All applicants for registration as professional engineers, professional geoscientists or limited licence in British Columbia are required to complete the Law and Ethics program. This requirement may be met in one of two ways:
1. by attending the Law & Ethics seminar in person (please see registration options below); or
2. by purchasing and viewing the CD version of the Law & Ethics seminar. Upon completion, the candidate must sign a declaration that he/she has viewed the contents of the CD set in their entirety. For more information or to purchase the CD-Rom, please click here
The Law & Ethics FAQ provides more information on the requirement to complete the Law and Ethics program for professional registration. Please note that registering for the Law & Ethics Seminar will not automatically register you for the Professional Practice Exam.
For more information about the exam, textbooks, registration process or to register for the exam, please contact our Registration department or click here. The final date to register for the April 16, 2012 Professional Practice Exam is March 9, 2012.
Please note that this seminar is not a prepatory course for the Professional Practice Exam. For information on what to study for the exam, please visit: http://www.apeg.bc.ca/reg/ppe.html.
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Registrations are being accepted.
Please register early as space is limited. Advanced registration will close on February 29, 2012. |
Dates and Times:
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Monday, March 5, 2012
Uphold & Protect the Public Interest
8:00 - 8:45 am - Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 8:50 am - Welcome
8:50 - 4:30 pm - General Session
(Lunch provided) |
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The Legal Framework
8:00 - 8:30 am - Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 11:15 am - General Session
11:25 - 12:20 pm - Breakout Session I** (Choice of A or B)
A - NI43-101 & Mining Ethics
OR
B - Intellectual Property
12:20 - 1:00 pm - Lunch provided
1:00 - 1:55 pm - Breakout Session II** (Choice of A or B)
A - Construction Law
OR
B - Environmental Law
2:00 - 2:30 pm - Registration & Professional Practice Exam Information Session (Optional) |
| Breakout Sessions: |
**Breakout Sessions
Please note that all participants must attend at least one breakout session and a maximum of two sessions. Please choose only one from each Breakout Session set. |
| Location: |
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 683-1234
Located across the street from the Burrard Street Skytrain station. Underground pay parking available.
*The Hyatt Regency Vancouver has a preferred partner rate which gives registrants 20% off of their rack rate. Registrants can book their rooms on their website: www.hyattregencyvancouver.com and enter 68573 in the Corporate/Group Code section. Please note, this rate is subject to availability and the rate can fluctuate day to day at times.
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| Instructors: |
Derek Doyle PEng, APEGBC
Geoff Thiele LLB, APEGBC
Gilbert Larocque PEng, LLB, APEGBC
Mahmoud Mahmoud PEng, GES Geotech Inc.
Matt Cameron PEng, CTQ Consultants Ltd.
Greg Miller PEng, LLB, Lindsay Kenney LLP
Craig Wallace PEng, LLB, Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Taryn Mackie LLB, Bull Housser & Tupper
Greg Gosson PGeo, AMEC
Jana McLean LLB, Bull Housser & Tupper
Esther Jeon LLB, Bull Housser & Tupper
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| Credit: |
12 Professional Development Hours (PDH) |
| Sign-In Sheets: |
All participants will be requested at the seminar to sign a sign-in sheet at least three times in order to receive credit for the seminar:
(1) Attendance at the Day 1 General Session
(2) Attendance at the Day 2 General Session
(3) Any breakout sessions attended |
| Fee: |
Early Registration (until February 20, 2012): $345.00 + HST = $386.40
Late Registration (after February 20, 2012): $385.00 + HST = $431.20
Add the Law & Ethics CD-Rom: $85.00 + HST = $95.20 |
| CD-ROM: |
The Law & Ethics seminar is also available in a CD-Rom format. This CD-ROM contains the same material as that which is presented at the seminar. For more information, please visit: Law & Ethics CD-Rom. |
| APEGBC Contact: |
Ailene Lim, Professional Development Coordinator
Email: alim@apeg.bc.ca
Phone: 604-412-4899
Toll-Free: 1-888-430-8035 ext. 4899 |
Breakout Sessions
Please note that all participants must attend at least one breakout session. All breakout sessions are scheduled on Day 2.
- National Instrument 43-101 and Mining Ethics: 11:25 AM - 12:20 PM
Geoscientists and Engineers employed in the mining sector have legal and ethical obligations under National Instrument 43-101. This session will describe these obligations and discuss ethical issues specific to mining.
- Intellectual Property: 11:25 AM - 12:20 PM
Targeted specifically to electrical and electronic engineers, this session will explore the concept of intellectual property, explore how ownership of intellectual property is determined, and provide tips on how to protect creative endeavors.
- Construction Law: 1:00 PM - 1:55 PM
Engineers who practice in the construction industry will at some point need to deal with issues such as builder's liens, trust and holdback, payment certifiers, and other contract issues. This session will focus specifically on construction-related legal issues.
- Environmental Law: 1:00 PM - 1:55 PM
Learn about different aspects of environmental law as they relate to your practice as an Engineer or Geoscientist. This seminar will discuss areas of liability as they apply to specific environmental laws, and offer strategies to protect against risk of liability.
Registration Information Session (OPTIONAL)
An APEGBC staff member from the Registration department will answer any general questions participants may have about the registration process and Professional Practice Exam. For any specific questions regarding your file, please contact the Registration department directly at register@apeg.bc.ca.
"Very useful course, both as a study aid for the Professional Practice Exam and for my general knowledge as a future professional."
"Seminar was full of valuable information."
Good information, made me aware of the issues we should be thinking about in our practice."
Cancellation Policy
Registered attendees unable to attend the event may designate a substitute, provided APEGBC receives written notification at least one business day prior to the event. Registration information for the substitute attendee should accompany the notice. If notice of cancellation of registration is received:
• 5 business days or more prior to the event, a refund will be processed
• Less than 5 business days prior to the event, no refunds apply
Substitute registrants are permitted up to the day of the seminar and member/non-member fees will be applied. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the event if less than the minimum required participants have registered. Liability limited to registration fee.
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