Career Progression and Specialization

in Mechanical Engineering Profession

by
JERICO T. BORJA
Member
BOARD OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
 NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORK
• It is a policy framework that
describes the level of education and
professional qualifications by way
of setting the corresponding
standard qualification outcomes.
 Executive Order No. 83
Institutionalized on October 1, 2012

Philippine Qualifications Framework

The PQF sets the The PQF addresses job
A national policy that
corresponding skills mismatch as it
describes the levels of
standards for ensures alignment of
educational
qualification educational outcomes
qualifications. to job requirements.
outcomes.
THE PHLIPPINE QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

LEVEL BASIC TECHNICAL HIGHER EDUCATION

EDUCATION EDUCATION
AND SKILLS DOCTORAL AND
DEVELOPMENT POST DOCTORAL
L8
POST
L7 BACCALAUREATE

L6 BACCALAUREATE

L5 DIPLOMA

L4 NC IVNC IV

L3 NC III

L2 NC II

L1 NC I

GRADE 12
 ME Career Progression
Educator

MSME PhD ME

Academic
Track
MS in Allied
Field + PME
PhD
Related Field + 2 Years
related Exp
Entry Level
Baccalaureate
CHED/PSG

Professional PME 10 Years +

Track 4 years Mechanical Eng’g Assessment by Specialty
Practice assessment by PRC Group. & Conferred by PRC

Level 6 Level 7 Level 8

Practitioner
 ME Career Progression
Educator

MSME PhD ME

Academic
Track
MS in Allied
Field + PME
PhD
Related Field + 2 Years
related Exp
Entry Level
Baccalaureate
CHED/PSG

Professional PME More than 10 Years +

Track 4 years Mechanical Eng’g Assessment by Specialty
Practice assessment by PRC Group. & Conferred by PRC

Level 6 Level 7 Level 8

Practitioner
 CAREER PATHWAYS
The Career Pathways of the Mechanical Engineering Profession

• Mechanical Engineer (Level 6)

• Professional Mechanical Engineer (Level 7)

• Advanced Professional Mechanical Engineer (Level 8)

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PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF
Mechanical Engineering
Resolution No. ___
Series of 2019

GUIDELINES ON THE CREATION OF A CAREER PROGRESSION AND

SPECIALIZATION PROGRAM FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10968 or the “Philippine

Qualifications Framework (PQF) Act” states that it is the policy of the State to
institutionalize the PQF to encourage lifelong learning of individuals, provide
employee specific training standards and qualifications aligned with industry
standards;

WHEREAS, the PQF is a quality assured national system for development,

recognition and award of qualifications based on standards of knowledge, skills
and values acquired in different ways and methods by learners, workers and
professionals of the country;
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WHEREAS, Section 4 of R.A. No. 10912 or the Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) Act of 2016 states that there shall be formulated and
implemented Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programs in each
of the regulated profession in order to enhance and upgrade the
competencies and qualifications of professionals for the practice of their
professions pursuant to the PQF, the ASEAN Qualifications Reference
Framework (AQRF) and the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements
(ASEAN MRAs);

WHEREAS, Section 12 of Article III of R. A. No. 10912 mandates the

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Professional Regulatory
Boards (PRBs) to formulate and implement a Career Progression and
Specialization Program (CPSP) for every profession;

WHEREAS, Section 8 of R.A. No. 10968 states that PQF shall incorporate the
qualifications level descriptors defined in terms of knowledge, skills and
values, application, and degree of independence;
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WHEREAS, in order to align domestic qualification standards with the international

qualifications framework thereby enhancing recognition of the value and
comparability of Philippine qualifications and supporting the mobility of Filipino
students, workers and professionals;
WHEREAS, Article III Section 22 of RA 8495 paragraph 3 states “.....certificates of
specialty shall be issued by the Board, subject to the approval of the
Commission, to Professional Mechanical Engineers who have been screened
and recommended by accredited mechanical engineers association. These are
for specific fields in which the applicants have specialized knowledge, training
and experience and have documented their competence and expertise. The
Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, and after consultation with said
association concerned, prescribe and issue the necessary guidelines for the
issuance of these certificates”.
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WHEREAS, there is a need to issue guidelines for the Professional Regulatory

Boards in the formulation of a Career Progression and Specialization Program for
their respective profession for inclusion in the Philippine Qualification Register
(PhQuaR);
WHEREAS, the PRB-MEE formulated the CPSP- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING to
address the Pathways and Equivalencies of PQF and was subjected to various
national consultation with the professional organizations, concerned national
government agencies, academe, and industry.

