Some competencies in the P.Eng. Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) licensing steps are more complex than others to meet the minimum score on the 0 to 5 rating system.
1.1—Regulations, Codes, and Standards—is one of the 10 most frequently rejected. Here are some things to consider.
- Common issues, as noted by assessors:
- Responses often lack detailed examples of Canadian or equivalent codes.
- Many examples focus on irrelevant standards or management processes.
- Assessor recommendations:
- Provide engineering-focused examples.
- Clearly demonstrate the application of relevant codes in context.
- Avoid examples like running error checkers or approving drawings without proper credentials.
- What to include:
- Concrete examples of using specific guidelines or standards.
- Explanation of how these standards impacted design or decision-making.
Applicants should provide an example of applying engineering theory to solve a problem or design a system.
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