APEGA Outline Outline Acronyms Acronyms What is APEGA What is APEGA What is P.Eng. What is P.Eng. Who May Apply Who May Apply Why Register

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Introduction What is APEGA? What is a P.Eng.? Who may apply for P.Eng.? Why register as a P.Eng.? How to apply for P.Eng.? On-Line Application Cost of Registration

http://www.apegga.org/

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Acronyms

Acronym

Description

APEGA Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta

APEGGAAssociation of Professional Engineers, Geologists, & Geophysicists of Alberta

ASET Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta

CCPE Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (Engineers Canada)

CPD Continuing Professional Development

EGP Act Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act

FE Fundamentals of Engineering (Examination)

NPPE National Professional Practice Examination

P.Eng. Professional Engineer

P.Geo. Professional Geoscientist

P.Geol. Professional Geologist

P.Geoph. Professional Geophysicist

P.L.(Eng.) Provisional Licensee (Engineering)

P.R. Status Permanent Resident Status

TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language


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APEGA (APEGGA) Since 1920

APEGBC APEGA APEGS APEGM

APEGNB

PEG-NL

APEY NAPEGG

PEO

APENS

APEPEI

OIQ


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APEGA (APEGGA) Since 1920

Under Engineers Canada ( 250,000 Members)

Regulates the practice of engineering & geosciences (including licensing) in the province of Alberta (16 Members in Council)

Mandated by (EGP) Act Developing codes and standards for

Engineering practice and education Ethical conduct Admission into the profession

About 68,000 members ( 44,000 P.Eng.)


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APEGA (APEGGA) ... Continued


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What is a P.Eng.

A P.Eng. is an individual person or permit holder registered under the EGP Act.

The EGP Act governs the practice of engineering, geology, and geophysics in Alberta

APEGA regulates the practice of engineering & geosciences by administering the EGP Act


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Who May Apply for P.Eng.

Probable current scenarios Those who practiced engineering in the

Philippines (or abroad) and want to practice engineering in Canada

Those with engineering experience from the Philippines, worked outside engineering in Canada, but would like to practice engineering again

Engineering technologists who like to upgrade to a P.Eng. status

Challenges, i.e. Non-recognition of engineering education and experience leading to “survival jobs”


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Why Register as a P.Eng.

Benefits of Registration Inclusion in Member Register/Networking Participate in APEGA undertakings Member Services, i.e. Use of

P.Eng. Title/Stamp/Seal/Ring, APEGA Facilities, APEGA Job Board

“Group” discounts Insurance, Travel, Automotive, Financial, Coverage, Salary Survey

Free Subscription to PEG Magazine Relative increase in your salary (case-to-case)

Caveats Incompetency, and Unethical Behavior Misuse of P.Eng. Title and/or Stamp Non-compliance with CPD requirement


http://www.apega.ca/Members/Benefits/toc.html

http://www.apegajobboard.ca/

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How To Apply for P.Eng.

Requirements for Registration Citizenship Post-Secondary Education Work Experience Character Knowledge of Law and Ethics (NPPE) English Language Competency (TOEFL)

- http://www.apega.ca/Applicants/Engineers/registration.html

Completed Forms, Supporting Documents in a very structured format, Fees

How To Apply - http://www.applyatapega.ca/


http://www.applyatapega.ca/

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On-Line Application

First-time applicants Former/inactive members Continuing with an application Current APEGA member

FORMS/FAQs - http://www.apega.ca/applicants/forms.html


https://www.apega.ca/ebusiness/public/oas/SelectOASLoginPage.aspx




http://www.apega.ca/applicants/forms.html

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Cost of Registration for P.Eng.

Evaluation by APEGA

Provisional License- P.L. (Eng.) 1yr CDN Experience Required

Cannot Practice

AcceptedRefused

Conditionally Approved

Registration- P.Eng. $290/annum

Can Practice

Optional Work

-Technologist (ASET)- Eng’ng Coordinator- Document Management- Information Management- Project Controls

Application for Registration $285 1 Academics - FE Exam $165 - FE Review $1200 4 Mandatory NPPE Exams $140 2 Work Experience (4 yrs) 5 English Proficiency (TOEFL) $250 3 Character evaluation 6 Citizenship
