2019 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) for OFWs in Al-Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia; Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain in August 2019

The Philippine Regulation Commission PRC added that the schedule for SPLE to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) shall be scheduled in accordance to PRC Resolution No. 2017 – 1034, RA 8981 and Executive Order No. 835.

SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS (SPLE) FOR OFW’s IN AL-KHOBAR, JEDDAH AND RIYADH IN SAUDI ARABIA; QATAR, ABU DHABI, KUWAIT AND BAHRAIN IN AUGUST 2019 | Professional Regulation Commission SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS (SPLE) FOR OFW’s IN AL-KHOBAR, JEDDAH AND RIYADH IN SAUDI ARABIA; QATAR, ABU DHABI, KUWAIT AND BAHRAIN IN AUGUST 2019

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that the Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) will be conducted in the Middle East on August 12, 13, and 14, 2019.

The testing centers and licensure board examinations are as follows:

1.      Architects

2.      Certified Public  Accountants

3.      Chemical Engineers

4.       Civil Engineers

5.       Dentists

6.      Electronics Engineers 7.      Electronics Technicians

8.      Environmental Planners

9.      Geodetic Engineers

10.    Mechanical Engineers 11.    Certified Plant Mechanic

12.    Master Plumbers

13.    Midwives

14.    Nurses

15.    Physical Therapists

16.    Professional Teachers

17.    Psychologists 18.    Psychometrician

19.    Registered Electrical Engineers 20.    Registered Master Electrician

21.    Radiologic Technologists 22.    X-Ray Technologists

23.    Respiratory Therapists

24.    Veterinarians

TESTING AREAS:

1.         Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2.         Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

3.        Al-Khobar, KSA

4.        Doha, Qatar

5.        Jeddah, KSA

6.        Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

7.        Riyadh, KSA

 

1. Applicants shall apply online. https://online.prc.gov.ph
2. After completing the online transaction, the applicants shall submit to the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) the printed and signed Application Form together with photo copy of documents as identified below thru their respective professional organizations. Deadline for submission is on 10 May 2019.
3. The POLOs shall submit the list of pre-qualified applicants for the various disciplines/boards to PRC on or before 17 May 2019.
4. In the case of the licensure examination for professional teachers, the list of pre-qualified applicants for Elementary Level shall be separated from those of the Secondary Level. The list for the Secondary Level must indicate the Major Subject of Specialization to be taken by the examinee.
5. Applicants shall submit the printed on-line application forms (signed and with thumb mark affixed) together with the following documentary requirements to the POLOs for initial evaluation/screening.

        5.1      Basic Documents:

                  5.1.1          Photocopy of Transcript of Records (with or without scanned picture and remarks “For Board Exam Purposes”)

                  5.1.2          Photocopy of Valid Passport.

                                    The originals of the above documents shall be presented to the PRC Examination Team for validation upon their arrival at their respective venue of assignment.

                  5.1.3          Two (2) passport size pictures with complete name tag.

        5.2     Additional Specific Original Documents in the below stated Boards:

                   5.2.1          Accountancy:

1. For Repeaters with two (2) failures: Certificate of Completion of Refresher Course.
2. For Conditioned Examinees, examination shall be taken within two (2) years from the date of examination.

                  5.2.2          Architecture:

1. Accomplished Logbook for Diversified Experience for local Experience (certified by mentor-architect) and/or Certificate of Related Work Experience for overseas experience (signed by the employer) for a minimum of 3,840 hours. Affidavit must be signed and sealed by mentor-architect. Original Logbook shall be submitted to the POLO to be forwarded to the PRB of Architecture for conditional approval.
2. Photocopy of updated PRC ID and Certificate of Membership from UAP of mentor-architect.

                  5.2.3          Certified Plant Mechanic:

1. Two (2) year course graduate from a vocational or trade school
2. At least one (1) year certificate of experience signed by a Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) or Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) with updated PIC
3. Certificate of Employment or Service Record
4. Detailed description of equipment
5. Affidavit of Competency signed by a Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) or Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)

                  5.2.4.        Chemical Engineer:

1. Certificate of Good Moral Character from any of the following: Philippine Embassy, POLO, Employer of Accredited Professional Organization
2. Certificate of Work Experience in a Chemical Laboratory certified by a registered Chemist (only for those who have completed less than thirty (30) units of Chemistry.

