I am an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in Nova Scotia. I want to understand the requirements for becoming a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). Specifically, what is the minimum duration of engineering work experience required for P.Eng. registration, and how many of those years must be obtained in Canada? Additionally, I'm interested in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program. What are the three main categories of activities that can be reported for CPD, and what is the minimum number of hours required annually?
Navigate to 'engineersnovascotia.ca'. Click on the 'Registration (How to Apply)' link. Click on the 'Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)' link. Identify and extract the minimum total engineering work experience required and the portion of that experience that must be obtained in Canada for P.Eng. registration. Navigate back to the main navigation menu (or home page if necessary) and click on the 'Continuing Professional Development' link. Identify and extract the three main categories of activities that can be reported for CPD. Identify and extract the minimum number of hours required annually for CPD. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the task.
The agent states that a minimum of four years of engineering work experience is required for P.Eng. registration. The agent states that at least one year of the required experience must be obtained in Canada. The agent states the three main categories of activities for CPD as: 'Formal Activities', 'Informal Activities', and 'Contributions to the Profession and Community'. The agent states that a minimum of 80 hours of CPD is required annually.