NOW THEREFORE, the Professional Regulatory Board of Mechanical

Engineering hereby RESOLVED, as it now RESOLVES, to issue these
Guidelines on the Creation of a Career Progression and Specialization
Program for the Mechanical Engineering Profession, as follows:
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Section 1. Definition of Terms

1. Profession
2. Professional
3. Technologist/Technicians
4. Career Progression in professional life is the process of developing or
moving towards a more advanced state in a person's job, title, position, or
profession; it outlines the route one may follow in order to reach identified
career development goals;
5. Specialization
6. Pathways refers to mechanisms or access ramps which provide
access to qualifications and assist people to move easily and readily
between the different education and training sectors and between
these sectors and the labor market;
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7. Learning Outcomes are clear statements of what a learner can be expected to

know, understand and/or do as a result of a learning experience;
8. Level Descriptor is a general statement that summarizes the learning outcomes
appropriate to a specific level in the PQF grouped in domains of learning. It
describes what an individual should be able to know, perform or demonstrate at a
particular level;
9. Lifelong Learning refers to all learning activities whether formal, non-formal or
informal, undertaken throughout life, which results in improving knowledge, know-
how, skills, competencies and/or qualifications for personal, social and/or
professional reasons;
10. Qualification refers to a formal certification that a person has successfully
achieved specific learning outcomes relevant to the identified academic, industry or
community requirements. A qualification confers official recognition of value in the
labor market and in further education and learning;
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11. Qualification Title
12. Equivalency refers to a process that involves assigning equivalent credits
to the competencies demonstrated by a learner through assessment, thereby
providing entry points to different levels of qualifications, the purpose which is
to provide opportunities to the learner to continue to learn and to re-enter the
educational and training programs at various higher levels without retaking
courses on which a learner has already demonstrated competence and
knowledge;
13. Philippine Qualification Register (PhQuaR) is the national database of quality
assured qualifications authorized under the Philippine Qualifications Framework
(PQF). It provides information to employers, education and training providers and
students. The information includes the Qualification title, Qualification Descriptors,
the PQF Level, the Authority granting Agency, the Qualification Code, the
Instrument and Date of Authorization. It also includes information on the quality
assurance system and procedures applied to the awarding/conferment of the
qualifications and the agencies mandated to authorize/issue such qualification;
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14. Level Alignment Matrix of the Table of Specifications to the corresponding

Policies, Standards and Guidelines and the PQF descriptors serves as evidence of
the Licensure Examination Quality Assurance system. It is also a requirement in the
National Referencing Committee procedures for listing and updating Professional
Qualifications in the PHQuaR as issued/conferred by the PRC;

15 Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) shall describe the levels of

educational qualifications and set the standards for qualification outcomes. It is a
quality assured national system for the development, recognition and award
qualifications based on standards of knowledge, skills and values acquired in different
ways and methods by learners and workers of the country;
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16. ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) is a common reference
framework which functions as a device to enable comparisons of qualifications across
ASEAN Member States;
17. Accredited Professional Organization (APO) refers to the PRC Accredited
Professional Organization were membership therein by professionals is only
voluntary;
18. Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) refers to the concerned
Board and PRC Accredited Integrated Professional Organization for a given
profession which is specifically mandated by the provision of the Professional
Regulatory Law to integrate the professionals into one national organization and
where the membership therein by professionals is automatic and mandatory;

• Sec. 4 of RA 10968 (PQF Act)

• Annex 2 (Glossary) of AQRF document
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Section 2. Creation of Career Progression and Specialization Programs

A. Career Pathway/s (Choose any or all or combination of 2 or more)

Field of study
Professional work
Creative work
Research
Specialized field of discipline
Professional practice
Leadership and Management
Innovation
Complex multidisciplinary field
Invention
 SPECIALIZATION
Initial Tracks of Career Progression and Specialization
programs but not limited to the following:

