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What is a Limited Licence?

Engineering Licensee/Eng.L. and Geoscience Licensee/Geo.L.: you may apply for a professional licence, allowing you to practise engineering or geoscience within a clearly defined scope. It is intended to recognize the fact that certain individuals can be permitted to carry out certain specific functions normally within the definition of Professional Engineering or Professional Geoscience.  Examples of typical applicants are Applied Science Technologists or other practicioners whose work extends into the field of engineering or geoscience. The licence is designed for those who do not possess the academics and experience for full professional registration, but who are qualified to perform a scope of engineering or geoscience at a professional level.

With this limited licence , APEGBC permits you to use the titles Engineering Licensee and Eng.L. for certain functions normally reserved for Professional Engineers, or its Geoscience Licensee and Geo.L. titles for certain functions normally reserved for Professional Geoscientists.

To obtain a Limited Licence in British Columbia you need the following:

• Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

• Acceptable academic qualifications

• Acceptable engineering or geoscience experience

• Complete the Law & Ethics Seminar requirement

• Pass the Professional Practice Examination (PPE)
• Evidence of good character

What are the benefits?

How long does it take?

How much will it cost?

How do I apply?

What happens after I apply?

Present Limited Licensees

What are the benefits?

An Engineering Licensee/Eng.L. or Geoscience Licensee/Geo.L. limited licence allows you to:

• take responsibility for a defined scope of engineering or geoscience work in British Columbia

• take advantage of the employment centre on our website
• take advantage of insurance programs and other member benefits
• receive member rates for APEGBC Continuing Professional Development events
• receive APEGBC's monthly publication, Innovation Magazine
• gain networking opportunities through APEGBC Branches & Divisions

How long does the process take?

It takes APEGBC approximately 9-12 months to review your application once we have received all of the required documents.

How much does it cost?

Please check the FEE SCHEDULE for the most current fees.

The list below contains the items that you may need to pay for.

How do I apply?

To apply for a Limited Licence you will need to fill in an application form and provide APEGBC with all of the required documentation related to your academic qualifications and experience. 

What happens after I apply?

Once all of your documents have been received, APEGBC will do an academic and experience review to determine whether you qualify for a Limited Licence.  If your application is declined at this point, your application fee will be refunded.

Otherwise, you will be invited to a panel interview.  This will be a detailed one hour interview with two Professional Engineers or Geoscientists who specialize in your scope of work.  The purpose of the interview is to review whether you have gained sufficient satisfactory experience to obtain a Limited Licence in that area of expertise.  Academic examinations or additional experience may also be assigned.

If your Limited Licence application is acceptable then you may be invited to a job site interview at your work place.  During this interview you would be expected to demonstrate familiarity with codes and regulations that are applicable to your field, including quality management practices as outlined in APEGBC's bylaws.

Once the results of the job site interview have been approved by APEGBC you will be eligible to write the Professional Practice Examination (PPE).  You must pass the PPE and complete the Law & Ethics Seminar requirement before you are granted a Limited Licence, and the title of Engineering Licensee (Eng.L.) or Geoscience Licensee (Geo.L.).

Official Marks of APEGBC

*APEGBC has adopted and uses Engineering Licensee, Eng.L., Geoscience Licensee and Geo.L. as official marks in conjunction with governing the practice of engineering and geoscience in British Columbia, all in accordance with its mandate to protect public health, safety and welfare.