CCPE认证说明

CCPE认证说明
Canada's national engineering body - the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE) - works with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) in assessing the engineering qualifications of people applying for permanent residence in Canada who intend to work as engineers. The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the likelihood of acceptance into the examination program by a provincial or territorial engineering association.
A positive outcome is valuable advice to visa officers. They take it into account when they assess your application for permanent residence in Canada. It does not guarantee they will approve your application, but it will be a factor in your favour.
A negative outcome is valuable advice to you. It tells you that applying to immigrate to Canada with the intention of working there as an engineer is unrealistic.
The assessment result is used for occupational designation for immigration purposes only. Canadian provincial and territorial engineering associations (licensing bodies) are not bound in any way by this initial immigration assessment. They will conduct their own assessment of licence applicants, for which fees will be charged.
The granting of a visa does not suggest acceptance for licensure.
For more information on immigration and the IA Program, contact CCPE at
ia@ccpe.ca; Attach an original certified copy of your degree certificate and transcripts (course marks) with certified translations in English or French, if applicable.
Assessment Form （表格填写说明）
Fill out all sections in full. Use extra sheets of paper, if necessary. Assessment processing time is normally 4-10 weeks.
B – Personal Information: Include your complete mailing address. State your date of birth in the format Day/Month/Year.
Representatives name: If you have a representative, please indicate full name and address.
C – Province of intended destination: State the province where you intend to live if you immigrate to Canada. If you are applying to immigrate to Quebec, do not use this form; contact a Canadian Embassy for more information.
Where do you intend to apply for a Canadian Visa?: Location of intended embassy.
D – Engineering Education: Include all university-level education, noting each institution’s city, and country. If the institution has changed names since you graduated, include both the old and new names. Attach an original certified copy of your degree certificate(s) and transcripts (course marks) with certified translation in English or French if applicable.
E – Registration, certification, or licence to practise as a professional engineer: Include full name of the registering body, (i.e. Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London), and full name of membership (i.e. associate member, corporate member, engineering member, licence to practise, etc.). Attach a certified copy of your membership certificate.
F – Significant Engineering Work Experience: Attach a résumé or curriculum vitae listing dates, positions held and a short description of job duties and responsibilities.
G – Applicant’s Declaration: Read the consent statement. Sign and date the form.
H – Payment of fee: Check the appropriate boxes.
Before you mail the package, check that all attachments are included: • Original certified copy of degree certificate(s) and course transcripts.
• Employment history or résumé.
• Fee of $175.00 Cdn, payable to the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers by international money order, bank draft or encoded certified cheque drawn on a Canadian bank. CCPE will not release its bank account number for transfers. Do not send cash in the mail. CCPE is not responsible for loss when the fee is paid in cash.
• Self-addressed envelope or address labels.
Ma il the package to:
Canadian Council of Professional Engineers
180 Elgin St., Suite 1100
Ottawa, ON K2P 2K3
Canada
Telephone: (613) 232-2474 ext. 223/232/234/262/271/278
Fax: (613) 236-5489
E-mail: ia@ccpe.ca
CCPE认证常见问题
ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I get an assessment done by the CCPE?
The CCPE can assess your qualifications as an engineer to help the visa officer make decisions about your suitability for immigration into Canada. To request an assessment, please fill out the form Initial Assessment of Engineering Qualifications. If you do not have this form, you can obtain it directly from the CCPE or from the CCPE website at: pe.ca.
Should I get an initial assessment?
If you wish to immigrate, in order to become an engineer in Canada, you should have an initial assessment. You should not get the initial assessment if: • you do not have a bachelor's degree in engineering from a university,
• you are a computer programmer, architect, scientist, or an agronomist (specialist in plant or animal breeding),
• you have a degree from the Phillipines, or
• you intend to immigrate to Québec.
Can I use the assessment form from CCPE's web site?
Yes, you can download the assessment form from the pe.ca. Send two completed copies to CCPE with your original certified documents. Keep a copy of the form for your records.
How do I pay for the assessment?
You can pay for the assessment with a bank draft, money order, a cheque drawn on a Canadian bank, or by traveler's cheque. If you are using Western Union, please contact the CCPE, because you will need to make the cheque payable to a person's name. CCPE does not accept cash or credit cards; CCPE does not give out its bank account number.
What documents do I have to send for the initial assessment?
Please send a copy of your university degree and a copy of your course transcripts. These must contain the original certification by your university or a public notary. If they are not in either English or French, please also send certified translations. CCPE also needs a summary of your work experience. Please do not fax or e-mail your copies.
The name on my degree and transcripts is different from the name I am using now. What should I write on the application form?
The name on the application form should be the name that you are using at the present time. A copy of certified proof of name change (legal name change, marriage certificate, divorce certificate, etc.) should be included with your application.
I have obtained a Master Degree in Engineering. Do I need to send you the information about my Bachelor Program?
In order to assess your qualifications, we must have all information on your undergraduate study (Bachelor education) and graduate study (Master and Doctorate education).
Will you mail me a copy of my CCPE assessment?
