Technical expertise is one of the ways and means resorted to by competent authorities, such as judicial and arbitration authorities, through cases in which a technical opinion is required. Technical experts are commissioned by the authorities requesting a technical opinion, and the expert's opinion is for reference and is not restricted.
The service allows the qualification and classification of “engineering" technical experts. Registration of experts takes place in three categories according to the engineering field specified by the registration applicant (33 fields), and each category has a minimum number of points that shall be obtained, which are:
- Engineering expert (from 40 points to 60 points).
- Professional with engineering experience (from 61 points to 70 points).
- Senior Engineering Expert (from 71 points and above).
The mechanism for collecting points is according to the standards contained in the Manual of Standards for Registration and Classification of Technical Experts and contained in the Terms of Service.