PEO s Engineering Internship (EIT) Program. Ottawa Chapter February, 2015

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1 PEO s Engineering Internship (EIT) Program Ottawa Chapter February, 2015

2 Objectives Role of PEO Licensing Requirements Licensing Process Engineering Experience References Engineering Intern Program Licensure Assistance Program 2

3 3 PEO Professional Engineers Ontario Organization that regulates the practice of engineering in Ontario 80,000+ P.Eng Sheppard Ave W, Toronto, Ontario

4 PEO s Role & Function Who - self regulating body for P. Engs. What - regulate and set standards Where - across the province of Ontario When right to title; 1932 right to practice Why - Public safety and welfare How - Admissions, discipline and enforcement 4

5 Licence Types Professional Engineer, P.Eng. Temporary for non-ontario licensed engineers to practise in Ontario on engineering projects. (New application required if project is longer than one year) Limited - issued to an individual who, as a result of at least 13 years of specialized experience, has developed competence in a certain area of professional engineering Provisional - Available to applicants who have completed all requirements for licensing except 12 months of Canadian experience 5

6 Licensing Requirements Acceptable engineering education Professional Practice Examination Good character (i.e. no criminal record) References (all supervisors & a minimum of one P.Eng.) 48 months acceptable engineering experience (12 months must be within a Canadian jurisdiction) 6

7 Academic Qualification Non CEAB Applicants are assigned examination program to confirm adequate engineering education or to bridge the educational gap Interview to waive examinations if you have: 5 years of engineering experience for Confirmatory examinations 10 years of engineering experience for Specific examination program Confirmatory examinations Discipline Specific - have the choice of exams Total of 4 Examinations (3 Technical plus one complementary studies)

8 PEO Licensure Flow Diagram CEAB Applicant Academic Assessment imbedded in the program Non- CEAB Applicant Academic Assessment By PEO required in the ACT Assigned Technical Exams 2 year limit to attempt PPE or Professional Practice Exam Mandatory for all Applicants no exceptions Exempt from Technical Exams Exams waived Optional ERC Interview Not waived Write Technical Exams Fail Pass Experience Assessment After completion of a minimum of 48 months of work experience Failure To attempt PPE Within Time limit Or pass PPE within 3 attempts Acceptable Experience More Experience Required Optional Staff Referral Interview Does not meet Requirements File Closed P.Eng License conferred 8

9 PEO Licensure Flow Diagram CEAB Applicant Academic Assessment imbedded in the program 2 year limit to attempt PPE Professional Practice Exam Mandatory for all Applicants no exceptions Experience Assessment After completion of a minimum of 48 months of work experience Failure To attempt PPE Within Time limit Or pass PPE within 3 attempts Acceptable Experience More Experience Required Optional Staff Referral Interview Does not meet Requirements File Closed P.Eng License conferred 9

10 PEO Licensure Flow Diagram Non- CEAB Applicant Academic Assessment By PEO required in the ACT Assigned Technical Exams 2 year limit to attempt PPE or Professional Practice Exam Mandatory for all Applicants no exceptions Exempt from Technical Exams Exams waived Optional ERC Interview Not waived Write Technical Exams Fail Pass Experience Assessment After completion of a minimum of 48 months of work experience Failure To attempt PPE Within Time limit Or pass PPE within 3 attempts Acceptable Experience More Experience Required Optional Staff Referral Interview Does not meet Requirements File Closed P.Eng License conferred 10

11 Professional Practice Examination 3 hours total - Part A (Ethics), Part B (Law) 4 essay-style questions per section, similar structure each time April, August & December sittings + Pilot Locations throughout Ontario & embassies around the world Exam samples available for purchase from PEO 11

12 Experience Quantitative Requirements Minimum of 48 months of acceptable engineering experience of which at least 12 months must be acquired in a Canadian jurisdiction supervised by a person legally authorized to practice in that jurisdiction. (ie. professional engineer) 12

13 Pre-Graduation Experience Reg (1) 3. Eligible for up to 12 months credit After completing 50% of course work Not eligible for the required 12 months of Canadian jurisdictional experience PEO Policy Related to course and career 13

14 Engineering Master s or PhD PEO Policy Completed degrees - 12 months experience Same discipline or closely related to your bachelor of engineering degree Only one degree applies Not eligible for the required 12 months of Canadian jurisdictional experience 14

15 Acceptable Engineering Experience 5 Required Elements: Application of Theory Practical Experience Management of Engineering Communication Skills Social Implications of Engineering 15

16 Application of Theory Do I need my engineering studies to do my job? If so, how? Link your work to your academics; refer to specific engineering principles. 16

17 Application of Theory Analysis: scope, operating conditions, performance assessments, safety & environmental issues, technology assessment, reliability analysis, economic assessment Design: functionality, product specification, component selection, integration of components into larger system Testing Methods: devising testing methodology, techniques, verifying specification, new product/technology commissioning Implementation Methods: applying technology, engineering cost studies, optimization techniques, cost/benefit analysis, process flow and time studies 17

18 Application of Theory What options are available to you? What important parameters did you consider? How did you make your decision? Why is the selected method appropriate under the circumstances? Who did you consult and how much assistance did you need? 18

19 Practical Experience Function of Components as Part of a Larger System: merits of reliability, role of computer software, relationship of end product to equipment and control systems Limitations of Practical Engineering: production methods, manufacturing tolerances, operating and maintenance philosophies Significance of Time: workflow, scheduling, corrosion rates, replacement scheduling Codes, Standards, Regulations, Laws 19

