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National Professional Practice Exam  (NPPE) – Ontario Engineering 

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INTRODUCTION

The Canadian National Professional Practice Exam is a professional development and up-skilling program that is specifically designed for Internationally Educated Engineers (IEES) with at least 48 months (4 years) of work experience who want to work as professional engineers in Canada.

 

We invite IEEs who meet our eligibility requirements to join us at our Campus in North York, Ontario, Canada for a specifically designed program that provides both applied learning outcomes, examination preparation, and assistance with finding employment in Canada as a professional engineer.

 

Our program includes a practicum work experience placement that will provide you with the confidence and the skills to ensure that you are fully job-ready as a professional engineer in Canada.This professional development program can happen either in-person through our North York Campus in Ontario or our Satelite campus in Surrey, British Columbia, or online. 

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NOTE:  Please note the Private Career College Act, 2005 do not apply to any of the professional development, skill upgrading and examination preparation programs

COURSE PRICE:

COURSE DURATION:

COURSE DELIVERY:

TERM STATUS:
 

START DATE:

COURSE FORMAT:

$16,000

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18 Months

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In class (on campus)

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Full-time

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March 2024

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Theory + Examination prep + practical

placement

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Flexible payment plan + potential scholarship

Clinical placement with hospitals and healthcare facilities

Work and earn $ during the program

Effective pathway to employment and permanent residency in Canada

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APPLICATION PROCESS (step-by-step)
  • Fill out online application form

  • Receive conditional offer letter within 5 business days (if all admission requirements are met)

  • Pay course deposit fee outlined in the offer letter, meet any conditions 

  • Sign the enrollment contract and review the student handbook and policy statements 

  • Receive Letter of Acceptance within 5 business days (if all conditions of the offer letter are met)

  • Apply for study visa (payment of the full semester fee is recommended for students to have the highest success rates for their visa acceptance) 

APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM

Step 1

Ensure that you have read and agree to the policies, terms and conditions outlined program handbook

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Step 2

Fill out and submit our online application form below

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Academic Requirements

Students must satisfy ALL of the following:

  • 4-year bachelor degree in engineering 

  • Minimum 48 months (4 years) of provable engineering work experience 

English Language requirements

Students must satisfy ONLY ONE of the following:

  • Bachelors degree qualifications delivered in English

  • IELTS of 6.0 Academic (if qualifications not delivered in English)

PROGRAM MODULES

Professionalism
Definition and interpretation of professionalism and professional status, the role and responsibilities of professionals in Society. Definitions and scopes of practice of professional engineers in Canada. 
 

Ethics
The role of ethics in society; cultures and customs, ethical theories and principles. 
Codes of ethics of professional engineers and geoscientists in Canada and covering common ethical issues and dilemmas
 

Professional practice
Professional accountability for work, workplace issues, job responsibilities, and standards of practice. The role and responsibilities of professionals to employers and clients. Relations with other professionals and non-professionals; business practices. Risk management, insurance, quality management and due diligence 
 

Professional law
The acts, regulations, and bylaws of Provincial and Territorial Associations. An introduction to the Canadian legal system. Contract law - its elements, principles and applications. 

Regulation of members and discipline process
Discipline procedures, and continuing professional development. 
 

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