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Contents

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Professional Engineer (P.E.Jp) ……………………………………………… 4

The Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan (IPEJ) …………………. 4

Brief History of P.E.Jp and IPEJ …………………………………………….. 5

Administrative Structure for PE Examination & Registration …………….. 6

The Paths to P.E.Jp Certification……………………………………………. 7

Statistics on Number of Applicants and Successful Applicants …………. 8

Technical Disciplines and Optional Subjects for PE Examination ………. 9

Distribution of Registration in Technical Disciplines ……………………….21

Employment Sectors of P.E.Jp ………………………………………………21

Range of PE’s activities (Examples) ……………………………………….. 22

Obligations of P.E.Jp in accordance with the PE Act …………………......23

Activities of IPEJ ……………………………………………………………… 24

Declaration of Profession……………………………………........................24

The Organizational Structure of IPEJ………………………………………..25

Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers …………………………………26

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) …………………………….. 27

Promotion of the Professional Engineers System …………………………28

Fostering Human Resources with Engineering Background ……………. 28

Development and Promotion of PE’s Business ……………………………28

Promotion of Social Contribution …………………………………………… 28

International Relations ………………………………………………………..29

Engineers’ Mobility …………………………………………………………… 30

Publications …………………………………………………………………… 32

General Headquarter and Regional Headquarters ………………………..33

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Professional Engineer (P.E.Jp) Professional Engineer Japan (abbreviated as “P.E.Jp”) is the national certification for engineers

recognized by the Professional Engineer Act (hereinafter called “PE Act”) in Japan.

P.E.Jp is defined as an engineer who is engaged in the professional practice of providing services for

science and technology fields, involved in planning, research, design, analysis, testing, evaluation, and

training. Such services require application of extensive scientific and technical expertise.

The Enforcement Regulation of the PE Act specifies 21 technical disciplines, in each of which P.E.Jp is

qualified to handle.

The Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan (I PEJ) The Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan (IPEJ) is assigned by the Ministry of the Education,

Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as the only one national organization which can

conduct the professional engineer examinations and registration for the P.E.Jp and also the associate

professional engineers (abbreviated as “Associate P.E.Jp”). (Articles 11 and 40, PE Act)

In light of the mission and the duty of P.E.Jp, the IPEJ has established objectives in providing frequent

educational opportunities to P.E.Jp and the liaisons with affiliated institution members from all over

Japan. This is to ensure the integrity of the P.E.Jp, as well as the progress and development of PE’s

practices (Article 54, PE Act). IPEJ also has objective to contribute to improvement of various science and technologies, to encourage

Japan’s economic growth, and to promote Japan’s cooperation with foreign countries (Article 3, IPEJ

Articles).

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Brief History of P.E.Jp and IPEJ

June 1951

"Gijutsushi-kai" was founded in order to help establishment of consulting engineers’

framework in Japan. May 1953

The English name “Japan Consulting Engineer Association (JCEA)“, for "Gijutsushi-kai"

was adopted. May 1957

The PE Act - "Gijutsushi Act" (Act No.124/1957) was enacted. July 1958

The first examination of PE was administered. March 1959

The JCEA was authorized under the PE Act. April 1983

The PE Act was revised to become the PE Act of 1983 (Act No. 25/1983). February 1984

The JCEA was designated as the official national organization with the authority to provide

administrative functions for the PE examination and accept registrations for P.E.Jp certification. April 2000

The PE Act was partially amended to become the PE Act of 2000 (Act No. 48/2000). November 2000

The APEC Engineer assessment and registration was formed. June 2001

The JCEA was renamed to “The Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan (IPEJ)”. April 2006

APEC Engineer assessment and registration was expanded to include all Technical

Disciplines and Optional Subjects of P.E.Jp. May 2007

IPEJ’s new logo mark was established. April 2011

IPEJ is officially recognized as a Public Interest Incorporated Institution. July 2011

Eight IPEJ branches merged to form the new IPEJ’s Regional Headquarters. April 2012

IPEJ’s prefectural branches were organized.

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Administrative Structure for PE Examination & Regis tration

Appointment of Science & Academy Councilors

Determination

of Successful

Applicants

Science & AcademyCouncil

ExaminationCommission

M E X T

ApplicantSuccessfulApplicants

I P E JDesignated

ExaminationOrganization

DesignatedRegistrationOrganization

Appointment of Science &

Academy Councilors

Recommendation of

Examination Commissioners

Appointment of Examination

Commissioners

-Preparation of

examination issues

-Process of test results

-Interview

Nomination of

Examination

Commissioners

Reporting

Application

RegistrationExamination

・The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), is given jurisdiction over

the Professional Engineering organizational structure in accordance with the PE Act (Act No.25/1983).