• Air-conditioning and Ventilation

• Refrigeration and Cold Storage
• Fire Protection
• Power Plant
• Industrial Plant
• Construction Project Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Operation and Maintenance for Hotel, Commercial and Residential
Establishments
• Operation and Maintenance for Power Plant
• Operation and Maintenance for Industrial Plant
• Testing, Balancing and Commissioning
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Evaluation Form
Some Questions to Consider: YES or Specific
NO Comments:
1. Is the career pathway clearly identified?
2. Are the specialization/advanced programs clearly identified?
3. Are the qualifications needed in the PH industry sector?
4. Will the qualifications contribute directly to the progress of the
profession in the PH?
5. Are there similar/ equivalent qualifications present in other countries?
6. Were the qualifications clearly described?
7. Were the learning outcomes of the program clearly defined?
8. Do the learning outcomes describe the entire program?
9. Were the learning outcomes properly linked with the PQF domain
descriptors?
10. Are the qualifications a proper fit for the assigned PQF Level?
11. Does the draft resolution include any other evidence used to support
the assigned PQF Level?
12. Was there a consultation conducted with the relevant stakeholders in
the formulation of the draft CPS Resolution?
 Descriptor
• Mechanical Engineer (Level 6)
A holder of a baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or
equivalent AND has PASSED the licensure exams per R.A 8495
• Professional Mechanical Engineer (Level 7)
A Licensed Mechanical Engineer who has a minimum of four (4) years
(inclusive and/or aggregate) of mechanical engineering practice from the
date he/she took oath as an Mechanical Engineer AND has PASSED the
licensure examination per R.A. 8495
• Advanced Professional Mechanical Engineer (Level 8)
 A registered and licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer who has
substantial experience and/or completed a post graduate program from
a duly recognized Higher Educational Institution; certified by the
specialty group or society in Mechanical Engineering and conferred by
the Professional Regulatory Board of Mechanical Engineering.
(PRBMEE)
 Compliance to Criteria
Criteria Level 6 Level 7 Level 8
1) Presence of CHED BSME RA 8495 For development
Accredited Program 4 Years Experience
program or which are in responsible
Curriculum charge of significant
engineering work
2) QA RA 8495 RA 8495 Certifying Body
Mechanisms/
Accreditation
3) Competency Board Exam TOS & TER & Oral Exam TOS
Assessment

4) Certifying CHED/ PRC RA 8495/Certification Specialty Group

Body from 2 Peers

5) Recognized CHED Engineering Report/CPD PRC Accredited Institutions

Education or
Training
Provider
 TOS for PME
A. EXPERTISE. Have shown atleast 3 of 4 of the following
competencies.

1. Introduce technical innovations, modifications,

improvements and inventions to enhance the effectiveness
of mechanical engineering practice and related sciences.
2. Introduce, implement or adopt policies and guidelines in
the practice of the mechanical engineering profession.
3. Technological transfer and share of knowledge to fellow
professionals.
4. Communication Skills.
 TOS for PME
B. DESIGN. Has shown all competencies.

1. Demonstrate ability to provide technical solutions to

technical problems.
2. Use proven technology and latest design innovations.
3. Provides cost effective result on capital investment and
operational cost.
4. Provides low maintenance cost and low life-cycle cost.
5. Familiarity in relevant Laws, Codes and other references
in the practice of the profession
 TOS for PME
C. LEADERSHIP AND VALUES. Has shown at least 4 of 6 of the
following competencies with item 3.6 as compulsory competency.

1. Planning, leading, organizing, controlling and staffing in his

area of practice.
2. Demonstrate work progress and high job level attained in
practice.
3. Manage significant engineering projects working with a
multi-disciplinary team.
4. Lead and manage an engineering business and/or organization.
5. Mentors and motivates fellow engineers in the organization.
6. Adheres to the Code of Conduct for Mechanical Engineers.
 First Oral Interview/Examination
PME Rating Sheet
1.0 EXPERTISE (40%)

