Professional Practice Exam Essay Option Extended to April 2010
In June, Council approved a policy on English Language Competence for Practice. The policy articulates methods by which the Association can ensure an applicant’s competence in the English language, a requirement outlined in the Bylaws of the Association. One of the conditions for this policy’s implementation was the elimination of the Professional Practice Examination essay that has been used in the past to partially evaluate a candidate’s English language competency.
Candidates were advised of the new policy in July; however, concerns were raised by applicants and members that exam candidates were not provided with enough warning of the new policy, taking away their opportunity to be assessed by the essay.
To accommodate the transition to the new policy, applicants will have the essay option for the Professional Practice Exam for the next three Professional Practice Examination sessions: October 19, 2009, January 18, 2010 and April 19, 2010. Until April 19, 2010, candidates will have a larger choice of options to prove English language competency. Candidates who wish to write the essay with the examination until April 19, 2010 may be being considered under the former policy that consists of proving English language competency through referee comments, the Professional Practice Examination essay and other evidence gained during the application process.
More information regarding the policy on English Language Competence for Practice is available online at www.apeg.bc.ca/reg/englishcompetency.html.