・The Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan (lPEJ), an official Public Interest Incorporated

Institution, is able to conduct exanimation and accept registrations for the P.E.Jp certification, as a

nationally recognized organization designated by the Japanese Government.

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The Paths to P.E.Jp Certification

Other EducationBackgrounds

Completion of EngineeringEducation ＊

Fundamental ( First )Examination

Professional ( Second )Examination

Passed

Engineer-in-Training (E.T.Jp)

１ ３

Professional Engineer (P.E.Jp)

２

Passed

CPD

International

qualifications of

engineers

(APEC, IPEA)

Registration of

CPD

Issue of the

certificate

ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment

Associated ProfessionalEngineer (As.P.E.Jp)

Registration

Registration

Notes: ① Minimum 4 years of practical experience under supervision of a Professional Engineer ② Minimum 4 years of practical experience under supervision of an experienced engineer. **** ③ Minimum 7 years of practical experience.

* Accredited Programs: Programs are accredited by the Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (JABEE). The MEXT announces those accredited programs through the official gazette

** The Fundamental (First) Examination: The multiple-choice examination is held every year in October.

*** The Professional (Second) Examination: The written examination for Professional Engineers is held every year in July. Applicants who have passed the written examination are qualified to take the oral examination, which is usually held in December of the same year as the written exam.

**** Experienced engineer: An engineer who has engaged for 7 years or longer in practice including planning, research, design, analysis, testing and evaluation on matters requiring professional practical abilities of science and technology. Also, he/she must hold an official supervisory position in advising applicants.

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Statistics on Number of Applicants and Successful A pplicants

(Second Examination Results)

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Technical Disciplines and Optional Subjects for PE Examination

This chart was approved by APEC Engineer Monitoring Committee held in March, 2017.

Discipline/ Contents of Optional Subjects Optional Subjects

1. Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Design Machine elements, tribology, design engineering and other items Engineering related to Mechanical Design Engineering.

Strength of Materials Structural analysis/design, fracture mechanics, materials for

machinery and other items related to Strength of Materials. Mechanical Dynamics & Motion/vibration, measurement/control, structural dynamics/control Control and other items related to Mechanical Dynamics & Control

Power Engineering Internal-combustion engine, water-wheel, boiler, generator, steam

turbine, gas turbine, wind force power generation, solar-electric power generation, fuel cell and other items related to Power Engineering Thermal Engineering Heating, cooling, heat transfer (including heat transmission,

convection and radiation), combustion, heat exchanger, refrigerating equipment, HVAC equipment, heat accumulator and other items related to Thermal Engineering. Fluid Engineering Fluid mechanics, fluid equipment (including blower), chemical

equipment, hydraulic equipment and other items related to Fluid Engineering. Processing, Factory Processing method, finishing machine, production system (i.e. Automation & Factory automations) and its components, factory planning, industrial Industrial Machinery equipment and other items related to Processing, Factory Automation

& Industrial Machinery. Traffic, Logistics Rolling stock, automobile, logistics machinery and construction Machinery & machinery and relevant systems and other items related to Traffic, Construction Machinery Logistics Machinery & Construction Machinery.

Robot Industrial robot, mobile robot, construction robot and robotics devices

and other items related to Robot. Information Precision Information precision equipment, optical instrument, applied Equipment electronic equipment, monitoring devices and other items related to

Information precision Equipment

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2. Marine & Ocean Naval Architecture Functions of naval architecture, structure, performance and

constructions.

Offshore Engineering Massive floating structure and marine equipment. Marine Engineering Marine engines, machinery and equipment, piping and instruments

and other equipment for vessel.

3. Aerospace Aerospace Systems Aero dynamics, structures, control, wind tunnel simulation,

telemetering, propulsion device and equipment for airplane, launch vehicle and orbital transportation system, spacecraft. Aerospace Navigation Airport facilities, aviation radio, airway lighting, rocket launch facility

and control, tracking system for satellites. Space Environment Research, examination and production utilizing space environment Utilization (including microgravity and high-vacuum environment).

