Table 102 Training required to become a Town Planner Region
Africa
Asia
Caribbean and Americas
Europe
Country
Training required to be a professional
Botswana
4 academic years at university Plus 2 years work experience
Ghana
4 Year Degree Programme, 2 Years Working Experience, 3 Sets of Work Samples
Mauritius
at least 3-year degree programme in Town and Country planning
Nigeria
5 academic years 2 years’ experience
South Africa
4 years academic and 2 years work experience under a registered planner
Tanzania
Academic years = 3 - 4 years’ work experience at least 4 years for one full registration as planner
Malaysia
The person needs to hold recognised qualifications in town planning/urban planning at a university or centre of higher learning. Additionally, the person should have a minimum 1 year of practice experience.
Sri Lanka
Minimum 4 years of Academic Training. Minimum 3 years of work-related experience
Barbados
BTPS requirements are a degree level qualification plus relevant planning experience. the time requirement may vary with the nature of the experience.
Canada
Postgraduate Education (typically 2 years in Canada). 2 years’ work experience.
Trinidad & Tobago
need a post graduate degree from an accredited planning school, plus 2 years post qualification experience for an MSc, and 3 years post qualification for a BSc
Malta
RTPI accredited planning and related/or University of Malta graduate courses.
United Kingdom
Minimum 4 academic years plus 2 years of professional experience
Australia
Accredited planning qualification plus 2 years professional experience. Non-accredited planning qualification plus 5 years professional experience.
New Zealand
Accredited degree (4 years) and or Masters (2 or 3 years) plus minimum of 3 years practical experience. Non-Accredited degree plus 7 years practical experiences
Pacific
Table 103 Training required to become an Engineer Region
Africa
Asia
Caribbean and Americas
Europe
Country
Training required to be a professional
Ghana
4 years academic, 3 years work experience
Mozambique
4 years and 2 years working
Uganda
4 years of undergraduate training and 4 years of work experience
Zambia
Engineers 5 years training with 4 years’ experience, Technologists 3 years training with 2 years’ experience, Technicians 2 to 3 years training with 2 years’ experience, Craftsperson 2 yeas training with 2 years’ experience
Malaysia
4 years engineering degree programme; 120 credit hours plus 3 years working under the supervision of a professional engineer
Belize
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience
Grenada
Possess a degree from a University or School of Engineering recognized by the Institute - Have not less than four years approved experience in engineering subsequent to obtaining his/her qualifications - at the time of application should be engaged in professional engineering works.
United Kingdom
Chartered engineers must have an accredited masters level degree (or equivalent learning) and sufficient experience to meet the attributes expected of a professional engineer (i.e. engineering knowledge and application, management and leadership, independent judgement and responsibility, commercial ability, health safety and welfare, sustainable development, interpersonal skills, and professional commitment). Candidates on a structured training scheme can in principle achieve the necessary experience over a 4-year period.
Table 104 Training required to become a Surveyor Region
Africa Asia
Country
Training required to be a professional
Nigeria
5 academic years for university and polytechnic graduates and minimum of three years professional work experience is required
Rwanda
4 academic years and three years of experience
Malaysia
Field and Office
Caribbean & A. Trinidad & Tobago
3 years of a first degree.
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