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FORMS
| ENGINEERS BOARD OF KENYA |
| Enhancing Professionalism |
| APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER |
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SECOND SCHEDULE
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
1.0Administration of Professional Examination1.1The Board shall administer professional examinations for professional competence leading to registration as Professional engineers.1.2The Board shall administer professional examinations in different disciplines of engineering and in accordance with the requirements as prescribed in this Schedule.1.3The mode of examinations shall be in the form of—(b)detailed professional training report as may be determined by the Board; and(c)professional interview.1.4A candidate may be exempted from paragraph 1.3(a) where the Board is satisfied that the professional training report and professional interview are adequate for purposes of professional examination.1.5A candidate shall be eligible to sit for the professional examination after serving for a period of not less than three years as a graduate engineer.1.6A candidate shall be examined for competence in his/her discipline of education in engineering and training.1.7A candidate shall pay application and professional examination fees provided in the Third Schedule.1.8The Board shall make a decision on examination results. The pass mark shall be fifty per cent.1.9The Board may review its decision on examination results upon appeal by the applicant.1.10The Board's decision after the appeal shall be final and binding.1.11Every report forming part of examinations shall be written in English. The Professional interviews shall be conducted in English.1.12The Board may refer any applicant to do additional practical training to fill in the gaps identified during the conduct of Professional exams.1.13A candidate wishing to sit for the examinations shall make an application in writing and in English to the Board in the prescribed form and pay the prescribed fee. However—(a)if an application in relation to this regulation is made electronically, the supporting documents referred to in subregulation shall be submitted to the Board by registered mail or by hand delivery;(b)an application shall not be considered duly completed for purposes of in this regulation, unless all documents are received by the Board;(c)an application for professional examination shall be valid only for the scheduled examinations applied for; or(d)A candidate may request once in writing for postponement of examination atleast fourteen (14) days before the date of the examination.(e)Subject to subparagraph (c), a candidate who does not appear for the examinations applied for, shall be required to make a fresh application.1.14Professional interviews shall be conducted in English.1.15The Board shall require that all original certificates, design drawings, design calculations and any other relevant documentation shall be presented during professional interviews.1.16Information of the date, time and venue of the examinations shall be given to the candidates not later than three months before the examinations.1.17The Board shall inform the candidates on the results within ninety days after the examination.1.18A candidate found to be cheating shall be disqualified and disciplinary action taken against him or her as may be determined by the Board.THIRD SCHEDULE
FEES PAYABLE
| Category | Application Fee (KSh.) | Annual Fees(license/subscription/levy) (KSh.) |
| Graduate Engineers | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Professional Engineers | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Consulting Engineers | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Temporary Engineers | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| Consulting Firms | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Foreign Consulting Firms | 500,000 | 750,000 |
| Professional examinations | 15,000 | |
| Accredited Checker | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| Accreditation of University Engineering Programme | 300,000 | - |
| Engineers Stamp | 5,000 | |
| Engineers Training Levy (annual) | - | 5,000 |
| Engineers ID fee | 2,000 | - |
| License/ Certificate/ Engineers ID replacement Fee | 2,000 | - |
| Search/ Extract fee per folio | 500 | - |
| Stickers | 5,000 | - |
| Site instruction booklet | 7,500 | - |
| Reinstatement fee | 5,000 | - |
FOURTH SCHEDULE
ACCREDITATION OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
1.0General rules on accreditation1.1Programmes will be considered for accreditation if they are offered by an institution of higher learning that is either a public university or a private university with a charter granted by the President of the Republic of Kenya as per Section 19(1)(a) of the Universities Act (Cap. 210).1.2For purposes of accreditation, a programme is characterized by a curriculum that is regarded as an entity by the institution and that can be considered independently. All options in the programme are examined. Following the principle that a programme is only as strong as its "weakest link," the programme is accredited only if all options meet the established criteria.1.3To be accredited a programme must include the word "engineering" in its title and the title must be properly descriptive of the curriculum content. If a programme, by virtue of its title, becomes subject to the accreditation requirements for two or more programme than the programme named, the Board must have evidence that the programme name is appropriate for all students graduating in the programme regardless of the option taken. Furthermore, the Board must have evidence that all options contain a significant amount of the curriculum content.1.4Any change in the title of an accredited programme requires approval by the Board for that programme's continued accreditation.1.5The institution must verify that the Board curriculum content