                  5.2.5          Dentists:

1. Certificate of Completion of Refresher Course, if:

1.1    Did not take the Dentists licensure examination for five (5) years or more

1.2    With three (3) failures

                  5.2.6        Environmental Planners:

1. College Diploma
2. One (1) Certificate of Good Moral Character from any of the following: Philippine Embassy, POLO, Employer, Accredited Professional Organization or Church duly signed by the issuing authority; OJT Certificate or In-service training signed by the applicant’s immediate supervisor; Certificate of Professional Service Eligibility (for incumbent government planners only).
3. Transcript of Records showing that the applicant is a holder of any of the following degrees from school, colleges or universities duly recognized and accredited by CHED: 3.1      A Graduate degree in Environmental Planning, Urban and Planning, City Planning, Town and Country Planning and/or Human Settlements Planning.3.2      A Post-graduate diploma in Environmental Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, City Planning, Town and Country Planning and/or Human Settlements Planning with at least one (1) year on-the-job training, as required under R.A. 10587.3.3      A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, City Planning, Town and Country Planning and/or Human Settlements Planning with at least one (1) year on-the-job training, as required under R.A. 10587.3.4      A Master’s or Doctorate degree in either Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Public Administration, Law, Social Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources Planning, or other related disciplines acceptable to the Board, and with five (5) years on-the-job training.3.5      A Bachelor’s degree in either Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Public Administration, Law, Social Work and Community Development or Sociology or other related disciplines acceptable to the Board, and with five (5) years on-the-job training.
4. Certificate of On-the-Job Training, In-Service Training or Distance Learning as required above shall be undertaken under the supervision of a Registered and Licensed Environmental Planner or the applicant’s immediate supervisor, in an agency or organization engaged or involved in environmental planning functions or programs, as may be determine by the Board.

                  5.2.7          Master Plumbers:

1. For graduates in BS Civil Engineering, BS Architecture, BS Mechanical Engineering, BS Sanitary Engineering, BS Chemical Engineering and BS Mining Engineering – Transcript of Records.
2. For High School Graduates/Vocational/College Graduates of other courses – Certificate of Experience for five (5) years in actual plumbing work under the supervision of a Registered Master Plumber and High School diploma/Transcript of Records.

                  5.2.8          Midwives:

1. For graduates of Midwifery: 1.1     Record of twenty (20) deliveries actually handled and signed by the Principal or Dean (with RA 7392 accredited training) and duly notarized. (accomplish in a prescribed Cases Form)1.2     Five (5) suturing and (5) IVF insertion (in a prescribed Cases Form)
2. For Registered Nurse:

2.1    PRC ID Card (PIC)/TOR/Board Certificate as Nurse.

2.2    Record of twenty (20) deliveries actually handled with record of five (5) suturing and five (5) intravenous injections signed by Hospital Director or Municipal Health Officer and duly notarized. (in a prescribed Cases Form)

2.3    Certificate of Consent (from the hospital where cases were performed)

2.4    Certificate of R.A. 7392 accredited training of the Registered Midwife who supervised the applicant

2.5    PRC ID license and Employee’s ID of the Registered Midwife who supervised the cases.

2.6    PRC ID license and Employee’s ID of the Certifying Officer (must be a Registered Physician)

                  5.2.9          Nurses:

1. First Timer: 1.1    BSN graduates 2012 and below (CMO No. 30 Series of 2001) – Summary of Related Learning Experience (RLE) and original copy of notarized OR/DR cases.1.2  BSN graduates 2013 and above (CMO No. 14 Series of  2009) – Certificate of Undertaking signed by the Dean and Registrar.
2. Repeater:

2.1    Basic Documents (See 5.1)

                  5.2.10       Physical Therapists:      

1. Certificate of nine (9) months internship (clock hours) signed by the Dean and Registrar with school seal.
2. For Repeaters with three (3) failures: Certificate of Completion of Refresher Course.