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4. Electrical & Electronics Engineering Power Generation, Power system planning, planning of power generation, transmission Transmission, and distribution and substation, construction planning, construction Distribution & Substation technology, network operation system and technologies.

Facilities for power generation, transmission and distribution and substation and those technologies. Electric Power Electric apparatus, actuator, power electronics, electric drive Applications applications, electrical railway, light source/lighting and static

electricity application. Electric materials and materials for electric applications. Electronics Applications Radio frequency, ultrasonic, light/electron beam application

equipment, electronic circuit devices, electronic devices and equipment of those applications, computer and other electronics application systems. System such as measurement/control, remote control, traffic control, radio navigation system and electromagnetic environment. Materials for semiconductors and other items related to electronics applications and materials of communication wires. Information & Wire, wireless, optical communication including public telephony, Communication private network, international communication, computer

communication, internet, transporting system, access network, communication lines fixed wireless, mobile network, satellite communication, broadcasting, cable television, voice data communication, image and multimedia communication. Planning, designing, implementation, operation and management of communication network. Electrical Facilities System planning, facility planning, construction planning, construction

equipment and operation of electrical facilities for the building, utility and factory.

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5. Chemistry Ceramics & Inorganic Production and production equipment for cement, glass, porcelain, Chemical Products refractory, carbon products, polishing material, fine ceramics and

other ceramic products. Production and production equipment for acid, alkali, salt, mineral pigment, chemical fertilizer and other inorganic chemical products. Organic Chemical Production and production equipment for dye compound, organic Products pigment, medicine, agricultural chemical, organic polymerization

intermediates, micro organic compound, polysaccharide, cellulose, pulp, paper, oil, leather, solvent, paint, adhesive and other organic chemical products (excludes fiber spinning). Fuel & Lubricating Oil Production and production equipment for solid fuel, liquid fuel, gas

fuel, and lubricating oil. Polymer Products Production and production equipment for synthetic leather, native

resin, rubber and other polymer products and moldings manufacturing and its equipment (excludes fiber spinning). Chemical Engineering Equipment, facility and its layout and operation of chemical

processing for flow, thermal transfer, distillation, absorption, extraction, grinding, filtering, dust collection, reaction and other chemical processing.

6. Fiber & Textiles Fiber Spinning & Process and equipment for spinning (including high performance Texturing textile for garment use, industrial use, medical use) and textured

yarn. Yarn Spinning & Fabric Process and equipment for manufacturing spinning, fabric cloth, knit, Manufacturing nonmoving fabric (excluding direct spinning type).

Finishing ＆ Textile Process and equipment for scouring, bleaching, dyeing, finishing for Processing textile and textile products, and processing treatment agents.

Sewing, Manufacturing & Planning, design, preparation, sewing, patterning, finishing, Evaluation of Textile inspection and scientific consumer evaluation and equipment for Products apparel and other secondary textile products.

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7. Metals Iron & Steel Production process, equipment and management for pig iron, steel Manufacturing System and iron alloy.

Nonferrous Metals Production and refining process, equipment and management for Manufacturing System gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, aluminum, silicon, rare metals and

other nonferrous metals and those alloys of above metals. Metallic Materials Components design, composition, material testing, analysis,

metallographic observation and other items related to structural materials/functional materials Metal Surface Metal plating, thermal spray, penetration, CVD, PVD, corrosion Treatment control, cleaning, non-metallic coating, hard-facing, anti-corrosion and

other items related to metal surface treatment.

Metal Working Forging, casting, plastic forming, welding, heat treatment, powder

sintering, micro fabrication and other items related to metal working.

8. Mining Development & Exploration, evaluation, mining, grinding, sorting, transportation, Production of Solid facilities and management of production system, environmental Resources protection of solid resources (including metalliferous mineral, coal,

nuclear minerals, nonmetallic mineral, industrial minerals, quarrying (including gravel and sand), stone material) Development & Exploration, evaluation, mining, grinding, separation, transportation, Production of Liquid facilities and management of production system, environmental Resources protection of liquid resources (including fluid energy like petroleum,

natural gas, geothermal heat and water). Resources Recycling & Recycling system, reclamation of waste, disposal and management of Environmental waste (including nuclear waste), issue on resources, energy and Conservation environment, environment assessment, water environment,

atmosphere environment, soil, geological environment and other technical items and management matters on resources recycling and environment.

