L.S. 622.01 Regolamenti dwar il-Warrant tal-Periti

(1)Regulations. The title of these regulations is the Periti Warrant Citation and scope.

(2)The scope of these regulations is to transpose Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications and Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market. 2. requires - In these regulations, unless the context otherwise "Act" means the Periti Act; "applicant" means any person applying to the Board for authorisation to practise the profession in Malta in accordance with article 5, 6, 7 or 8 of the Act; "application" means a request, in a form prescribed by the Board which may also be submitted by electronic means, for an applicant to start the professional traineeship and be examined by the Board so as to be granted authorisation to practise the profession in Malta; "Board" means the Periti Warranting Board established by article 10 of the Act; "CEFR" is the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages published by the Council of Europe; "curriculum" means a structured content of academic training and practise experience drawn up by the Kamra talPeriti in consultation with the Board, whose purpose is to achieve adequate proficiency in the practise of the profession during the period of professional traineeship, which shall include core subjects that the Board and the Kamra tal-Periti may deem necessary for an applicant to demonstrate adequate proficiency to be admitted to either of the lists defined in articles 5 and 6 of the Act. The curriculum shall be made publicly available by the Board; "examination" means a written and, or oral examination organised and assessed by the Board or a panel of Board members nominated by the said Board in terms of article 4

(3)(h) of the Act. The panel shall be composed of warrant Cap. 622. 2 [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT holders possessing equivalent qualifications and experience of at least eight

(8)years to assess applicants according to either article 5 or 6 of the Act, as applicable, for both the written and oral examinations, provided that the organisation of the written examinations may be delegated by the Board to the Kamra talPeriti; "Experience Record Book" means the portfolio which the applicants are required to submit to the Board, consisting of a detailed record of the type and level of experience they have achieved during the prescribed period of professional traineeship prior to being examined for a warrant, including time dedicated to each type of experience, in all aspects of the profession as prescribed by the Board in consultation with the Kamra tal-Periti; "mentor" means a warrant holder who provides supervision in accordance with article 4

(3)(g) of the Act and who possesses equivalent qualifications to practise as a Perit Arkitett when supervising an applicant to be admitted to the list of Periti Arkitetti, or who possesses equivalent qualifications to practise as a Perit Inginier Civili when supervising an applicant to be admitted to the list of Periti Inginiera Civili. The Kamra tal-Periti may provide courses for mentors prior to being able to provide supervision pursuant to article 4

(3)(g) of the Act. "supervision" shall have the same meaning as that assigned to it in article 4

(3)(g), articles 5

(2)(b)(ii) and 6

(2)(b)(ii) of the Act; "supervisor" means a body duly authorised by the Board to provide supervision in accordance with articles 5

(2)(b)(ii) and 6

(2)(b)(ii) of the Act; "warrant" and "warrant holder" shall have the same meaning as that assigned to them in article 3 of the Act. Submission of applications. 3.

(1)An applicant shall submit an application to the Board after satisfying the requirements in article 4

(3)(

1. a)to (
2. f)of the Act.

(2)An application pursuant to articles 5 or 7 of the Act to be included in the list of Periti Arkitetti shall be processed by the Board for eligibility to practise the profession in Malta in accordance with regulations 4 and 6 to

1. Provided that applicants whose qualifications are listed in Annex V or VI shall be processed by the Board for eligibility to practise the profession in Malta solely in accordance with regulations 7 to
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(3)An application pursuant to articles 6 or 7 of the Act to be included in the list of Periti Inġiniera Ċivili shall be processed by the Board for eligibility to practise the profession in Malta in accordance with regulations 5 to 18. Provided that applicants who possess qualifications in accordance with article 6

(3)of the Act shall be processed by the Board for eligibility to practise the profession in Malta solely in accordance with regulations 7 to 11. 4. For applications pursuant to regulation 3

(2), the applicant shall submit diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications acquired in his studies which are to contain the minimum core subjects in the fields of architecture, they shall be balanced between the theoretical and practical aspects of architecture in accordance with the First Schedule, and shall ensure the acquisition of the following knowledge, skills and competences: (

