APEGS NPPE Examination Format

 If you dream of becoming a licensed engineering or geoscience professional in Saskatchewan, then you must have heard about NPPE. Questions like what it is, what its eligibility criteria are, its format and the like must pop up in your mind.

The answers to all the questions lie in this blog. So, read it thoroughly to get a clear idea of it.

What is NPPE?

The full form of NPPE is the National Professional Practice Exam, which is an exam that tests knowledge of Canadian law, professionalism, and ethics. You, as a candidate, have to pass the professional practice exam to be eligible to take up responsibility for professional engineering or geoscience work. You will be provided with a period of 2 and a half hours to complete the exam, and you have to attain 65% marks to pass this exam.

Eligibility criteria for NPPE:

There are some criteria that you need to satisfy to apply for PPE. These eligibility criteria are:

You need to be a member of the Engineering/Geoscience Licensee applicant who has taken permission to write the exam.

CPD recording compliance is compulsory for a previous year member.

You should read the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) Candidate Guide before you register for the exam. This guide gives details about what to expect for the examination. In addition, it will also provide you with the necessary study materials.

How to register for NPPE:

 

Seminar Dates	Exam Dates	Registration Time limit
February 22 – April 6, 2022	April 4-6, 2022	February 18, 2022
May 3 – June 8, 2022	June 6-8, 2022	April 29, 2022
July 5 – August 24, 2022	August 22-24, 2022	June 30, 2022
September 27 – November 9, 2022	November 7-9, 2022	September 23, 2022

 

For registration, first, complete the firm for the exam and seminar.

For special accommodation to write the exam, you need to contact APEGS for additional information and instructions.

Limit of attempts to write the NPPE:

There is a limit of 4 attempts to write the NPPE. If you fail in the fourth attempt, you have to wait for one year and complete a compulsory Remediation Plan before being allowed to register for a 5^th attempt. APEGS staff will notify you with instructions regarding a Remediation Plan in case you are not successful on your fourth attempt.

To be kept in mind: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, exam test centers are closed, and exams are being conducted remotely with virtual proctoring.

NPPE format:

·        Professionalism (7 to 10 questions)

·        Ethics (17 to 21 questions)

·        Professional Practice (27 to 32 questions)

·        Law for Professional Practice (23 to 28 questions)

·        Professional Law (7 to 10 questions)

·        Regulation of Member & Discipline Processes (7 to 10 questions)

You should hire an APEGS NPPE expert to help you by providing you with the necessary instructions so that you can pass the exam. Remember that preparing on your own will not guarantee you a successful result in this exam.