Part 1: The Route to P.Eng

Part 2: Experience Reporting and Competency- Based Assessment

Part 3: Other Requirements

Ausenco Sandwell

November 23, 2011

The Route to P.Eng.

1. Education - Examinations or

- Accredited Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

2. 4 Years Satisfactory Experience under Professional Supervision - Experience, Training and Development

- 1 year in Canadian Environment

3. Law & Ethics - Seminar

- Professional Practice Examination

4. Good Character

Becoming an EIT

To apply:

- Submit an EIT Application Form

- Arrange to have your transcripts sent from your university

- Submit a certified proof of identification

** Application fee can be waived if you are applying within 12 months of graduation

*** Graduates with degrees recognized by the following bodies/agreements are considered academically qualified:

- CEAB

- ABET

- Washington Accord

**** Applicants with degrees that are not accredited will be subject to an academic review and possible academic examinations

Pre-Graduation Experience Credit

Bachelors in Engineering Candidates can receive up to a maximum of 12 months credit for pre-grad

experience (e.g. co-op, summer work)

Only applicable if completed after 2nd year of undergrad onwards

Must meet Satisfactory Engineering Experience requirements

Diploma in Technology, Technologist Experience and Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Candidates who obtained a technologist diploma and worked as technologists before completing a Bachelors degree may be eligible for an additional 12 months credit (in exceptional circumstances).

Must meet Satisfactory Engineering Experience requirements

Additional 12 months must show progression beyond what a co-op student would earn

Post-Graduate Degree Experience Credit

Candidates can receive up to a maximum of 12 months EACH for a Masters or Ph.D. degree.

should be in the same (or related) discipline as the rest of the four years of experience

Must be a thesis-based (not course-based) Masters e.g. M.A.Sc. From UBC (thesis-based) ; not M.Eng. from UBC

(course-based)

Evaluated against Satisfactory Engineering Experience requirement

Teaching of subjects where there is no application of engineering principles does not count

Cannot be counted towards Canadian Environment experience requirement (min 1 year of 4)

EIT to P.Eng Application

When an EIT applies for P.Eng Registration, the following needs to be provided/completed:

1) P.Eng Application form (fee determined by whether it was paid in full or waived at time of

EIT/GIT application)

2) Work Experience Details 3) Reference forms (at least four forms are needed) 4) Professional Practice Examination 5) Law & Ethics Seminar 6) Additional Information: * Transcripts (only required if another degree has been completed since EIT

application) * Proof of citizenship (only required if not provided at time of EIT

application)

Work Experience Requirements

Acceptable work experience includes:

1. Application of Theory 2. Practical Experience 3. Management of Engineering 4. Communication Skills 5. Social Implications of Engineering 6. Sustainability 7. Sponsorship 8. Experience in a Canadian Environment

1. Application of Theory

Meaningful participation required in:

Analysis - collecting data, feasibility/economic assessments

Design & Synthesis component selection, product specification, reliability & maintenance

Testing Methods applying testing methodologies and techniques to meet specifications

Implementation Methods optimization techniques, cost/benefit analysis

*** Show how you solved problems using appropriate theoretical & practical Engineering/Geoscience principles.

2. Practical Experience

Work originated by you and not solely in review of work of others

Practical Limitations of Systems; Methods

Local Conditions, Risks

Site Visits; Site Meetings; Fieldwork (sampling, inspection,

supervision)

Significance of time in engineering process (workflow, scheduling,

equipment wear out, corrosion rates, replacement scheduling)

Importance of codes, standards, regulations and laws that govern

applicable engineering activities

Exposure to entire design cycle

7. Sponsorship (References)

References are Key to the Registration Process

provide the basis for judgment of reviewers as to the level of ability as a professional

Comment on your ability to independently practise professional engineering

Policy on Referees and References states that credit may not be

given for experience that cannot be validated by a referee and an

interview may be required

Provide a letter of explanation if you will have difficulty providing

the necessary references

If the referee is not a Professional Engineer, he/she will be asked to provide a resume to establish professional equivalency.

