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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> (RCE)<br />

<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Ch<strong>in</strong>a National Association <strong>of</strong> Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Consultants<br />

( September, 2004 – Copenhagen, Denmark )<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

In the 1980s<br />

• Ch<strong>in</strong>a’s reform and open<strong>in</strong>g-up<br />

• Large size <strong>of</strong> projects <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>frastructure<br />

• Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Industry rapidly<br />

develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Domestic Organization and <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

• 3000 Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Firms<br />

• 300,000 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Consultants<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

To Enhance<br />

• <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Qualification</strong><br />

• Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism<br />

• Self-Discipl<strong>in</strong>e<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Under Active Promotion <strong>of</strong> CNAEC<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> 2001<br />

The Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Government Decided to<br />

establish the <strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Eng<strong>in</strong>eer (RCE)<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

The Objectives <strong>of</strong> Establish<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>System</strong>:<br />

• To set up a m<strong>in</strong>imum threshold for critical<br />

positions, so as to ensure that only qualified and<br />

high-caliber pr<strong>of</strong>essionals are admitted <strong>in</strong>to<br />

practice to reduce social risks.<br />

• To enhance the sense <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional liability and<br />

implement the <strong>in</strong>dividual-organization dual<br />

responsibility system, so as to ensure the project<br />

quality and <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong>vestment efficiency.<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

• To motivate cont<strong>in</strong>ual <strong>in</strong>stitutional education<br />

and urge the consultants to improve their<br />

knowledge, so as to improve their qualifications<br />

and keep up with <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong>novation.<br />

• To facilitate mutual recognition and exchanges<br />

with <strong>in</strong>ternational eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g consultants, so<br />

as to create conditions for Ch<strong>in</strong>ese consult<strong>in</strong>g<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eers to be <strong>in</strong>tegrated <strong>in</strong>to the <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />

arena and its practices<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

The Method <strong>of</strong> Authentication<br />

• Exam<strong>in</strong>ation for most <strong>of</strong> Consultants<br />

• Exempt from exam<strong>in</strong>ation only for senior<br />

experts who meet certa<strong>in</strong> strict conditions and<br />

procedure stipulated <strong>in</strong> the system<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Conditions for Exempt<strong>in</strong>g from Exam<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

• The number <strong>of</strong> years <strong>of</strong> hold<strong>in</strong>g a senior title<br />

• Hold<strong>in</strong>g a degree or other similar academic<br />

qualifications<br />

• Years <strong>of</strong> experience <strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g consult<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Achievements obta<strong>in</strong>ed through successful<br />

completion <strong>of</strong> project consult<strong>in</strong>g jobs<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

The First Appraisal for the Consultants <strong>of</strong><br />

Exempt<strong>in</strong>g from Exam<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

• Expert Team work for appraisal <strong>in</strong> March, 2003<br />

• More than 6000 pr<strong>of</strong>essionals submitted applicatons<br />

• 3943 <strong>of</strong> them meet the conditions and were certified<br />

as registered consult<strong>in</strong>g eng<strong>in</strong>eers<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

The Subjects <strong>of</strong> Exam<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

• Specifications for eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g consult<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

• Relevant policies and regulations for construction<br />

• Development plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Project organization and management<br />

• Universal knowledge <strong>in</strong> project consult<strong>in</strong>g methods<br />

and operat<strong>in</strong>g practice<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

The Procedure <strong>of</strong> Exam<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

• CNAEC organize relevant experts to draw up<br />

the exam<strong>in</strong>ation curriculum<br />

• CNAEC compile textbooks<br />

• CNAEC draft test papers and submit them to<br />

relevant government departments for approval<br />

• Nationwide unified exam<strong>in</strong>ations organized<br />

once a year<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

The First Exam<strong>in</strong>ation Organized<br />

by CNAEC<br />

• The first exam<strong>in</strong>ation on Apr. 23-25, 2004<br />

• More than 63,800 eng<strong>in</strong>eers participated<br />

• 14,538 passed the exam<strong>in</strong>ation and received their<br />

certification <strong>of</strong> registered consult<strong>in</strong>g eng<strong>in</strong>eer<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

