Essay About Professional Practice And Public Interest2

Apsc 450 Compiled Lectures Fall 2012
APSC 450 Compiled Lectures Fall 2012This was not quick to do. As such, please make sure to add highlights, comments, edits, info from your written notes, extra detail, and hunches if you can. We all have other things to worry about so making it a group effort will likely help.         -The ManagementYellow highlighted portions are added detail from class lecturesBlue highlighted portions discuss graphical charts or info that I didn’t include from the slidesThe ‘Tips’ Section at the bottom of the document includes several hints the prof dropped regarding testable trivia. PLEASE ADD TO THIS SECTION!ENGINEERING & GEOSCIENCE IN B.C. & THE ROAD TO REGISTRATION1. Self-Regulation – the Concept and Responsibility2. History of the Professions in Canada and British Columbia3. The Road to P.Eng.4. Experience Requirements5. Professional Practice & EthicsTen Characteristics of a Self-Regulated Profession1. Proactive in the public interest2. Legislative Duty and Code of Ethics3. Education, experience, and examination requirements for entry4. Guidelines and practice standards5. Practice reviews and performance management6. Compliance monitoring, investigation, and discipline7. Enforcement8. Continuing Professional Development9. Specialist designations10. Transparency & Public ConfidenceThe Self-Regulation PropositionBalance of public interest and care of profession vs the exclusive right to practiceSelf-Regulated Professions in CanadaBNA Act of 1867 British North American ActCreated Canadian ConfederationDefined the split of power between two levels of government, federal and provincialRegulation of professions became provincial/territorial responsibilityThen1910’s..Engineering Failures (e.g.Quebec Bridge)1919… representatives from the Engineering Institute of Canada created Model for Provincial Legislation to protect the public from “Quackery” & “Charlatans” 1920 Regulation of BC Engineers Precursor to APEGBCSimilarly…Other provinces & territories introduced similar legislation andIn 1936 the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (now Engineers Canada) was formed by the provincial & territorial organizations to provide coordination of programs, standards, practicewww.engineerscanada.caAccredits University programsProvides national guidelines for qualification and practiceFacilitates National MobilityNegotiates international agreementsResearches trends in the professionAdvises and works with with Federal GovernmentAPEGBC GovernanceB.C. Government delegates responsibility to APEGBC via Engineers & Geoscientist Act to uphold and protect the public interest respecting the practice of professional engineering and the practice of professional geoscienceappoints 4 Public Members to APEGBC Council Lieutenant governor’s jobAPEGBC MembersElect 14 APEGBC Members to Council Vote on Bylaws to Govern the ProfessionsAPEGBC CouncilSets Policy & Strategic Direction Fiscal Responsibility StaffManage OperationsImplement Council PoliciesAPEGBC is its members Volunteers (1,000+)Develop Policy through Committees/BoardsDevelop National Policy at ECRepresent professions on outside boardsReview QualificationsDevelop Practice Standards Practice ReviewsInvestigation & DisciplineWhat Does APEGBC Do – for British Columbians?Engineering & Geoscience Services are strictly regulated and of the highest qualityAdministrative & Policy “Best Practices‟Legislative change to ensure appropriate Professional RelianceLegislative Improvements to Protect Environment and Public Safety & Interest (Seismic Upgrades to Schools/Greening of Building Code/Struct.Eng Designation)Availability of Services via Mobility, Integration of Internationally-Trained Professionals & Licensing of related professionalsPublic Guidance on Selection of Services (e.g. Homeowners Guide)Support to the Community through Members/Organizations (TETRA, Canstruction)What Does APEGBC Do – for its Members?Ensures value of P.Eng. & P.Geo. “Brand” byHigh standards of entry to practice satisfactory to the membershipEnforcement against non-members practicing engineering/geoscienceMonitoring of practice of membersInvestigation of Complaints & appropriate discipline formulated by membersPractice-focused support through Advice, Guidelines, Courses (CPD), Divisions, MentoringFacilitates National/International MobilityWorks with Government to maintain Self-Governance/Develop Legislative ImprovementsAdvertising in MediaAwards & Promotes Outstanding Members & ProjectsPromotion to Youth via Scholarships/School SupportAffinity Programs, Employment PostingsAfter You GraduateThe Iron RingConferred at Graduation By Corporation of the Seven WardensIndependent BodyNot formally affiliated with licensing bodyRitual and wearing of the ring reminds us of our societal obligationsEnroll as an Engineer in Training