camaclang
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Chairman: Primitivo C. Cal, PhD
Members: Ferdinand R. Bernal
Ricardo G. Sigua, PhD
Rene S. Santiago
Alexis M. Fillone, PhD
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20. 5/22/2009
Thank you for your attention!
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