34Suitability of assessment schemes for approval

34 Suitability of assessment schemes for approval

An assessment scheme is suitable for approval under this Part if—

(a) the scheme adequately provides for the assessment of qualifications and competencies of engineers in an identifiable area of engineering; and

(b) the scheme is consistent with national and international standards for the recognition of professional engineers; and

(c) the scheme includes procedures for the assessment of applicants for registration under Part 2 that are conducted in an independent and professional manner; and

(d) the entity conducting the scheme has adequate procedures for monitoring and improving the assessment process carried out under the scheme; and

(e) any fees imposed under the scheme for the assessment of qualifications and competencies are reasonable having regard to the scope of the services being offered; and

(f) the scheme includes adequate continuing professional development requirements for engineers and an effective audit program to ensure registration renewal requirements are met; and

(g) the entity conducting the scheme engages competent persons to perform assessments of applicants for registration under Part 2 and has proven procedures for training and accrediting those persons who will perform the assessments; and

(h) the entity conducting the scheme has the financial capacity and facilities to conduct assessments of qualifications and competencies; and

(i) the entity conducting the scheme has a proven capacity to undertake independent and authoritative assessments in a timely manner; and

(j) the scheme and the entity conducting the scheme satisfy any other applicable prescribed criteria.