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Outline. 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. Acronyms. APEGA (APEGGA) Since 1920. APEY. NAPEGG. PEG-NL. APEGBC. APEGA. APEGS. APEGM. PEO. OIQ.
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Outline • 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
APEGA (APEGGA) Since 1920 APEY NAPEGG PEG-NL APEGBC APEGA APEGS APEGM PEO OIQ APEGNB APEPEI APENS
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.)
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
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”
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
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/
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
Cost of Registration for P.Eng. 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 Evaluation by APEGA Accepted Conditionally Approved Refused • Registration • P.Eng.$290/annum • Can Practice • Provisional License • P.L. (Eng.) • 1yr CDN Experience Required Cannot Practice • Optional Work • Technologist (ASET) • Eng’ng Coordinator • Document Management • Information Management • Project Controls