Engineers
PEI is the business name of
The Association of Professional Engineers
of Prince Edward Island
549 North River Road
Charlottetown, PE,
Canada C1E 1J6
tel: 902.566.1268
fax: 902.566.5551
email:
Examination Dates: April and October of each year
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
The National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) is administered by the Engineering Examinations Office of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) on behalf of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE).
Application forms for the National Professional Practice Examination may be obtained from the
Engineers PEI office by calling 902-566-1268 or requested by email:
.
All applicants for registration as a Member of the Association
of Professional Engineers of Prince Edward Island (i.e. P.Eng.)
are required to pass the National Professional Practice
Examination unless that examination or an acceptable
equivalent has been written successfully in another Canadian
provincial or territorial jurisdiction.
The NPPE is designed to examine applicants on the ethical considerations and obligations that accompany the privileges of professional status and the legal concepts relevant to professional engineers. Part of the examination tests the applicant's understanding of professionalism, while the remaining part tests the applicant's knowledge of engineering law and familiarity with jurisdiction-specific statutes, rules and regulations and the Engineering Profession Act and By-Laws.
Eligibility/Exceptions
It is considered beneficial for applicants to have at least
one year of work experience after completion of their formal
education before the examination is attempted. To be eligible to
write the NPPE, you must also have an active application for
Professional Membership or be enrolled as an
Engineer-in-Training. An exemption will be granted to applicants
who have passed the NPPE in another province or who are
registered with another Canadian Association. Such applicants
are still required to confirm in writing that they have read,
understood, and agree to follow the Act and By-Laws and Code of
Ethics of Engineers PEI.
Scope and Syllabus of the Examinations
The major subject areas are identified as follows:
A. Professionalism (30%)
1) Definition and interpretation of professional status
2) The role and responsibilities of a professional in society
3) The role and responsibilities of a professional to management
4) Professional conduct, ethical standards and codes
5) Safety and loss management - the professional's duties
6) Environmental responsibilities
B. Professional Practice (20%)
1) Professional accountability for work, workplace issues, job responsibilities and standards of practice
2) Continuing competence
3) Quality management and standards of skill in practice
4) Business practices as a professional
5) Insurance and risk management
6) Professional and technical societies
7) Non-statutory standards and codes of practice
C. Regulatory Authority Requirements (9%)
1) Safety and loss management - regulatory aspects
2) Environmental regulations
3) Occupational Health and Safety
4) Workers Compensation
5) Other statutory standards of practice
D. Law and Legal Concepts (25%)
1) Canadian legal system and international consideration; basics of business organizations
2) Contract Law - elements, principles, types, discharge, breach, interpretation, etc.
3) Tort Law - elements, application of principles, interpretation, liabilities of various kinds
4) Intellectual Property - patents, trademarks, software issues, copyright
5) Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
6) Expert Witness
E. The Act (16%)
1) Definitions of the profession and scope of practice
2) Structure and functions of a Provincial Association
3) Regulations and By-Laws
4) Registration
5) Discipline and enforcement
6) Use of seals and stamps
The examination is closed book and two hours in duration. The 100 multiple-choice questions are broken down into the above distribution. All questions are common to the professions of engineering, geology, geophysics and geoscience. The pass mark is 65%. Pass marks may be slightly adjusted for individual sessions based on valid psychometric factors designed to ensure that over time, and among groups of candidates, pass-fail decisions are made on a consistent basis. The examination is graded as a "pass" or "fail" with a report available in each area on your specific performance in the event of failure. You are not penalized for wrong answers. The grade is final.
Applying to Write the Examination
An application form must be used when applying. It provides additional information on fees, examination dates, and deadline dates. The application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and must be received by the deadline date noted on the application form. Application forms may be obtained from the
Engineers PEI office by calling 902-566-1268 or requested by email:
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After the deadline, you will receive confirmation of the date, time and location of the exam and any workshop that may be offered. One piece of photo-ID must be shown upon arrival at the exam location. Dictionaries are not
permitted.
Four to six weeks after the examination you will be advised of the results by mail. For many, a pass may be the last step in the registration process. For others, there may be additional requirements before registration is granted. Failure will require that the examination be repeated, with another application and fee submitted.
Literature
The following is a list of the material required. All applicants will be tested on the primary literature but the secondary literature will be of interest. Texts are not available at the
Engineers PEI office. The obtaining of all reference materials is solely the responsibility of the individual candidate for admission.
Primary Literature
A National Study Material Kit containing all required material may be obtained through the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta
(APEGGA). Order forms are available at the Engineers PEI office by calling 902-566-1268 or by email:
. The material may also be available at local libraries or from acquaintances in the engineering profession.
1.
"Canadian Engineering and
Geoscience: Practice and
Ethics (2004)"
2.
"Practical Law of Architecture,
Engineering, and Geoscience" 2007 edition by
Samuels & Sanders
3.
"The Prince Edward Island Engineering Profession Act, By-Laws and Code of
Ethics". These particular booklets ARE available at the Engineers PEI office.
4.
The following brochures are published by Industry Canada and may be obtained from the Canada/PEI Business Service
Centre 902-368-0771, P.O. Box 40, 75 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown, P.E.I. C0A 1P0, or as a download from
http://cipo.gc.ca.
a)
A Guide to Copyrights
b)
A Guide to Industrial Designs
c)
A Guide to Patents
d)
A Guide to Trade-Marks
Secondary Literature
1.
In addition to a general knowledge of statutes which are relevant to the listed topics, the following should be studied thoroughly:
"Mechanics' Lien Act". Available at Island Information Service (902-368-4000) at $2.00 per copy.
2.
Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island - Available at the Workers Compensation Board, 14 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown (902-368-5680 or 1-800-237-5049).
The following texts are noted as an additional background reference:
"Contemporary Canadian Business Law", Willes, John A., (3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill Ryerson)
Part I - Introduction, Chapters 1, 2 and 3
Part II - Torts
Part III - Contracts, Chapters 6 - 14
Part VIII - Special Legal Rights, Chapter 33 Patents, Trade Marks and Copyright.
Generally available at the TUNS Bookstore. OR
"Law and Business Administration in Canada", Smyth and Soberman, (6th Ed., Prentice Hall)
Part I - Law in its Social Context, Chapters 1, 2 and 3
Part II - Torts
Part III - Contracts, Chapters 6 - 17
Available at St. Mary's or Dalhousie University Bookstores.
Sample Questions
The exam is multiple-choice with each question having four possible answers. Old examinations are not available; however, a page of sample test questions
is available to Engineers PEI applicants. Please contact the Association Office by calling 902-566-1268 or by email:
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Engineering Law Workshop
A free workshop on Engineering Law is normally held one week prior to the exam. Please indicate on the application form whether you wish to attend.
For an application form, please contact the Association office.
