All applicants for registration as professional engineers, professional geoscientists or limited license in British Columbia are required to complete the Law and Ethics program. This requirement may be met in one of two ways:
1. by attending the Law & Ethics seminar in person (please see registration options below);
OR
2. by purchasing and viewing the CD version of the Law & Ethics seminar. Upon completion, the candidate must sign a declaration that he/she has viewed the contents of the CD set in their entirety. For more information or to purchase the CD-Rom, please visit:
https://apeg.bc.ca/Events/Seminar/Law-and-Ethics-CD-Rom
Please note that registering for the Law & Ethics Seminar will not automatically register you for the Professional Practice Exam.
** The final date to register for the January 19, 2015 Professional Practice Exam is November 28, 2014.
**Please note that this seminar is not a preparatory course for the Professional Practice Exam.
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Breakout Sessions
Please note that all participants must attend at least one breakout session. All breakout sessions are scheduled on Day 2.
National Instrument 43-101 and Mining Ethics: 12:45 PM - 1:55 PM
Geoscientists and Engineers employed in the mining sector have legal and ethical obligations under National Instrument 43-101. This session will describe these obligations and discuss ethical issues specific to mining.
Construction Law: 12:45 PM - 1:55 PM
Engineers who practice in the construction industry will at some point need to deal with issues such as builder's liens, trust and holdback, payment certifiers, and other contract issues. This session will focus specifically on construction-related legal issues.
Intellectual Property: 2:00 PM- 3:10 PM
Targeted specifically to electrical and electronic engineers, this session will explore the concept of intellectual property, explore how ownership of intellectual property is determined, and provide tips on how to protect creative endeavors.
Environmental Law: 2:00 PM- 3:10 PM
Learn about different aspects of environmental law as they relate to your practice as an Engineer or Geoscientist. This seminar will discuss areas of liability as they apply to specific environmental laws, and offer strategies to protect against risk of liability.
Registration Information Session (OPTIONAL)
An APEGBC staff member from the Registration department will answer any general questions participants may have about the registration process and Professional Practice Exam. For any specific questions regarding your file, please contact the Registration department directly at
[email protected]