9. In order to be recognized, the engineering experience must have been acquired:(1) after the end of a program of studies leading to a degree recognized by the Government as giving access to an engineer’s permit;
(2) after the end of a program of studies leading to a degree considered equivalent by the board of directors;
(3) after the end of a program of studies leading to an engineering degree, if the candidate passes the confirmatory examinations prescribed by the committee of examiners; or
(4) after the candidate passes the qualifying examinations prescribed by the committee of examiners, as applicable.