1.1. Number of years of relevant ME practice (30%)

1.1.1. In excess of 20 years: 27-30%
1.1.2. 13-20 years: 23-26%
1.1.3. 9-12 years: 19-22%
1.1.4. 5-8 years: 15-18%

1.2. Exposure to various fields (30%)

1.2.1. More than 5 fields (25-30%)
1.2.2. 3-5 fields (16-24%)
1.2.3. 2 fields (8-15%)
1.2.4. 1 field (0-7%)

1.3. Technical Demands of those fields in terms of difficulty,

1.3.1. Size of project or equipment (40%)
1.3.2. Large and Complex (26-40%)
1.3.3. Moderately Complex (11-25%)
1.3.4. Small and simple projects and equipment (0-10%)
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PME Rating Sheet
2.0 DESIGN (40%)
2.1 Competence in various Mechanical Engineering Field (40%)
2.1.1 Has shown 5 Design competencies (32-40%)
2.1.2 Has shown 3-4 Design competencies (16-31%)
2.1.3 Has shown 0-2 Design competencies (0-15%)

2.2 Accuracy in answering technical questions (30%)

2.2.1 Highly accurate (21-30%)
2.2.2 Accurate most of the time (10-20%)
2.2.3 Not accurate most of the time (0-10%)

2.3 Composure and confidence (10%)

2.3.1 Calm and confident (8-10%)
2.3.2 Moderately calm and confident (5-7%)
2.3.3 Nervous and apprehensive (0-4%)

2.4 Ability to communicate (10%)

2.4.1 Fluent, no grammatical errors (8-10%)
2.4.2 Fluent with 2 or more errors (5-7%)
2.4.3 Unable to express clearly (0-4%)
 First Oral Interview/Examination
PME Rating Sheet

3.0 LEADERSHIP AND VALUES (20%)

3.1. Demonstrate Independence in Decision Making (40%)

3.1.1. Always solves problem appropriately (40-50%)
3.1.2. Moderately independent (18-29%)
3.1.3. Always depends on others to make decisions (0-17%)

3.2. Demonstrate Leadership qualities (40%)

3.2.1. Has shown 5 Leadership qualities (30-40%)
3.2.2. Has shown 3-4 Leadership qualities (18-29%)
3.2.3. Only 2 Leadership qualities (0%-17%)

3.3. Adheres to Code of Conduct (0-20%)

 Technical Engineering Report
PME Rating Sheet
1.1 Compliance with instructions (10%)

1.1.1. Compliant with outline requirement (10%)

1.1.2. Non Compliant to required outline (0%)

1.2 Technical Content and Discussions (50%)

1.2.1. Complete and extensive (36-50%)

1.2.2. Moderately complete (26-35%)
1.2.3. Lacked details (0-25%)

1.3 Organization and Presentation of the Engineering Report(10%)

1.3.1. Good, structured and methodical (8-10%)

1.3.2. Average (4-7%)
1.3.3. Poor, disorganized (0-3%)
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PME Rating Sheet
1.4 Soundness of Conclusions and Recommendations (25%)

1.4.1. Good, conclusions follow logically from technical content (20-25%)

1.4.2. Average, one or two conclusions are not related to technical content
and unclear (5-19%)
1.4.3. Poor, all conclusions are unrelated to technical discussions (0-4%)

1.5 Grammar, spelling (5%)

1.5.1. Good, no error in grammar and spelling (5%)

1.5.2. Average, 1-5 errors (3-4%)
1.5.3. Poor, more than 5 errors (0-2%)
 Second Oral Interview/Examination
PME Rating Sheet
2.1 Punctuality at the appointed time (10%)

2.1.1. On time (10%)

2.1.2. Late for 1-10 minutes (5%)
2.1.3. Late for 11-15 minutes (0%)
2.1.4. Late for more than 15 minutes (failed the PME upgrading)

2.2 Grasp of the subject matter (40%)

2.2.1. Exhibits knowledge of subject matter (26-40%)

2.2.2. Moderate knowledge of subject matter (15-25%)
2.2.3. Do not have knowledge of subject matter (0-14%)

2.3 Accuracy in answering technical questions (30%)

2.3.1. Highly accurate (21-30%)

2.3.2. Accurate most of the time (10-20%)
2.3.3. Not accurate most of the time (0-9%)
 Second Oral Interview/Examination
PME Rating Sheet

