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 19, 2010 Professional Practice Exam is March 18, 2010 .

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.

• Cancellation Policy

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: 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
  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: 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
  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: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
  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: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
  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.

What Previous Participants Said About This Seminar:

"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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