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APEGBC Presentation September 6, 2011. The Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC.
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APEGBC Presentation September 6, 2011
The Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC • APEGBC is the self-regulating body, authorized under the province’s Engineer’s and Geoscientist’s Act, responsible for licensing all individuals who practice professional engineering and professional geoscience in British Columbia.
A History of Service • APEGBC’s self-regulating authority has existed since 1920 when the province first passed the Engineering Profession’s Act • Geoscience was later incorporated in 1990 • #1 Purpose – uphold and protect the public interest in terms of health, safety & environment
Self-Governance & APEGBC • APEGBC “IS” its Members • Self-Regulating • Governed by a Council • 13 elected members • Faculty appointee if none elected • 4 lay members appointed by Lieutenant Governor
APEGBC’s Regulatory Functions • Administer Engineers and Geoscientists Act • Register qualified individuals • Investigation/Discipline • Enforce standards of entrance and practice • Enforcement against non-members holding themselves out as P.Engs./P.Geos.
Why Register? • Prestige, Distinction, and Professional Excellence • Exclusive privilege to practice professional engineering/geoscience • Right to title • Use of stamp & seal • Access to APEGBC communications & publications, online services, professional development & employment resources, affinity programs, mentoring
APEGBC Membership • Professional Member • Member-in-Training • Member Advantage Program for Students (APEG-MAPS)
Professional Member • P.Eng./P.Geo. registration is granted to individuals who meet the academic, 4-year work experience and professional practice exam requirements
Member-in-Training • Engineer-in-training (EIT) status is granted to individuals meeting the academic requirements who are working toward their 4-year work experience requirement
Co-op Work Experience • Third Year and Beyond • Verified by P Eng/ P Geo • Meet Experience Criteria • Maximum of 12 months Co-op experience can be credited
Online Experience Reporting & Review System • This system allows students and members-in-training to report their work experience online so that experience credits can be accumulated during the pre- and post-graduation periods as part of the 48 month requirement for full qualification as a P.Eng. or P.Geo.
Member Advantage Program for Students • The Member Advantage Program for Students (MAPS) encourages and supports students as they begin shaping their professional future
Program Goals The APEG-MAPS program focuses on: • Increasing the interaction between students, industry professionals and APEGBC • Providing students with the means to gain education, contacts and employment, through access to APEGBC services • Elevating the level of knowledge that students need regarding their future profession • Acting as a guide to students in their transition from graduation to EIT or GIT
MAPS Member Benefits • Professional Opportunities • Networking • Student/Industry Evenings • APEGBC Branches & Divisions • APEGBC Events • Annual Conference & AGM • APEGBC Online Services • EIT/GIT Online Experience Reporting • Access to our Employment Ads • Student Job Board
MAPS Member Benefits • Professional Information • Innovation Magazine • Connections e-newsletter • APEG-MAPS Student Newsletter • Regular Email Updates • Dedicated MAPS Website • Facebook Group & Page
MAPS Member Benefits • Financial Benefits • MAPS Scholarships • Member Affinity Programs • EIT/GIT Program Credit • Special Student Pricing for APEGBC events including the Annual Conference & Continuing Professional Development Programs and Activities
The Next Step • How to register for MAPS? • How much does it cost?
APEG-MAPS • UBC students are invited to take advantage of the many opportunities available through APEG-MAPS student membership and to help launch your professional career with APEGBC
Contact Us Amit Plaha – aplaha@apeg.bc.ca Student Program Coordinator APEGBC Web: www.apeg.bc.ca APEG-MAPS: www.apeg.bc.ca/maps Phone: 604-412-4891