2.4 Composure and confidence (10%)

2.4.1 Calm and confident (8-10%)

2.4.2 Moderately calm and confident (5-7%)
2.4.3 Nervous and apprehensive (0-4%)

2.5 Ability to communicate (10%)

2.5.1 Fluent, no grammatical errors (8-10%)

2.5.2 Fluent with 2 or more errors (5-7%)
2.5.3 Unable to express clearly (0-4%)
 Summary of Ratings
PME Rating Sheet

• First Oral Exam Total _______ x 0.25 ____________________

• Engineering Report Total _______ x 0.50 ____________________

• Second Oral Exam Total _______ x 0.25 ____________________

 Program Outcome
 Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering principles.
 Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences and engineering sciences.
 Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components
or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public
health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
 Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of
data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
 Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering
tools, including prediction and modeling, to solve complex engineering problems, with
an understanding of the limitations.
 Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,
legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional
engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems.
 Program Outcome
 Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional
engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in
societal and environmental contexts.
 Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
 Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse
teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
 Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to
comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
 Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological
change.
 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management
principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own
work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments.
 Level 6 -Competencies
Level 6
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Knowledge, Skills and Values Application Degree of Independence
Demonstrated broad and coherent knowledge Application in professional work in a broad Substantial degree of independence and/or in
and skills in their field of study for professional range of discipline and/or for further study teams of related fields with minimal
work and lifelong learning supervision
Determine relevant and appropriate applied Apply the appropriate principles in Mechanical Work closely with project in charge and solicit
1) Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical science, engineering principles and engineering design and operations advise in addressing project concerns
sciences, and engineering principles techniques that can be used to address
engineering concerns related to mechanical
design and operations.
2) Identify, formulate, research literature and Use relevant information gathered from Recommend engineering solution based on Work closely with project in charge and solicit
analyse complex engineering problems research literature and other available gathered information advise in addressing project concerns
reaching substantiated conclusions using first technological information sources in coming
principles of mathematics, natural sciences out with solutions to complex engineering
and engineering sciences. problems.
3) Design solutions for complex engineering Study, investigate and gather data related to Incorporate ethics, safety and environmental Coordinate closely with other engineering
problems and design systems, components or complex engineering problems and propose considerations in all aspect of solving discipline
processes that meet specified needs with solutions based on the fundamentals of engineering problems.
appropriate consideration for public health engineering principles
and safety, cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
4) Conduct investigations of complex Conceptualize, formulate and implement Recommend valid conclusions based on Coordinate closely with other engineering
problems using research-based knowledge design of experiments in a standard scientific gathered information and results of discipline
and research methods including design of manner in conducting investigations of investigation
experiments, analysis and interpretation of complex engineering problems with
data, and synthesis of information to provide consideration of cost, quality, security, and
valid conclusions. environmental impact
5) Create, select and apply appropriate Be familiar with the appropriate techniques, Recommend the applicable modern tools that Coordinate closely with other engineering
techniques, resources, and modern resources, and modern engineering tools, can be used to solve complex engineering discipline
engineering tools, including prediction and including prediction and modelling, to complex problems
modelling, to solve complex engineering engineering problems, with an understanding
problems, with an understanding of the of the limitations..
limitations.