1. a)an ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements; (
2. b)an adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences; (
3. c)knowledge of artistic styles and movements as an influence on the quality of architectural design; (
4. d)an adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process; (
5. e)an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, buildings and their environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale; (
6. f)an understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the Perit Arkitett in society, in particular in preparing briefs that take account of social factors; (
7. g)an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project; (
8. h)an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design; (
9. i)an adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and of the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate, in the framework of sustainable development; Minimum core subjects in the field of architecture. 4 [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT (
10. j)the necessary design skills to meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations; (
11. k)an adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning: Provided that if an applicant’s qualifications do not satisfy this regulation, the Board shall assess the application in accordance with article 8 of the Act. Minimum core subjects in the field of civil engineering. 5. For applications pursuant to regulation 3

(3), the applicant shall submit diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications acquired in his studies which are to contain the minimum core subjects in the fields of civil engineering, which shall be balanced between the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering of, or in the physical environment, excluding electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering, in accordance with the Second Schedule and shall ensure the acquisition of the following knowledge, skills and competences: (

1. a)an ability to design civil engineering works that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements; (
2. b)an adequate knowledge of the principles of civil engineering, based on physics and mathematics, appropriate to safeguard public safety, structural integrity and sustainability; (
3. c)an adequate knowledge of good engineering practise, in the field of civil engineering and the properties, behaviour, fabrication and the use of materials and engineering components appropriate to safeguard public safety, structural integrity and sustainability; (
4. d)an adequate knowledge of the tools of the new technologies and the ability to handle technical information and statistics; (
5. e)an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, buildings and their environment, and the need to relate to buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale; (
6. f)an understanding of the civil engineering profession and the role of the Perit Inġinier Ċivili in society, in particular in designing civil engineering works that take account of environmental, social and economic factors; (
7. g)an understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project; PERITI WARRANT [ S.L. 622.01 (
8. h)an adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and of the function of buildings so as to provide them with structurally sound, durable and sustainable civil engineering solutions; (
9. i)the necessary design skills to meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations; and (
10. j)an adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and structures and integrating plans into overall planning: Provided that if an applicant’s qualifications do not satisfy this regulation, the Board shall assess the application in accordance with article 8 of the Act. 6. Applications shall include a certified copy of the applicant’s national identification card issued in Malta: Proof of right of establishment in Malta. Provided that in respect of citizens of other Member States, the Board shall accept as sufficient evidence a certified copy of the national identification document issued by the Member State of origin: Provided further that in respect of citizens of other Member States, the Board may require evidence of the intention to effectively practise the profession through stable arrangements in Malta. 7.

(1)(

1. a)Applications shall include the applicant’s conduct certificate issued in accordance with article 4(
2. a)of the Conduct Certificates Ordinance, as evidence of eligibility in terms of article 4

(3)(

1. c)of the Act: Provided that the Board shall accept as sufficient evidence, in respect of citizens of other Member States, a certificate issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority in the Member State of origin or in the Member State of the domicile of the applicant, attesting that the requirements of that Member State as to good character for taking up the activity in question have been met. (
2. b)Where the Member State of origin or the Member State of domicile of the applicant does not require proof of good character of persons intending to practise the profession for the first time, the Board may request citizens of the Member State of origin or of the Member State of domicile of the applicant for an extract from the ‘judicial record’ or, failing this, an equivalent document issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority in the Member State of origin or the Member State of domicile of the applicant. Proof of good conduct. Cap. 77. 5 6 [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT (
3. c)Where the competent judicial or administrative authority in another Member State does not issue documents of the kind specified in sub-regulations

(1)(a) or (b), the Board shall, instead of such documents, accept as sufficient proof that an applicant satisfies the requirements specified in the said subregulations

(1)(

1. a)or (b), a declaration on oath that the requirements have been met, or if there is no provision in the Member State for a declaration on oath, a solemn declaration that the requirements have been met, made by the applicant before the competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State of origin or the Member State of domicile of the applicant; such authority shall issue a certificate attesting the authenticity of the declaration on oath or the solemn declaration. (
2. d)If the Board has detailed knowledge of a serious matter which has occurred abroad prior to or during the processing of an application or if the said Board knows that the declaration referred to in sub-regulation

(1)(

1. a)contains incorrect information and if the matter or information is likely to affect the practise of the profession in Malta, it shall inform the Member State of origin or the Member State of domicile of the applicant. (
2. e)The Member State of origin or the Member State of domicile of the applicant shall verify the accuracy of the facts in so far as they might affect the practise of the profession in Malta. The competent authorities in that State shall themselves decide on the nature and extent of the investigation to be made and shall inform the Board of any consequential action which they take with regard to the certificates or documents they have issued.