Yes. When we have finished your assessment, we will send one copy to you (or your representative). When you send that copy to the Canadian Embassy, make a copy for your own records. We do not give out more than one copy. If you ever need a new copy of your assessment, CCPE will send out a confirmation letter you can use when you apply for your visa.
Is the P.Eng. (Canadian Professional Engineer) recognized in the United Kingdom?
No. There is no agreement between the Engineering Council in the United Kingdom and the CCPE. However, the two organizations agree on what university training and courses qualify you to become an engineer. This agreement is also held by engineering councils in the United States, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and France.
What official names do engineers have in Britain and Canada?
Engineering titles are different in Britain and Canada:
Canadian title British title
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.)
Technologist Incorporated Engineer
Mechanic Engineering Technician
I understand that a degree from China should be notarized. Do I just send the notarized letter?
You need to send an original certified copy (not photocopy) of the degree documents (i.e. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate diploma) with certified translations in English or French.
I received my degree from a university in India, but I studied from an affiliated college. What document should I send?
CCPE is aware that most universities in India offer engineering through affiliated and constituent colleges. Please provide a certified copy of your Leaving Certificate or a certified letter from the Registrar as proof of attendance at the college you attended and your University Bachelor Degree.
After I send my assessment package to CCPE, will I be given notice that it has been received?
No, you will be contacted only if there is a problem with the information you sent. Otherwise, you will not receive anything until the assessment result is sent.
I applied for an assessment through a representative. Where will my result be sent?
If you are using a representative, all CCPE correspondence and the result will be sent to the representative.
Can you send me information about finding a job in Canada?
The CCPE oversees engineering in Canada, but it is not a job agency. The best place to look would be in Canadian daily newspapers, or you can consult the other sources listed at the end of this document.
Can you send me a list of companies I could work for?
The CCPE does not maintain lists of companies. We suggest you contact your Canadian Consulate or Embassy, and ask for that information.
I have just arrived in Canada. How do I find out if I am qualified to be an engineer?
Once you are in Canada, you must contact the engineering association in your province and apply to be licensed there. If you have already had an assessment done before you came to Canada, it will not affect the result of your application.
Do I need to speak English?
If you live in any province except Québec or New Brunswick, you must be able to speak English to be licensed. In Québec, you must be able to speak French. You can speak either English or French to be licensed in New Brunswick.
How do I become a member of the CCPE?
Since the CCPE is an organization that coordinates the provincial/territorial engineering associations, you cannot become a member of the CCPE. You should apply for membership with the engineering association in your home province or territory. You must be a permanent resident of Canada to become a member of any engineering association in Canada.
Do I need an engineering licence?
Yes. By law, no one can practice as a professional engineer in Canada without a licence. Each province (or territory) has an engineering association that governs licensing of engineers. These associations also set the standards for the profession to serve and protect the public on the provincial government's behalf. After you are licensed by an engineering association, you are known as a "professional engineer," and may use "P.Eng." after your name ("ing. in Québec). In Canada, it is against the law to practice engineering or to use the "P.Eng./ing." title after your name unless you are fully licensed by an engineering association. Can I work in Canada before I become a licensed professional engineer? Yes, but only if a licensed professional engineer takes responsibility for your work. Until you become licensed, it is against the law in Canada for you to approve engineering drawings or reports, to use the title "professional engineer" (or any title like it), or to offer any engineering services to the public. You may do most other technical work legally, subject to other professional law (such as the Architecture or Land Surveyors Act).
How do I become a licensed professional engineer?
To become a licensed professional engineer, you must:
• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. You cannot become licensed before immigrating to Canada;
• have an undergraduate or Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized Canadian university program; or have an otherwise recognized engineering degree and complete an assigned examination program. If a Canadian university or other organization recognizes your other degree, that does not affect decisions made by the CCPE or any engineering association;
• complete three or four years of engineering work (the amount of time depends on the association). At least 12 months of your experience must be in a canadian environment so that you are familiar with Canadian codes and standards;
• pass a professional practice examination, so that you understand Canadian standards of professional practice, ethics, engineering law, and liability.
• be of good character and reputation;
• be able to speak English (French in Québec, English or French in New Brunswick). How many examinations will I have to write to become a professional engineer in Canada?
Your provincial engineering association will tell you what examinations you have to write to become a member. You will first have to demonstrate your experience and education in an evaluation. Then they will give you exams. The exams in most provinces are offered in English only (French only in Québec; French or English in New Brunswick).
If I get a licence in one province, can I work in another province?
No. You may only practice engineering where you are licensed. However, there is an agreement between all the provinces (and territories) that allows you to move between provinces without having to repeat the entire licensing process.
How can I get a job in Canada?
It is not easy to find long-term, full-time work as an engineer in Canada. You should be ready to search for a year or more. You can find jobs by looking in newspapers, magazines and trade journals. You might also apply to agencies that employers hire to find professionals, but those agencies are not normally looking for engineers, and especially not junior engineers.