criteria are met by all students. The institution must also verify that students have demonstrated competence in the courses taken to satisfy the criteria. It is the responsibility of each institution to provide an acceptance definition of competence.1.6Any significant change in an accredited programme must be reported to the Board. Any change which alters the circumstances under which the programme was accredited may necessitate an immediate assessment.1.7The evaluation of the programme is based on detailed data provided by the institution and on the collective opinion of the members (of the visiting team, if necessary). The accreditation decision is made by the Board based on qualitative and quantitative considerations.1.8The Board shall determine the accreditation category of each academic engineering programme.1.9Accreditation of a programme is granted for a specific term, the maximum being five years. Institutions shall be required to give a one years' notice before the expiry of five years. The accreditation term ends on June 30 of the specified year. The term of accreditation is subject to review for cause at any time.1.10The Board may grant accreditation for less than five years where the term of accreditation of the programme is intended to coincide with the term of accreditation of other programmes at the institution or where the Board considers that there are areas of concern.1.11The Board may at any time, audit and review accreditation status of the programmes offered by engineering training institutions. The Board may withdraw or discontinue accreditation where an institution fails to comply with terms of accreditation. An institution whose accreditation has been withdrawn or discontinued shall no longer refer the programme as being accredited.1.12Changes in an accredited programme which violate the conditions under which accreditation was granted by the Board may lead to an immediate reassessment of the programme and/or termination of accreditation. Such changes include but are not limited to changes in; Programme design, Student admission criteria, faculty establishment, facilities and curriculum. Accreditation is granted if the Board judges that, at the time of the decision, the programme meets the published Board criteria.2.0Procedures of Accreditation of Programs2.1Submission of accreditation application.2.1.1An institution seeking accreditation of a programme shall submit to EBK a Request for Accreditation (RFA). The RFA must be signed by the Institutions Chief Executive Officer (Vice Chancellor) and must be accompanied by:(a)Details of the proposed programme including a detailed presentation on the objectives and relevance of the proposed programme and the proposed curriculum.(b)Details of faculty members including -Detailed recent curriculum vitae (C.V) and certified copies of their certificates and testimonials.(c)Details of the physical training infrastructure, laboratories, workshops, libraries, lecture halls etc.(d)Proof of payment for the individual programme at the fees prescribed in the Third Schedule. The Accreditation Fee Schedule will be posted on the EBK web site by 31st March of each year. The institution will receive an invoice for fees associated with the accreditation. Payment is due 45 days from date of the invoice.2.1.2All submissions and correspondences to the Board shall be in English.2.1.3An institution shall submit an application for accreditation of a programme not less than six months prior to the launch of a programme to allow adequate time for evaluation of submissions and accreditation visits.2.2Evaluation of submissions2.2.1The Board shall carry out a preliminary examination of the submitted documents to establish that:(a)The submissions are complete in all respects.(b)The submissions meet the minimum requirements with regards to curriculum content and faculty staff establishment.2.2.2The shall communicate to the applying institution on the sufficiency or otherwise of the submissions.2.3Initiation and Timing of Accreditation Visit.2.3.1An accreditation assessment shall be initiated by the invitation of an institution. An accreditation visit to assess or reassess an engineering programme shall be scheduled not later than three (3) months after the Board has certified that an institution's submissions are complete and responsive to the Board's accreditation criteria. A request from the institution for such a visit must be received by the Board Secretariat within one (1) month of the Board's confirmation of the sufficiency of the submissions as indicated under item 2.2.1.2.4Selection of Visiting Team2.4.1The Board's academics qualifications committee (AQC) shall select a visiting team; the chair of the AQC shall be the chair of the visiting team, except where otherwise determined by the Board. The other members of the visiting team shall be incorporated by the AQC except for the member(s) selected by the Board. All visiting team members must be professional engineers.2.4.2Where a member of the visiting team has an interest in the institution applying for accreditation, that member shall disclose the fact and shall not take part forthwith in the visit, provided that if the majority of the members present are of the opinion that the experience or expertise of such member is vital to the deliberations of the meeting, the visiting team may permit the member to participate in the deliberations subject to such restrictions as it may impose.2.4.3The Institution shall be notified of the visiting team. A request for a replacement on the visiting team may be made by the institution only for good cause.2.5Preparation for Accreditation Visit2.5.1Two (2) months before the date of an accreditation visit, the Board Secretariat shall send to the institution documentation required for the visit. This documentation shall include: a questionnaire to be completed by the institution, details regarding procedures to be followed before, during and after the visit, documentation required by