Regulations of the professions

Question 1

self regulation

Answer 1

• authority to govern itself
• each province has a regulatory body, with elected members (engineers) who are registered members and regulate the practice and discipline of members
• authority to license
• ability to discipline

Question 2

discipline

Answer 2

charging a member then proceeding to a hearing to determine guilt

Question 3

three stages of discipline

Answer 3

1. gather evidence
2. investigate and peer review
3. discipline hearing

Question 4

enforcement

Answer 4

charging a non-member with either using the protected professional title, right to title breach or practicing without a license, or certificate of authorization or permit

Question 5

Four temporary license requirements

Answer 5

• license in another province/territory
• qualified to work on a specific project
• familiar with codes and laws
• collaborate with members of local association

Question 6

Four temporary license limitations

Answer 6

• works, facilities, machines
• name of member to collaborate with
• time period (12 months)
• name of person, firm or corporation

Question 7

Certificate of Authorization (CofA)

Answer 7

• permit to practice
• issued by the association that allows individuals and businesses to offer and provide professional engineering services to the public

Question 8

purpose of engineers seal

Answer 8

• signifies that the author assumes professional responsibility and accountability for the documents
• serious thought was given to the content and declares that others can rely on the design, facts and judgement
• must be signed and dated

Question 9

Three intentions of licensing

Answer 9

1. protect the public
2. restrict unqualified persons from practicing
3. discipline negligent practitioners

Question 10

temporary license

Answer 10

allows out-of-province engineers to work in the province on a project

Question 11

Qualified person

Answer 11

• an engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to relevant subject matter
• must be in good standing

Question 12

list 5 licensing requirements

Answer 12

1. age 18+
2. character - must be in good standing
3. education - academic qualifications, degree from accredited university
4. experience - 4+ years of suitable experience
5. law and ethics knowledge - pass exam

Question 13

most frequent violation

Answer 13

violation of the code of ethics

Question 14

CCPE

Answer 14

Canadian council of professional engineers

• federal association
• promote consistency in licensing and regulations

Question 15

CEAB

Answer 15

Canadian engineering accreditation board

• evaluates undergrad degrees and programs
• accredited programs are exempt from exams

Question 16

CEQB

Answer 16

Canadian engineering qualification board

- develop national guidelines for engineering qualifications, standard of practice, ethics and professional conduct

Question 17

three items pertaining to a “professional”

Answer 17

• self regulating group
• specialized knowledge and skill/education
• performing a public service