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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 (IPEJ)

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 1953The English name “Japan Consulting Engineer Association (JCEA)“, for "Gijutsushi-kai"was adopted.

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

July 1958The first examination of PE was administered.

March 1959The JCEA was authorized under the PE Act.

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

February 1984The JCEA was designated as the official national organization with the authority to provideadministrative functions for the PE examination and accept registrations for P.E.Jp certification.

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

November 2000The APEC Engineer assessment and registration was formed.

June 2001The JCEA was renamed to “The Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan (IPEJ)”.

April 2006APEC Engineer assessment and registration was expanded to include all TechnicalDisciplines and Optional Subjects of P.E.Jp.

May 2007IPEJ’s new logo mark was established.

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

July 2011Eight IPEJ branches merged to form the new IPEJ’s Regional Headquarters.

April 2012IPEJ’s prefectural branches were organized.

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Administrative Structure for PE Examination & Registration

Appointment of Science & Academy Councilors

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), is given jurisdiction overthe 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 IncorporatedInstitution, is able to conduct exanimation and accept registrations for the P.E.Jp certification, as anationally recognized organization designated by the Japanese Government.

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The Paths to P.E.Jp Certification

Notes:① Minimum 4 years of practical experience under supervision of a Professional Engineer② 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 heldin 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 andevaluation on matters requiring professional practical abilities of science and technology. Also, he/she must hold an officialsupervisory position in advising applicants.

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Statistics on Number of Applicants and Successful Applicants

(Second Examination Results)

Unit: Person70,000 Applicants(A) 70.0 %

60,000Examinees(B)

60.0Successful Applicants(C)

50,000C/B (%)

50.0

40,000 40.0

30,000(A)

30.0

20,000(B)

20.0

10,000(C)

10.0

0 0.0

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Technical Disciplines and Optional Subjects for PE ExaminationThis chart was approved by APEC Engineer Monitoring Committee held in March, 2017.

Discipline/Contents of Optional SubjectsOptional Subjects

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

Strength of Materials Structural analysis/design, fracture mechanics, materials formachinery and other items related to Strength of Materials.

Mechanical Dynamics & Motion/vibration, measurement/control, structural dynamics/controlControl and other items related to Mechanical Dynamics & Control

Power Engineering Internal-combustion engine, water-wheel, boiler, generator, steamturbine, gas turbine, wind force power generation, solar-electric powergeneration, fuel cell and other items related to Power Engineering

Thermal Engineering Heating, cooling, heat transfer (including heat transmission,convection and radiation), combustion, heat exchanger, refrigeratingequipment, HVAC equipment, heat accumulator and other itemsrelated to Thermal Engineering.

Fluid Engineering Fluid mechanics, fluid equipment (including blower), chemicalequipment, hydraulic equipment and other items related to FluidEngineering.

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

& Industrial Machinery.

Traffic, Logistics Rolling stock, automobile, logistics machinery and constructionMachinery & 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 devicesand other items related to Robot.

Information Precision Information precision equipment, optical instrument, appliedEquipment electronic equipment, monitoring devices and other items related to

Information precision Equipment

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2. Marine & OceanNaval 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 instrumentsand other equipment for vessel.

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

telemetering, propulsion device and equipment for airplane, launchvehicle and orbital transportation system, spacecraft.

Aerospace Navigation Airport facilities, aviation radio, airway lighting, rocket launch facilityand control, tracking system for satellites.

Space Environment Research, examination and production utilizing space environmentUtilization (including microgravity and high-vacuum environment).

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4. Electrical & Electronics EngineeringPower Generation, Power system planning, planning of power generation, transmissionTransmission, and distribution and substation, construction planning, constructionDistribution & Substation technology, network operation system and technologies.

Facilities for power generation, transmission and distribution andsubstation and those technologies.

Electric Power Electric apparatus, actuator, power electronics, electric driveApplications applications, electrical railway, light source/lighting and static

electricity application. Electric materials and materials for electricapplications.

Electronics Applications Radio frequency, ultrasonic, light/electron beam applicationequipment, electronic circuit devices, electronic devices andequipment of those applications, computer and other electronicsapplication systems.System such as measurement/control, remote control, traffic control,radio navigation system and electromagnetic environment.Materials for semiconductors and other items related to electronicsapplications 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, satellitecommunication, broadcasting, cable television, voice datacommunication, image and multimedia communication.Planning, designing, implementation, operation and management ofcommunication network.

Electrical Facilities System planning, facility planning, construction planning, constructionequipment and operation of electrical facilities for the building, utilityand factory.

