61G15-20.001. Definitions

CHAPTER 61G15-20 APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE, EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, AND EXPERIENCE 61G15-20.001 Definitions 61G15-20.0010 Application for Licensure as Professional Engineer 61G15-20.0011 Structural Engineering Recognition Program For Professional Engineers 61G15-20.0015 Application for Certification as Engineering Intern 61G15-20.0016 Laws and Rules Examination 61G15-20.0017 Application for Retired Status 61G15-20.0018 Application for Low Income and Military Veterans Fee Waiver 61G15-20.0019 Armed Forces Member/Spouse Application for Licensure; Qualifications; Expiration 61G15-20.002 Experience 61G15-20.004 Notification of Intention to Qualify for Examination Under 10 Year Engineering Cycle Pursuant to Section 471.013(3), Florida Statutes (Repealed) 61G15-20.005 Rules Governing Candidates Qualifying Under the Provisions of Section 471.013(1)(a)3., Florida Statutes (Repealed) 61G15-20.006 Educational Requirements 61G15-20.007 Educational Requirements for Applicants without EAC/ABET Accredited Engineering Degrees 61G15-20.008 Educational Requirements for Applicants without ETAC/ABET Accredited Engineering Technology Degrees 61G15-20.100 Qualified Business Organizations 61G15-20.001 Definitions. As used hereinafter in this chapter the following words or phrases shall be defined as follows: (1) “Year” shall mean 12 months of full-time employment or a full-time academic year of graduate or undergraduate college education. (2) “Board approved engineering programs” shall mean: (a) Engineering programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (EAC/ABET or EAC/M-ABET). The Term “engineering program” is synonymous with the term “engineering science” used in Section 471.013(1)(a)1., F.S., and “engineering degree,” as used elsewhere in this chapter; or (b) Engineering programs accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) in 1980 or later (which, for the purpose of Division 61G15, F.A.C., is considered equivalent to EAC/ABET); or (c) Engineering technology programs accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ETAC/ABET); or (d) In the case of an applicant who did not graduate from an approved program as set forth in paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c), above, and who: 1. Holds a baccalaureate degree from an engineering program that is not accredited by EAC/ABET, provided the applicant meets the educational requirements set forth in subsection 61G15-20.007(1), F.A.C.; or 2. Holds a baccalaureate degree from an engineering technology program that is not accredited by ETAC/ABET, provided the applicant meets the educational requirements set forth in subsection 61G15-20.008(1), F.A.C., or (e) In the case of an applicant who holds a non-engineering baccalaureate degree coupled with a master’s and/or doctoral degree in engineering, provided the applicant meets the educational requirements set forth in subsection 61G15-20.007(1), F.A.C. or subsection 61G15-20.008(1), F.A.C., respectively; or (f) Programs which have been approved by the Board of Professional Engineers under the provisions of Section 455.11(3), F.S.