RCE have to meet the follow<strong>in</strong>g conditions<br />

for practice<br />

• Membership <strong>in</strong> an eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g consult<strong>in</strong>g firm<br />

• Abid<strong>in</strong>g by the code <strong>of</strong> ethics<br />

• Good health condition<br />

• Good performance record<br />

• Proper educational background and adequate<br />

work<strong>in</strong>g experience <strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g consult<strong>in</strong>g<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Concerned Regulations for RCE<br />

• Period <strong>of</strong> valid for three years<br />

• Cont<strong>in</strong>ued education for renew<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Re-register if any condition change<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

The Service Areas for RCE<br />

• consult<strong>in</strong>g on economic and social<br />

development programs and plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• <strong>in</strong>dustrial development plann<strong>in</strong>g and policy<br />

• construction economics<br />

• <strong>in</strong>vestment opportunity research<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

The Service Areas for RCE<br />

• development <strong>of</strong> project proposal<br />

• development <strong>of</strong> project feasibility study<br />

report<br />

• project assessment<br />

• consult<strong>in</strong>g on project f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

performance assessment, postassessment<br />

and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g consult<strong>in</strong>g<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

The Service Areas for CRE not <strong>in</strong>clude<br />

• Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Design<br />

• Construction Supervision<br />

The other certificate for the above two areas<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Responsibilities and Obligations for RCE<br />

• Accept unified assignment and commission by his<br />

service organization<br />

• Implement consult<strong>in</strong>g service for national<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment projects or government approved<br />

projects and the projects assigned by other owners<br />

• Take responsibility for the documents which are not<br />

subject to further modification.<br />

• Abide by the code <strong>of</strong> ethics.<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Responsibilities and Obligations for RCE<br />

• The service organization bears liabilities for any<br />

losses result<strong>in</strong>g from project consult<strong>in</strong>g quality, and<br />

will further hold the <strong>in</strong>dividual consultant<br />

responsible.<br />

• If quality problems result <strong>in</strong> any serious<br />

consequences short <strong>of</strong> crim<strong>in</strong>al liabilities,<br />

correspond<strong>in</strong>g sanctions or penalties may be<br />

imposed on the responsible consultant.<br />

• Record for the performance <strong>of</strong> a registered<br />

consult<strong>in</strong>g eng<strong>in</strong>eer.<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>ued Education for RCE <strong>in</strong> three<br />

years validity period<br />

• RCE must receive education no less than 120 hours<br />

• Of which, 40 house for compulsory subject and 80<br />

hours for selective subject<br />

• Compulsory subjects generally cover macro, policy<br />

topics, forward-look<strong>in</strong>g and universal<br />

• Textbooks for compulsory subjects compiled by<br />

CNAEC<br />

• Selective subjects focus on the improvement <strong>of</strong><br />

personal knowledge and competencies<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Method <strong>of</strong> Cont<strong>in</strong>ued Education for<br />

Selective subjects<br />

• participation <strong>in</strong> domestic and <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g consult<strong>in</strong>g tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courses, sem<strong>in</strong>ars<br />

and forums<br />

• Attendance <strong>in</strong> courses provided by the FTC<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Center, other universities and colleges<br />

• Compilation <strong>of</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g consult<strong>in</strong>g works and<br />

papers<br />

• Subject research<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004


<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Summary<br />

• The system for RCE is <strong>in</strong> early phase<br />

• The system for RCE is subject to further evolution<br />

tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to account Ch<strong>in</strong>ese characteristics<br />

• The system will be improved steadily with deepen<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>of</strong> reform<br />

• The system will be eventually match <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />

practice<br />

CNAEC will make unrelent<strong>in</strong>g efforts to perfect<br />

the system <strong>in</strong> the future<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

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<strong>Qualification</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Registered</strong> <strong>Consult<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Eng<strong>in</strong>eers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Ch<strong>in</strong>a National Association<br />

<strong>of</strong> Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Consultants<br />

Vice Chairman<br />

Xie Shaozhang<br />

Tel: +86-10-84059936<br />

Mailbox: xieshaoz@public.bta.net.cn<br />

/ CNAEC<br />

Sep. 11 2004

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