Interim Provisions on the Registration System for Professional Qualifications of Chemical Engineers, Examination Procedures, and Reference Books

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This post was last edited by luaf on 2017-4-12 at 11:12. The article is divided into three parts: the Interim Provisions on the Registration System for Chemical Engineering Practitioners, the Implementation Measures for the Qualification Examination for Registered Chemical Engineering Practitioners, and the Reference Books for the Basic Examination of the Qualification Examination for Registered Chemical Engineering Practitioners. Interim Provisions on the Registration System for Professional Qualifications of Chemical Engineering Engineers Chapter 1 General Provisions Article 1 These provisions are formulated in order to strengthen the management of professional and technical personnel engaged in chemical engineering design, ensure the quality of engineering projects, and safeguard public interests as well as the safety of people’s lives and property, in accordance with laws and regulations such as the Building Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Regulations on the Management of Survey and Design Work for Construction Projects, as well as relevant provisions on professional qualification systems. 　　Article 2: These provisions apply to professional and technical personnel engaged in the design of chemical engineering projects (including chemicals, petrochemicals, chemical fibers, pharmaceuticals, and light chemicals) and related business activities. 　　Article 3: **A registration system for professional qualifications shall be implemented for those engaged in chemical engineering design activities, and such system shall be incorporated into the unified planning of the national professional qualification system. 　　Article 4: The registered chemical engineer referred to in these provisions is a professional technician who has obtained the \"Practice Qualification Certificate for Registered Chemical Engineers of the People’s Republic of China\" and the \"Registration Certificate for Practice Qualification of Registered Chemical Engineers of the People’s Republic of China\", and is engaged in chemical engineering design and related activities. 　　Article 5: Relevant departments such as the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Personnel, as well as the construction administration departments and personnel administration departments of the people’s governments of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, shall, in accordance with these provisions, provide guidance, supervision, and inspection over the examination, registration, and practice of registered chemical engineering engineers. 　　Article 6: Under the National Committee for the Management of Registered Engineers in Surveying and Design, there is a National Committee for the Management of Registered Chemical Engineering Engineers in Surveying and Design (hereinafter referred to as the Chemical Engineering Committee). This committee is composed of representatives from the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Personnel, relevant industry associations, as well as experts in chemical engineering, and is responsible for organizing exams, handling registrations, and managing the professional qualifications of registered chemical engineering engineers. 　　The Management Committees for Registered Engineering Engineers in various provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government are responsible for organizing the examinations for the professional qualification of registered chemical engineering engineers in their respective areas, managing those who have obtained such qualifications, and handling matters related to registration applications. 　　Chapter 2 Exams Article 7 The professional qualification exam for registered chemical engineers follows a national unified syllabus and unified examination questions, and is held once a year in principle. 　　Article 8: The Chemical Engineering Professional Committee is responsible for formulating the examination syllabus and questions for the chemical engineering specialty, establishing and managing the question bank, organizing the marking of exams, and proposing suggestions regarding scoring criteria and passing standards. The National Committee for Registered Engineers in Surveying and Design is responsible for approving the examination syllabus, annual test questions, scoring criteria, and passing standards. 　　Article 9: The professional qualification examination for registered chemical engineers consists of a basic examination and a specialized examination. 　　Article 10: Any citizen of the People’s Republic of China who abides by **laws and regulations, adheres to professional ethics, and possesses the necessary professional education and work experience may apply to take the examination for registration as a registered chemical engineer. 　　Article 11: Those who pass the professional qualification examination for registered chemical engineers shall be issued a \"Certification of Professional Qualification for Registered Chemical Engineers of the People’s Republic of China\", which is printed uniformly by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and stamped by both the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Ministry of Construction, by the human resources administrative departments of the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government. 　　