WingNut
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DO NOT make this more difficult than what it is. Yes, it is a hassle when you have to reaccomplish a document, however, the board is trying to ensure that only engineers that are truly qualified are licensed. I would carefully rewrite each form, ensuring that the advice and counsel that I proffered above is carefully followed. Re do each form-- just do it. I would ensure that your references clearly understand what you did and in fact, it is real engineering work. Remember, the individual signing the recommendation/reference form is putting his/her license on the line for you. He/She is attesting to the jurisdictional licensing body/ board that the work is indeed real engineering work.
Sometimes, individuals will just sign the form, without a careful review of what is stated/documented/stipulated on the form. That is when questions generally arise. When you become licensed, you may be asked to attest to the relevancy and saliency of some candidate for licensure. You need to be real careful on what you attest to-- after all, your license is on the line. Many, many, many years ago when I became initially licensed, one of my references drilled that point into my head, hard. He was very clear on who he would sign a reference form for. I have never forgotten that. If I am asked to sign a reference form, I will want to see the work and really explore what the candidate did. Overkill, yes, probably by 1000%-- however, I am always very confident that after my review, there will be NO QUESTIONS asked by the board or anyone else. Just remember that when you are asked to sign/attest the work of someone else.
Sometimes, individuals will just sign the form, without a careful review of what is stated/documented/stipulated on the form. That is when questions generally arise. When you become licensed, you may be asked to attest to the relevancy and saliency of some candidate for licensure. You need to be real careful on what you attest to-- after all, your license is on the line. Many, many, many years ago when I became initially licensed, one of my references drilled that point into my head, hard. He was very clear on who he would sign a reference form for. I have never forgotten that. If I am asked to sign a reference form, I will want to see the work and really explore what the candidate did. Overkill, yes, probably by 1000%-- however, I am always very confident that after my review, there will be NO QUESTIONS asked by the board or anyone else. Just remember that when you are asked to sign/attest the work of someone else.