                  5.2.11        Professional Teachers:

1. For Elementary Level: BSEED/BEED.
2. For Secondary Level: BSED or its equivalent with a major and minor a bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences and the degrees which shall be considered equivalent must have to take at least eighteen (18) units in Professional Education.

              5.2.12        Psychologists

1. CAV for those schools without SO number
2. One (1) Certificate of Good Moral Character from any of the following: Philippine Embassy, POLO, Employer of Accredited Professional Organization
3. Mental Health Certification – signed by Registered Psychologist

Applicant has undergone a minimum of two hundred (200) hours of supervised practicum/ internship / clinical experience related to services enumerated in  Section 3 (b) of RA No. 10029 and under the auspices of a licensed psychologist or other licensed mental health professional.

Others:

Certification of Equivalency (Degree Program) from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Office of Standards and Programs if applicant is a graduate of a university outside of the Philippines.

Certification of Equivalency (Degree Program) from the CHED Office of Standards and Programs if applicant holds a PhD degree in Psychology as require by law.

Certification of Equivalency (Degree Program) from the CHED Office of Standards and Programs if applicant completed a Board exam subject under course title.

              5.2.13        Psychometrician

1. CAV for those schools without SO number
2. One (1) Certificate of Good Moral Character from any of the following: Barangay, School, Church and Employer

Others:

Certification of Equivalency (Degree Program) from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Office of Standards and Programs if applicant is a graduate of a university outside of the Philippines.

Certification of Equivalency (Degree Program) from the CHED Office of Standards and Programs if applicant completed a Board exam subject under another course title.

              5.2.14       Radiologic Technologists:

1. One (1) Certificate of Good Moral Character from any of the following: Philippine Embassy, POLO, Employer, Accredited Professional Organization or Church duly signed by the issuing authority. If applicant is a Registered X-Ray Technologists (PRC Passer) – copy of updated X-Ray Technologists Professional Identification Card (PRC ID card) and Board Rating Certificate issued by PRC.
2. CAV – Certificate of Authentication and Verification if no Special Order
3. Removal Examination shall be taken only three times (3x). If the applicant fails for the third time, he/she shall be required to take the entire examination.

              5.2.15        Registered Master Electricians:

1. Certificate of Experience on prescribed PRC form, certified and signed by REE/RME/PEE showing the following technical background: 1.1    For graduates who completed three (3) years of BS Electrical Engineering/ completed three (3) years of Electrical Engineering Technology – one (1) year practice in electrical-wiring and installation, operation and maintenance of utilization devices and equipment.1.2    For graduates of two-year course instruction from a vocational or trade school – Two (2) years of apprenticeship after completion of the course of instruction on electrical installation, operation and maintenance of utilization devices and equipment.1.3    For a completed one-year electrician’s course instruction from a vocational school – Three (3) years of apprenticeship after completion of the course instruction on electrical installation, operation and maintenance of utilization devices and equipment.1.4    For High School graduate – five (5) years of apprenticeship in electric wiring, installation, operation and maintenance of utilization devices and equipment.
2. Certification of the current employer
3. Updated PRC ID of Certifying REE/RME/PEE

              5.2.16       Respiratory Therapists:

1. Certificate of ten (10) months internship equivalent to a minimum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of respiratory therapy clinical internship under the supervision of a competent duly qualified and registered Respiratory Therapists with English translation if written in Arabic or foreign language.
2. Certificate of Good Moral Character from any of the following: Philippine Embassy, POLO, Employer, Accredited Professional Organization or Church duly signed by the issuing authority.
3. Certificate of Authentication and Verification (CAV) for schools without Special Order (S.O.) number.

              5.2.17     X-ray Technologists:

1. One (1) Certificate of Good Moral Character for any of the following: PE, POLO, Employer, APO, or church duly signed by the issuing authority.
2. CAV – Certificate of Authentication and Verification if no Special Order
3. Removal Examination shall be taken only three times (3x). If the applicant fails for the third time, he/she shall be required to take the entire examination.

The list of conditionally-approved applicants shall be posted at the PRC Website and shall be forwarded to the seven (7) testing centers.

source www. prc.gov.ph