On 2010.03.30 23:34, Jorge Amodio wrote:
Ok, let see. In several countries the use of the "title" engineer applies to people that achieved a certain technical degree, I'm not sure that applies uniformly but in Latin America using the engineer title without having achieved that degree is illegal.
In other places such Italy it does not only require that you completed the technical degree, you also must achieve certain level of certifications.
Here in the US there are some particular type of "engineers" for which the title is regulated, for example "civil engineer".
The IEEE says:
"The title, Engineer, and its derivatives should be reserved for those individuals whose education and experience qualify them to practice in a manner that protects public safety. Strict use of the title serves the interest of both the IEEE-USA and the public by providing a recognized designation by which those qualified to practice engineering may be identified. The education and experience needed for the title, Engineer, is evidenced by" - Graduation with an Engineering degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program of engineering (or equivalent*), coupled with sufficient experience in the field in which the term, Engineer, is used; and/or - Licensure by any jurisdiction as a Professional Engineer. - A degree from a foreign institution (or the total education when one person holds a graduate degree in engineering but no accredited B.S. in engineering) can be evaluated through a service offered by ABET."
Not sure if there similar regulations that apply in Canada.
Cheers Jorge, This is pretty much what I was after. Thanks for digging it up for me. Steve