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5. ChemistryCeramics & 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 foracid, alkali, salt, mineral pigment, chemical fertilizer and otherinorganic chemical products.

Organic Chemical Production and production equipment for dye compound, organicProducts pigment, medicine, agricultural chemical, organic polymerization

intermediates, micro organic compound, polysaccharide, cellulose,pulp, paper, oil, leather, solvent, paint, adhesive and other organicchemical products (excludes fiber spinning).

Fuel & Lubricating Oil Production and production equipment for solid fuel, liquid fuel, gasfuel, and lubricating oil.

Polymer Products Production and production equipment for synthetic leather, nativeresin, rubber and other polymer products and moldingsmanufacturing and its equipment (excludes fiber spinning).

Chemical Engineering Equipment, facility and its layout and operation of chemicalprocessing for flow, thermal transfer, distillation, absorption,extraction, grinding, filtering, dust collection, reaction and otherchemical processing.

6. Fiber & TextilesFiber Spinning & Process and equipment for spinning (including high performanceTexturing 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 forProcessing 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 forProducts apparel and other secondary textile products.

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7. MetalsIron & Steel Production process, equipment and management for pig iron, steelManufacturing System and iron alloy.

Nonferrous Metals Production and refining process, equipment and management forManufacturing 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 structuralmaterials/functional materials

Metal Surface Metal plating, thermal spray, penetration, CVD, PVD, corrosionTreatment 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, powdersintering, micro fabrication and other items related to metal working.

8. MiningDevelopment & Exploration, evaluation, mining, grinding, sorting, transportation,Production of Solid facilities and management of production system, environmentalResources 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, environmentalResources 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 ofEnvironmental waste (including nuclear waste), issue on resources, energy andConservation environment, environment assessment, water environment,

atmosphere environment, soil, geological environment and othertechnical items and management matters on resources recycling andenvironment.

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9. Civil EngineeringSoil Mechanics & Soil property, ground, earth structure and foundationFoundation

Materials & Structures Steel structure, RC, concrete construction, construction materials andother 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 itemsrelated to urban and regional planning.

River, Coastal & Ocean Flood-control/water utilization planning, Flood-control/water utilizationEngineering facilities, river structure, information on rivers, mudslide-control and

other items related to rivers. Landslide prevention. Coastal protectionplanning, coastal facilities, coastal and ocean structures and otheritems related to coastal and ocean engineering.

Port, Harbor & Airport Port and harbor planning, facilities structures and other items relatedEngineering to port and harbor. Airport planning, facilities structures and other

items related to airport.

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

power civil engineering.

Road Engineering Road planning, road design, road structure, road management, roadinformation and other items related to road engineering.

Railway Engineering Railway planning, railway structure, monorail and other items relatedto railway engineering.

Tunnel Engineering Tunnel planning, tunnel facilities, underground structure, tunnelingmethod and other items related to tunnel engineering.

Construction Planning, Construction planning, management, facilities, equipment and otherManagement & Cost items related to construction planning. Cost estimates andEstimates construction management.

Environmental Preservation and creation of natural environment and livingAssessment & environment at construction site and environmental assessment.Management forConstruction

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10. Water Supply & SewerageWater Supply & Industrial Water supply planning, industrial water planning, water intake, rawWater Supply water transmission, water distribution, water purification, water

treatment, drilling well and other items related to water supply andindustrial water supply.

Sewerage Sewerage system planning, watershed management, sewage drain,sewerage water treatment, waste water treatment and other itemsrelated 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 EngineeringAir Quality Management Test, analysis and evaluation for air quality improvement and

management in living and working environments. Air supply andexhausts treatments and other items related to air qualitymanagement.

Water Quality Test, analysis, evaluation and water treatment for water qualityManagement improvement and management and other items related to Water

Quality Management.

Waste Management Waste (garbage, human waste and industrial waste etc.) disposal andits facilities. Planning for waste reducing, waste processing facilitiesand environmental impact assessment.

Air Conditioning Air cooling, air heating, ventilation, constant temperature, clean roomand other items related to Air Conditioning.

Building Utilities Water supply and drainage, lighting, fire extinguishing, acoustics andother items related to Building facilities (excluding air conditioning)

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12. AgricultureAnimal 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, foodmanufacturing, biochemistry and other items related to AgriculturalChemistry.

Irrigation, Drainage & Irrigation and drainage, land improvement and consolidation,Rural Engineering agricultural land development, reclamation, farmland preservation

and disaster prevention, farm road development, rural areasdevelopment, rural community sewerage, water management, waterfacilities management, construction planning/ cost estimates andother items related to irrigation, Drainage & Rural Engineering.