6) Apply reasoning informed by contextual Be familiar with relevant policies, laws, Incorporate safety, health, legal and cultural Make a personal commitment to societal,
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, regulations and technical standards locally in considerations in all aspect of solving health, safety, legal and cultural issues
legal and cultural issues and the consequent conjunction with the Mechanical Engineering engineering problems recognizing obligations to society,
subordinates, and the environment.
responsibilities relevant to professional Practice.
engineering practice and solutions to complex
engineering problems.
 Level 6 -Competencies
Level 6
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Knowledge, Skills and Values Application Degree of Independence
Demonstrated broad and coherent knowledge Application in professional work in a broad Substantial degree of independence and/or in
and skills in their field of study for professional range of discipline and/or for further study teams of related fields with minimal
work and lifelong learning supervision
7) Understand and evaluate the sustainability Be familiar with relevant applicable technical 1) Assess the effects of professional Work closely with other engineering
and impact of professional engineering work and engineering standards that can be engineering work on process operational professionals or with other engineering
in the solution of complex engineering applied in professional mechanical problems. discipline
problems in societal and environmental engineering practice. 2) Gather relevant data in relation to the
contexts. professional engineering work.
8) Apply ethical principles and commit to Be familiar with the Philippine Code of Ethical Apply ethical principles in conjunction with
professional ethics and responsibilities and Standards of Mechanical Engineers and apply engineering practice.
norms of engineering practice. and behave according to this code in
professional practice.
9) Function effectively as an individual, and as Perform functions required in the completion Interact with peers and higher levels in a Participate in activities either as a team leader
a member or leader in diverse teams and in of a task as part of a project or endeavor or as professional manner or member and perform designated tasks.
multi-disciplinary settings. an employee of a company..
10) Communicate effectively on complex Prepare reports, presentations and other Organize, coordinate and implement activities Communicate clearly both verbally and in
engineering activities with the engineering engineering documents in an organized way or projects in a clear way. written form all instructions to peers,
community and with society at large, such as and relay information related to these subordinates and superiors as may be
deemed necessary.
being able to comprehend and write effective effectively.
reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.
11) Demonstrate knowledge and Plan, lead, organize and control small projects Apply engineering management tools in Work closely with other team members
understanding of engineering management or tasks as may be deemed necessary in the managing projects
principles and economic decision-making and practice of mechanical engineering.
apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and
in multidisciplinary environments.
12) Recognize the need for, and have the Attend trainings, seminars, conferences or Continue updating on the latest technological Pursue graduate studies
preparation and ability to engage in participate in projects that encourage development in the field of mechnaical and
independent and life-long learning in the continued learning in the mechanical related engineering field
broadest context of technological change. engineering profession..
7) Understand and evaluate the sustainability Be familiar with relevant applicable technical 1) Assess the effects of professional Work closely with other engineering
and impact of professional engineering work and engineering standards that can be engineering work on process operational professionals or with other engineering
in the solution of complex engineering applied in professional mechanical problems. discipline
problems in societal and environmental engineering practice. 2) Gather relevant data in relation to the
contexts. professional engineering work.
 Level 7 -Competencies
Level 7
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Knowledge, Skills and Values Application Degree of Independence
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills Applied professional/ creative work or
High degree of independence that involves
in a specialized or multi-disciplinary field of research that requires self-direction and/or
exercise of leadership and initiative individual
study for professional practice, self-directed leadership in a specialized or multi-
work or in teams of multi-disciplinary
research and/or lifelong learning disciplinary professional work/research
Use relevant and appropriate applied science, Develop solutions to mechanical engineering Manages and supervises multi-disciplinary
1) Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical engineering principles and techniques in problems team.
sciences, and engineering principles formulating process design and operations
improvement.
2) Identify, formulate, research literature and Propose changes to achieve the desired Apply results research literature and other Manages and supervises multi-disciplinary
analyse complex engineering problems outputs. technological advances in design and team.
reaching substantiated conclusions using first operations improvement
principles of mathematics, natural sciences
and engineering sciences.
3) Design solutions for complex engineering Study, investigate and gather data related to Develop prototypes; test runs and prepare Manages and supervises multi-disciplinary
problems and design systems, components or problems and prepare proposals to implement final recommendations based on results team.
processes that meet specified needs with solutions while incorporating ethics, safety gathered.
appropriate consideration for public health and environmental considerations.
and safety, cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
4) Conduct investigations of complex Use available database information, 1) Conduct labscale and plant scale trials as Manages and supervises multi-disciplinary
problems using research-based knowledge coordinate with other technical experts, plan may be deemed necessary to validate team.
and research methods including design of and design experiments in conducting conclusions.
investigations of complex engineering 2) Prepare reports and make presentations to
experiments, analysis and interpretation of
problems. concerned entities on the proposed solutions
data, and synthesis of information to provide to the complex engineering problems.
valid conclusions.
5) Create, select and apply appropriate Be familiar with the appropriate techniques, 1) Consolidate applicable techniques and Manages and supervises multi-disciplinary
techniques, resources, and modern resources, and modern engineering tools, modern tools that can be used to solve team
engineering tools, including prediction and including prediction and modeling, to complex complex engineering problems.
engineering problems, with an understanding
modelling, to solve complex engineering 2) Prepare recommendations based on
of the limitations
problems, with an understanding of the results considering practical applications and
limitations. limitations of process parameters and
equipment.