Chapter 3 Registration Article 12 Those who have obtained the \"Practice Qualification Certificate for Registered Chemical Engineers of the People’s Republic of China\" may submit an application to the Management Committee for Registered Engineers in Survey and Design of their respective province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government; such committee will then forward the relevant materials for registration to the Chemical Engineering Professional Committee. 　　Article 13: The Chemical Engineering Professional Committee issues to the applicants approved for registration the \"Registration Certificate for the Qualification of Registered Chemical Engineers of the People’s Republic of China\", as well as the practice seal, which are prepared uniformly by the Ministry of Construction and stamped by the National Committee for the Management of Registered Engineers in Surveying and Design and the Chemical Engineering Professional Committee. Only after registration can the applicant practice within the specified scope of business. 　　The Chemical Engineering Professional Committee shall submit the list of registered chemical engineers approved for registration to the National Management Committee for Registered Engineers in Surveying and Design for record-keeping. 　　Article 14: The validity period of the registration for the practice qualification of registered chemical engineers is 2 years. If one wishes to continue practicing after the expiration of the valid period, registration renewal procedures must be completed within 30 days prior to the expiration date. 　　Article 15 Registration shall not be granted under any of the following circumstances: (1) Lacking full capacity for civil conduct ； 　　(II) Those who have made mistakes in engaging in chemical engineering or related activities and have been subject to administrative penalties or disciplinary actions ranging from dismissal onward, and for whom the period from the date of such penalties or disciplinary decisions to the date of application for registration is less than 2 years ； 　　(III) Less than 5 years have passed since the date of completion of criminal punishment until the date of application for registration ； 　　(IV) Other circumstances specified by the relevant *** authorities that prevent registration. 　　Article 16: If the Chemical Engineering Professional Committee decides not to grant registration in accordance with Article 15 of these regulations, it shall notify the applicant in writing within 15 working days from the date of the decision. If there are any objections, the applicant may file an appeal with the National Committee for Registered Engineers in Surveying and Design within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the notice. 　　Article 17: After registration, if a registered chemical engineering engineer falls under any of the following circumstances, the Chemical Engineering Professional Committee shall revoke their registration: (1) Lacking full capacity for civil conduct ； 　　(II) Those who have received criminal punishment ； 　　(III) Those who have caused engineering accidents in chemical engineering design and related activities, and have been subject to administrative penalties or administrative sanctions ranging from dismissal upwards ； 　　(IV) Those found to be in violation of the registration regulations ； 　　(5) Those who seriously violate professional ethics norms. 　　Article 18: If a person whose registration has been revoked disagrees with such revocation, they may file an appeal with the National Committee for the Management of Registered Engineers in Surveying and Design within 15 working days from the date of receiving the notice of revocation. 　　Article 19: Persons whose registration has been revoked may apply for re-registration in accordance with these provisions 5 years after the expiration of the penalty period. 　　Chapter 4 Practice Article 20 Scope of practice for registered chemical engineers: (1) Chemical engineering design (including environmental protection projects in this field) ； 　　(II) Chemical engineering technology consulting (including environmental protection engineering in this field) ； 　　(III) Tendering and procurement consultation for chemical engineering equipment ； 　　(IV) Project management services in chemical engineering ； 　　(5) Provide guidance and supervision over the construction of design projects in this field ； 　　(VI) Other services specified by the relevant *** authorities. 　　Article 21: A registered chemical engineer may only be employed by one entity with engineering design qualifications. 　　Article 22: When a registered chemical engineering engineer practices, their employer shall undertake the commissioning and collect fees uniformly. 　　Article 23: The entity entrusted with the work shall bear liability for compensation for any economic losses resulting from defects in the design of chemical engineering projects or related activities, and shall have the right to seek reimbursement from the registered chemical engineer who signed the contract in accordance with the terms of the agreement. 　　Article 24: The measures for the professional management and penalties of registered chemical engineers shall be formulated separately by the Ministry of Construction in conjunction with relevant departments. 　　Chapter 5 Rights and Obligations Article 25 Registered chemical engineers have the right to engage in specified professional activities in their capacity as registered chemical engineers. 　　Article 26: The main technical documents prepared in the field of chemical engineering design, consulting, and related activities shall become valid only after being signed and sealed by a registered chemical engineer. 　　