Program Overview
The NPPE Exam Preparation Program at DEA Canadian College prepares engineering and geoscience graduates for the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) and essay. The intensive program emphasizes exam preparation strategies, professional ethics, and the legal framework governing engineering and geoscience practice. Upon successful completion, graduates become eligible for registration as professional engineers or professional geoscientists in BC, opening doors to diverse career opportunities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
NPPE Exam Preparation Program:
This program, a prerequisite for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, prepares engineering and geoscience graduates and applicants for the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) and the accompanying essay.
Program Objectives:
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the NPPE and essay.
- Foster critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills relevant to engineering and geoscience professions.
Program Description:
The curriculum emphasizes exam preparation strategies, professional ethics, and the legal framework governing engineering and geoscience practice.
- The program is offered year-round with applications accepted continuously.
- The program is offered in an intensive format with a duration of 18 hours.
- The program is taught in English.
- The program is delivered through instruction, facilitated discussions, and brainstorming activities.
Outline:
Course Outline:
- Exam Preparation: Covers effective study techniques and exam-taking strategies.
- Regulating a Profession: Explores the role and responsibilities of Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGA).
- APEGA's Act, Regulations, and Bylaws: Delves into the legal framework governing engineering and geoscience practice in BC.
- Disciplinary Procedures: Addresses the disciplinary process for unethical or unprofessional conduct within the profession.
- Updating Your Knowledge: Emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development for engineers and geoscientists.
- Ethical Theories and Code of Ethics: Introduces various ethical theories and the APEGA Code of Ethics.
- Ethics for Different Professional Groups: Examines ethical considerations for managers, employees, and private sector professionals.
- Specific Ethical Issues: Explores ethical dilemmas related to environmental, computer, and research ethics.
- Canadian Legal System: Introduces the legal system in Canada and its impact on professional practice.
- Business Organizational Structures: Covers different business models and their implications for engineers and geoscientists.
- Professional Implications: Discusses legal issues like tort law, contract law, and product liability in professional practice.
- Contract Classifications: Examines various project delivery methods and their impact on risk assessment and compensation.
- Contract Life Cycle: Explores the different stages of a contract, including awarding, execution, and termination.
- Sustainability: Highlights the importance of sustainable practices in engineering and geoscience projects.
- Specific Contract Issues: Addresses breaches, disputes, and delays in construction contracts.
- Important Clauses in Construction Contracts: Reviews key clauses commonly found in construction contracts.
- Specific Contract Types: Explores insurance, bond, and other types of contracts relevant to engineers and geoscientists.
- Other Legal Considerations: Introduces intellectual property, labor, employment, environmental, and occupational health and safety law.
- Multiple Choice Question Practice and Review: Provides ample practice with NPPE-style multiple-choice questions.
- Essay Writing Practice: Guides students through the process of writing the NPPE essay.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Mock Law and Ethics Exam: Assesses students' understanding of legal and ethical concepts through a simulated NPPE exam.
Assessment Criteria:
- Mock Law and Ethics Exam: Graded based on accuracy and understanding of legal and ethical principles.
- Essay Writing: Assessed based on clarity, organization, analysis, and application of ethical principles.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Interactive lectures: Engage students in discussions and active learning activities.
- Case studies: Analyze real-world scenarios to apply ethical and legal principles.
- Group work: Foster collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Faculty:
- Experienced and qualified instructors with expertise in engineering ethics, law, and professional practice.
Unique Features:
- Exam-focused curriculum: Provides targeted preparation for the NPPE and essay.
- Practical application: Emphasizes the real-world application of ethical and legal principles.
- Intensive format: Allows for efficient and focused learning.
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
- Upon successful completion of the NPPE and essay, graduates become eligible for registration as professional engineers or professional geoscientists in BC.
- This opens doors to diverse career opportunities in various sectors like construction, consulting, environmental management, and research.
Other:
- Admission Requirements: Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering or geoscience is required.
- Equipment and Facilities: The program utilizes a projector and screen for presentations and group activities.
- Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience: Practice and Ethics (Fifth Edition)
- Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience (Third Canadian Edition)
- Industry Canada Booklets on Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Copyrights
- Engineers and Geoscientists Act, Bylaws and Code of Ethics
Conclusion:
The NPPE Exam Preparation Program at DEA Canadian College provides a comprehensive and intensive learning experience to prepare engineering and geoscience graduates for professional registration in BC. The program's focus on exam preparation, practical application, and ethical decision-making equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their professional careers.
