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WHAT IS THE SCOPE AND SYLLABUS OF THE NPPE EXAM?
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SCOPE AND SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION
* \7 Y( y8 X, v. h1 \3 KThe 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:& ~3 X& H. e; K H, F
A. Professionalism (30%)# ?8 b6 e; X8 G. `& L
1) Definition and interpretation of professional status. U1 T+ X$ W* t U# j) r& [
2) The role and responsibilities of a professional in society! \8 v: T8 K# e$ w9 n9 k8 i$ T
3) The role and responsibilities of a professional to management
; K r, q0 O" p- F6 @$ r( y, b( e1 \4 V4) Professional conduct, ethical standards and codes
4 z0 u3 |% z+ q' A3 Z5) Safety and loss management - the professional’s duties- D3 h' w2 b9 m4 q: o. T, {' O+ u
6) Environmental responsibilities+ x5 `1 h/ q! D% c$ V
) r7 A6 T$ |! G5 b) vB. Professional Practice (20%) N1 b; F5 H7 a' c
1) Professional accountability for work, workplace issues, job responsibilities and standards of practice
& O4 j4 Y( D9 |3 q! n$ n2) Continuing competence
9 C0 I6 J! B9 R# J% ^' k' v3) Quality management and standards of skill in practice
; v( D8 ^4 F6 I9 w6 y2 G& W4) Business practices as a professional ; ~+ B2 O3 y5 f& ~7 j
5) Insurance and risk management: y) d$ _) J5 \+ n* z$ U# W
6) Professional and technical societies
% ~5 K* x4 U' C& V& l7) Non-statutory standards and codes of practice$ E0 k" {: p }1 _ L. f
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C. Regulatory Authority Requirements (9%)& _1 n T% C4 c! a. q% t
1) Safety and loss management - regulatory aspects
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3) Occupational health and safety9 I$ y7 g) w4 ^' O. V2 Y+ T5 z
4) Workers compensation
1 {9 u- f& ?; t5) Other statutory standards of practice& A: d/ v& Q5 J3 m' c
& j- @( D' o: |1 F- I9 K' r& _D. Law and Legal Concepts (25%)
! y$ T8 l8 M' C9 c4 z$ }; \1) Canadian legal system and international considerations, basics of business organizations
/ z9 V; C% |0 ~2) Contract Law - elements, principles, types, discharge, breach, interpretation etc.
6 @' }: A( L7 Q3) Tort Law - Elements, application of principles, interpretation, liabilities of various kinds* Y% @1 Y+ m# y" d* ?, w) k; y
4) Intellectual Property - patents, trademarks, software issues, copyright9 i5 F/ V$ A A" M2 v6 A0 `$ B
5) Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)1 L8 a2 i7 r& ~ D, T
6) Expert Witness
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E. The Act (16%)
+ T( u2 D& b8 _* _0 Y1) Definitions of the professions and scopes of practice
6 Z0 e3 O4 Q: _$ P: w2) Structure and functions of a Provincial Association& N( ~! g$ |0 W: `' k$ F
3) Regulations and By-Laws
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+ S3 Q/ O9 r3 G1 m }1 T& H& t5) Discipline and enforcement9 n' e! F1 b2 v3 Z; c
6) Use of seals and stamps2 K6 k4 k+ j* {; L- u9 h8 `
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.2 _* s+ C$ v, e6 m/ [. |
+ f2 v+ @" M/ b$ t8 C9 v5 i- S: z*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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