the visiting team and the Board and a schedule of the events for the entire process which concludes with the Board's accreditation decision report to the institution.2.5.2Copies of the questionnaire, with supporting documentation, completed by the institution must be received by each visiting team member and the Board Secretariat at least five weeks (5) before the visit. If adequate documentation is not received as required, the Board, in consultation with the visiting team chair, shall cancel the visit.2.6Accreditation Visit2.6.1An accreditation visit shall typically span over three days. The visit shall provide an opportunity for the visiting team to assess qualitative factors such as intellectual atmosphere and morale, professional attitudes and quality of staff and students. The visit shall provide the opportunity for such activities as—(a)interviews with appropriate senior administrative officers, including the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean of engineering and the chairs of the departments responsible for the programmes;(b)interviews with individuals and groups of faculty members to evaluate professional attitudes, motivations, morale and the balance of opinions concerning theoretical and practical elements of the curriculum;(c)interviews with individuals and groups of students;(d)tours of physical facilities such as laboratories, workshops, libraries and computing facilities to evaluate their effectiveness;(e)A review of recent examination papers, laboratory instruction sheets, student transcripts (anonymous, if necessary), student reports and theses, models or equipment constructed by students and other evidence of student performance; and(f)evidence of Research undertaken by Academic Staff.2.6.2Before the end of the visit, the visiting team shall meet with the Dean and the chairs of departments responsible for the programmes to review the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the programmes and to indicate any areas of concern.2.7Visiting Team Report2.7.1The chair of the visiting team, working with the team members shall prepare a report on the programme(s) visited. This report shall include: perceived strengths and weaknesses; areas of conformance to and deviation from the Board criteria, as interpreted by the visiting team; matters of concern (both for the present and for the future); and, suggestions for improvement, if any. No recommendations for Board accreditation action will be included in the report.2.7.2The visiting team's findings, as outlined in the report, shall be submitted to the Board for review within thirty (30) days of its conclusion. The Board shall then send to the institution for comment and reaction and to ensure accuracy and completeness. This will also provide opportunity for the institution to advise on improvements being implemented in the current academic year. The Board may communicate with both the institution and the visiting team Chair with the intent of ensuring that the programme dossier is complete.2.8Accreditation Decision2.8.1The accreditation decision shall be made by the Board as the result of information gained from the accreditation visit process or from the reports submitted by the institution at the request of the Board.2.8.2In arriving at an accreditation decision following the visit, the Board shall consider the accreditation history, the information included in the completed questionnaire, the visiting report, the institution's response to the visiting team report, any further clarifying correspondence and any other relevant information.2.8.3The Board shall make a decision on the application for the accreditation of a programme:▪ The Board may grant full accreditation for a period not exceeding five (5) years.▪ In the case where, in the assessment of the Board, there are areas requiring improvement, but do not adversely compromise the overall quality of the training, the Board may grant a limited-term accreditation (not exceeding two years) provided that the institution submits an acceptable implementation programme addressing the shortcomings.The limited accreditation may be extended (to a maximum of five years) subject to receipt of a report which convinces the Board that the matters giving rise to its concern have been resolved adequately. After reviewing the report, the Board may extend the limited accreditation or may issue a Notice of Termination of Accreditation.The Board may also decline to grant accreditation to a programme where in the determination of the Board, there is significant deficiency in the capacity of an institution to offer the engineering programme.2.9Communication of accreditation decision2.9.1Following the Board accreditation decision, the institution shall be notified of the decision through the Dean and the Vice Chancellor. The Dean shall be provided with a comprehensive explanation for it. The institution will be expected to inform students and staff of the process of accreditation and of the accreditation status of the programme.2.10Notice of Termination of accreditation2.10.1If the Board determines that significant weaknesses exist in a currently accredited programme, a Notice of Termination of Accreditation shall be issued within three (3) months of that determination. The Notice of Termination of Accreditation shall be copied to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the Commission of University Education and the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service.2.10.2A Notice of the Termination of Accreditation shall specify that the accreditation of the programme is extended for a maximum of three years at which time the accreditation is terminated unless the determines, before that date, that the matters giving rise to its concerns have been resolved adequately. To determine whether these matters have been resolved an accreditation visit and a report shall be presented to the Board. If the Board determines that matters giving rise to its concerns have not been