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Professional Practice Exam (PPE) Preparation Course
November 22nd and 29th, 2008 (two consecutive Saturdays)
Course code: PPE-F08
To register please click here or contact Ruby at 1-888-374-2338 ext 222 or e-mail her at rsubben@epic-edu.com.
Part A: Professional Engineering Practice and Ethics
November 22nd (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
This day-long workshop will help participants prepare to write Part A of the Professional Practice Exam (PPE). This workshop will focus on:
- Discussion of professional practice from three perspectives: the engineer as employee, the engineer as manager, and the engineer in private practice
- The structure, practice, and ethics of the engineering profession
- Professional Engineers Ontario Code of Ethics, Section 77 of the O. Reg. 941
- Comprehensive coverage of the topic from basic to advanced concepts
- Realistic and interactive case studies of ethical problems accompanied by the recommended solution for each case
- Case histories of engineering practices that led to disastrous and tragic results
- Typical examination questions, taken from Ontario’s previous Professional Practice Exams
Part B: Law for Professional Engineers
November 29th (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
This day-long workshop will summarize and simplify the fundamentals of professional Engineering law and will help participants preparing to write Part B of the Professional Practice Exam (PPE). This workshop will focus on:
- The Canadian Legal System and Business Organizations
- Tort Liability
- Contracts, Discharge of Contracts, Breach of Contract, etc.
- Arbitration and ADR
- Lien Legislation
- Regulatory Aspects and Ethics
- Industrial Property
- Laws Relating to Employment
- Sample Case Studies for Engineering Law Examination
Instructor: Yoassry Elzohairy (see instructor page for bio)
Required Texts:
Part A (Ethics): Andrews & Kemper, Canadian Professional Engineering Practice and Ethics, 2nd ed. Edition 1998, Nelson Thomson Learning, ISBN: 0-17-640467-8 Tel: (416) 752-9531 or 1-800-268-2222 Fax:(416) 752-8101 or 1-800-430-4445.
http://www.nelson.com
Part B (Law): D.L. Marston, Law for Professional Engineers, 3rd Edition, 1996, McGraw-Hill ISBN: 007552628-X, Tel: 1-800-463-5885 (from outside Toronto): 1-800-565-5758 Fax: (905) 430-5203 (from outside Toronto): http://www.mcgrawhill.ca
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not purchase any of the textbooks until you have confirmation from the EPIC registrar that the course is confirmed to run. EPIC will not be responsible for the costs of textbooks or any other material should the course not run due to low registration.
The fee for this course is $240 + GST.
Venue Information:
EPIC Learning Centre
5759 Coopers Avenue
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1R9
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What Past Students Have Said...
Very practical approach to teaching the course.
Seems quite knowledgeable on both engineering law and ethics.
He speaks slowly and clearly, makes sure that what he says is well understood. Perfect for an internationally educated engineer.
Very helpful, knowledgeable, good method of teaching.
Instructor was extremely sincere, professional and forthcoming to clear the doubts. Easily approachable and understood the needs of the students.
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