You can, of course, improve your chances by working on your computer skills, improving your English or French, or taking technical courses, especially courses on building and electrical specifications, and the nature of Canadian engineering practice. Evening technical courses are often offered by local universities and colleges.
SOURCES OF HELP
• Human Resources Centres. These are run by the Government of Canada. They are found in most cities:
www.integration-net.cic.gc.ca
• Journals of the provincial associations of professional engineers. You should contact them directly if you are in training, or a full member.
• Local immigrant services or groups representing your own country. Contact the provincial government and ask for referrals to settlement organizations.
• Canada Employment Weekly -- a newspaper full of job listings:
Tel: (416) 964-6069, or Fax: (416) 964-3202, or
Web:
Human Resources Development Canada's website: www.hrdc.gc.ca. This site will also connect you to other job sites.
加拿大工程师概况
Engineering in Canada
In Canada, engineering is a regulated profession. This means that by law, no one can practise the profession of engineering without a license. Licensing is carried out by 12 provincial and territorial associations who set standards and regulate the professional. An engineering licence is valid only within that jurisdiction, however, there is a mobility agreement among the provinces and territories regarding transfer of licences. These associations serve and protect the public on behalf of their provincial or territorial government.
Once registered, or licensed, as a member of a provincial or territorial association, engineers are known as professional engineers and are eligible to use the designation "P.Eng." ("ing." in Québec) after their name. In Canada, it is illegal to practise the professional of engineering or to use the P.Eng./ing. designation without being licensed as a member in an association. For more information on immigration and the IA Program, contact CCPE at ia@ccpe.ca.
LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Normally, to be licensed as a professional engineer by a provincial or territorial engineering association, candidates must:
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (Citizenship or permanent resident status is required to apply for licensure. It is not possible to be licensed before immigrating to Canada.)
• Possess an undergraduate (Bachelor's level) degree in engineering from an accredited Canadian university program, or possess an otherwise recognized engineering degree and complete an assigned exam program. Recognition of degree equivalency by a Canadian university or other organization is unrelated to recognition of your degree by the CCPE and its constituent associations.
• Complete two to four years of engineering work experience, depending on the association. Experience obtained outside Canada may be acceptable if sufficient documentation is provided. A minimum of 12 months experience must be in a Canadian environment to ensure that you are familiar with Canadian codes and standards.
• Write and pass a professional practice examination on professional practice, ethics, engineering law and liability.
• Be of good character and reputation.
• Be proficient in English (French in Quebec, English or French in New Brunswick). WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN CANADA - STEPS TO LICENSING
STEP 1. Obtain and fill out an application form.
After being granted a permanent residence visa, you should contact the association of professional engineers in the province or territory where you plan to
settle. Applications for membership will not be accepted until residence in Canada is established, but preliminary information will be available.
You will be asked to submit at least the following documentation:
• Original diploma(s), degree(s), and full transcripts recording course completion and marks.
• Full address of educational and professional institutions related to engineering qualifications.
• Employment and character references.
All documents must have certified English translations (French in Quebec; a choice of English or French in New Brunswick).
STEP 2. The association reviews your academic background and may assign an exam program to ensure that academic requirements are met.
The association assesses your academic qualifications, primarily the Bachelor level or first degree. Qualifications other than the Bachelor level may or may not be taken into account in your favour.
Usually, associations will assign an exam program if you do not have a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited Canadian university engineering program. Examinations are assigned based on your claimed discipline or speciality of intended work. The maximum number of examinations is 20. You will also be required to take an examination on
non-technical subjects (engineering economics or management). Examination sittings are held once or twice per year, depending on the jurisdiction.
STEP 3. The association evaluates your previous engineering experience.
The evaluation is based on application of engineering theory, exposure to project management and demonstrated use of communications skills.
Two to four years of acceptable engineering experience is required, depending on the association. Experience obtained outside Canada, may be acceptable if sufficient documentation is provided. A minimum of 12 months of acceptable experience must be in a Canadian environment to ensure that you are familiar with Canadian codes and standards.
If assigned an examination program, you are normally required to complete all examinations before the association will begin crediting engineering experience. STEP 4. Write and pass the professional practice exam.
You must write and pass the professional practice examination on professional practice, ethics, engineering law and liability. Normally, you can write it any time after you have completed the assigned examination program.
Once all the requirements for licensure are successfully met, the association will issue a license to practice engineering in that jurisdiction. Please be advised that it may take several years to obtain licensure in a province or territory of Canada. WORKING IN CANADA BEFORE BEING LICENSED
Applicants can work as engineers only if a licensed professional engineer takes responsibility for the work. In Canada, it is illegal for non-licensed engineers to approve engineering drawings or reports, use the title "professional engineer" or any variation of it, or in any way offer engineering services to the public.
While a licence application is in progress, applicants may wish to register as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with their local association to receive advice and guidance on the nature of required engineering experience.
Most other technical work (i.e. work not considered professional engineering) may be performed by non-licensed engineers without restriction, but it may be restricted by other legislation, including Architecture and Land Surveyors Acts.。