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APEGBC PresentationSeptember 6, 2011
The Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC
• APEGBC is the self-regulating body, authorized under the province’s Engineer’s and Geoscientist’s Act, responsible for licensing all individuals who practice professional engineering and professional geoscience in British Columbia.
A History of Service
• APEGBC’s self-regulating authority has existed since 1920 when the province first passed the Engineering Profession’s Act
• Geoscience was later incorporated in 1990• #1 Purpose – uphold and protect the public
interest in terms of health, safety & environment
Self-Governance & APEGBC
• APEGBC “IS” its Members• Self-Regulating
o Governed by a Councilo 13 elected memberso Faculty appointee if none electedo 4 lay members appointed by Lieutenant
Governor
APEGBC’s Regulatory Functions
• Administer Engineers and Geoscientists Acto Register qualified individualso Investigation/Disciplineo Enforce standards of entrance and practiceo Enforcement against non-members holding
themselves out as P.Engs./P.Geos.
Why Register?
• Prestige, Distinction, and Professional Excellenceo Exclusive privilege to practice professional
engineering/geoscience o Right to titleo Use of stamp & sealo Access to APEGBC communications &
publications, online services, professional development & employment resources, affinity programs, mentoring
APEGBC Membership
• Professional Member• Member-in-Training• Member Advantage Program for Students
(APEG-MAPS)
Professional Member
• P.Eng./P.Geo. registration is granted to individuals who meet the academic, 4-year work experience and professional practice exam requirements
Member-in-Training
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) status is granted to individuals meeting the academic requirements who are working toward their 4-year work experience requirement
Co-op Work Experience
• Third Year and Beyond• Verified by P Eng/ P Geo• Meet Experience Criteria• Maximum of 12 months Co-op experience
can be credited
Online Experience Reporting & Review System
• This system allows students and members-in-training to report their work experience online so that experience credits can be accumulated during the pre- and post-graduation periods as part of the 48 month requirement for full qualification as a P.Eng. or P.Geo.
Member Advantage Program for Students
• The Member Advantage Program for Students (MAPS) encourages and supports students as they begin shaping their professional future
Program Goals
The APEG-MAPS program focuses on: • Increasing the interaction between students,
industry professionals and APEGBC• Providing students with the means to gain
education, contacts and employment, through access to APEGBC services
• Elevating the level of knowledge that students need regarding their future profession
• Acting as a guide to students in their transition from graduation to EIT or GIT
MAPS Member Benefits
• Professional Opportunitieso Networking• Student/Industry Evenings • APEGBC Branches & Divisions• APEGBC Events• Annual Conference & AGM
o APEGBC Online Services• EIT/GIT Online Experience Reporting• Access to our Employment Ads• Student Job Board
MAPS Member Benefits
• Professional Information• Innovation Magazine• Connections e-newsletter • APEG-MAPS Student Newsletter• Regular Email Updates• Dedicated MAPS Website• Facebook Group & Page
MAPS Member Benefits
• Financial Benefitso MAPS Scholarshipso Member Affinity Programso EIT/GIT Program Credito Special Student Pricing for APEGBC events
including the Annual Conference & Continuing Professional Development Programs and Activities
The Next Step
• How to register for MAPS?• How much does it cost?
APEG-MAPS
• UBC students are invited to take advantage of the many opportunities available through APEG-MAPS student membership and to help launch your professional career with APEGBC
Contact Us
Amit Plaha – aplaha@apeg.bc.ca Student Program CoordinatorAPEGBC Web: www.apeg.bc.caAPEG-MAPS: www.apeg.bc.ca/mapsPhone: 604-412-4891
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