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9. Civil Engineering Soil Mechanics & Soil property, ground, earth structure and foundation Foundation

Materials & Structures Steel structure, RC, concrete construction, construction materials and

other items related to steel structures and concrete. Urban & Regional National land planning, urban planning (including land utilization, Planning urban transportation systems, parks and greens and urban

development and improvement), regional planning and other items related to urban and regional planning. River, Coastal & Ocean Flood-control/water utilization planning, Flood-control/water utilization Engineering facilities, river structure, information on rivers, mudslide-control and

other items related to rivers. Landslide prevention. Coastal protection planning, coastal facilities, coastal and ocean structures and other items related to coastal and ocean engineering. Port, Harbor & Airport Port and harbor planning, facilities structures and other items related Engineering to port and harbor. Airport planning, facilities structures and other

items related to airport. Electric Power Civil Planning and facilities for electrical power development, water Engineering intake/discharge and conduits and other items related to electric

power civil engineering. Road Engineering Road planning, road design, road structure, road management, road

information and other items related to road engineering. Railway Engineering Railway planning, railway structure, monorail and other items related

to railway engineering. Tunnel Engineering Tunnel planning, tunnel facilities, underground structure, tunneling

method and other items related to tunnel engineering. Construction Planning, Construction planning, management, facilities, equipment and other Management & Cost items related to construction planning. Cost estimates and Estimates construction management.

Environmental Preservation and creation of natural environment and living Assessment & environment at construction site and environmental assessment. Management for Construction

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10. Water Supply & Sewerage Water Supply & Industrial Water supply planning, industrial water planning, water intake, raw Water Supply water transmission, water distribution, water purification, water

treatment, drilling well and other items related to water supply and industrial water supply. Sewerage Sewerage system planning, watershed management, sewage drain,

sewerage water treatment, waste water treatment and other items related to sewerage. Water Resource Projection and conservation of water resource and other water supply, Environment environment impact assessment and countermeasure in terms of

waterworks construction.

11. Environmental Engineering Air Quality Management Test, analysis and evaluation for air quality improvement and

management in living and working environments. Air supply and exhausts treatments and other items related to air quality management. Water Quality Test, analysis, evaluation and water treatment for water quality Management improvement and management and other items related to Water

Quality Management. Waste Management Waste (garbage, human waste and industrial waste etc.) disposal and

its facilities. Planning for waste reducing, waste processing facilities and environmental impact assessment. Air Conditioning Air cooling, air heating, ventilation, constant temperature, clean room

and other items related to Air Conditioning. Building Utilities Water supply and drainage, lighting, fire extinguishing, acoustics and

other items related to Building facilities (excluding air conditioning)

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12. Agriculture Animal Industry Animal improvement and breeding, animal nutrition, pasture

establishment, forage crop, livestock farming, livestock processing, livestock waste treatment and other items related to Animal Industry. Agricultural Chemistry Soil, fertilization, fertilizer quality, food chemistry, ferment, food

manufacturing, biochemistry and other items related to Agricultural Chemistry. Irrigation, Drainage & Irrigation and drainage, land improvement and consolidation, Rural Engineering agricultural land development, reclamation, farmland preservation

and disaster prevention, farm road development, rural areas development, rural community sewerage, water management, water facilities management, construction planning/ cost estimates and other items related to irrigation, Drainage & Rural Engineering. Agriculture & Sericulture Crops, protected horticulture, arming and other items related to

Agriculture. Sericulture and yarn-making. Rural Development Land utilization program for agricultural community, farming program, Planning post planting environment index, economic effect and other items

related to Rural Development Planning. Rural Environment Natural environment of agricultural community, agricultural

environment, preservation/creation of living environment and landscape, multiple usages of local resources, recycling of agricultural waste, environmental forecast and evaluation and other items related to Rural Environment. Plant Protection Agricultural pest control, weed control, disease forecasting,

agriculture and other items related to Plant Protection.

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13. Forest Forestry Forest planning and management, re/afforestation, forestry

production and other items related to Forestry. Forest Civil Engineering Soil and water conservation, forest road, forest preservation and other

items related to Forest Civil Engineering. Forest Products Wood-processing, forest product chemistry, non-wood forest products

including mushrooms, charcoals and other products related to forest, forest product facilities environment on wood-processing and post-harvest of non-wood forest products and other items related to Forest Products. Forest Environment Preservation/conservation, creation and environmental impact

assessment for forest and its surrounding area.

