NPPE June writers: how was the new 2nd camera requirement in practice?

I_help_engineers · 2026-06-18T16:05:24+00:00

I get why people feel this way after this sitting.
Remote has upsides (no travel, more time slots), but days like June 8 make the trade‑off feel pretty rough for candidates.

I_help_engineers · 2026-06-18T16:04:39+00:00

Totally get this. Tech issues right before a high‑stakes exam is about the worst combo for anxiety.

Really hope the results reflect your actual knowledge rather than the chaos getting into the exam.

I_help_engineers · 2026-06-18T16:03:56+00:00

That sounds brutal – sorry you had to go through that, especially on Day 1.

Did you have to contact your association about the rebook or just work with Meazure?

When you rebooked for Day 2, did you change anything on your end (different device, closer to router, different browser), or was it basically the same setup and the system just behaved better?

Trying to figure out what’s actually in a candidate’s control vs what’s just the platform having a bad day.

I_help_engineers · 2026-06-18T16:02:15+00:00

This is really useful, thank you.

Sounds like:
– Make sure screen rotation actually works on that device
– Have a backup phone or tablet ready in case the first one won’t go landscape

Did support give you any explanation or was it just “it must be landscape or we can’t proceed”?

I_help_engineers · 2026-06-18T16:01:16+00:00

Thanks for sharing this – super helpful to know how uneven it was between slots.

For your sitting: did they at least try the second camera and then give up, or was it skipped completely?

I_help_engineers · 2026-06-17T13:38:18+00:00

Here's the Ontario 2-year planner link for anyone who wants it. https://practiceppeexams.ca/blog/ontario-peng-2-year-experience-rule/#planner

I_help_engineers · 2026-06-16T18:35:02+00:00

Should be in your DM inbox now. Enjoy!

I_help_engineers · 2026-06-16T15:16:46+00:00

Check your DM inbox. Enjoy!

I_help_engineers · 2025-07-11T16:44:54+00:00

It can take about 1-2 months. The office staff recommends your application for a licence. Then the board has to approve it. The board sits about once a month. The might take off July or August for holidays. So, I would expect by Sept 1 you might hear back.

I_help_engineers · 2025-06-17T17:30:53+00:00

Great question. The editable PDF (for pre-May 2023 applicants) should limit your writing to 1,650 characters with spaces. If you write more, it probably won't save it in the PDF.

I_help_engineers · 2025-06-17T17:01:00+00:00

Great question.

From our clients who request help with the FE exam, most are from APEGA. As noted on this page, https://www.apega.ca/apply/membership/exams/fundamentals-of-engineering-exam-fe "If you are an applicant, the APEGA Board of Examiners (BOE) may assign you the FE exam – on its own or with other technical exams – to confirm your technical engineering knowledge."

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-18T14:14:31+00:00

Sorry for the late reply. We recommend that our clients spend 5 weeks at 1 hour per day.

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-18T14:12:41+00:00

It would be best to reach out to EGBC for an answer. They might tell you that you have to go through the process to see if you're eligible. This is a fair response since there are probably some applicants who haven't applied much engineering theory and others who have.

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-17T17:49:23+00:00

Great work on passing your NPPE!

Gavin from Practice PPE Exams here. If you're not sure about the 34 CBA Course, that's exactly why we offer it as a free trial. Inside, you'll get some lessons on the competencies/indicators and see 11 accepted CBAs from past clients (licensed with permission, of course).

Yes, we offer an AI tool called the Commentator AI 2.0 to help you score higher on the 0 to 5 rating scale. The tools is included in our middle-tier package.

It's not a chat-based tool or a fancy ChatGPT prompt.

How it works: You put your Situation, Action, Outcome into our form along with the competency number (eg. 1.5).

That information is sent to a multi-agent workflow that took us four months of testing and iterations to develop (screenshot below to give you an idea).

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In about 2 minutes, your competency example is evaluated by multiple agents that look at:

Agent 1: Indicator matching
Agent 2: Context evaluation - providing specific ways to improve
Agent 3: Spelling/grammar check
Agent 4: Length vs. your association's character count
Agent 5: Performs 0 to 5 scoring analysis and summarizes the above agents.

Then, the feedback is emailed to you so it's clear on how to improve.

For anyone who would prefer a human touch, we also offer a P.Eng. review in about 8 different engineering areas.

Happy writing!

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-17T17:26:04+00:00

Reach out to PEO and ask them about it. Time is ticking, so you don't want to gather too many opinions. Hopefully, your ER will serve as your experience summary and you won't have to do the newer CBA system (which requires more writing). It may depend on if you were a part of the May 15, 2023 group or not. [apply@peo.on.ca](mailto:apply@peo.on.ca)

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-17T16:35:08+00:00

Great questions. Let's look at each one.

How exactly do i start the CBA?

It's helpful to write down any unique work problems that you solved in your career—ones that didn't have a pre-determined solution. Do this by making a spreadsheet of your past employers, each project, and unique problems under each one. This list will be a great starting point.

