What is ACPE?
Under the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Engineering Services, a professional engineer or practitioner who holds the nationality of an ASEAN member country and who possesses qualifications and experience that comply with the requirements specified in the Assessment Statement may apply to be registered on the ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineers Register (ACPER) and accorded the title of ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE).
The ASEAN member economies participating in the ACPE scheme are:
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
Benefits of an ACPE
Opportunity to have their professional standing recognized within the ASEAN region
Add value to their professional career when working and practicing their engineering expertise in the ASEAN economies
Mutual exemption from assessment for the purpose of working and practicing engineering profession in economies participating in the ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer scheme
Definite advantage of opportunities that is offered to enhance competitiveness and employment opportunities
Higher compensation for those who work abroad
Help obtain higher points for those seeking residency or migrating to other ASEAN countries
Chance to be a business partner of a Registered Foreign Professional Engineer from other ASEAN countries
for more info, read: ACPE Primer
see more at: www.acpecc.net