BCIT is proud to launch the Canadian Engineering Professional Practice microcredential program to support internationally-trained engineers in entering the Canadian engineering workforce. The program familiarizes internationally graduated engineers with the practice of engineering in Canada and the regulatory framework of the profession. Meanwhile, for Canadian Engineering program graduates, this program will prepare them for the National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE); one of the mandatory requirements for the licensing of engineers in Canada.
The part-time, online program allows learners to gain the knowledge while typically working at the same time. The three courses within the program can be taken one-by-one or all in the same term.
Q: Who is the Canadian Engineering Professional Practice microcredential for?
A: The program is designed to address the industry need for comprehensive knowledge in the law that applies to engineering practice, professionalism and ethics and high level communication skills as well as help recent graduates, foreign-trained engineers, or Engineers-in-Training (EITs) adapt to the Canadian engineering landscape. It is for internationally-trained engineers who intend to apply for registration as a professional engineer.
Junior engineers will benefit of the leadership learning aspect of this microcredential. They are learning the technical aspect as a junior, these courses will give them knowledge on how to lead a team of their own.
Q: Why did BCIT School of Energy develop a Canadian Engineering Professional Practice microcredential?
A: The program fills an industry need for knowledge and skills that practicing engineers require in Canada. It also helps engineers prepare for the National Professional Practice Exam.
Q: What topics are covered in the microcredential?
A: This microcredential offers comprehensive training and education in the core competencies essential for success in the Canadian engineering sector, including ethics, law, professional practice, and communication skills.
Find more details on applying to the program here.
Register for the online info session on August 14.