resolved adequately, the accreditation of the programme shall be terminated on the date specified in the Original Notice of Termination of Accreditation. If the Board determines that the matters giving rise to its concerns have been resolved adequately, accreditation shall be extended for an appropriate period and no loss of accreditation will have occurred.2.11Request for an Early Revisit2.11.1In the event that an unaccredited programme is denied accreditation, the institution may submit a request for an early re-visit. This request, accompanied by a description of positive changes that have been implemented, must be received by the Board Secretariat within 60 days of the notification to the institution of the accreditation action of the Board. If the Board is satisfied that positive changes of the substance have been made, a revisit will be scheduled immediately following the decision to deny accreditation. The Institution applying for a revisit shall bear all the costs associated with the visit.3.1In the event of a decision by the Board to terminate the accreditation of a programme or to deny accreditation to an unaccredited programme, the institution may apply for a formal review of the Board's decision. Copies of the document setting out these procedures shall be made available upon request.4.0Informal Evaluation or Visit4.1If requested by an institution, the Board will assist to arrange for an informal visit to an unaccredited programme at an appropriate time in its development. The purpose of the evaluation or visit is to provide comment and advice to the institution with respect to the programme.4.2No undertaking is given by the Board as to the eventual accreditation of the programme. A report is presented to the institution and no report is presented to the Board. The cost of such an evaluation for the visit, including nominal compensation for the visitors or persons who are asked to carry out evaluation, is borne by the institution seeking accreditation of its programme(s).4.3Records and deliberations of the Board are kept confidential. The list of accredited programmes maintained by the Board includes only those programmes that have been accredited by the Board, together with the effective dates. The list will be made available on request and will be published in the annual report of the Board.Documents describing policies and procedures of the Board will also maintained by the Board Secretariat and will be made available upon request.5.0Accreditation Criteria5.1A programme will be subjected to criteria that will cover the following six main areas:(b)programme curriculum content;(c)faculty staff establishment;(d)institution's training Facilities and infrastructure;(e)training duration; and5.2Programme Design5.2.1A programme should be intellectually credible, coherent and should meet national needs, needs of students and other stakeholders. The programme should maintain an appropriate balance of theoretical, practical and experiential knowledge and skills.5.2.2Emphasis is placed on qualitative evaluation of the programme and the overall environment in which the programme is presented.5.2.3Major importance is attached to the quality of the educational experience as reflected by the quality of the students, the faculty, the support staff, the administration, the laboratories, workshops, library, the computing facilities and other supporting facilities. The quality of the educational experience is also reflected by the morale and commitment of faculty, support staff and students.5.2.4The distinctive features, which determine if a course is accredited, are—(a)appropriate depth and breadth of technical content, with emphasis on fundamentals and inclusion of relevant mathematics and engineering science;(b)application of scientific and engineering principles to the solution of practical problems of engineering systems and processes;(c)an introduction to good engineering practice and the properties, behaviour, fabrication and use of relevant materials and components;(d)mandatory inclusion of design studies (including manufacturing, reliability, maintainability, quality assurance as well as economic aspects) as an expression of the practical application of theory and accumulated experience;(e)emphasis on methods of practical problem solving using the latest technology;(f)technical decision making, its commercial and economic implementation; the ability to use technical information's services; knowledge of government regulations and labour management as well as other obligations of the engineer to his profession, community and the environment;(g)communication skills and the ability to seek further education and stay up to date with new developments; and(h)significant industrial involvement.5.2.5The Programme's admissions criteria shall be in conformity with the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service established by section 55(1) of the Universities Act (Cap. 210) The criteria and the qualifications shall be as follows:5.2.6Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): The Programmes are for direct entry of qualified Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) graduate. A KCSE candidate should have obtained a minimum aggregate grade of C+, obtained at least a C+ in English/Kiswahili and a minimum C+ in each of the following subjects:Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.5.2.7The policy for admitting individual students with advanced standing must ensure that the foregoing requirements for curriculum content are satisfied.5.3Curriculum Content5.3.1The criterion for curriculum content assures a foundation in mathematics and basic sciences, a broad preparation in engineering sciences and engineering design and an exposure to non-technical subjects that complement the technical aspects of the curriculum. Judgment is applied to both the qualitative and quantitative criteria requirements in each instance. To satisfy accreditation requirements, an engineering programme must include at least a minimum of each of the curriculum components specified in this section.5.3.2On an hourly basis, accreditation Units (AU) are defined as; activity which is granted academic credit and for which the associated number of hours corresponds to the actual contact time of that activity:(a)One hour of lecture (corresponding to 60 minutes of activity) = 1 AU(b)One hour of laboratory, workshop or tutorial work = 0.5 AU.5.3.3Mathematics and Basic Sciences:(a)A minimum of 840 AU of a combination of Mathematics and Basic Sciences. Within this combination, each of mathematics and basic sciences must not be less than 390 AU. This leaves 60 AU for any combination of mathematics and basic sciences that may be deemed desirable.