Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0120 - Architectural Engineering Examiners
Chapter 0120-01 - Registration Requirements and Procedures
Section 0120-01-.10 - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - ENGINEER
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0120-01-.10
Current through April 3, 2024
(1)
(a) Accredited engineering programs. An
engineering curriculum of four (4) years or more which was accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET) (or its predecessor) at the time of
graduation, or graduation was not more than two (2) academic years prior to
accreditation, may be approved by the Board as being satisfactory.
(b) Nonaccredited engineering programs. An
engineering curriculum of four (4) years or more which is a non-ABET accredited
program shall be referred at the applicant's expense to a person or entity
approved by the Board and qualified to evaluate equivalency to an ABET
accredited engineering program for evaluation and recommendation. If the
curriculum for the degree at the time of the applicant's graduation is
substantially equivalent to ABET accreditation requirements, the application
shall be reviewed in accordance with the requirements for applicants holding
engineering degrees from institutions which do not have ABET accredited
engineering programs in consideration of the factors outlined below.
(c) In reviewing applicants holding degrees
from nonaccredited engineering programs, whether obtained in the United States
or otherwise, which are substantially equivalent to degrees from ABET
accredited programs, the Board may consider the following factors:
1. Evidence of having obtained the statutory
minimum acceptable progressive professional experience of a grade and character
which indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice
engineering; and
2. At least five
(5) references from individuals having knowledge of the applicant's technical
competence as an engineer on projects of a grade and character which indicates
to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice
engineering.
(d)
Applicants meeting the above requirements shall be reviewed by the Board for
determination of eligibility for either the Fundamentals of Engineering
examination or the Principles and Practice of Engineering examination or for
registration by comity.
(e) An
engineering technology program, whether four (4) or two (2) years in length, is
not considered by the Board to be an acceptable curriculum.
(f) Programs that allow credit for work
experience and experiential learning (with the exception of cooperative
education programs), or which are not part of an institution that is accredited
or recognized as a degree-granting institution of higher learning within a
national territory or in the United States, are not considered by the Board to
be acceptable curricula.
(g)
Engineering degrees from programs accredited by the Canadian Engineering
Accreditation Board (CEAB) that were awarded in or after 1980 are considered
substantially equivalent and do not require evaluation.
(2) In general, "progressive experience in the practice of engineering" consists of engineering experience which is supervised by a registered professional engineer falling within the categories described in subparagraphs (a)-(d). Greater weight is given to the Practical Application and Theory component.
(a)
Practical Application of Theory includes:
1.
Analysis - operating conditions; performance assessment; feasibility studies;
constructability; value engineering; safety; environmental issues; economic
issues; risk assessment; reliability.
2. Design - construction plan or
specification preparation; product specifications; component selection;
maintenance and social implications of final product.
3. Testing - developing or specifying testing
procedures; verifying functional specifications; implementing quality control
and assurance; maintenance and replacement evaluation.
4. Implementation - of engineering principles
in design, construction, or research; performance of engineering cost studies;
process flow and time studies; implementation of quality control and assurance;
safety issues; environmental issues.
5. Systems Application - evaluation of
components of a larger system; evaluation of the reliability of system parts;
design and evaluation of equipment control systems while considering
ergonomics, utility, manufacturing tolerances, and operating and maintenance
concerns; the engineering required to establish programs and procedures for the
maintenance and management of buildings, bridges, and other types of structures
where failure or improper operation would endanger the public health and
safety.
6. Time in the Engineering
Process - difficulties of workflow; scheduling; equipment life; corrosion rates
and replacement scheduling.
7.
Knowledge and Understanding - codes, standards, regulations, and laws that
govern applicable engineering activities.
(b) Management of Engineering includes:
1. Planning - developing concepts; evaluating
alternative methods.
2. Scheduling
- preparing task breakdowns and schedules.
3. Budgeting and Contracting - cost
estimating and control; contract development.
4. Supervising - organizing human resources;
motivating teams; directing and coordinating project resources.
5. Project Control - complete or partial
project control.
6. Risk Assessment
- assessment of risk associated with the progression of the project.
(c) Communication Skills includes:
1. Accumulation of project knowledge through
interpersonal communication with supervisors, clients, subordinates, or team
interaction.
2. Transmission of
project knowledge in verbal or written methods to clients, supervisors,
subordinates, the general public, or team members. Examples include but are not
limited to meetings, written reports, public hearings and reporting or findings
and suggestions, other written correspondence and/or verbal
briefings.
(d) Social
Implications of Engineering includes:
1.
Promoting and safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of the public as
demonstrated in daily work activities.
2. Demonstrating an awareness of the
consequences the work performed may incur and a desire to mitigate or eliminate
any potential negative impact.
3.
Following a code of ethics that promotes a high degree of integrity in the
practice of professional engineering.
(e) The Board may grant toward experience
requirements for registration as an engineer one (1) year of credit for
completing one (1) of the following:
1.
Graduation with a Master's degree (or higher) in engineering from an approved
curriculum;
2. Up to one (1) year
of qualified experience obtained in an established cooperative education
program, which is carried out within the framework of an approved engineering
curriculum, and which has been approved by the Board; or
3. Three (3) years or more qualified
experience obtained prior to graduation under the direct supervision of a
licensed engineer.
(f)
No partial credit will be awarded for experience which does not fully meet the
criteria listed in 0120-01-.10(2)(e) 1.-3. Applicants are limited to gaining one
(1) year of credit from the options listed in 0120-01-.10(2)(e) 1.-3. towards
progressive experience in the practice of engineering. At least one (1) year of
engineering experience must be completed in the United States. Unless otherwise
noted above, an applicant's engineering experience must be obtained after
graduation with the qualifying degree and completed by the date of the
examination.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-2-203(c), 62-2-203(d), and 62-2-401.
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