20 Practical Experience What considerations did you have to make due to real world conditions? What codes and standards did you use as part of your engineering work? Why was it necessary to refer to these what is the basis for these? How did limitations of time, material, personnel, etc. affect your engineering work? 20

21 Management of Engineering Planning: identifying requirements, developing concepts, evaluating alternative methods, required resources Scheduling: establishing interactions and constraints, activity schedules, impact of delays, interaction with other projects Budgeting: conceptual and detailed budgets, identifying labour, materials, overhead, cost escalation 21

22 Management of Engineering Supervision: leadership and professional conduct, human resources, motivating teams Project Control: coordinating phases of project work, monitoring expenditures and schedules and taking corrective action Risk Assessment: operating equipment and system performance, technological risk, product performance, social and environmental impacts 22

23 Management of Engineering How do these concepts fit into the engineering work that you do? Are you responsible for controlling any of these that affect other members of the team? Have your responsibilities increased in this area? How? 23

24 Communication Skills Written Work: correspondence design briefs, major reports Making Oral Reports: coworkers, supervisors, senior management, clients, regulatory authorities Making Presentations to the Public 24

25 Communication Skills How do you report your work? Any written reports? Who receives these? Opportunities for presentations? Participation in meetings? Any examples of having to promote your engineering ideas through a reporting mechanism? What was the result? 25

26 Social Implications of Engineering Value or Benefit to the Public Safeguards in Place Relationship between Engineering and the Public Role of Regulatory Agencies 26

27 Social Implications of Engineering What are the potential effects, both positive and negative, of the engineering project? How are negative effects mitigated? Who are the end users of the engineering work? Were they consulted on the project? How? What involvement have you had in the process? 27

28 Describing Your Work Focus on what you did as it relates to the 5 criteria Structure your description to include: WHAT you did I calculated the total heat load on the reactor HOW you did it WHY you did it Using the theoretical heat of reaction In order to size the heat exchanger 28

29 Describing Your Work WHAT HOW WHY 29

30 Experience Assessment Tools Required: Summary of experience provided by the candidate (may also include earlier EIT reviews/guidance and subsequent response by candidate) Referees evaluations covering all reported time periods (may also include follow-up discussions with referees) Optional: ERC and/or Staff referral interviews (if items 1 or 2 above are not satisfactory or complete) 30

31 Engineering Experience Record Reverse chronological order Include start date (mm/yr) and end date (mm/yr) of each job Include all employers names and addresses (including country) for each period assessed Not a Resume Include specific engineering work that you performed Explain the nature of problems you solved Identify design/analysis factors you considered 31

32 Referee Requirements Need your direct supervisor from each employer (job) covering the time of employment. Minimum legal requirement: one P. Eng. supervisor for one year Ideal goal: one direct P. Eng. supervisor plus another P. Eng. familiar with your work, per place of employment, over the entire 48 months. Supervisors must be sufficiently familiar with the details of the candidate s work 32

33 References Request that your Admissions Representative send out the questionnaires to your referees when: Changing roles within company Leaving a company Supervisor/referee leaving role/company Reaching end of interning phase (>48 months) Please contact your referees to ensure that they have mailed the forms back to PEO 33

34 EIT Program Use of EIT title (serious about licensing) Inclusion in PEO members directory Review of work experience Participate in PEO s Licensure Assistance Program Individual guidance Engineering Dimensions Participate in local Chapters Eligible to join OSPE and take advantage of their Career Centre & other member services (insurance and investment plans) 34

35 Financial Credit Program (FCP) CEAB graduates FCP documentation to be received by PEO within six months of date of degree from an engineering program IEG applicants FCP documentation to be received by PEO within six months of landing date in Canada PEO will waive Licence Application fee: value of $ % HST FREE EIT Membership First Year: value of $ % HST 35

36 PEO Contacts Admissions Representative: file status, address changes, etc. Exam Centre: PPE & technical exams EIT Unit: quality of experience requirements, annual experience reviews & template, general questions Finance: fees 36

37 Manoj Choudhary, M.Eng., P.Eng. EIT Manager Tracey Caruana, P.Eng. EIT Coordinator 37

38 Professional Engineers Ontario Licensure Assistance Program (LAP)

39 Program Overview Program Purpose: Licensure Links P.Eng. mentor with EIT mentee Program resources: Guide & Intern Handbooks LAP software Event funding Provided by PEO Webinar training available (remote/group mentoring) Chapter support from Head Office

40 Program Expectations and Limitations 6 month relationship Meet minimum 2 hours per month Confidentiality Mentors can provide: Mentors are not expected to: Help mentees get a job Promote the mentee for jobs/assignments Supervise work assignments Confidentiality related to employer s sensitive/ proprietary information

41 Program Benefits EITs gain access to a professional engineer acquire knowledge and professional skills receive one-on-one feedback assistance with the licensure process P.Eng. members Increase their guidance/mentoring skills volunteer opportunity satisfaction from development of individuals Mentor/guide future engineers Chapter provide additional support to Chapter membership potential to attract participants to other Chapter events

42 LAP Program Events Training Session Conducted by EIT Coordinator Participants receive guide/intern guidebooks Exercises and tips on developing relationship Guide s Exchange or Mid-Point Event (optional) Session for participants to get together and share experiences Appreciation Event At conclusion of 6 month relationship Recognizes mentors Next steps Start the next 6 month mentoring relationships

43 LAP Program Contact Have any questions? Contacts Tracey Caruana, P.Eng., EIT Coordinator / ext. 1107