(b)Mathematics include appropriate elements of linear algebra, differential and integral calculus, differential equations, probability, statistics,numerical analysis and discrete mathematics.(c)The basic (natural) sciences components of the curriculum must include elements of physics and chemistry; elements of life sciences and earth sciences may also be included in this category. These subjects are intended to impart an understanding of natural phenomena and relationships through the use of analytical and/or experimental techniques.5.3.4Engineering Sciences and Engineering Design(a)A minimum of 2100 AU of a combination of engineering sciences and engineering design. Within this combination, each of engineering sciences and engineering design must not be less than 600 AU. This leaves 900 AU for any combination of engineering sciences and engineering design that may be deemed desirable.(b)Engineering science subjects normally have their roots in mathematics and basic sciences, but carry knowledge further towards creative applications. This may involve the development of mathematical or numerical technique, modelling, simulation and experimental procedures. Application to the identification and solution of practical engineering problems is stressed. Such subjects include the applied aspects of strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical and electronic circuits, soil material science, geosciences, environmental studies and other subjects pertinent to the discipline. In addition, the curriculum should include engineering science content which imparts an appreciation of important elements of other engineering disciplines.(c)Engineering design integrates mathematics, basic sciences, engineering sciences and complementary studies in developing elements, systems and processes to meet specific needs. It is a creative, interactive and often open-ended process subject to, and, depending upon the discipline. These constraints may relate to economic, health, safety, environmental,societal or other pertinent interdisciplinary factors.(d)The engineering curriculum must culminate in a significant design experience which is based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and which preferably gives students an exposure to the concepts of team work and project management. A research project may be interpreted as engineering design provided it can be clearly shown that the elements of design, as noted in the definition, are fulfilled in the completion of the project.(e)Appropriate content requiring the application of computers must be included in the engineering sciences and engineering design components of the curriculum.5.3.5Complementary Studies(a)A minimum of 450 AU of studies in humanities, social sciences, arts, management, engineering economics, communication and some elements of Law that complement the technical content of the curriculum should be incorporated in the curriculum. While considerable latitude is provided in the choice is suitable course considered to be essential in the education of an engineer, the curriculum must include studies in engineering economics and on the impact of technology on society, and subject matter that deals with central issues, methodologies and thought processes of the humanities and social sciences. Provision must also be made to develop each student's capability to communicate adequately,both orally and in writing.(b)Language courses must be included within complementary studies provided they are not taken to fulfil an admission requirement. However, course content should be used to satisfy the requirements for subject matter that deals with central issues, methodologies and thought processes of the humanities and social sciences.(c)The entire programme must include a minimum of 3,400 AU. It is expected that accredited programmes will continue to have additional AUs to demonstrate innovation and to achieve the special goals that particular engineering school may have for an education in engineering.(d)Appropriate laboratory and workshop experience must be an integral component of the engineering curriculum. Instruction in safety procedures must be included in students' laboratory.(e)Each programme must ensure that students are made aware of the role and responsibilities of the professional engineer in society. Appropriate exposure to ethics, equity, public and workers safety and health considerations and concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship must be an integral component of the engineering curriculum.