14. Fisheries Fisheries & Aquaculture Fishing equipment, fishing method, fisheries equipment, fishing boat,

use of fishing ground, use of fishery harbor, ecological engineering, cultivation of aquatic livestock, feeding, pest control and cure, pathology, physiology and genetic engineering, resources management and other items related to Fisheries and Aquaculture. Fish Processing Freezing, cold storage, canning, drying, freshness enhancement, fish

oil, fish food and prey, fish sausage, food hygiene, waste treatment and other items related to Fish Processing. Fisheries Civil Fishing port planning and construction, coastal fisheries grounds Engineering planning, facilities for fisheries grounds, fisheries grounds

environment, facilities for aquaculture, aquarium equipment and other items related to Fisheries Civil Engineering. Aquatic Environment Environment conservation for aquatic creatures' habitat and its

surrounding areas in rivers, lakes, seashores and oceans, restoration of aquatic environment/alternative arrangements, environmental impact evaluation and other items related to Aquatic Environment.

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15. Industrial Engineering Production Management Production planning and management, Quality management and

planning, management and improvement of QCDES (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environment, Safety and 4M (Man, Material, Machine, Money). Service Management Planning and management of service provision (including process

design and system design), planning, management and improvement of quality management, project management, QCDES (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environment, Safety and 4M (Man, Material, Machine, Money). Logistics & Packaging Planning, management and improvement of logistics (including Technology packaging and distribution processing).

Mathematical & Operations research, static/confidence technique, information Information Technology management and system.

Financial Engineering Financial engineering

16. Information Engineering Computer Engineering Logical design, integrated circuit, electronic circuit, computer

architecture, embedded control system, signal processing, code theory, digital communication, media presentation (including computer graphics), image processing, speech processing, neuron and fuzzy technology. Software Engineering Requirement analysis, requirement definition, software design,

software development environment and development process, project planning and management, object-oriented analysis and design, agent technology and software system operation and maintenance. Information Systems & Organization and information system, initiative and planning of Data Engineering information system, information system architecture, issue creation

and modeling, process and management for development, operation of information system, database design and construction, web technologies, data mining and human interface. Information Network Network communication technology, information network architecture Engineering and protocol, network security, network programming and

decentralized processing, internet, operations of mobile technology and information network.

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17. Applied Science Physics & Chemistry Dynamics, optics, electromagnetic, thermal physics, atomic /quintal

physics, physical and chemical measurement, rheology, chemical analysis, instrumental analysis, applied mathematics and other items related to physics and chemistry. Geophysics & Meteorological phenomenon, earthquake, volcanoes, earth Geochemistry electromagnetism, terrestrial water (excluding groundwater), snow

and ice, ocean, atmosphere, geodetic and other items related to application of geophysics and geochemistry. Geology Civil geology (road, railway, dam, tunnel and ground etc.), resource

geology (solid resources, liquid resources etc.), geology on slope disaster, geology on environment (hydraulics, hydrology, ground water etc.), information geology (remote sensing, geographical information system), geothermal heat, hot spring and disaster prevention, applied mineral, paleontology, ruins research and other items related to application of geology. Geophysical exploration, geochemical exploration, boring and other items related to earth exploration technique.

18. Biotechnology & Bioengineering Biotechnology Gene manipulation, nucleus/egg/embryo manipulation, tissue culture,

cell-based breeding, protein engineering, antibody engineering, genome engineering, bioinformatics, genomic drug discovery and other items related to Biotechnology Biochemical Engineering Mass cell culture, bioconversion technology, biomass conversion

bioreactor, biosensor, fermentation/cultivation technology, biogenic substance analysis technique, separation and purification of biogenic substances, validation and other items related to Biochemical Engineering. Biomaterial, artificial organ, drug delivery systems, biomimetics and other items related to Biomedical Engineering. Environmental Bioremediation technology for water quality, air and soil, biological Bioengineering aspects of environment analysis, monitoring of living things in the

environment, analysis technology for biological consortium and other items related to Environmental Bioengineering.

