APEGBC Presentation September 6, 2011. The Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC APEGBC is the self-regulating body, authorized.

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 – [email protected] Student Program CoordinatorAPEGBC Web: www.apeg.bc.caAPEG-MAPS: www.apeg.bc.ca/mapsPhone: 604-412-4891