1.
why there is a need to have a law to regulates the practice of mechanical
engineering?
Republic Act No. 8495 ARTICLE I “Philippine Mechanical Engineering Act
of 1998."
Mechanical engineers play an important role in nation-building and growth,
according to the state. Their abilities will be developed through long-term
human development. Through regulatory measures, programs, and
activities, the State will produce and nurture competent, virtuous,
productive, and well-rounded mechanical engineers whose standard of
professional practice and service is superb, qualitative, world-class, and
globally competitive.
The State recognizes the importance of mechanical engineers in nation building
and development. Their talents through sustainable human development shall be
promoted. Thus, the State shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous,
productive and well-rounded mechanical engineers whose standard of
professional practice and service shall be excellent, qualitative, world-class and
globally competitive through regulatory measures, programs and activities.
(a) Practice of Mechanical Engineering – A person shall be deemed to be
practicing mechanical engineering or rendering mechanical engineering service
within the meaning and intent of this Act when he performs the following:
(1) Consultation, valuation, investigation and management services requiring
mechanical engineering knowledge;
(2) Engineering design, preparation of plans, specifications and projects studies
or estimates for mechanical equipment, machinery, or processes of any
mechanical works, projects or plants;
(3) Management or supervision of the erection installation, alteration, testing and
commissioning of mechanical equipment, machinery, or processes in mechanical
works, projects or plants;
(4) Management, supervision, operation, tending or maintenance of any
mechanical equipment, machinery or processes in mechanical work, projects or
plants;
(5) Management or supervision of the manufacture, sale, supply or distribution of
mechanical equipment, parts or components;
(6) Teaching of mechanical engineering professional subjects in government
recognized and accredited engineering schools; and
(7) Employment in government as a professional mechanical engineer,
registered mechanical engineer, or certified plant mechanic if the nature and
character of his work is in line with his profession, requiring professional
knowledge of the science of mechanical engineering.
2. Is there a need to pass the PRC board exam?
For me it’s a yes, because passing the board exam is really an advantage
especially when you belong to a technical course and seeking for a job of
course. Although there are some companies that do not require an
applicant to pass the licensure. And it is a honor to pass the board exam.
Have you asked yourself “do I really need to pass the board exam?” the answer
is “it depends.” If you belong to technical courses like engineering, there are
some companies that do not require an applicant to pass the licensure exam
although most of the time they would say it is an advantage.
Salary wise, passing the board exams is really an advantage because you can
receive a slightly higher salary offer as compared to other applicants who do not
have a license
3. What is your career path after passing the board exam?
After passing board exam I would take Master’s degree and became a
professor in PUP in Gods will.
