Week 2: The Engineering Profession in Canada Flashcards

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1
Q

In Canada, engineering is a ___________ profession

A

Regulated Profession

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2
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What is a profession?

A

vocation or calling that involves some advanced learning

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3
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What does regulated mean?

A

licensing laws (not everyone can claim to be an engineer)

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4
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What are 4 attributes of regulated professions in Canada?

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  • exclusivity of title
  • exclusivity of practice
  • responsibility
  • code of ethics
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5
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What year did engineering in Canada begin to be regulated?

A

1920

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6
Q

Engineering is ______-regulating in Canada

A

Self-Regulating

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7
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What are 3 characteristics of licensing bodies in each province?

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  • charged with protecting the public by setting an maintaining high standards
  • governed by a council of elected members
  • accountable to public through government
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8
Q

Engineering Associations and licenses are all required by _____?

A

Laws

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9
Q

How did the second Quebec bridge accident occur?

A

Material failure in one of four bearing castings that supported central span temporarily while being hoisted

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10
Q

Who came up with the Iron Ring?

A

Herbert Haultain of U of T

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11
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Who developed the Iron Ring ceremony for Haultain?

A

Rudyard Kipling

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12
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Which body now administers the Iron Ring ritual?

A

Corporation of the Seven Wardens

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13
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What 5 things do you have to meet to become a P. Eng in Canada?

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  1. Meet the academic requirements
  2. Meet the experience requirements
  3. Meet the law and ethics requirements
  4. Meet the English language requirements
  5. Meet the good character requirement
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