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19. Environment Environmental Situation analysis on environment and future forecast, evaluation, Conservation Planning information gathering and sorting, analysis and exhibit and other

items related to the Environmental Conservation Planning. (except items exclusively related to another discipline) Environmental Planning for environmental measurement, environmental Measurement measurement analysis, environment monitoring and data analysis

and evaluation. Natural Environment Conservation, restoration and remedy of ecosystem and landscape, Conservation composed of wild animals and plants, geography, water and others,

nature education and close contact with nature. (except items exclusively related to another discipline) Environmental Impact Environmental assessment and planning, evaluation for nature Assessment conservation. (except items exclusively related to another discipline)

20. Nuclear & Radiation Nuclear Reactor System Theory of nuclear reactor, design, manufacturing, installation, quality Design & Construction assurance and safety maintenance of nuclear reactor and nuclear

power generation plant. Design and installation of nuclear fusion reactor and other nuclear system. Nuclear Reactor Theory of nuclear reactor, operation of nuclear reactor and nuclear System Operation & power generation plant, maintenance, disaster prevention and other Maintenance items related to Nuclear Reactor System Operation and Maintenance.

Nuclear Fuel Cycle Condensation, fabrication of nuclear fuel, reprocessing,

transportation, storage of used nuclear fuel, disposal of waste nuclear fuel, safety matter, compensation and other items related to Nuclear Fuel Cycle. Radiation Application Physical, chemical and biological influence caused by radiations,

industrial, agricultural, median application of radiation, accelerator system and other items related to Radiation Application.

Radiation Protection Physical, chemical and biological influence caused by radiation,

measurement, shield, dose assessment, handling of radioactive material, protection on health influence by radiation, and other items related to Radiation Protection.

21. Engineering Management

Fundamental Subjects Safety management, social environment management, economic efficiency management (quality, cost and productivity), information management and human resource management.

Optional Subjects The optional subjects are supposed to be the same as the optional subjects of the above 20 disciplines.

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Employment Sectors of P.E.Jp

Distribution of Registration in Technical Disciplin es

Government Office

Local Government

Education Independent Administrative Agency

Public-interest Corporation

Private Company

Civil Engineering Firms

Self Employment

Head Count Registrants

1,624 5,811 467 1,104 2,846 39,350 32,962 7,909 92,073

1.8% 6.3% 0.5% 1.2% 3.1% 42.7% 35.8% 8.6% 100%

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(As of March 2019)

Range of PE's Activities (Examples)

Planning

-Factory Building

-Regional Development

Research

-Advanced Material Application

-New Products

-Pollution Control

Design

-Facilities

-Advanced Production Lines

-Advanced Electric Circuits

-Regional Development

Analysis/Evaluation

-Market Research

-Feasibility Study

-Environmental Assessment

-Management Analysis

-Project Evaluation

Testing

-Prototype Models

-Facilities

-Advanced Circuits

-Potential of Earthquake-proof, Fire-proof

Consultation

-New Product Development

-Production and Assembly Line Improvement

-Construction management

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Obligations of P.E.Jp in accordance with the PE Act

Prohibition of Acts that Damage Credibility No PE nor associated PE shall take action which harms the credibility and/or dishonors the

reputation of other PEs and/or associated PEs. (Article 44, PE Act)

Obligation to Observe Confidentiality

No PE nor associate PE shall reveal or misappropriate the confidential information without

justifiable reasons that have been caught in one’s own business. This obligation shall remain after

losing their certification of PE or associated PE. (Article 45, PE Act)

Responsibility for Public Interests

No PE nor associated PE shall engage in operations which harm the public interests. Such interests

include public safety, environmental preservation, etc., during normal business operations. (Article

45-2, PE Act)

Obligation in Using the Title of P.E.Jp

When PEs use the title P.E.Jp in their business, they are also required to clearly indicate their

registered technical discipline. No PE shall indicate any discipline(s) which they have not

registered under. (Article 46, PE Act)

Responsibility for Development in Professional Comp etence

PEs shall, at all times, endeavor to continually increase their knowledge and develop their skills

with regard to their profession. (Article 47-2, PE Act)

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Activities of the IPEJ

Enlightenment of PEs’ and Engineers’ Ethics

Promotion of theProfessional Engineer System

And other activities to achieve IPEJ objectives

Advancement of PE’s Professional Competencies

Fostering Human Resources through Engineering

Development and Promotion of PE's Business Field

Social Contribution through science and technologies

International Relations and Foreign Corporations

PE Exam and Registration for the P.E.Jp

Engineers’ Mobility Public Relations

Declaration for Profession

We, P.E.Jp, as the professionals endorsed by the national qualification, do individually observe the principles of conduct (mentioned below). And also, we, being members of the Institution of Professional Engineers Japan, mutually cooperate to maintain and upgrade our own competency and to follow the autonomous rule set by ourselves. We declare thus to gain the trust of the society and to contribute to sound industrial development and to the public welfare.

