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A R E S O U R C E F O R C A N A D I A N S T U D E N T S , I N T E R N A T I O N A L LY T R A I N E D P R O F E S S I O N A L S & T R A D E S P E R S O N S
A British ColumbiaPerspective
Published by:
In partnership with:
The Engineering Teamin Canada
and gratefully acknowledging the financial support of the Government of British Columbia
Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia
TTHE WORDS ‘Engineer’, ‘Engineering’ and ‘Engineering
Technology’ have many different meanings and implications
throughout the world, and even within Canada. This brochure will
explain how the terms are most commonly used and understood
within the Engineering Sector in Canada.
Immigrating to Canada?If you have education and training as an Engineer, Technologist,Technician or Tradesperson from within Canada or from anywhereelse in the world, and you wish to continue your career as part of theEngineering Team in Canada, this brochure and the websitesidentified on the back page will greatly help you identify where youbest fit, career-wise, in the Engineering Sector.
Professional Engineering and Engineering Technology, like mostother professions in Canada, is regulated by provincial law. The roleof regulation is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the publicand the environment. Some members of the Engineering Team mustbe licensed to practice their profession or trade, while others musthave permission to use specific titles.
ENGINEERING + YOU
Principal Activities of theEngineering Team MembersMembers of the Engineering Team – Engineers, Technologists, Technicians,Tradespersons – work closely with each other daily. Here’s how theregulatory structure of our sector works together, through professionalregistration provided by APEGBC, ASTTBC and ITA.
EngineersTo practice professional engineering, use the title Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) oruse any job title or make any statement that implies you are permitted to practiceprofessional engineering, requires legal permission through registration or a licenceissued by the provincial regulatory body (APEGBC). If you wish to offerprofessional engineering services, you must either be registered as a ProfessionalEngineer with APEGBC; be an Engineering Licensee from APEGBC; or workunder the direct supervision of someone who is registered with APEGBC as aProfessional Engineer or an Engineering Licensee.Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) are required by law to assume professionalresponsibility for the design, research and development, commissioning and fieldreview of construction of engineering projects. P.Eng. develop appropriate solutionsto engineering problems through innovative application of scientific andengineering principles. They develop and apply new technologies, promoteadvanced designs and design methods, and pioneer new engineering methods.Engineering Licensees (Eng.L.) may offer professional engineering services asabove, within a defined scope of practice.
Technologists & TechniciansEngineering technology services are offered by Professional Technologists (PTech),Applied Science Technologists (AScT) and Certified Technicians (CTech), andother practitioners, most often working within a team of engineering personnel. Insome instances registration with ASTTBC is required in law to offer engineeringtechnology services directly to the public.PTechs, AScTs and CTechs typically work within published engineering practiceguidelines, codes and standards. Registered members must work under thesupervision of a P.Eng. when providing professional engineering services to an employeror the public.To use the title PTech, AScT or CTech, you must have legal permission from theprovincial regulatory body (ASTTBC).Professional Technologist (PTech) is an advanced level of registration fortechnologists who seek further professional recognition in their career progression.Applied Science Technologists (AScT) apply theoretical and practical methods todesign, plan, develop, test, manufacture, construct, install, commission, operateand maintain engineered products, processes, systems and services.Certified Technicians (CTech) apply theoretical and practical methods to assistwith the design, development, manufacturing, testing, construction, installation,commission, operation and maintenance of engineered products, processes, systemsand services.
TradespersonsRed Seal and Certified Journeypersons may offer regulated technical servicesdirectly to the public under licence.Certified Journeyperson/Tradesperson holds a Provincial Certificate ofQualification and/or a National Red Seal Endorsement. They may offer technicalservices directly to the public. In some trades, third party licences may be required.
“At RF Binnie & Associates, technologists andtechnicians fill key positions in the firm and areintegral members of our Engineering Team.”Rob Campbell, PEngBoard Chair, Binnie Consulting Ltd.
ENGINEERING IN BC
Pathways in EngineeringThe DisciplinesThe discipline names below are convenient descriptions of general fields orareas of study and/or practice which engineering-related professional andregulatory agencies in Canada have chosen to recognize, allowing them tomore easily categorize their memberships. Practitioners generally seekeducation and training within these broad areas, but may well combine twoor more if specialized expertise is needed.
The Trades tend to use job functions as their discipline names, whileEngineering and Technology discipline names are usually related toeducational program titles.