7. Sponsorship (References) contd

Referees

Must have first-hand (detailed) knowledge of your work

Minimum of 2 Canadian or U.S. professional engineer

references to verify Canadian or U.S. experience

Experience outside Canada/U.S. referee must be equivalent

to P.Eng. in country in which experience was gained

Referees for as much work history as possible, with a

minimum of 4 years

At least 2 should have directly supervised your work

At least 1 should share the same discipline as you

At least one from outside your employer is preferred

8. Minimum 1 Year of Experience in a Canadian Environment Must be:

Supported by undergraduate and/or postgraduate academic formation

Supported by a minimum of 2 Canadian and/or U.S. professional engineer/geoscientist referees

Who have supervised the work and are in the same discipline as the applicant

Broad-based and at the level of complexity and responsibility demonstrating progression towards readiness for professional registration

Special Requirements (Discipline Specific)

Software Engineering

Naval Architectural Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Forest Engineering

Computer Engineering

Marine engineering

Integrated Engineering

Check website for updates!

Guidelines on Practice Areas

Project and Construction Management

Sales Engineering

University Faculty Experience

Check website for updates!

When to apply

4+ years of experience o Have support of P.Eng colleagues and supervisor(s)

o Progression of experience and responsibility to a professional level

Pre-grad + 3 years of experience o Pre-graduation experience should be under P.Eng Supervision

o NO automatic credit for pre-graduation experience - it is subject to review

o Must show progression in experience and responsibility from pre-grad to professional level

o Suggest apply between 3-4 years experience

Presentation of Work Experience for Review

In a chronological format (include month/year)

Describe in detail what you did

What, when, where, how, with whom, under whom, how big, how much ($)

Problems, solutions

Minimum length 10 pages, maximum length 20 pages

Work Experience Cont

Record:

Project titles, dates

Companys name and dates there

Supervisors name/title

Give a description of the work you did:

Including details of your responsibilities

Typical projects and your role

Sample Employment Record

Employer Name

Employer Address

Email and/or phone number

Dates of Employment: From (YYYY/MM) To (YYYY/MM)

Position:

Company description: This should be a very brief description of the company

Major responsibilities and activities:

Major Project Description: Please briefly describe how your work satisfied each aspect listed in the Satisfactory Engineering Experience Guideline

The Online Reporting System

Purpose

To improve feedback on experience prior to applicants applying for P.Eng. registration. Through this system, trainees and senior student members of APEGBC (MAPS) can report their experience online in six to twelve month increments so that experience credits can be accumulated during the pre and post graduation periods as part of the 48-month experience requirement to apply for licensure.

Who can use it?

Engineers-in-Training (EITs), MAPS Student members

Supervisors

P.Eng Experience Reviewers

How it works

The candidate will create a work period for a block between 6 to 12 months (Work periods must be entered in chronological order)

The work period will then be submitted to the candidates supervisor for review and approval

Once approved, the work period is locked from being edited and is submitted to APEGBC

It is then assigned to a reviewer who is a member of our Online Review Committee who is either a P.Geo or P.Eng matching the discipline and expertise of the candidate

The reviewer will then make a credit recommendation and provide feedback for the experience reported

Competency-Based Assessment

A new competency-based system for the evaluation of work experience has been developed and piloted, and a new online tool will soon be made available for completing, validating and reviewing applications

It is currently an option for experience reporting for those applying through three areas of practice: Structural, Civil: Municipal/Infrastructure, and Electrical: Power and Industrial

Provides better guidance to

o Applicants

o Reviewers and Interviewers

o Employers

Elements and Definitions

Competency: Competency can be defined as the ability to perform the

tasks and roles of an occupational category to standards expected and recognized by employers and the community at large.

APEGBCs Competency Framework outlines the common competencies related to work experience that are essential for Professional Engineers in all disciplines to ensure effective practice and public safety.

Elements and Definitions

Competency Category: o Categorical groupings of competencies or skills (ie. Technical,

Communication, Project and Financial, Team Effectiveness, etc.)

Key Competencies: o An identified skill-set, or knowledge-base which the candidate must

have attained. There are 3-10 Key Competencies per Competency Category.

o Indicators: Specific examples of activities, actions, skills or behaviors that could demonstrate the achievement of a Key Competency

Competency Rating Scale (0-5) o The rating scale outlines the required level of competence required

to satisfy the requirements for professional registration

APEGBC Competency Framework - Categories

1. Technical Competence

2. Communication

3. Project & Financial Management

4. Team Effectiveness

5. Professional Accountability

6. Social, Economic, Environmental & Sustainability

7. Personal Continuing Professional Development

For Example: Technical Competence Category Overall Competence Level Required: 3, with a minimum of 1 in each Category.

Key Competencies

1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of regulations, codes, standards, and safety - this includes local engineering procedures and practices as applicable

1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of materials, or operations as appropriate, project and design constraints, design to best fit the purpose or service intended and address inter-disciplinary impacts.