6) Apply reasoning informed by contextual Be familiar with relevant policies, laws, Prepare plans and designs to address Impart learning to peers.
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, regulations and technical standards both industrial process problems while taking into
legal and cultural issues and the consequent locally and internationally in conjunction with consideration moral, ethical and
environmental concerns.
responsibilities relevant to professional the Mechanical Engineering Professional
engineering practice and solutions to complex Practice.
engineering problems.
 Level 7 -Competencies
Level 7
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Knowledge, Skills and Values Application Degree of Independence
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills Applied professional/ creative work or
High degree of independence that involves
in a specialized or multi-disciplinary field of research that requires self-direction and/or
exercise of leadership and initiative individual
study for professional practice, self-directed leadership in a specialized or multi-
work or in teams of multi-disciplinary
research and/or lifelong learning disciplinary professional work/research
7) Understand and evaluate the sustainability Be familiar with relevant applicable technical Use gained experience in industrial 1) Impart learning to peers.
and impact of professional engineering work and engineering standards that can be professional practice to measure impacts on
in the solution of complex engineering applied in professional mechanical society and environment
engineering practice
problems in societal and environmental
contexts.
8) Apply ethical principles and commit to 1) Be familiar with the Philippine Code of Apply ethical principles in conjunction with Be an example to upcoming engineers in
professional ethics and responsibilities and Ethical Standards of Mechanical Engineers engineering practice incorporating public terms of integrity, morality and ethics
norms of engineering practice. and apply and behave according to this code safety as a priority.
in professional practice.
2) Be familiar with corporate and industrial
policies.
9) Function effectively as an individual, and as Plan, lead, coordinate and implement Handle small to medium-sized projects. Interact with a network of professionals and
a member or leader in diverse teams and in designated tasks either as a team leader or participate in projects or activities.
multi-disciplinary settings. member.
10) Communicate effectively on complex 1) Prepare reports, presentations and other 1) Conduct trainings to subordinates and Manages and supervises multi-disciplinary
engineering activities with the engineering engineering documents in an organized way peers. team
community and with society at large, such as and relay information related to these 2) Communicate clearly with legal entities/
authorities regarding engineering activities.
being able to comprehend and write effective effectively.
reports and design documentation, make 2) Prepare policies, procedures and other
effective presentations, and give and receive documents related to an activity or project and
clear instructions. cascade to subordinates, peers and superiors
effectively.
11) Demonstrate knowledge and Plan, lead, organize and control small to 1) Manage financial aspects of the project. Supervise subordinates and peers when
understanding of engineering management medium-sized projects or tasks as may be 2) Prepare reports related to projects needed.
principles and economic decision-making and deemed necessary in the practice of
Mechanical engineering
apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and
in multidisciplinary environments.
12) Recognize the need for, and have the 1) Attend trainings, seminars, conferences 1) Pursue graduate studies. Conduct research studies and impart results
preparation and ability to engage in and participate in professional organizations 2) Comply with CPD units required annually to peers.
independent and life-long learning in the that encourage continued learning in the
broadest context of technological change. mechanical engineering profession
 Level 8 -Competencies Level 8
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Knowledge, Skills and Values Application Degree of Independence
Demonstrated highly advanced systematic Full independence in individual work and/or in
knowledge and skills in highly specialized Applied professional leadership for teams of multi-disciplinary and more complex
and/or complex multi-disciplinary field of innovation, research and/or development setting that demands leadership for research
learning for complex research and or management in highly specialized or multi- and creativity for strategic value added.
professional practice and/or for the disciplinary field Significant level of expertise-based autonomy
advancement of learning and accountability.
1) Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical Propose innovations in process design and Develop and continually upgrade proficiency Impart learning to peers.
sciences, and engineering principles operations improvement and optimization and in numerical and computational modeling in
impart these to peers. solving mechanical engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, research literature and Consolidate results of research and technical Impart these technological advances to peers.
analyse complex engineering problems information in formulating solutions to
reaching substantiated conclusions using first Mechanical Engineering processes and adapt
principles of mathematics, natural sciences these into systems to achieve targets.
and engineering sciences.
3) Design solutions for complex engineering 1) Consolidate studies made and propose Prepare project proposals, budget and reports Impart learning to peers.
problems and design systems, components or changes. related to improvements.
processes that meet specified needs with 2) Specialize in specific fields of practice in
appropriate consideration for public health the Mechanical Engineering Professional and
