CATEGORIES OF REGISTRATION:
There are four categories of Registration:
1. Professional Engineer (PE)
2. Authorized Organization
3. Temporary Registration (TR)
4. Special Registration (SR)
What are the requirements for registration for PE?
Applicants must be:
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Citizens of Jamaica or ordinarily resident in Jamaica
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Of good character and reputation
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Members of or, hold a certificate granted by an accredited institution, or other body recognized by the Board as having competence to approve qualification as an engineer in a category of engineering work. (ie: University Council of Jamaica)
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OR
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Hold a certificate recognized by the Board indicating competence in some category of engineering work.
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They must have at least two years post-qualification practical and diverse experience in that category of engineering work (at least one year of which was in Jamaica).
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They must also have passed such examinations as may be required by the Board.
How to apply for Registration (Individuals)?
The applicant should have:
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Engineering degree from an accredited programme or course of study (Programme accredited by UCJ or recognized accrediting body.
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The applicant should have a minimum of 2 years’ post graduate practical and diverse experience in the field of study under a registered professional engineer, at least one of those years being in Jamaica or another CARICOM state.
How to apply:
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Go to the website and download the application form CLICK HERE (individuals) | CLICK HERE (organizations)
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Complete as per instructions on the form
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A registered engineer in the discipline that the applicant desires to be registered, who can attest to the applicant’s experience, must sign the form in the designated area and affix his/her verifying initials
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A Justice of the Peace will need to sign the form in the designated area
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A copy of the organization chart showing the position of the applicant in the organization (reporting structure)
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Originals of the degrees and copies must be presented
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Passport size photograph of the applicant signed by the Justice of the Peace must be presented
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Detailed Curriculum Vitae for the applicant must be submitted, each page verified by the registered engineer reference
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A portfolio of projects, with each project verified by the registered engineer reference/ or registered engineer attesting to the works
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Work permit (if applicable)
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Letter of engagement, if applicable (Temporary Registration)
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Application fee of $6000 must be paid upon submission
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Submit the completed form and documents to the PERB office together with the application fee
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NOTE : STATUTORY DECLARATIONS are needed for Engineers of Record for organizations (Form 1 and Form 2)
What to expect:
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Mandatory test on PERA & Code of Conduct Test – Pass mark of 70%
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If the applicant is successful in the test (for each a pass of 70%), the application will be reviewed by the Credentials Committee
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If the applicant is unsuccessful in the test, he/she is allowed two other attempts and if still unsuccessful will have to reapply
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Applicants are encouraged to schedule tests; provide any additional information requested promptly, and to make themselves available for interviews when requested. An application expires six months after submission.
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The Secretariat will contact the applicant regarding the status of the application within 45 days of sitting the test.
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The Credentials Committee will review and make a recommendation to the Board regarding the application
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The recommendations of the Credentials Committee may be as follows:
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To register the applicant in the category/categories requested
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To ask the applicant to produce additional documents to substantiate the application or,
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To ask the applicant to attend an interview or,
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Not to register the applicant
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The Board may accept or reject the recommendations of the Credentials Committee.
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If approved for registration by the Board, the applicant is required to pay the registration fee as well as the cost of the stamp or seal.
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Applicants should expect to complete a mandatory PERA and Code of Conduct test with a required pass mark of 70 percent before their submission proceeds to review. Successful results lead to evaluation by the Credentials Committee while unsuccessful candidates may attempt the test two additional times before needing to reapply, with the Secretariat providing status updates within 45 days and applications expiring after six months.
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The review process may result in registration requests for additional documentation interviews or a decision not to register, followed by Board consideration that may accept or reject the committee recommendation. Throughout the process applicants are encouraged to act promptly and responsibly in providing information and availability for interviews reflecting the same informed approach used in other regulated decisions like consulting a professional about Zyban.
Note: Annual Practicing fees are due on the 1st January each year.