Article 27: Any entity or individual wishing to modify technical documents signed and sealed by a registered chemical engineer must obtain the consent of such registered chemical engineer ； If it is not possible to obtain their consent due to special circumstances, other registered chemical engineers may sign and seal the document and assume responsibility. 　　Article 28 Registered chemical engineers shall fulfill the following obligations: (1) Abide by laws, regulations, and professional ethics, and safeguard the interests of the public ； 　　(II) Ensure the quality of professional work and sign and seal the technical documents for which they are responsible ； 　　(III) Keeping confidential the trade secrets learned in the course of practice ； 　　(IV) One shall not be employed by two or more entities to practice simultaneously ； 　　(5) One shall not permit others to practice under one’s own name. 　　Article 29: Registered chemical engineers shall receive continuing education as required, which shall serve as one of the conditions for re-registration. 　　Chapter 6 Supplementary Provisions Article 30: Those who have met the requirements for the qualification of a registered chemical engineer prior to the implementation of the examination for this qualification may, upon assessment, be awarded the \"Certificate of Qualification as a Registered Chemical Engineer of the People’s Republic of China\". 　　Article 31: With the approval of the relevant departments of ***, foreign nationals and professionals from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan who are permitted to work within the People’s Republic of China may, if they meet the requirements set out in these regulations, apply through the prescribed procedures to take examinations, obtain registration, and practice their profession. 　　Article 32: The specific measures for assigning registered chemical engineers to entities engaged in chemical engineering design activities shall be stipulated separately by the Ministry of Construction in consultation with relevant departments. 　　The types of technical documents that require the signature and seal of a registered chemical engineer to become valid, as well as the procedures for their management, are established by the Chemical Engineering Committee. 　　Article 33 These provisions shall come into force as of May 1, 2003. Implementation Measures for the Registered Chemical Engineer Practice Qualification Examination Article 1: The Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Personnel are jointly responsible for organizing the Registered Chemical Engineer Practice Qualification Examination. 　　Article 2: The National Committee for the Management of Registered Engineers in Surveying and Design is responsible for approving the examination syllabus, annual test questions, scoring criteria, and passing standards. 　　The National Management Committee for Registered Chemical Engineering Engineers in Survey and Design (hereinafter referred to as the Chemical Engineering Committee) is responsible for the actual organization and implementation of the examination. 　　The examination administration is entrusted to the Personnel Examination Center of the Ministry of Human Resources. Examination work in various regions is organized and implemented by the local personnel administration departments in conjunction with the construction administration departments, with the specific division of responsibilities determined through consultation among those local authorities. 　　Article 3: The examination is divided into a basic examination and a professional examination. Only those who pass the basic exam and complete the required period of professional practice may apply for the specialized exam. Only after passing the professional examination can one obtain the \"Practice Qualification Certificate for Registered Chemical Engineers of the People’s Republic of China\". 　　Article 4: Those who meet the requirements of Article 10 of the Interim Provisions on the Professional Qualification System for Registered Chemical Engineers and possess one of the following conditions may apply to take the basic examination: (1) Having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher in this field (referring to chemical engineering and technology, polymer materials and engineering, inorganic non-metallic materials engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, light chemical engineering, food science and engineering, bioengineering, etc.; see Appendix 1 for details) or a related field (process equipment and control engineering, environmental engineering, safety engineering, etc.; see Appendix 1 for details). 　　(II) Hold an associate degree in this major or a related field, with at least 1 year of experience in chemical engineering design work. 　　(III) Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in another engineering field, with at least 1 year of cumulative experience in chemical engineering design work. 　　Article 5: Those who have passed the basic examination and meet one of the following conditions may apply to take the professional examination: (1) Having obtained a doctoral degree in this field, and having accumulated at least 2 years of experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, after obtaining a doctoral degree in a related field, having worked in chemical engineering design for a total of 3 years. 　　(II) Having obtained a master’s degree in this field, with at least 3 years of cumulative experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, after obtaining a master’s degree in a related field, having worked in chemical engineering design for a total of 4 years. 　　