1.3 Analyze technical risks and offer solutions to mitigate the risks

1.4 Apply engineering knowledge to design solutions

1.5 Be able to understand solution techniques and independently verify the results.

1.6 Safety awareness: be aware of safety risks inherent in the design; and Demonstrate Safety

1.7 Awareness on-site and possible safety authorization/certificate as appropriate

1.8 Demonstrate understanding of systems as well as of components of systems

1.9 Exposure to all stages of the process/project life cycle from concept and feasibility analysis through implementation

1.10 Understand the concept of quality control during design and construction including independent design check and independent reviews of design, field checks and reviews.

Competency Self Assessment Examples

Under each Key Competency you are asked to describe and cross-reference the example of your recent engineering activities that best demonstrates your achievement of the competency.

Must describe situation, action, outcome for each example

Must have a Validator to verify the examples that you include

Sample Indicators - Structural Competency Category 1 Technical Competence Overall Level: 3

Competencies

1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of regulations, codes,

standards, and safety - this includes local engineering

procedures and practices as applicable

1. Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities.

2. Prepare Permit Applications 3. Incorporate knowledge of codes

and regulations in design materials.

4. Prepare reports on standards and project compliance.

5. Recognize the need to design for code compliance while achieving constructability.

6. Experience with use of applicable Canadian codes and standards for design, construction and testing

7. Ability to research and apply suitable international codes as needed.

Competency Based Assessment

Recommended as an option for experience reporting in three areas of practice: Structural, Civil: Municipal/Infrastructure, and Electrical: Power and Industrial

Additional discipline-specific indicators being developed in Metallurgical, Mechanical: Building Systems and Building Enclosure

Online Tool for Competence Assessment

Online Tool for Competence Assessment

To be available for EITs/P.Eng. Applicants January 2012

If you are interested in using the online tool and you are applying in Structural, Civil: Municipal/Infrastructure, or Electrical: Power and Industrial, please contact Allison Brownlee (abrownlee@apeg.bc.ca)

Group presentations and further guidance available

mailto:abrownlee@apeg.bc.ca

Options for Experience Reporting

Current system Competency Based Assessment System

Key Features Key Features

Available for all disciplines Recommended if you are applying in Structural, Civil: Municipal/Infrastructure, or Electrical: Power and Industrial

Has online interim reporting (if initiated soon after grad) or paper based reporting after 48 months of experience.

Has online reporting and evaluation system for completing and submitting your application; paperless

Most Common Interviews

The Experience Review interview determines whether the candidate has satisfied all of the experience requirements and has demonstrated a progression of experience and responsibility to a professional level

The Looking to Exempt interview determines whether the candidate has acquired equivalent knowledge and expertise of the discipline through experience and applied engineering principles to the degree that confirmatory exams can be waived

The Out-of-Discipline Interview is required when an applicant has graduated in one discipline and is working in a different discipline and determines whether additional courswork, exams or experience is needed

The Professional Practice Exam (PPE)

A Law & Ethics based exam with questions general enough to be answered by candidates from all disciplines of Engineering or Geoscience.

Offered quarterly (January, April, July, October)

100 multiple-choice questions to be completed within two hours and followed by a one hour essay section.

Two recommended study books that can be purchased from APEGBC.

To be able to write the PPE, candidates must be:

An EIT or applicant for P.Eng membership.

It is recommended that they have at least 24 months of experience.

Typically 90% who write pass at each session

English Language Competency Policy

Effective January 2012, ALL applicants will be required to write the one hour essay section as part of the Professional Practice Exam.

The essay section will involve: o Choosing ONE out of three topics provided

o Usually questions dealing with ethical/legal issues

o Will often require the development of real or fictional scenarios as part of the answer

o Topics will often contain multiple sub-questions

For more information, please see the website.

The Law & Ethics Seminar

A two day seminar offered quarterly in the lower mainland (Usually one month before the PPE)

Teaches practical law, occupational health and safety, employment law and professional practice and ethics for engineers and geoscientists

Is also available in CD format for purchase (Available anytime)

Applicants must have either attended the seminar or purchased the CD set before getting registered as a P.Eng or P.Geo.

Timelines for Review of Experience

From Documents complete (experience, references)

o 1-3 months to first review

Additional information required (triggers Registration Committee review)

o + 2-3 months to review information

Interview required

o 1-2 months to arrange interview

o 1 month for interview results to be reviewed and approved

Total Review Time = from 1 to 9 months

Questions?

Register@apeg.bc.ca

abrownlee@apeg.bc.ca

604-412-4856

1-888-430-8035

www.apeg.bc.ca

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