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WHAT IS THE SCOPE AND SYLLABUS OF THE NPPE EXAM?
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SCOPE AND SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION: g3 h7 M1 {2 l' X
The 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:
' _* O* `+ h+ E5 j4 }7 k, M3 fA. Professionalism (30%). Q4 X/ D: G0 I- T. y
1) Definition and interpretation of professional status" h" X+ o# T$ {. i
2) The role and responsibilities of a professional in society
8 s! G0 v# _% B Y3) The role and responsibilities of a professional to management8 D4 y& N j# f! L
4) Professional conduct, ethical standards and codes
: Q8 G# q# w" |: f5 G, D/ b5) Safety and loss management - the professional’s duties% C* g- M7 [" A- L) @7 Z
6) Environmental responsibilities; `/ x+ L4 h/ t8 p" t& O. g9 X
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B. Professional Practice (20%)8 l* z& V3 E; p) \) C6 Q, [6 c8 D% b: s+ ]
1) Professional accountability for work, workplace issues, job responsibilities and standards of practice
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4) Business practices as a professional 8 Y7 T6 f1 H* V7 h1 N
5) Insurance and risk management- f7 |+ [$ c/ F) q6 g3 M7 j( v
6) Professional and technical societies8 x' T8 ~) u- u0 e! I
7) Non-statutory standards and codes of practice
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C. Regulatory Authority Requirements (9%)
7 \" y, R4 D3 V8 Z3 W1 D1) Safety and loss management - regulatory aspects
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3) Occupational health and safety4 l2 K0 F- z! C" x
4) Workers compensation
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D. Law and Legal Concepts (25%)1 E% y( n! ^! f2 G( l8 M
1) Canadian legal system and international considerations, basics of business organizations x* t, c! f, t
2) Contract Law - elements, principles, types, discharge, breach, interpretation etc.5 l2 W* S# ?! V# @' Z/ x2 C
3) Tort Law - Elements, application of principles, interpretation, liabilities of various kinds
/ _: w) ?& q" w3 f- }' U4) Intellectual Property - patents, trademarks, software issues, copyright2 w2 d7 g* _3 V' s) k) d: u( a" K
5) Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)' N, C# |9 T9 B& p
6) Expert Witness( q$ ^" C# u0 R4 W8 W* O0 F" M
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E. The Act (16%), i' _! t( K; E5 U; Z% g
1) Definitions of the professions and scopes of practice 6 b, P- Y) s9 i% ^) h
2) Structure and functions of a Provincial Association
+ _ g: o; W+ k/ Y. z3) Regulations and By-Laws
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5) Discipline and enforcement( U/ @- }4 l: [8 T
6) Use of seals and stamps
% D) @, }; A5 `+ c& C7 I7 iThe 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.
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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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