Welcome to APEGBC

1. Welcome to APEGBC Caroline Westra Supervisor – Internship & Experience Assessment

2. History 1920-Self Regulation by professional engineers through BC government legislation (Act that created APEBC) 1990-Geoscientists added Today-Engineers & Geoscientists Act of BC (APEGBC)

3. APEGBC’s ACT All individuals practicing engineering are required, by law to be: - Licenced Professional Engineers/Ingénieurs or - Working under the supervision of a Professional Engineer (Ingénieure) who takes professional responsibility for the engineering work

4. Some Features Only APEGBC Members can use the title “engineer” in British Columbia These include: - Engineers-in-Training - Provisional Members - Professional Engineers

5. Some Benefits • Networking opportunities • Insurance programs & health services • Professional Development Seminars • Innovation magazine • Connections e-newsletter • Resume posting service • Inter-Association Mobility

6. Qualification Routes • Looking to Exempt policy • For those with an engineering degree plus 7 years of engineering experience anywhere in the world • Need to apply for P.Eng. Registration • NO GUARANTEES

7. Looking To Exempt Policy • First, professional review required • Uses interview to assess work experience • Panel of at least 2 P.Engs in same discipline and a staff person, chairperson • 60 minute interview with questions on your experience and how you applied engineering principles - see website for acceptable engineering experience criteria

8. Looking To Exempt Policy • Questions will focus on the engineering experience you have gained during your career – emphasis on application of theory and practical experience • If possible, bring work samples such as reports, drawings, and calculations • Interviewers provide comments to Registration Committee, which makes decision based on relevant info (10 page summary, references, etc)

9. Academic Examinations • Normally assigned 3 or 5 discipline-specific confirmatory examinations plus engineering economics • Offered in May and December each year • See website for past examinations and examination regulations • Applicants with more than 1 degree will go through a detailed assessment • NCEES FE Option

10. Accredited Degree • Canadian System • Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) • Periodic Visits to Universities • Accredited degrees in BC – Simon Fraser University, University of BC, and University of Victoria • Mutual Recognition Agreements • Academics – 12 countries (and some programs in 3 other countries)

11. Application - Academics • Transcript of marks/grades must be sent from your university directly to APEGBC • Please contact Registration Staff if your attempts to obtain your transcript have failed

12. Application - Experience • Four Years including one in a ‘Canadian Environment’ • ‘Satisfactory Engineering Experience’ • Work Details • Chronological • All experience since graduation • Your role and responsibility • Typical projects • Additional training and/or publications listed separately • Approximately 10 pages • Well-formatted for easy reading • All experience to be supported by references

13. One Year in a ‘Canadian Environment’ • Normally in Canada or • Outside Canada- may be credited, where there is a strong demonstration of good knowledge of certain elements:

14. ‘Canadian Environment’ Required Elements • Canadian or Equivalent to Canadian • Professional Supervision • Laws • Climates • Codes • Conditions • Customs • Practices and Standards

15. “Satisfactory Experience” • Demonstrate a progression of experience and responsibility in the following categories • Application of Theory • Practical Experience • Management of Engineering • Communication Skills • Social Implications • Discipline Specific Requirements

16. References • Potential References - Typically

17. Professional Supervision & References International experience is to be verified by P.Eng. referencesor other country equivalent, e.g. • C.Eng. • P.E. • Pr.Eng. • PE/IMF/APEC Engineer • Eur.Ing. • C.P.Eng • Cedula profesional • P.Eng. (IEI)

18. Professional Supervision & References • Canadian Experience - P.Eng., P.Geo. A minimum of 2 P.Eng./P.Geo. references are required to verify Canadian Experience At least one reference is to be in your discipline of registration.

19. Law & Ethics Seminar • Options to meet requirement: • Two day seminar • CD Rom version for computer • Both seminar and CD Rom • Canadian Legal System • Ethics and Professionalism • Strongly recommended prior to PPE

20. Professional Practice Examination • Written quarterly (January, April, July, October) • Part 1- 2 hours - Multiple Choice Questions • Part 2- 1 hour - Essay Question • Questions based on recommended study material • Sample questions provided on application form • Results available by mail in 6-8 weeks

21. Provisional Membership • Available since January 1, 2004 • Optional • Communicates that international credentials have been assessed and recognized • Can only be granted after all other requirements have been met, except for the 1 year of experience in Canadian environment • You must apply for P.Eng. status

22. Announcement APEGBC has a new online resource to help people who are new to BC’s job market:  understand how engineering and geoscience work is organized in BC prepare for, find, and keep a job that uses their engineering and geoscience skills http://www.apeg.bc.ca/iteg/index.htm

23. Questions • Registration Reception is available from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (no appointment necessary) • register@apeg.bc.ca or 604-412-4856 • Application information is on our website • Go to www.apeg.bc.ca and click on “Registration & Licensing”