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WHAT IS THE SCOPE AND SYLLABUS OF THE NPPE EXAM?
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SCOPE AND SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION
# v& a1 b. S( Z7 [% R5 W# gThe examination is closed book and two hours in duration. The 100 multiple-choice questions are broken down into five sections. All questions are common to the professions of engineering, geology, geophysics and geoscience. APEGGA has identified the major subject areas as follows:
: t% U6 @) I- p! D" kA. Professionalism (30%)* C5 r& X, y" v% x
1) Definition and interpretation of professional status; `' [ F* e; {3 f0 [- Q2 ~
2) The role and responsibilities of a professional in society$ {- G3 Y$ J$ N1 w- W& V
3) The role and responsibilities of a professional to management' [5 X" M3 J6 {5 Y4 y+ X
4) Professional conduct, ethical standards and codes$ l+ D5 O+ g7 k! v2 c$ ^
5) Safety and loss management - the professional’s duties
+ _. |. Z$ ~2 J* W6) Environmental responsibilities- H3 `) M G: D% }0 n
5 Q$ }/ Z2 e+ w$ _' rB. Professional Practice (20%)
8 A8 X: a- n! p, F4 h5 a$ ]. q+ Q1) Professional accountability for work, workplace issues, job responsibilities and standards of practice
- J2 `- Q& w' S: ?2) Continuing competence5 }- T( `0 y8 A8 s* D: _" \4 I& J5 i
3) Quality management and standards of skill in practice* u3 n j& y1 R( Q% }( x3 \
4) Business practices as a professional 6 D, J2 R! s9 y5 z8 `$ f6 Q7 T
5) Insurance and risk management A1 B3 ?5 C# r( {
6) Professional and technical societies
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1) Safety and loss management - regulatory aspects, W1 z8 L- s' m4 y" W
2) Environmental regulations0 Z6 x* w/ v! I
3) Occupational health and safety
7 |9 q, j4 {5 F* g! d4) Workers compensation
; t' B# B* I0 H0 K5) Other statutory standards of practice( x9 _# c4 R% E8 m) Q4 r; n5 f
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D. Law and Legal Concepts (25%)
* j0 ^: J$ l1 H, W1) Canadian legal system and international considerations, basics of business organizations! h2 _ V/ n2 r
2) Contract Law - elements, principles, types, discharge, breach, interpretation etc.$ H& I3 ~- e5 ^1 z" r
3) Tort Law - Elements, application of principles, interpretation, liabilities of various kinds
; m! L( s- D3 q0 J2 P4) Intellectual Property - patents, trademarks, software issues, copyright% z; V: E. P6 U/ k: J# D" A
5) Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)4 p: d4 h6 f& L
6) Expert Witness
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E. The Act (16%)7 B5 X8 z y) x% ~# z9 v+ C, [2 C
1) Definitions of the professions and scopes of practice
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4) Registration
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6) Use of seals and stamps6 R" f# M, B E8 Y0 x! o
The pass mark is 65%*. The examination is graded as a "pass" or "fail" with a report available in each area on your specific performance in the event of failure. You are not penalized for wrong answers. The grade is final.4 s) [ f2 {+ _9 f. L5 g
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*Pass marks may be slightly adjusted for individual sessions based on valid psychometric factors designed to ensure that over time, and among groups of candidates, pass-fail decisions are made on a consistent basis. |
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