Agriculture & Sericulture Crops, protected horticulture, arming and other items related toAgriculture. 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, agriculturalenvironment, preservation/creation of living environment andlandscape, multiple usages of local resources, recycling of agriculturalwaste, environmental forecast and evaluation and other items relatedto Rural Environment.

Plant Protection Agricultural pest control, weed control, disease forecasting,agriculture and other items related to Plant Protection.

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13. ForestForestry 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 otheritems related to Forest Civil Engineering.

Forest Products Wood-processing, forest product chemistry, non-wood forest productsincluding mushrooms, charcoals and other products related to forest,forest product facilities environment on wood-processing andpost-harvest of non-wood forest products and other items related toForest Products.

Forest Environment Preservation/conservation, creation and environmental impactassessment for forest and its surrounding area.

14. FisheriesFisheries & 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, resourcesmanagement and other items related to Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Fish Processing Freezing, cold storage, canning, drying, freshness enhancement, fishoil, fish food and prey, fish sausage, food hygiene, waste treatmentand other items related to Fish Processing.

Fisheries Civil Fishing port planning and construction, coastal fisheries groundsEngineering planning, facilities for fisheries grounds, fisheries grounds

environment, facilities for aquaculture, aquarium equipment and otheritems related to Fisheries Civil Engineering.

Aquatic Environment Environment conservation for aquatic creatures' habitat and itssurrounding areas in rivers, lakes, seashores and oceans, restorationof aquatic environment/alternative arrangements, environmentalimpact evaluation and other items related to Aquatic Environment.

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15. Industrial EngineeringProduction 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 processdesign and system design), planning, management and improvementof quality management, project management, QCDES (Quality, Cost,Delivery, Environment, Safety and 4M (Man, Material, Machine,Money).

Logistics & Packaging Planning, management and improvement of logistics (includingTechnology packaging and distribution processing).

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

Financial Engineering Financial engineering

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

architecture, embedded control system, signal processing, codetheory, digital communication, media presentation (includingcomputer graphics), image processing, speech processing, neuronand fuzzy technology.

Software Engineering Requirement analysis, requirement definition, software design,software development environment and development process, projectplanning and management, object-oriented analysis and design,agent technology and software system operation and maintenance.

Information Systems & Organization and information system, initiative and planning ofData Engineering information system, information system architecture, issue creation

and modeling, process and management for development, operationof information system, database design and construction, webtechnologies, data mining and human interface.

Information Network Network communication technology, information network architectureEngineering and protocol, network security, network programming and

decentralized processing, internet, operations of mobile technologyand information network.

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

physics, physical and chemical measurement, rheology, chemicalanalysis, instrumental analysis, applied mathematics and other itemsrelated to physics and chemistry.

Geophysics & Meteorological phenomenon, earthquake, volcanoes, earthGeochemistry electromagnetism, terrestrial water (excluding groundwater), snow

and ice, ocean, atmosphere, geodetic and other items related toapplication of geophysics and geochemistry.

Geology Civil geology (road, railway, dam, tunnel and ground etc.), resourcegeology (solid resources, liquid resources etc.), geology on slopedisaster, geology on environment (hydraulics, hydrology, groundwater etc.), information geology (remote sensing, geographicalinformation system), geothermal heat, hot spring and disasterprevention, applied mineral, paleontology, ruins research and otheritems related to application of geology. Geophysical exploration,geochemical exploration, boring and other items related to earthexploration technique.

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

cell-based breeding, protein engineering, antibody engineering,genome engineering, bioinformatics, genomic drug discovery andother items related to Biotechnology

Biochemical Engineering Mass cell culture, bioconversion technology, biomass conversionbioreactor, biosensor, fermentation/cultivation technology, biogenicsubstance analysis technique, separation and purification of biogenicsubstances, validation and other items related to BiochemicalEngineering. Biomaterial, artificial organ, drug delivery systems,biomimetics and other items related to Biomedical Engineering.

Environmental Bioremediation technology for water quality, air and soil, biologicalBioengineering aspects of environment analysis, monitoring of living things in the

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

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19. EnvironmentEnvironmental 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. (exceptitems exclusively related to another discipline)

Environmental Planning for environmental measurement, environmentalMeasurement 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 itemsexclusively related to another discipline)

Environmental Impact Environmental assessment and planning, evaluation for natureAssessment conservation. (except items exclusively related to another discipline)

20. Nuclear & RadiationNuclear Reactor System Theory of nuclear reactor, design, manufacturing, installation, qualityDesign & Construction assurance and safety maintenance of nuclear reactor and nuclear

power generation plant. Design and installation of nuclear fusionreactor and other nuclear system.