(2)(a) Applications filed pursuant to the proviso in regulation 3

(2)or the proviso in regulation 3

(3)shall include evidence of professional conduct of the applicant issued by the designated authority of the country of origin. (b) If the Board has detailed knowledge of a serious matter which has occurred in a country other than Malta prior to or during the processing of an application, or if the said Board knows that the declaration referred to in sub-regulation

(2)(

1. a)contains incorrect information and if the matter or information is likely to affect the practise of the profession in Malta, it shall inform the Member State of origin or the Member State of domicile of the applicant and the Kamra. (
2. c)The Member State of origin or the Member State of domicile of the applicant shall verify the accuracy of the facts in so far as they might affect the practise of the profession in Malta. The competent authorities of that State shall decide PERITI WARRANT [ S.L. 622.01 7 themselves on the nature and extent of the investigation to be made and shall inform the Board of any consequential action that they take with regard to the information forwarded under sub-regulation

(2)(a). (d) The Board shall consult the Kamra on any matter concerning disciplinary action under this regulation.

(3)In cases of serious professional misconduct or conviction of criminal offences, the Member State of origin or the Member State of domicile of the applicant shall forward to the Kamra tal-Periti, in the case of misconduct, or the Warranting Board and the Kamra talPeriti, in the case of convictions, all necessary information regarding any measures or disciplinary action of a professional or administrative nature taken against the applicant or any criminal punishment concerning the practise of his profession in the Member State of origin or in the Member State of domicile.

(4)The Board shall ensure the confidentiality of the information forwarded.

(5)Documents issued in accordance with sub-regulations

(1)and

(2)may not be presented later than three

(3)months after their date of issue. 8.

(1)Applications shall include a declaration on oath confirming legal capacity as proof of eligibility in terms of article 4

(3)(d) of the Act. Proof of legal capacity.

(2)In the case of applicants from Member States where there is no provision for a declaration on oath, a solemn declaration made by the applicant before a competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State of origin or of the Member State of domicile of the applicant shall be included in the application; such authority shall issue a certificate attesting the authenticity of the declaration on oath or solemn declaration.

(3)The documents referred to in sub-regulations

(1)and

(2)may not be produced later than three

(3)months after their date of issue. 9. Applications shall include evidence of eligibility in terms of article 4

(3)(

1. e)of the Act, which can consist in any one of the following: (
2. a)evidence that at least one

(1)of the applicant’s qualifications referred to in regulations 4 or 5 were received in one

(1)of the official languages of Malta; (b) a MATSEC certificate, or an equivalent, in one

(1)of the official languages of Malta at MQF level 3; Proof of proficiency in an official language. 8 [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT (c) evidence of previous experience practicing the profession through the medium of English or Maltese in a country whose official language is English or Maltese for a period of not less than two

(2)years in the past five

(5)year period; or (d) evidence of the achievement of the minimum standard of proficiency as indicated in the Third Schedule. Authenticity of evidence. 10. Where a reasonable doubt exists, the Board may require the competent authorities of another Member State to confirm the authenticity of the diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications awarded in another Member State and referred to in regulations 4 to 9 and as may be specified by the Minister, from time to time, in schedules to these regulations. Processing of applications. 11.

(1)The Board shall acknowledge the receipt of every application as soon as possible and in any case not later than fifteen

(15)days from the date of the submission of the application.

(2)The acknowledgement referred to in sub-regulation

(1)shall specify: (

1. a)the time period within which the application shall be processed; (
2. b)the available means of redress; and (
3. c)a statement that in the absence of a response by the Board within the specified time period, the authorisation shall not be deemed to have been granted.

(3)The Board shall assess the contents of the application to verify eligibility in accordance with regulations 3 to 9, as applicable, within one

(1)month.

(4)In the event that, for any reason, the application is incomplete, the Board shall inform the applicant and ask him to submit all the additional documentation necessary for the application to be processed, together with the consequences which ensue, should the applicant delay in providing the said documentation.

(5)In the cases referred to in regulation 7

(1)(

1. d)and (
2. e)and regulation 7

(2)(b) and (c), a request for re-examination shall suspend the period laid down in sub-regulation

(3).

(6)In the event that the Board needs to consult a designated authority in another Member State, it shall request such designated authority to give its reply within a period of three

(3)months.

(7)On receipt of the reply or on the expiry of the period, the Board shall continue with the procedure referred to in sub-regulation PERITI WARRANT [ S.L. 622.01 9

(1).

