APEGS Organization WHY? Role of society. Becoming a Professional Engineer. Who is APEGS? Why is there licencing of engineers? How to become registered

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1 Becoming a Professional Engineer Jan 2017 Who is APEGS? Why is there licencing of engineers? How to become registered Tina Maki, P.Eng. Director of Registration Q & A APEGS Organization Executive Committee Council Approximately 13,900 members (as of Sept 2016) ~ 8,900 P.Eng. ~ 1,800 Engineer-in-Training ~ 700 P.Geo. ~ 200 Geoscientist-in-Training ~ 90 Eng & Geo Licensees ~ 30 Temporary Licensees ~ 900 Life Members ~ 1,300 Certificate of Authorization (corporate) Non-profit organization Financed by member fees Education Board Professional Development Student Development K - 12 Environment & Sustainability Discipline Committee Image & Identity Investigation Board Committee Awards Communications & PublicRelations Connection & Involvement Professional Edge Equity & Diversity Governance Board Academic Review Experience Review Professional Practice Exam Licensee Admissions Registrar s Advisory Legislative Liaison WHY? Society Self regulation Engineering profession The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act (the Act) Role of society Society has given the professions the privilege and authority of self regulation Professionals, are in the best position to determine who can practice 1

2 Self Regulation As part of this social contract, the recognized professions in Canada are selfregulating under provincial / territorial legislation Members of the profession regulate themselves by ensuring: only qualified people are licenced all those practicing are licenced Engineering Profession A profession is a calling requiring specialized knowledge and long academic preparation Professions assign their highest obligation to society above all others In cases of conflicting responsibilities / interests, public safety, health and welfare is paramount Objects of APEGS (section 5 paraphrased): 1. Ensure proficiency and competency of members in order to safeguard the public 2. Regulate the practice in accordance with the Act and Bylaws 3. Promote and improve the proficiency and competency of members 4. Foster the practice in a manner that is in the public interest Definition of the practice of engineering - section 2(m): Any act of planning, designing, composing, measuring, evaluating, inspecting, advising, reporting, directing or supervising, or managing any of the foregoing; that requires the application of eng g principles concerns the safeguarding of life, health, property, economic interests, the public interest or the environment. Protection of title (Section 26): No other person other than a professional engineer shall use the title: Professional Engineer Engineer Consulting Engineer P.Eng. either alone or in combination with any other word, title, designation to imply that he or she is a professional engineer Protection of title (Section 26): Title that engineer-in-training can use: Engineer-in-Training written out in full Can be used along with a title containing the title Engineer (such as Project Engineer) as long as the Engineer-in-Training title is also included. EIT is not a publicly recognized acronym. Caution that use of title allowed is different in other provinces 2

3 Further protection of title (Section 26): No sole proprietorship, partnership, association of persons or corporation shall use the word or phrase: engineer, engineering P.Eng. consulting engineer either alone or in combination with any other word, title, designation to imply that the corp., etc or any of its members are professional engineers Authority for scope of practice (Section 27): No person who is not a member shall hold himself or herself out as being a member No person who is not a licenced professional engineer shall engage in the practice of professional engineering This means that even if you are not using the protected titles, you still need to be registered (or supervised by a registered professional) in order to practice engineering. As it pertains to Engineers-in-Training: Are full, licenced members with the rights and responsibilities to: Vote for Council Run for Council (member-in-training position) Vote at Annual / Special meetings of the Association Seal engineering work Provides the authority for the creation of Bylaws: Regulatory Bylaws Code of Ethics (section 20) Administrative Bylaws Structure of the Profession Engineering is regulated on a provincial / territorial basis Engineers Canada is the federation of the provincial and territorial engineering Associations Accreditation Board (CEAB) Qualifications Board (CEQB) Canadian Mobility Agreement on Internal Trade Labour mobility provisions effective April 2009 Removes all mobility barriers. Once become a professional engineer in one province, apply directly as such in other provinces. 3

4 International Mobility Academic level agreements (18 countries): Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, France, Hong Kong China, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA Professional level agreements (6 countries): Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico, USA Texas only Becoming a Professional Engineer HOW? Education Experience Experience Reporting Professional Practice Exam References Good Character Education Bachelor level university program of study in engineering recognized by Council Submit engineer-in-training application (it s not automatic when you graduate) Confirmation of graduation Sent directly to APEGS from the university Proof of ID (form + copy of picture ID signed by Guarantor) Experience Review 4 years of acceptable work experience At least one year Canadian or equivalent to Canadian (US, in certain circumstances int l) At least some recent (two years) at time of professional application P.Eng. or P.Geo. sign off: Supervisor OR Mentor (exceptions pre-grad and international experience) Other Experience Credit Pre-grad experience credit max 12 months write reports ASAP, hold until approved as EIT No opportunity for mentor arrangement with pre-grad. Have to be supervised by a P.Eng. or P.Geo. (or work closely with one) Only from after half done degree Thesis-based Masters max 12 months PhD max 24 months but graduate studies max total 24 months Experience Reporting At least 3 experience reports required: 1 yr, 2yr, 4 yr points more reports if you change employers or have a change in job function (separate reports for separate jobs) Final Report most important / critical 4

5 Experience Reporting Experience Review Committee feedback provided Experience is measure against: Definition of practice of engineering Experience Guideline 2 Components of Acceptable Engineering Work Experience Experience Reporting Components of Acceptable Engineering Work Experience includes: Application of theory Practical experience Management of Engineering Social implications Communication skills Role of Mentor When the supervisor is not a P.Eng. or P.Geo. (registered anywhere in Canada), P.Eng. or P.Geo. mentor required Provides a recommendation as to whether or not the experience is acceptable engineering as per definitions from the Act and Guideline 2 If this person is actually a career mentor, that is not the concern of APEGS for experience review purposes Note: no opportunity for mentor arrangement with pre-grad experience credit Selection of a Mentor Order of preference (section 4 of Exp Guideline 1): 1. P.Eng. or P.Geo. within the same company, ideally someone parallel to the supervisor. Mentor does not have to work in the same office. Note a P.Eng. or P.Geo. above is the second supervisor, not a mentor 2. P.Eng. or P.Geo. who works for a different company but does work with your company. 3. P.Eng. or P.Geo. who is a former or current colleague. 4. P.Eng. or P.Geo. that you know through other means 5. APEGS list of volunteer mentors Professional Practice Exam 3 hour, closed book exam on Canadian law and ethics Questions are a combination of True/False, short answer, multiple choice, long answer, one essay 65% passing mark Two sittings per year Regina and Saskatoon both times (alternate locations can be arranged) Professional Practice Exam In order to be eligible to write: must be registered as a member-in-training Have at least one post-bachelors experience report submitted to the APEGS office by the exam application deadline 5

6 Professional Practice Exam Law and Ethics Seminar 2 days long, approx. 6 weeks before the exam In Saskatoon mid-april, in Regina late September Excellent seminar which helps prepare you for professional practice Professional Application Once all requirements are completed, submit the application for registration as a professional member References from at least 3 P.Eng. or P.Geo. One of the references must be from a previous P.Eng. or P.Geo. supervisor or mentor Professional Development All members required to participate in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program Annual reporting of professional development points A story of an engineering grad Contact Information All registration info under Apply on web site Presentation: see Public, University Students Phone: or Website: apegs@apegs.ca 6