Principles of conduct 1. Responsibility to maintaining professional competence:

Professional Engineers shall maintain knowledge and ability required as high-grade experts of technology and to follow the progress of technology.

2. Responsibility to the client:

Professional Engineers shall faithfully perform services to fulfill the client’s requirements on quality and others, observing confidentiality obligation.

3. Responsibility to the society:

Professional Engineers shall take into consideration impacts on society and environment caused by their works and cope with them appropriately not to harm the public interest such as safety and welfare.

January 1, 2007

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The Organizational Structure of IPEJ

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Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers

Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers

The Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan (IPEJ) (Adopted: March, 1961) (Revised: March, 1999) (Revised: March, 2011)

Preamble As professional engineers, we fully recognize that application of scientific technology brings about

critical impacts to society and environment. Based on the recognition we contribute to the achievement

of sustainable society through practicing our profession. So as to fulfill our professional missions, we will continuously improve our competence and fairly and

faithfully conduct ourselves with a global outlook while observing this code of ethics.

Canons In practicing our duties as professional engineers, we will: 1. Consider to hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public. 2. Endeavor to protect sustainability of the society for future generations through taking measures

including those for conservation of the global environment. 3. Undertake tasks in areas of competence and be not engaged in tasks without confidence. 4. Make reports, explanations or statements using objective information based on facts. 5. Faithfully perform our entrusted tasks on the basis of impartial analyses and judgment. 6. Not reveal confidential information obtained in our professional activities nor divert it to another use

without justifiable reason. 7. Retain dignities and avoid acts to lose our confidence such as deceptive conducts and accepting or

giving compensation other than fair remuneration. 8. Endeavor to trust in, respect the position of and cooperate with each other. 9. Observe laws and regulations and respect the cultural values of the society in which we carry out

our assignments. 10. Endeavor to improve our professional competence and knowledge in social affairs related to

engineering and to nurture human resources.

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Requirement of CPD The amendment to the PE Act was promulgated on April 26, 2000. The PE Act with the latest revisions clearly stipulates that every professional engineer shall have

sufficient knowledge about professional ethics and shall continue his/her professional development, after

acquiring the P.E.Jp qualification. This is one of his/her obligations, which is to improve his/her

competence of the professional skills.

In response to the amended PE Act, IPEJ started implementation of CPD programs and defined the

purpose of CPD as follows: Every P.E.Jp shall continue his/her professional development with emphasis on the following points: - Awareness of engineering ethics - Contribution to the advancement of science and technology - Adaptation to changes in social environments - Improvement in the ability to make better decisions as professional engineers Expected CPD hours It is strongly recommended that every certified P.E.Jp engineer completes at least 50 hours of CPD

programs annually, and 150 hours within three years (for APEC engineers, the completion of 250 hours

within five years is required). CPD hours are calculated by multiplying the actual hours spent for CPD

program with a weight factor specified for each CPD type.

Types of CPD programs for Professional Engineers: Many types of CPD programs are available, and every P.E.Jp should voluntarily choose the programs

most suitable for his/her professional development and complete these chosen programs. However, in

the case of choosing a CPD program, it is desirable for each P.E.Jp to select such CPD programs, which

are recognized by any third party organizations.

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Promotion of Professional Engineer System ・ IPEJ National Convention

・ A series of regional seminars that promote cooperation among government, academia and Professional Engineers

・ Symposium for PE and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises exchange

Fostering Human Resources with Engineering Backgrou nd ・ Seminars and exchange opportunities for Engineers-in-Training ・ PE system for college students from Washington Accord accredited programs ・ Career development seminars for Engineers-in-Training ・ Career development seminars for female college students in engineering courses / new

female employees in engineering professions

Development and Promotion of PE's Business ・ Creation and development of new business models for PEs ・ Business matching services between potential clients and member PEs

Promotion of Social Contribution ・ Technical assistance for national administrative organs and

local governments in policy implementations ・ Support for scientific and technological activities ・ Approach in reducing natural disasters risks.

PE Declaration one year after the East Japan tragic earthquake and tsunami that hit Tohoku region of Japan on March 11, 2011.