(8)If the applicant is found to be eligible, the Board shall make available the Experience Record Book to him and authorise him to commence the professional traineeship: Provided that for applications filed pursuant to the proviso in regulation 3

(2)or the proviso in regulation 3

(3), the applicant may not be provided with the Experience Record Book. 12.

(1)The Board shall, within one

(1)month from the acknowledgement of an application pursuant to article 5

(2)(b) or article 6

(2)(

1. b)of the Act, provide the applicant with: (
2. a)List of supervisors and additional training. a list of supervisors recognised by the Board; (
3. b)a report outlining the additional training required for the consolidation of knowledge, skills and competences required for the practise of the profession in accordance with the First or Second Schedule, as applicable.

(2)Applicants referred to in sub-regulation

(1)shall submit evidence of the successful completion of supervision to the Board to be deemed eligible in terms of article 4

(3)(f) of the Act. 13.

(1)Every applicant for a warrant shall submit an Experience Record Book with his application on completion of the professional traineeship: Provided that the applicant shall undertake the professional traineeship under the supervision of a Perit Arkitett or Perit Inġinier Ċivili according to the list for which he is eligible to apply. Provided further that where applicants have undertaken professional traineeship in another Member State, the Board shall accept as sufficient evidence a certificate from that Member State stating that appropriate practical experience for a corresponding period has been acquired in that country and consequently sub-regulations

(2)to

(4)shall not apply.

(2)The information in the Experience Record Book shall be provided by the applicant and endorsed by the mentor.

(3)The Experience Record Book shall be considered as a public document.

(4)An applicant for a warrant shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of professional traineeship if it can be shown the minimum level of proficiency in the core objectives in the curriculum has been reached through the activities recorded in the Experience Record Book, subject to the minimum period of Proof of professional traineeship. 10 [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT professional traineeship under the supervision of a Perit, who has held the warrant for a minimum of five

(5)years until article 4

(3)(g) of the Act is brought into force. Provided that an applicant who has commenced his professional traineeship prior to the publication of these regulations shall submit a declaration to this effect to the Board on a form as may be prescribed, which form shall be counter-signed by the Perit providing professional traineeship supervision who shall have been in possession of a warrant for a minimum of five

(5)years prior to the date on which the professional traineeship is declared to have commenced. Examinations. 14.

(1)The Board shall notify every applicant who satisfies regulations 3 to 13, as applicable, within one

(1)month from making such determination. Such notification shall include the dates of the examinations to be held in accordance with this regulation. Such examinations shall not be held later than one

(1)month from the date of the notification.

(2)The written examination shall include questions based on the curriculum. The results shall be communicated to the applicant within one

(1)month from the date of the examination.

(3)After having successfully completed the written examination, the applicant shall sit for an oral examination, which shall include questions based on the curriculum and questions relating to the information contained in the Experience Record Book: Provided that sub-regulation

(2)shall be applied within six

(6)months from the publication of the curriculum by the Warranting Board. Record to be kept. 15. The Board shall keep a record of the written examination script and a brief record of the proceedings of any oral examination for a period of at least two

(2)years. Language of the examination. 16. An applicant may opt for the oral examination be held either in the Maltese or in the English language: Provided that the written examination questions of the Board shall be set in English. Time for examinations. 17.

(1)The Board shall complete the procedure for examining the applicant as early as possible. The Board shall give its reasoned decision within three

(3)months from the date of notification referred to in regulation 14

(1).

(2)The Board may extend the original period of four

(4)months referred to in sub-regulation

(1), only once, for a further period of one

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(3)In providing for an extension, the Board shall give reasons for the extension and shall notify the applicant of such extension and of the said reasons prior to the expiry of the original period of three

(3)months.

(4)In the event that the Board does not give its decision on the application for the issue of a warrant within the period stipulated in sub-regulations

(1)and

(2), this shall not imply tacit approval of the application. In this case, it shall be deemed to be refused on grounds of public interest. 18.

(1)The Board or the committee appointed in terms of regulation 3, shall in any case have the right to interview the mentor on any matter reported in the Experience Record Book. Interview of mentor.

(2)Failure of the mentor to attend such interview, or failure of the said mentor to satisfy the Board on any matter mentioned in the Experience Record Book, may lead to a refusal by the Board of any application for the issue of a warrant.

1. If an application for the issue of a warrant is rejected because it fails to comply with these regulations, the Board shall, as soon as possible, inform the applicant in writing, stating the reasons for its decision. Rejection of an application.
2. The Board shall inform the applicants pursuant to the proviso in regulation 3

(2)or the proviso in regulation 3

(3)to obtain information on the laws and professional conduct regulations existing in Malta from the Mutual Qualifications Recognition Information Centre as established under article 6 of the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications Act. Information to applicants.