(III) Having obtained a double bachelor’s degree including this major, or having graduated from a graduate program in this field, and having accumulated at least 4 years of experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, having obtained a double bachelor’s degree in a related field or graduating from a graduate program, with at least 5 years of experience in chemical engineering design work. 　　(IV) Having obtained a bachelor’s degree from a university that has passed the educational assessment for this field, and having accumulated at least 4 years of experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, after obtaining a bachelor’s degree from a university that has not passed the evaluation for education in this field, having worked in chemical engineering design for a total of 5 years ； Or possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with at least 6 years of experience in chemical engineering design work. 　　(5) Having obtained an associate degree in this field, with at least 6 years of cumulative experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, after obtaining an associate degree in a related field, having worked in chemical engineering design for a total of 7 years. 　　(VI) Having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher in another engineering field, and having accumulated at least 8 years of experience in chemical engineering design work. 　　Article 6: As of December 31, 2002, those who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from the basic examination and only need to take the professional examination: (1) Having obtained a doctoral degree in this field, and having accumulated at least 5 years of experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, after obtaining a doctoral degree in a related field, having worked in chemical engineering design for a total of 6 years. 　　(II) Having obtained a master’s degree in this field, with at least 6 years of cumulative experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, after obtaining a master’s degree in a related field, having worked in chemical engineering design for a total of 7 years. 　　(III) Having obtained a double bachelor’s degree including this major, or having completed a graduate program in this field, and having accumulated at least 7 years of experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, having obtained a double bachelor’s degree in a related field or graduating from a graduate program, with at least 8 years of experience in chemical engineering design work. 　　(IV) Having obtained a bachelor’s degree in this field, with at least 8 years of cumulative experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in a related field, having worked in chemical engineering design for a total of 9 years. 　　(5) Having obtained an associate degree in this field, with a total of 9 years of experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, after obtaining an associate degree in a related field, having worked in chemical engineering design for a total of 10 years. 　　(VI) Having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher in another engineering field, and having accumulated at least 12 years of experience in chemical engineering design work. 　　(7) After obtaining an associate degree in another engineering field, having accumulated at least 15 years of experience in chemical engineering design work. 　　(8) Having obtained a secondary vocational diploma in this field, and having accumulated at least 25 years of experience in chemical engineering design work ； Or, after obtaining a secondary vocational diploma in a related field, having worked in chemical engineering design for a total of 30 years. 　　Article 7: To take the exam, an applicant must submit a request themselves; after their employer gives approval, they shall register with the local examination administration authority. After reviewing the applications in accordance with the prescribed procedures and requirements, the examination authority issues admission tickets. Candidates must take the exam at the time and place specified on their admission tickets. 　　***Professional and technical personnel from various departments and centrally-administered enterprises register for the exam in accordance with the principle of territorial jurisdiction. 　　Article 8: Examination centers shall, in principle, be located in provincial capitals and municipalities directly under the Central Government. If it is truly necessary to establish them in other cities, approval must be obtained from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Construction. 　　Article 9: Adhere to the principle of separating examinations from training. Examination staff must strictly adhere to the recusal policy for examinations; those involved in question setting and examination organization shall not take part in any training related to the examinations nor sit for them. 　　Article 10: Strictly enforce the relevant rules and regulations governing examination administration, ensure confidentiality throughout the processes of question formulation, printing, and distribution of exam papers, strictly abide by the confidentiality protocols, and take thorough precautions to prevent any leaks of information. 　　Article 11: Examination room discipline must be strictly enforced, and any form of fraud is strictly prohibited. Those who violate examination discipline and relevant regulations shall be dealt with seriously, and both the individuals involved and their supervisors shall be held accountable. Reference Books for the Basic Examination of the Registered Chemical Engineer Practice Qualification Exam

