Action | Develop regulations for a mandatory continuing education requirement for architect, professional engineer, and land surveyor licenses. |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 5/2/2008 |
The notion of continuing education seems good in theory. However, I have some trepidation because of the nature & schedule of how I practice engineering in the military. I’m deployed 6-8 out of every 18 months. During deployments, I’m “learning,” but it is education of a different sort. While at home station, at this point in my career, I command a civil engineer squadron…a 60-70 hours/week endeavor. While the Air Force provides some opportunities for continuing education, the majority of such a requirement must be satisfied on my time & dime, both of which are in short supply. I request the Board consider some allowance for this if CE becomes the mandate, especially in the case of deployment time.