1. In the case that for any reason, an application for the issue of a warrant is refused by the Board, the applicant may re-apply for the issue of a warrant not earlier than such time as shall have been stipulated by the Board in the applicant’s regard, which time shall in no case exceed the period of training established by the Act in respect of such applicant. Re-application for the issue of a warrant.
2. The Board may communicate all acknowledgements, requests for additional documentation and rejections electronically. Communication by the Board. 23.

(1)The Periti Warrant Regulations made under the Periti Act shall continue to apply as in force before the coming into force of these regulations, until revoked or amended, to any pending matter or procedure in accordance with the provisions of the Periti Act. Transitory provision. S.L. 390.03. Cap. 390.

(2)Any warrant granted before the coming into force of the Act shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Act, remain in force after the coming into force of the Act and shall be deemed to have been granted under the Act and shall be governed by the provisions of the Act. Cap. 451. 12 [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulation 4) CORE SUBJECTS FOR APPLICANTS TO THE TITLE OF PERIT ARKITETT An applicant for admission to the title of Perit Arkitett in accordance with article 5 of the Act must satisfy the Board that the academic training pursued satisfies the requirements of the Act. The applicant must be able to demonstrate having achieved sufficient depth in the study of architecture, over a full-time period of five

(5)years or the equivalent in part-time studies, in accordance with the certified minimum amount of ECTS credits as indicated below. The minimum ECTS credit requirements established in article 5

(2)(a) of the Act must be distributed in accordance with the tables in this Schedule. Each ECTS credit is normally taken to represent approximately 28 hours of formal lectures, tutorials, seminars and design workshops, but excludes private study and practical experience in professional design offices or construction sites or other workplaces, unless this is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of, and regulations related to article 5

(2)(b) of the Act. ECTS credits gained during the period of professional traineeship cannot replace more than one

(1)year of the mandatory minimum period established in article 5

(2)(

1. a)of the Act, and cannot replace more than the percentage indicated in brackets below of the minimum ECTS credits required to be gained during the period of formal academic study. Since architecture covers a wide range of disciplines, the required academic preparation includes alternative themes of specialised study, which are considered as part of the period of full-time studies. MANDATORY ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES Design project workshops: 80 ECTS (40%) demonstrating an ability to create architectural designs, within a multi-disciplinary context, that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements, including the investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project, taking into account social, economic, and environmental factors. [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT Architectural theory and context: including knowledge of the theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and related human sciences, and knowledge of the visual arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design. Historical and heritage studies: including knowledge of the history of architecture and of the relevance of a heritage context and its conservation. Urban design, landscape and planning studies: including an adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process; an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and buildings and their environment; and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale. Construction technology and materials: including the necessary design skills to meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by construction processes, material properties, cost factors and building regulations. Environmental science: including an adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies, and of the function of buildings, so as to provide them with internal conditions of user comfort and protection against the climate, in the framework of sustainable development, and to provide them with the required infrastructural support systems. 20 ECTS (15%) 20 ECTS (0%) 20 ECTS (0%) 20 ECTS (0%) 14 ECTS (0%) 13 14 [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT Structural behaviour: including an understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design, and of the mathematical tools and processes required to model such problems. Management studies: including an adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved in the transformation of design concepts into buildings; and an understanding of the property market and real estate valuation. 25 ECTS (0%) 18 ECTS (0%) ADDITIONAL SPECIALISED STUDIES: (
2. i)Architectural science and technology; (
3. ii)Architecture in urban contexts; or (iii) Architectural conservation. 25 ECTS (20%) In addition to the above requisites, the applicant must demonstrate an ability to undertake research in a relevant architectural topic, and to communicate orally and in writing, and in particular to prepare clear technical or research reports, which requirement may be undertaken during the period of formal academic training or during the professional traineeship period pursuant to article 5

(2)(b) of the Act. This component shall cover a minimum of 15 ECTS credits. The remaining ECTS credits required to fulfil the requirements of article 5 of the Act may be in any related subject considered to be acceptable by the Board. PERITI WARRANT [ S.L. 622.01 SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 5) CORE SUBJECTS FOR APPLICANTS TO THE TITLE OF PERIT INĠINIER ĊIVILI An applicant for admission to the title of Perit Inginier Civili in accordance with article 6 of the Act must satisfy the Board that the academic training pursued satisfies the requirements of the Act. The applicant must be able to demonstrate having achieved sufficient depth in the study of civil engineering, over a full-time period of five