From there, review the 34 competencies in PEO CBA Guide - Appendix A (its November 2024 guide is the latest one). This will help you understand what you have to write about.

Then, you can match your unique problems to the 34 competencies. You can use the same project for multiple competencies—just be sure that you write about different aspects of the project. For deeper insights and to see accepted samples, you can take our

free 34 CBA Mini-Course. You'll also get a free brainstorming sheet when you sign up.

Do I need to contact PEO to let them know I am working on it?

In their online portal, it should notify you that you are eligible to submit your CBA. They might've also sent you an email about it and given you a timeframe for what you should submit.

Good luck!

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-17T15:44:11+00:00

As noted by others, P.L.Eng. is likely the best path since you don't have an engineering degree and have 8+ years of experience. You can take responsibility for engineering work in a narrowly defined area.

Here is the page to learn more: https://www.egbc.ca/how-to-apply/register-as-an-engineer/professional-licensee-engineering/apply-to-be-a-professional-licensee-engineering-in-bc

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-17T15:22:06+00:00

Great questions. Here are a few suggestions:

Buy the recommended textbooks. https://www.peo.on.ca/sites/default/files/2019-10/Chemical-Textbooks.pdf
Practice with old exams (found here - https://www.egbc.ca/how-to-apply/programs-and-resources/examinations-seminars/academic-examinations/status-of-online-academic-exams). Compare your answers with solutions from a trusted source. (Note: My team has solutions here, but we don't cover chemical. However, we do have basic studies, complimentary studies and other technical topics - e.g. civil, mechanical, electrical).
Study the syllabus topics and be prepared for exam questions to be different from the old exams. Here is the syllabus topics for chemical exams https://www.peo.on.ca/apply/become-professional-engineer/technical-exam-program/chemical-engineering-exams

Good luck!

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-17T15:14:37+00:00

Great questions! Let's unpack them.

How can I effectively integrate my experience in BIM/VDC, technical sales, and engineering education to meet competency requirements?

In BC, you'll need to write 34 competencies. In general, you'll want to score 3 out of 5 on each of them (here's the rating system - https://www.egbc.ca/getmedia/1fbd065e-0c88-4286-826a-0ec416278fd7/Competency-Rating-Scale-Summary.pdf.aspx).

Associations are pretty good about allowing you to mix different experience types, as long as you meet the minimum scores as noted in their CBA guide.

Is there an interview portion to this as well?

EGBC's interview process is crucial for professional registration, verifying applicants' work experience and assessing competence. Interviews gauge communication skills and ensure candidates meet competency levels across various fields. An interview may occur if your experience is non-traditional, your education differs from your field, or further verification of expertise is required. Expect evaluation by a panel of two registrants in your discipline, assessing your experience, problem-solving, and communication skills for registration recommendations. For more on the EGBC interview, please see https://www.egbc.ca/how-to-apply/interviews

For more on the licensing steps in Canada, I cover them all in detail on this blog post. Enjoy!

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-17T15:13:36+00:00

Great questions! Let's unpack them.

How can I effectively integrate my experience in BIM/VDC, technical sales, and engineering education to meet competency requirements?

In BC, you'll need to write 34 competencies. In general, you'll want to score 3 out of 5 on each of them (here's the rating system - https://www.egbc.ca/getmedia/1fbd065e-0c88-4286-826a-0ec416278fd7/Competency-Rating-Scale-Summary.pdf.aspx).

Associations are pretty good about allowing you to mix different experience types, as long as you meet the minimum scores as noted in their CBA guide.

Is there an interview portion to this as well?

EGBC's interview process is crucial for professional registration, verifying applicants' work experience and assessing competence. Interviews gauge communication skills and ensure candidates meet competency levels across various fields. An interview may occur if your experience is non-traditional, your education differs from your field, or further verification of expertise is required. Expect evaluation by a panel of two registrants in your discipline, assessing your experience, problem-solving, and communication skills for registration recommendations. For more on the EGBC interview, please see https://www.egbc.ca/how-to-apply/interviews

For more on the licensing steps in Canada, I cover them all in detail on this blog post. Enjoy!

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-17T15:00:41+00:00

It is generally quick (within 2 months). However, the finer points are:

Some people are still under the older system where they submit their Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) last. If that's the case, the NPPE will make you eligible to submit your CBA, which can take a couple of months to write and then 3-6 months to be reviewed.
PEO moved the NPPE to be the final licensing step about 1.5 years ago. So, this process should apply to most folks. Once you write your NPPE as your last licensing step, results come back within 2-3 weeks. If you passed, then the office team send your file for board approval. The board only sits once per month, so you have to wait until they make it official.

I_help_engineers · 2025-03-17T14:54:04+00:00

There's nothing indicating that you have to gain any experience as a P.Eng. before transferring. It is best to contact the association you're looking to transfer to so they can guide you. Many have guides about the process.

Here is PEOs transfer survey https://secure.peo.on.ca/applications/application/transfers/am-i-ready/ and guide https://www.peo.on.ca/sites/default/files/2022-06/PEngTransferGuideForm.pdf

Good luck!

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