Category: CBA Competencies
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.
PEO Is Cutting the Experience Requirement in Half — Here’s What You Need to Know
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 Examples
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
Competency 1.6 Incorporate Safety Regulations (frequently rejected)
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
Competency 1.5 Solution Techniques (frequently rejected)
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
Competency 1.1 Regulations, Codes and Standards (frequently rejected)
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