(f)The curriculum prepares students to learn independently and must appropriately expose them to engineering research and development or other innovative engineering activities.5.4Criterion Three: Faculty Staff Establishment5.4.1The character of the educational experience is influenced strongly by the engineering competence and outlook of the faculty. The faculty devoted to the programme must be large enough to cover, by experience and interest, all of the curricular areas of the programme. Even though a faculty may include full-time and part-time members, there must be a sufficient number of full-time faculty members to ensure adequate levels of students-faculty interaction, student counselling and faculty participation in the development, control and administration of the curriculum. Faculty teaching loads should allow time for adequate participation in research and professional development activities. Under no circumstances should a programme be critically dependent on one individual. The engineering faculty must assume the responsibility of assuring that students receive proper curricular and career counselling.5.4.2The Dean of Engineering (or equivalent officer) and the Chair of an engineering department (or equivalent officer) are expected to provide effective leadership in engineering education and to have achieved a high standing in the engineering community. They are expected to be professional engineers registered as Professional Engineers by the Engineers Board of Kenya.5.4.3Faculty teaching courses in the engineering curriculum are expected to have high level of competence and to be dedicated to the aims of engineering education. The overall competence of Faculty is judged by such factors as the level of academic education and its members, the diversity of their backgrounds, the nature and extent of their non-academic experience, their ability to communicate effectively, their scientific and professional publications, their degree of participation in the profession,scientific and learned societies and their special interest in the students' curricular and extra-curricular activities. Where applicable their dedication to the profession is expected to be reflected in their registration as professional engineers in Kenya.5.4.4Faculty teaching courses which are primarily engineering science and engineering design are expected to be taught by registered professional engineers in Kenya.5.4.5The Engineering Faculty Board (or equivalent engineering body) must have effective control of the engineering programme even if it is administered within another Faculty.5.4.6Responsibility for initiating changes in the curriculum of the engineering programme may be placed in a curriculum committee at the departmental or Faculty level and in some cases, may be in the hands of an inter-disciplinary committee or board. It is expected that a majority of the members of such a body be registered professional engineers in Kenya.5.5Institution's Training Facilities and Infrastructure5.5.1The applying institution shall demonstrate that at a minimum it has:(a)Suitable and adequate learning venues where the programme is offered, including lecture halls, laboratories, workshops and sufficient library resources.(b)There are safety and health policy and guidelines especially with respect to laboratory and workshop practice.Suitable and sufficient IT infrastructure is available as determined by the nature of the programme. This includes functionally appropriate hardware (computers and printers), software (programmes) and databases. The infrastructure should be properly maintained and continuously upgraded and adequate funds are available for this purpose. Students and staff are trained in the use of the technology required for the programme.5.6Duration of Training5.6.1The Institution must ensure that a degree programme leading to the award of an engineering degree shall be five (5) years covering the curriculum approved by the Board.5.7Quality Assurance System5.7.1The Institution applying for accreditation of its engineering programme(s) must demonstrate that a quality assurance system is in place to assure the achievement of programme outcomes and to provide for continuous improvement of its systems and processes.5.7.2The quality assurance processes should include among others but not limited to—(b)teaching and learning;(c)assessment and evaluation;(d)examination regulations and criteria for pass/fail;(e)external examination; and(f)programme and curriculum review.FIFTH-SCHEDULE
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1.0Continuing Professional Training and DevelopmentPursuant to section 7(1)(q) of the Act the Board shall develop and implement continuing professional development courses for engineers.2.1Submission of accreditation application.Every practicing engineer shall obtain a minimum of fifty professional development units in every calendar year which shall comprise a minimum of forty professional development units in structured activities and ten from unstructured activities.2.2Where an engineer exceeds the annual requirement of fifty professional development units in the year under review, a maximum of fifteen excess professional development units may be carried forward into the following year.2.3An engineer who has not obtained sufficient professional development units in the year under review shall not be allowed to renew his annual practicing licence.2.4Where an engineer has failed to meet the prescribed professional development units requirements or has not submitted returns for three consecutive years, the Board shall remove his name from the register.2.5An engineer whose name has been removed from the register under this paragraph shall be required to obtain sixty professional development units within one year before reinstatement.2.6An engineer may be exempted from continuous professional development requirements if he experiences disabilities, prolonged illness or other extenuating circumstances which prevent him from practicing.3.0RecordsEvery engineer shall submit to the Board their annual CPD activities in the format provided not later than three months following the end of the calendar year under review, for assessment.4.1The Board shall recognize the following structured activities as contributing to the professional development of practising engineers as prescribed by the Board from time to time–(d)contributions to knowledge; and(e)work-based activities.4.2The Board shall recognize unstructured activities as contributing to the professional development of practising engineers as prescribed and approved by the Board and may include but not limited to the following informal activities—(b)attendance at conferences and industry trade shows;(c)seminars, technical presentations, facilitated technical field trips and tours;(d)attendance at meetings of technical, professional or managerial associations or societies; and(e)structured discussion of technical or professional issues with one's peers.5.1A person or institution wishing to provide an approved activity in a calendar year shall apply to the Board in writing to become an accredited provider, upon the payment of the requisite fees.5.2On exceptional cases, the Board may consider a request from an engineer who wishes to claim units for participating in an activity that is not provided by the Board or an accredited provider.5.3If an engineer wishes to claim units for participating in an activity that is not provided by the Board or an accredited provider, that engineer shall apply in writing to the Committee.SIXTH SCHEDULE