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International Relations International Cooperation: IPEJ’s experienced engineers visit various countries and help those people in the areas of transfer of

technology and technical guidance. Their activities cover various technological fields such as machinery,

electricity, communication, construction, agriculture, information, production management etc. With China, IPEJ and Chinese authorities such as CAST (The China Association for Science and

Technology), SAFEA (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) and other local governments and

universities signed agreements for cooperation. IPEJ also supports international exchange activities, such as an international symposium, in partnership

with KPEA (The Korean Professional Engineers Association), Engineers Australia and other institutions. Visited CAST, May 2011 July, Beijing, China Japan-Korea PE Symposium 2016 in Tochigi, Japan International Activities: IPEJ is a member of IEA (International Engineering Alliance) as well as FEIAP (The Federation of

Engineering Institutions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific), where we continue to actively support to

these organizations.

IEA2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia FEIAP 2008GA in Hanoi, Vietnam

Committees on International Relations International Relations Committee is IPEJ’s overseas contact desk, which is in charge of

correspondence with foreign entities. Under its umbrella, Japan-Korea PE Interchange Committee hosts

the Japan-Korea PE Symposium, and Overseas Business Promotion Committee works to assist in

expanding and strengthening its members’ activities in foreign countries.

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Engineers’ Mobility The APEC Engineer Project

The APEC Osaka meeting in November 1995 adopted The Osaka Action Agenda.

To attain sustainable growth and equitable development in the Asia-Pacific region, it

lists several items including facilitation of mobility of qualified persons in the region through bilateral agreements between interested APEC economies. Such agreement calls for the mutual

recognition of each other’s professional qualifications. This led to the establishment of the APEC Engineer Project in Human Resources Development Working

Group of APEC (APEC HRD Working Group), and the launch of studies that recognize the engineering

qualifications of other countries.

November 1st, 2000, the APEC Engineer requirements were established and published in the form of the

APEC Engineer Manual (Blue Book, published by APEC Coordinating Committee). This was followed by the formation of an assessment and registration of APEC Engineers recognized in

seven different economies (Japan, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong China, South Korea, Malaysia and

New Zealand). There are currently 14 economies included in the APEC Engineer framework, i.e.

Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand,

Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States of America.

APEC Engineer Agreement The framework of APEC Engineer has been superseded by APEC Engineer Agreement effective since

January 1st, 2013. It recognizes the substantial equivalency of standards and quality assurance systems

used to establish the competency of engineers for independent practice within the APEC economies.

Benefits of APEC Engineer Registration as an APEC Engineer ensures that professional engineers have the opportunity to have

their professional standing recognized within the APEC region, thereby, contributing to the globalization

of professional engineering services. This is of particular benefit to engineering firms that are providing

services to other APEC economies. But it also adds value to individuals who may wish, at some points,

to work in other economies. Each member’s economy of the APEC Engineer Agreement require an extra assessment. While

registration on the local professional engineering register will be minimized for those registered under

the agreement In October 2003, Japan and Australia mutually agreed to recognize professional qualifications in the

fields of APEC Engineers in three areas, namely, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering.

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International Professional Engineers Agreement Engineers Mobility Forum (EMF) was a result of an agreement among the Washington Accord

signatories to explore mutual recognition for experienced Engineers. The Agreement was signed in

Thornybush, South Africa on June 25th, 2001. It has been superseded by the International Professional

Engineers Agreement (IPEA), which came into effect on January 1st, 2013. The IPEA provides a

framework for the recognition of standard with substantial equivalency of standards and established a

quality assurance system that assesses the competency of engineers interested in independent practice. Current Permanent Members include: Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, India,

Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom,

and the United States. IPEJ started the EMF Engineer registration in April 2008. Those listed under Japan’s section of the International Professional Engineers registry are entitled to use

the title IntPE(Jp).

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Publications IPEJ publishes the IPEJ journal monthly and the IPEJ pamphlets occasionally. These materials provide

PEs with information about the Professional Engineers system, member activities, and news on the

latest technology. IPEJ releases useful information for Professional Engineers CPD, such as the investigation report on

Professional Engineer qualification systems overseas, and the Japanese translation of “Engineering

Ethics”, etc. Through its website, IPEJ provides useful information, not only to member PEs but also to the general

public. The IPEJ will, in collaboration with the related technical associations, put lectures, seminars and

other programs on its web site. This may help Professional Engineers with continuing their professional

development.

The challenge to P.E.JP Engineer’s Ethics Guidebook for Associate PEs

IPEJ Journal Engineering Ethics (Translation) CPD Handout

Brochure Introducing PE (For children)

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