Nuclear Reactor Theory of nuclear reactor, operation of nuclear reactor and nuclearSystem Operation & power generation plant, maintenance, disaster prevention and otherMaintenance 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 nuclearfuel, safety matter, compensation and other items related to NuclearFuel Cycle.

Radiation Application Physical, chemical and biological influence caused by radiations,industrial, agricultural, median application of radiation, acceleratorsystem and other items related to Radiation Application.

Radiation Protection Physical, chemical and biological influence caused by radiation,measurement, shield, dose assessment, handling of radioactivematerial, protection on health influence by radiation, and other itemsrelated to Radiation Protection.

21. Engineering ManagementFundamental Subjects Safety management, social environment management, economic

efficiency management (quality, cost and productivity), informationmanagement and human resource management.

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

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Employment Sectors of P.E.Jp

Distribution of Registration in Technical Disciplines

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Government Local Education Independent Public-interest Private Civil Self-employment HeadOffice government administrative corporation company engineering count

agency firms registrants

1,510 5,326 424 1,061 2,591 36,911 30,229 7,430 85,482

1.8% 6.2% 0.5% 1.2% 3.0% 43.2% 35.4% 8.7% 100%

Number of registrants (As of March 2016)

Number of registrants (head count)

(As of March 2016)

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 CredibilityNo 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 ConfidentialityNo 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 InterestsNo 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.JpWhen 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 CompetencePEs 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

Declaration for Profession

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

Principles of conduct

1. Responsibility to maintaining professional competence:Professional Engineers shall maintain knowledge and ability required as high-gradeexperts 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 requirementson quality and others, observing confidentiality obligation.

3. Responsibility to the society:Professional Engineers shall take into consideration impacts on society and environmentcaused by their works and cope with them appropriately not to harm the public interestsuch 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.

CanonsIn 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 CPDThe 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 hoursIt 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, academiaand Professional Engineers

・ Symposium for PE and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises exchange

Fostering Human Resources with Engineering Background

・ 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 andlocal governments in policy implementations

・ Support for scientific and technological activities・ Approach in reducing natural disasters risks.

PE Declaration one year after the East Japan tragicearthquake and tsunami that hit Tohoku region of Japanon 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 RelationsInternational 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 ProjectThe 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 AgreementThe 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 EngineerRegistration 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 AgreementEngineers Mobility Forum (EMF) was a result of an agreement among the Washington Accordsignatories 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 aquality 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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General Headquarter (Tokyo)Kikai Shinko Kaikan bldg., 3-5-8, Shibakoen,Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011, JapanTel +81-3-3459-1331 Fax +81-3-3459-1338URL: http://www.engineer.or.jp

Access :Via Tokyo Metro. Subway Hibiya Line-Kamiyacho Station (Station Number H05),7 minute walk from Exit No.2Via Toei Oedo Line-Akabanebashi Station (Station Number E21),8-minute walk from Exit AkabanebashiguchiVia Toei Mita Line-Onarimon Station (Station Number I06),10-minute walk from Exit A1

The building is across the street from Tokyo Tower

<P.E.Jp. Examination & Registration Center>Shindaiso-Bldg. 9F (FORUM8)2-10-7, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo,105-0043, JapanTel +81-3-3461-8827

Regional HeadquartersLocation Postal Code Address

Hokkaido 004-8585 5-4-1, Atsubetsu-Chuo 1jo, Astubetsu-ku, Sapporo-shiTel. +81-11-801-1617

Tohoku 980-0012 1-6-25, Nishikicho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shiTel. +81-22-723-3755

Hokuriku 950-0965 10-3, Sinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shiTel. +81-25-281-2009

(Ishikawa Office) 921-8042 2-126, Izumi Hon-machi, Kanazawa-shic/o Nihonkai Consultant Co. Tel. +81-76-243-8258

Chubu 450-0002 5-4-14, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shiTel. +81-52-571-7801

Kinki 550-0004 1-9-15, Utsubohonmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shiTel. +81-6-6444-3722

Chugoku 730-0017 1-20, Teppo-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shiTel. +81-82-511-0305

Shikoku 760-0067 2-15-24, Matsufuku-cho, Takamatsu-shiTel. +81-87-887-5557

Kyushu 812-0012 7-1, Hakata-Eki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shiTel. +81-92-432-4441

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Kikai Shinko Kaikan bldg.: IPEJ Headquarters / Secretariat

(C) IPEJ, January 2018