1. Caroline Westra Supervisor – Internship & Experience Assessment
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 - Licenced Professional Engineers/Ingénieurs or
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 Mutual Recognition Agreements
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. references or 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

23. Questions
Registration Reception is available from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (no appointment necessary) or
Application information is on our website
Go to and click on “Registration & Licensing”