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS FOR REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTING ENGINEERS
PURSUANT to section 7(1)(u) of the Engineers Act (Cap. 530), the Engineers Board of Kenya issues this Code of Conduct and Ethics for registered engineers, to be observed by and binding upon all engineers.1.CitationThis Code may be cited as the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Engineers.2.ApplicationThis Code of Conduct and Ethics shall apply to all engineers and firms registered under the Engineers Act (Cap. 530).3.Fundamental principlesEvery Engineer shall uphold and advance the integrity, honour and dignity of the engineering profession by—(a)using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare;(b)being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients; and(c)striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.4.Fundamental canonsAn Engineer shall—(a)hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties;(b)perform services only in the areas of their competence;(c)issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner;(d)act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest;(e)build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others;(f)act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honour, integrity and dignity of the profession; and(g)continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision.(1)An engineer shall at all times recognize that their primary obligation is to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. If their professional judgment is overruled under circumstances where the safety, health, property or welfare of the public are endangered, they shall notify their employer or client and such other authority as may be appropriate.(2)An engineer shall approve only those engineering documents which are in conformity with appropriate standards.(3)An engineer shall not permit the use of their name or firm name nor associate in business ventures with any person or firm which they have reason to believe is engaging in fraudulent or dishonest business or professional practices.(4)An engineer shall be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements or testimony.(5)An engineer may express a professional option on technical subjects only when that opinion is founded upon competence in the subject matter.(6)An engineer shall take all reasonable steps to avoid waste of natural resources damage to the environment and wasteful damage or destruction of the products of human skill.6.Obligations to employer or client(1)An engineer shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.(2)An engineer shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest which could influence or appear to influence their judgment or the quality of their services to their employers or clients.(3)An engineer shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party for services on the same project, or for services pertaining to the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed to, and agreed to, by all interested parties.(4)An engineer shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable consideration, directly or indirectly, from contractors, their agents, or other parties in connection with work for employers or clients for which they are responsible.(5)An engineer shall not reveal facts, data or information obtained in a professional capacity without the prior consent of the client or employer except as authorized or required by law.(6)An engineer in public service as members, advisors or employees of a governmental body or department shall not participate in decisions with respect to professional services solicited or provided by them or their organizations in private or public engineering practice.(7)An engineer shall avoid improper solicitation of professional employment and shall not, in the circumstances—(a)falsify or permit misrepresentation of their, or their associates, academic or professional qualifications, or exaggerate their degree of responsibility; or(b)offer, give, solicit or receive, either directly or indirectly, any financial contribution in any amount intended to influence the award of a contract.(8)An Engineer whose professional advice is not accepted shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that persons overruling or neglecting his advice are aware of the dangers the engineer believes may result from such overruling or neglect.(9)A practicing engineer shall endeavor to understand and take all reasonable steps to inform his clients and employers of societal and environmental consequences of actions or projects in which he is involved and to interpret issues to the public in an objective and truthful manner.7.Integrity of an engineerAn engineer shall be guided in all professional relations by the highest standards of integrity and shall—(a)admit and accept their own errors when proven wrong and refrain from distorting or altering the facts in an attempt to justify their decisions; and(b)not accept outside employment to the detriment of their regular work or interest.