(5)years, or the equivalent in part-time studies in accordance with the certified minimum amount of ECTS credits as specified below. The minimum ECTS credit requirements established in article 6

(2)(a) of the Act must be distributed in accordance with the tables in this Schedule. Each ECTS credit is normally taken to represent approximately twenty-eight

(28)hours of formal lectures, tutorials, seminars, design workshops and structured site visits, but excludes private study, and practical experience in professional design offices or construction sites or other workplaces, unless this is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of, and regulations related to article 6

(2)(b) of the Act. ECTS credits gained during the period of professional traineeship cannot replace more than one

(1)year of the mandatory minimum period established in article 6

(2)(a) of the Act, and cannot replace more than the percentage indicated in the brackets below, of the minimum ECTS credits required to be gained during the period of formal academic study. Since civil engineering covers a wide range of disciplines, the required academic preparation is divided into a mandatory section and a section having alternative themes, of which at least any two

(2)have to be fulfilled. MANDATORY ENGINEERING SUBJECTS Practical Design Project Workshops: demonstrating the ability to create civil engineering solutions to practical problems, within a multidisciplinary context, after assessing various and potentially conflicting factors, and keeping in mind principles of engineering, ease of manufacture and maintenance, technical and aesthetic quality and economy. 80 ECTS (40%) 15 16 [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT Civil engineering subjects: including a knowledge of the principles of civil engineering such as structural design of reinforced concrete, masonry and steel structures, an ability to understand and use theoretical models of structural behaviour, an understanding of geotechnical engineering and of infrastructural systems such as roads, water resources and waste. Construction, materials and processes: including the necessary design skills to meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by construction processes, material properties, cost factors and building regulations 45 ECTS (0%) 30 ECTS (0%) In addition to the above mentioned requisites, the applicant must demonstrate an ability to undertake research, in a relevant civil engineering topic and to communicate, orally and in writing, and in particular to prepare clear technical or research reports, which requirement may be undertaken during the period of formal academic training or during the professional traineeship period pursuant to article 6

(2)(b) of the Act. This component must cover a minimum of 15 ECTS. MANDATORY BASIC SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS Mathematics & Computing: including the ability to handle technical information and statistics; and to create and resolve mathematical models representing physical phenomena relevant to buildings and construction. 10 ECTS (0%) [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT 10 ECTS (0%) Environmental Science: including an adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies; and of the function of buildings, so as to provide them with internal conditions of user comfort and protection against the climate, in the framework of sustainable development; and to provide them with the required infrastructural support systems. INDUSTRY-RELATED SUBJECTS including subjects such as history of architecture, building conservation studies, landscape, real estate valuation, land surveying, quantity surveying 20 ECTS (0%) In addition to the above requisites, the applicant must demonstrate training in at least two

(2)of the following themes, amounting to not more than sixty

(60)ECTS (25%): (

1. i)advanced structural engineering design and geotechnical studies; (
2. ii)studies; infrastructural engineering and geotechnical (iii) structural analysis and numerical techniques; (
3. iv)management studies; or (
4. v)building techniques. engineering and computational The study of these themes should allow the applicant to better understand the engineering profession, the responsibility of the professional especially to the community and the environment, to develop an advanced capacity to exercise independent technical judgement through scientific analysis and logic, to understand the process and management of engineering operations, including the mobilisation of human and technical resources, and to cultivate an attitude of innovation and creativity in civil engineering. 17 18 [ S.L. 622.01 PERITI WARRANT The remaining ECTS credits required to fulfil the requirements of article 6 of the Act may be in any related subject considered to be acceptable by the Board. THIRD SCHEDULE (Regulation 9) MINIMUM LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY STANDARD REQUIREMENT The Board shall consider an applicant to be eligible to practise the profession in terms of article 4

(3)(e) of the Act, if he can demonstrate proficiency in CEFR level C1. Below are a list of courses and the relative minimum required score that shall be recognised by the Board. Examining Board Required Level Remarks TOEFL IELTS Cambridge Occupational English Internet(Acad-emic) Test (OET) Based (iBT) 95 6.5 Advanced B Certificate A pass at a grade A grade B or better is A writing Required a C or better is required in all components. score of at with least 24 is minimum of required. 6.0 in all required. elements.