ENGINEERING… as defined by Engineers Canada
Agricultural Engineering Civil Engineering Geological Engineering Naval Architectural EngineeringBiochemical Engineering Computer Engineering Geomatics Engineering Petroleum EngineeringBiomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Software EngineeringBioresource Engineering Engineering Physics Marine Engineering Structural EngineeringBiosystems Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical EngineeringBuilding Engineering Food Engineering Metallurgical EngineeringChemical Engineering Forest Engineering Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering
These disciplines are subject to change without prior notice.For a list of Engineering Disciplines, visit… www.engineerscanada.ca/examination-syllabus
TECHNOLOGY… as recognized by the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia
Biological Sciences Electrical Geomatics MechanicalBiomedical Electronics Industrial MetallurgicalBuilding (Architecture) Environmental Information Mineral ResourcesChemical Forest Engineering InstrumentationCivil Gas & Petroleum Marine
These disciplines are subject to change without prior notice.For a list of Technology Disciplines, visit… www.ASTTBC.org/registration/technologists/disciplines.php
TRADES… as defined by the Interprovincial Red Seal Program
There are 49 ‘Red Seal’ trades – nationally recognized and certified – and more than 100 others recognized by the IndustryTraining Authority in BC. Typical Engineering Team Red Seal trades include…
Automotive Service Technician Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Sheet Metal WorkerBoilermaker Industrial Mechanic Tool & Die MakerCarpenter Plumber Truck &Transport MechanicConstruction Electrician Power Line Technician
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CTech AScT PTech Eng.L. P.Eng.
CredentialTitle and PracticeRestrictionsLicensing
Education & Trainingrequired after High School
Required WorkExperienceApprox. Duration
including WorkExperience
Typical ClassroomContact Hours &
Credential
Typical EducationContent/Focus
ProfessionalEngineer
P.Eng.
Restricted Titleand PracticeLicence Required(APEGBC)
8 years
4000 hoursUniversity-levelBachelor’sDegree
Theoretical,Academic,Technical,Business
4 years attaining the
required engineering
competencies, with 1 year
of supervised Canadian
engineering-level
experience or equivalent
EngineeringLicensee
Eng.L.
Restricted Titleand PracticeLicence Required(APEGBC)
8 years2000 hoursDiploma ofTechnology
Theoretical,Academic,Technical,Business
5 – 6 years attaining the
required engineering
competencies, with 1 year
of supervised Canadian
engineering-level
experience or equivalent
ProfessionalTechnologist
PTech
Restricted Titleand Practice(ASTTBC)
8 years2000 hoursDiploma ofTechnology
Theoretical,Academic,Technical,Business
6 years after AScT,with 2 to 4 of seniorexperience and 1 yearunder P.Eng.
Applied ScienceTechnologist
AScT
Restricted TitleRegistrationRequired forSome Practice(ASTTBC)
4 years2000 hoursDiploma ofTechnology
Theoretical,Academic,Technical,Business
2 years, with 1 year ofsupervised CanadianTechnologist-levelexperience
CertifiedTechnician
CTech
Restricted TitleRegistrationRequired forSome Practice(ASTTBC)
3 years1000 hoursCertificate ofTechnology
Academic,Technical,Business
2 years, with 1 year ofsupervised CanadianTechnician-levelexperience
Qualifications & Experience…
Some Trades areRegulated by athird partyLicense may beRequired
Journeymanor CertifiedTradesperson
4 yearsTechnical andWork-Based
Up to 1000hours, usually throughApprenticeship.
Red Seal Endorsementand BC Certificate of
Qualification
Up to 6500 hours,supervised by aJourneyperson
Regulatory Agencies
Self-Assessment Tools
Students
Further questions?Please contact…
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The Future is Yours… Join the Team!
About APEGBCThe Association of Professional Engineersand Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC) regu-lates and governs the professions under theEngineers and Geoscientists Act by set-ting and maintaining high academic,experience and professional practices t anda rd s . Individuals l icensed byAPEGBC are the only persons permittedby law to assume responsibility for engi-neering and geoscience projects in theprovince of BC.
About ASTTBCEstablished in 1958 and subsequentlyincorporated under the Applied ScienceTechnologists and Technicians Act,1985, the Applied Science Technologists& Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) regu-lates the standards of training and prac-tice of and for its members, and protectsthe interests of the public. ASTTBCachieves this by setting and maintaininghigh academic, experience and profes-sional practice standards.
About ITAThe Industry Training Authority (ITA)leads and coordinates BC’s skilled tradessystem. ITA works with employers,employees, industry, labour, trainingproviders and government to issue cre-dentials, manage apprenticeships, setprogram standards and increase opportu-nities in the trades. ITA is also a key col-laborator in the BC Government’s Skillsfor Jobs Blueprint.
For more information…
EngineeringAssociation of ProfessionalEngineers and Geoscientists ofBritish Columbia
Provincially: www.apeg.bc.caNationally: www.engineerscanada.ca
www.engtechinbc.ca
www.apeg.bc.ca/students
Engineering TechnologyApplied Science Technologists& Technicians of British Columbia
Provincially: www.ASTTBC.orgwww.ITTPBC.ca
Nationally: www.TechnologyProfessionals.ca
www.ASTTBCapply.ca
www.ASTTBC.org/students
Skilled TradesRed Seal orIndustry Training Authorityof British Columbia
Provincially: www.itabc.caNationally: www.red-seal.ca
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www.itabc.ca/youth-trades/overview
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