What is APEGBCs role in monitoring the competence of professional engineers and professional geoscientists?
APEGBC is the body appointed by the BC Government to administer the Engineers & Geoscientists Act . The primary responsibility of the Association is to protect the public by ensuring to the best of its ability that those who practice engineering and/or geoscience are competent. This includes monitoring the continuing competence of licensed practitioners through CPD programs, practice review, and investigation & discipline. It also includes enforcement against unlicensed practitioners.