(2)An engineer shall at all times strive to serve the public interest and shall in the process—(a)seek opportunities to be of constructive service in civic affairs and work for the advancement of the safety, health and wellbeing of their community; and(b)endeavor to extend public knowledge and appreciation of engineering and its achievements and to protect the engineering profession from misrepresentation and misunderstanding.(3)An engineer shall avoid all conduct or practice which is likely to discredit the profession or deceive the public.8.Disclosure of informationAn engineer shall not disclose confidential information concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present or former client or employer without his consent.9.Conflict of interestAn engineer shall not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicting interests and shall not accept—(a)financial or other considerations, including free engineering designs, from material or equipment suppliers for specifying their product; or(b)commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly from contractors or other parties dealing with clients or employers of the Engineer in connection with work for which the Engineer is responsible.10.CompensationAn engineer shall uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for those engaged in engineering work.(1)An engineer shall not compete unfairly with other engineers by attempting to obtain employment or professional engagements by taking advantage of a position, or by criticizing other engineers, or by other improper or questionable methods.(2)An engineer shall not request, propose, or accept a professional commission under circumstances in which the engineer's professional judgment may be compromised.(3)An engineer shall not attempt to injure, maliciously or falsely, directly or indirectly,the professional reputation, prospects, practice or employment of other engineers, not indiscriminately criticize other engineer's work.(4)An engineer who believes that others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall present such information to the proper authority for action.(1)An engineer shall undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields involved.(2)An engineer shall not affix his or her signature to any plans or documents dealing with subject matter in which the engineer is not competent.(3)An engineer engaged in private practice shall not review the work of another engineer for the same client, except with the knowledge of such other engineer, or unless the connection of such engineer with the work has been terminated.(4)An engineer in governmental, industrial or educational employment is entitled to review and evaluate the work of other engineers when so required by their employment duties.(5)An engineer in sales or industrial employment is entitled to make engineering comparisons of represented products with products of other suppliers.(6)An engineer shall accept personal responsibility for all professional activities under their charge and shall—(a)conform to state registration laws in the practice of engineering; and(b)not use association with a non-engineer, a corporation, or partnership, as a 'cloak' for unethical acts, but must accept personal responsibility for all professional acts.13.Recognition of proprietary interests(1)An engineer shall give credit for engineering work of those to whom credit is due, and will recognize the proprietary interests of other engineers.(2)An engineer using designs supplied by a client shall recognize that the designs remain the property of the client and may not be duplicated by the engineer for others without express permission.14.Cooperation, development and advancement of engineersAn engineers shall cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the profession by interchanging information and experience with other engineers and students, and will endeavor to provide opportunity for the professional development and advancement of engineers under their supervision and in that case shall—(a)encourage engineering employees' efforts to improve their education;(b)encourage engineering employees to attend and present papers at professional and technical society meetings; and(c)encourage engineering employees to become registered at the earliest possible date.15.Advertisement or writing of articles for publicationNo engineer shall in self laudatory language or in any manner derogatory to the dignity of the engineering profession, advertise or write articles for publication.16.Breach of Code of ConductNo engineer shall assist, induce or be involved in the breach of this code of conduct and ethics but shall do all necessary endeavors to support those who seek to uphold it and report immediately any unethical engineering decisions or practices by Engineers and others to the Board.17.PenaltiesAn engineer who fails to observe any provisions in this Code of Conduct and Ethics commit an offence under the Act and shall be liable to penalties as prescribed under the Act.SEVENTH SCHEDULE
PARTS OF THE REGISTER
PartA - This shall contain the names, addresses and other particulars required under section 27(1) of the Act and regulation 22(1) of Graduate Engineers;PartB - This shall contain the names, addresses and other particulars required under section 27(1) of the Act and regulation 22(1) of Professional Engineers;PartC - This shall contain the names, addresses and other particulars required under section 27(1) of the Act and regulation 22(1) of Consulting Engineers;PartD - This shall contain the names, addresses and other particulars required under section 27(1) of the Act and regulation 22(1) of Engineering consulting firms;PartE - This shall contain the names, addresses and other particulars required under section 27(1) of the Act and regulation 22(1) of Accredited Checkers;PartF - This shall contain the names, addresses and other particulars required under section 27(1) of the Act and regulation 22(1) of Temporary Engineers;