I. Advanced Mathematics
1. Compiled by Tongji University: *Advanced Mathematics* (Volumes 1 and 2), 3rd edition. Higher Education Press, 1988.
2. Compiled by the Mathematics Teaching and Research Section of Tongji University: *Linear Algebra*, 2nd edition. Higher Education Press, 1991.
3. Compiled by Xie Shuzhi: *Engineering Mathematics – Vector Analysis and Field Theory*, 2nd edition. Higher Education Press.
4. Compiled by Chen Jiading, Liu Wanru, and Wang Renshi: *Lectures on Probability and Statistics*, 2nd edition. Higher Education Press.

II. General Physics
Edited by Cheng Shouzhu and Jiang Zhiyong: *General Physics*, 3rd edition. Higher Education Press, 1979.

III. General Chemistry
1. Compiled by Zhejiang University: *General Chemistry*, 3rd edition. Higher Education Press, 1988.
2. Compiled by Tongji University: *General Chemistry*. Tongji University Press, 1993.
3. Compiled by Liu Guopu: *University Chemistry*. Tsinghua University Press, 1994.
4. Compiled by Yu Chunhai and Qi Changyao: *Engineering Chemistry*. Northeast Forestry University Press, 1996.

IV. Theoretical Mechanics
1. Compiled by the Theoretical Mechanics Teaching and Research Section of Tongji University: *Theoretical Mechanics*, 1st edition. Tongji University Press, 1990.
2. Compiled by Tan Guangquan, Luo Longkai, Xie Guangda, and Fan Difeng: *Theoretical Mechanics*, 2nd edition. South China University of Technology Press, 1995.
3. Compiled by East China Institute of Water Resources: *Theoretical Mechanics*. People’s Education Press, 1978.

V. Mechanics of Materials
1. Authored by Sun Xunfang and Hu Zengqiang, revised by Jin Xinquan: *Mechanics of Materials*, 3rd edition. Higher Education Press, 1994.
2. Edited by Liu Hongwen: *Mechanics of Materials*, 3rd edition. Higher Education Press, 1994.

VI. Fluid Mechanics
1. Compiled by the Mechanics Teaching and Research Section of Southwest Jiaotong University: *Hydraulics and Electrical Engineering*. Higher Education Press, 1991.
2. Edited by Hao Zhongtang and Zhou Junchang: *Applied Fluid Mechanics*. Zhejiang University Press, 1991.

VII. Fundamentals of Computer Applications
1. Compiled by Xu Huimin et al.: *Computer Basics and Internet Applications Tutorial*. Machinery Industry Press, 2001.
2. Compiled by Tan Haoqiang and Tian Shuqing: *Structured Programming in FORTRAN77*. Higher Education Press, 1985.

VIII. Electrical and Electronic Technology
1. Edited by Qin Zenghuang: *Electrical Engineering* (Volumes 1 and 2), 4th edition. Higher Education Press, 1990.
2. Edited by Luo Shouxin: *Electrical Engineering* (Volumes I and II), 3rd edition. Higher Education Press, 1993.
3. Edited by Cheng Shouzhu and Jiang Zhishui: Volume 2 of *General Physics* (Electrical Engineering section), 3rd edition. Higher Education Press, 1979.

IX. Engineering Economics
1. Edited by Fu Jiaji and Tong Yunhuan: *Industrial Technical Economics*, 3rd edition. Tsinghua University Press.
2. Edited by Wu Tianzu: *Introduction to Technical Economics*. Higher Education Press.

X. Physical Chemistry
Compiled by the Physical Chemistry Teaching and Research Section of Tianjin University, edited by Song Shimuo: *Physical Chemistry*, 3rd edition. Higher Education Press.

XI. Principles of Chemical Engineering
Compiled by Tianjin University: *Principles of Chemical Engineering*. Tianjin Science and Technology Press.

XII. Control of Chemical Processes
Edited by Li Yuming: *Chemical Process Instruments and Automation*, 3rd edition. Chemical Industry Press.

XIII. Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Design
Edited by Ni Jinfang: *Chemical Process Design*. Chemical Industry Press.

XIV. Fundamentals of Chemical Pollution Control
1. Edited by Jiang Zhanpeng: *Environmental Engineering*. Higher Education Press.
2. Edited by Wang Dahu: *Introduction to Chemical Environmental Engineering*. Chemical Industry Press.

XV. Chemical Thermodynamics
Edited by Tong Jingshan: *Chemical Thermodynamics*. Tsinghua University Press.

XVI. Occupational Laws and Regulations
1. *Environmental Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China*
2. *Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People’s Republic of China*
3. *Solid Waste Pollution Environment Prevention and Control Law of the People’s Republic of China*
4. *Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People’s Republic of China*
5. *Environmental Noise Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People’s Republic of China*

The above information is for reference only; all details shall be subject to the official announcements