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Learn how to incorporate your Civil Engineering degree from abroad into the Honduran College of Civil Engineers (Part 1).
The construction industry is a very prominent one; today, throughout Latin America, engineering is part of a country's industry and development. We could also say that it is the art or technique in which a professional in the field applies knowledge of design, structure, and management of industrial procedures in a field. Engineering is the discipline and profession that applies technical and scientific knowledge and uses natural laws and physical resources to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes to achieve a desired objective. The Honduran College of Civil Engineers is governed by its own Organic Law and regulations, which are applicable to the union. These laws and regulations are constantly updated according to the needs of its members, and only those who hold valid degrees may engage in professional activities. Some of the laws and regulations by which the Honduran College of Civil Engineers is governed are:
- Professional Association Law
- Organic Law of the College of Civil Engineers of Honduras
- Regulations of the Organic Law of the College of Civil Engineers of Honduras.
Now, let's learn a little about the Organic Law of the Honduran College of Civil Engineers. The objective of the Organic Law of the Honduran College of Civil Engineers is to regulate the practice of the civil engineering profession in the country, providing each member with the necessary support and ensuring the rights to which every civil engineering professional is entitled. Article 1 of the Organic Law of the Honduran College of Civil Engineers establishes that the Honduran College of Civil Engineers has some of the following purposes: a) To regulate the practice of civil engineering in its various specialties; b) To protect the freedom of professional practice of the members of this College; c) To monitor and sanction the professional conduct of its members; d) To promote solidarity by organizing and administering the Mandatory Mutual Aid Fund among members; e) To foster the unity of Central American civil engineers; If you, my dear reader, are a civil engineering professional and want to practice in Honduras, it is important for you to know the support that the Honduran College of Civil Engineers provides to construction professionals. Article 4 of the Organic Law establishes that the following constitute the Honduran College of Civil Engineers: a) Civil engineering professionals graduated in Honduras; b) Honduran civil engineers graduated abroad, upon legal incorporation; c) Foreign civil engineers legally incorporated in Honduras through passing a professional examination before the College. d) Central American civil engineers legally incorporated in Honduras, provided there is reciprocity with the Colleges of their countries. Indeed, the College not only provides support and assistance to Honduran engineers, but also to foreign professionals. To conclude, I will leave you with the requirements you need to join the Honduran College of Civil Engineers if you are a foreigner:
For Hondurans who graduated abroad:
1) Submit the original diploma, duly authenticated by the corresponding authorities at the place of graduation; by the authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered at the UNAH; and submit a photocopy; 2) Original certification of degree incorporation issued by the UNAH;
For foreigners naturalized as Hondurans and foreigners legally incorporated into the UNAH:
1) A photocopy of the degree, duly authenticated by the authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, must be provided; 2) A photocopy of the original degree, duly authenticated by the corresponding authorities at the place of graduation; by the authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered at the UNAH, must be provided; 3) An original certification of degree incorporation issued by the UNAH; 4) A professional examination must be taken before a shortlist appointed by the Board of Directors.
For Central Americans legally incorporated into the UNAH:
1. Present the original diploma, duly authenticated by the corresponding authorities at the place of graduation; by the authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered at the UNAH (National University of Honduras). A photocopy of the original diploma must be included. 2. Present the original certification of degree incorporation issued by the UNAH (National University of Honduras); 3. Present proof of reciprocity from the College in your country.
For foreign engineering professionals, specialized, hired by state, municipal institutions or private companies to perform specific work:
1).- Duly authenticated photocopy of the Title, by the Authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a copy; 2).- Present proof from the state institution or private company justifying the need to hire their services and the length of their stay in the country; 3).- Present a copy of the service provision contract and your resume. If you are interested in joining the engineering field as a professional, I encourage you to do so, hoping that this writing has cleared up any doubts regarding the subject, if it was of interest to you. Currently, our firm specializes in union consulting. So if you are interested in continuing to learn about the subject or have any questions, you can write to me at hsalgado@lexincorp.com , and I will gladly answer your call. Since we are a firm that provides comprehensive legal advice to its clients with the commitment to provide continuous improvement in the quality of our services.
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