CBA is one of the last big steps before you receive your P.Eng. licence, and it often feels the least clear. In this section, we break down the competency frameworks, rating scales, and validator expectations, and show you what strong examples actually look like. You’ll learn how to plan, draft, and refine your competencies so you can reduce back‑and‑forth with your association and move your application forward.
APEGA Removes the 1‑Year Canadian Experience Gate (Effective July 18, 2026) Last updated: July 8, 2026 Alberta is removing the one‑year “Canadian experience” gate for
Last updated: May 30, 2026. Always check peo.on.ca for the latest requirements before you apply. As of July 1, 2026, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) changed
CBA Competencies Guide for Engineers in Canada (Write Strong, Clear Examples) The Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) is one of the last big steps before you receive
Some competencies in the P.Eng. Competency‑Based Assessment (CBA) process are harder to pass than others. Competency 1.6: Regulations, Codes and Standards is one of the
Some competencies in the P.Eng. Competency‑Based Assessment (CBA) licensing steps are more difficult to pass than others. Competency 1.5: Solution Techniques is one of the
CBA Competency 1.1 – Regulations, Codes and Standards (Often Rejected) Some competencies in the P.Eng. Competency‑Based Assessment (CBA) licensing steps are more complex than others