and safety, cultural, societal, and use the technical expertise in design of
environmental considerations. solutions to applicable complex engineering
problems.
4) Conduct investigations of complex Organize teams of experts, plan and design 1) Conduct labscale and plant scale trials as Impart learning to peers.
problems using research-based knowledge experiments in conducting investigations of may be deemed necessary to validate
and research methods including design of complex engineering problems. conclusions.
experiments, analysis and interpretation of 2) Prepare feasibility, reports, implementation
data, and synthesis of information to provide plans and make presentations to the
valid conclusions. concerned entities on the proposed solutions
to the complex engineering problems.
5) Create, select and apply appropriate Be familiarized with applicable modern tools Use industrial experience in conjunction with Prepare reports and recommendations and
techniques, resources, and modern and techniques to solve mechanical technical expertise and appropriate modern present these to the concerned entities
engineering tools, including prediction and engineering problems taking into tools in solving complex engineering
modelling, to solve complex engineering consideration its limitations. problems.
problems, with an understanding of the
limitations.
6) Apply reasoning informed by contextual 1) Be familiar with relevant policies, laws, Prepare plans and designs to address Impart learning to peers.
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, regulations and technical standards both mechanical engineering problems while
legal and cultural issues and the consequent locally and internationally in conjunction with taking into consideration moral, ethical and
environmental concerns.
responsibilities relevant to professional the Advanced Professional Mechanical
engineering practice and solutions to complex Engineering Practice.
 Level 8 -Competencies Level 8
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Knowledge, Skills and Values Application Degree of Independence
Demonstrated highly advanced systematic Full independence in individual work and/or in
knowledge and skills in highly specialized Applied professional leadership for teams of multi-disciplinary and more complex
and/or complex multi-disciplinary field of innovation, research and/or development setting that demands leadership for research
learning for complex research and or management in highly specialized or multi- and creativity for strategic value added.
professional practice and/or for the disciplinary field Significant level of expertise-based autonomy
advancement of learning and accountability.
7) Understand and evaluate the sustainability 1) Be familiar with relevant applicable 1) Use gained experience in industrial Impart learning to peers.
and impact of professional engineering work technical and engineering standards that can professional practice to measure impacts on
in the solution of complex engineering be applied in mechanical engineering society and environment.
2) Do research, develop projects and prepare
problems in societal and environmental practice.
implementation plans to implement and
contexts. 2) Be familiar and apply green technologies assess professional engineering works in
and other upcoming standards. relation to complex engineering problems.
8) Apply ethical principles and commit to 1) Be familiar with the Philippine Code of 1) Apply ethical principles in conjunction with 1) Impart learning to peers.
professional ethics and responsibilities and Ethical Standards of Mechanical Engineers engineering practice incorporating public
2) Be an example to upcoming engineers in
norms of engineering practice. and apply and behave according to this code safety as a priority. terms of integrity, morality and ethics.
in professional practice. 2) Exemplify ethical and moral values through
2) Be familiar with corporate and industrial participation in socially relevant projects that
policies contribute to national development.
9) Function effectively as an individual, and as Supervise and manage processes, people Prepare policies, rules, regulations, Train other engineers.
a member or leader in diverse teams and in and facilities locally or internationally enabling instructions, procedures, and implement
multi-disciplinary settings. efficiency, improved performance, business them.
profitability and safety.
10) Communicate effectively on complex 1) Be familiar with the principles of effective Communicate and coordinate clearly and act Conduct trainings to subordinates, peers and
engineering activities with the engineering communication as liaison officer on matters concerning legal superiors.
community and with society at large, such as 2) Consolidate reports and make or regulatory issues.
being able to comprehend and write effective presentations to peers and superiors on
reports and design documentation, make projects or on assigned endeavors.
effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.
11) Demonstrate knowledge and 1) Be familiar with the principles of managing Prepare reports related to projects. Manage supervisors and peers.
understanding of engineering management and implementing medium-sized to major
principles and economic decision-making and projects or tasks as may be deemed
apply these to one’s own work, as a member necessary in the practice of electronics
and leader in a team, to manage projects and engineering.
in multidisciplinary environments. 2) Manage financial aspects of the project.
12) Recognize the need for, and have the Attend trainings, seminars, conferences and 1) Prepare modules for training peers, 1) Supervises or acts as adviser to other
preparation and ability to engage in participate in professional organizations that subordinates and students. Professional Mechanical Engineers.
independent and life-long learning in the encourage continued learning in the 2) Organize seminars, trainings or 2) Publish research papers.
broadest context of technological change. Professional Mechanical Engineering conferences.
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