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WHAT IS THE SCOPE AND SYLLABUS OF THE NPPE EXAM?
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SCOPE AND SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION
6 i K* Q/ J: lThe 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:
/ z: V* F% d$ ~2 IA. Professionalism (30%)
0 A; D: |! |- m1) Definition and interpretation of professional status" o: G- @; h0 Q/ c4 `
2) The role and responsibilities of a professional in society
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4) Professional conduct, ethical standards and codes. S: l- l9 h. [+ w% [, [! S
5) Safety and loss management - the professional’s duties
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B. Professional Practice (20%)
* H2 `# W) \2 h7 i; Z1) Professional accountability for work, workplace issues, job responsibilities and standards of practice* h8 \+ l& ]+ Q% r
2) Continuing competence! N- y9 Q- \, G( k) h* A
3) Quality management and standards of skill in practice3 j0 ]0 H% U9 V% R! T
4) Business practices as a professional
6 p* K% @+ Q7 @ y5) Insurance and risk management) F8 n0 ]2 M4 W+ R3 g
6) Professional and technical societies+ l5 ^" r: N9 _
7) Non-statutory standards and codes of practice
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C. Regulatory Authority Requirements (9%) ^( O7 d$ [. |+ {* z2 t& Y
1) Safety and loss management - regulatory aspects
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5) Other statutory standards of practice
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0 S1 w: L8 \, Q8 ?& X! ID. Law and Legal Concepts (25%)
7 I& b$ q+ d, i2 u3 p( g4 ?1) Canadian legal system and international considerations, basics of business organizations* s+ x$ p% `+ c" t9 m$ C
2) Contract Law - elements, principles, types, discharge, breach, interpretation etc.5 B/ l4 M# G1 x9 d( _: `2 S% v, u
3) Tort Law - Elements, application of principles, interpretation, liabilities of various kinds/ r4 w7 E# w( }3 K6 x+ L6 o
4) Intellectual Property - patents, trademarks, software issues, copyright6 s9 `. \5 N2 a3 [3 I5 w5 x# A
5) Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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/ S- W, n. T. X4 K2 dE. The Act (16%)
8 H% Y, o! b+ Q1) Definitions of the professions and scopes of practice 5 `# Q% j" [" Q9 P: q* Z" i
2) Structure and functions of a Provincial Association
9 I5 F0 ^6 d, ^, A" h3) Regulations and By-Laws
# O. o/ Y0 Y2 J. I, Y4) Registration
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6) Use of seals and stamps* t# H- [, r& V1 `
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.
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& I( \ s3 l0 ]- X*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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