Professional Development for Engineers

All Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) and Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) members of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) are required to complete 30 CPD points annually. The CPD year runs from January 1 to December 31. Members are exempt from CPD requirements during their first year of membership.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 30 CPD points per year is required.
• CPD must be spread across the following categories:
• CIQS Learning Activity: Structured events organized by CIQS (in-person or virtual). Minimum of 5 CPD points annually. (1 hour = 1 CPD point).
• Structured Learning: Courses provided by universities, colleges, associations, or technical societies. (1 hour = 2 CPD points; maximum 10 CPD points per year).
• Self-Directed Learning: Professional self-study, training, or participation in technical sessions, conferences, seminars, or webinars. (1 hour = 1 CPD point; maximum 25 CPD points per year).
• Professional Participation (Volunteer): Service on CIQS boards, chapters, committees, or industry-related groups; delivering technical presentations. (1 hour = 1 CPD point; maximum 20 CPD points per year).

Accreditation & Eligibility:

• CPD activities must be relevant to the profession of quantity surveying or construction estimating.
• Structured Learning activities must be offered by recognized institutions such as universities, colleges, professional associations, or technical societies.
• CIQS Learning Activities (e.g., congress, technical sessions, CIQS webinars) carry mandatory participation.
• No pre-approval is required for external CPD providers; members are responsible for ensuring activities meet CIQS standards.

Recording, Reporting, and Audit:

• Members must record CPD activities annually using the CIQS CPD module in their online profile.
• Records must include: description of activity, date, provider, CPD category, CPD points, and supporting evidence (certificates, diplomas, summaries, or proof of participation).
• CPD records must be retained for a minimum of two years.
• CPD declarations must be completed online prior to membership renewal.
• Annual random audits are conducted. Members selected for audit must submit supporting evidence.
• Failure to submit a CPD record or achieve 30 points may result in suspension or dismissal from membership.

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All regulated members of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) are required to complete a minimum of two Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities each year. The CPD year runs from January 1 to December 31.

Who Must Comply:

• Certified Technicians (C.Tech.)
• Certified Technologists (C.E.T.)
• Registered Engineering Technologists (R.E.T.)
• Professional Technologists (P.Tech.(Eng.))

The following groups are exempt: retired members, students, and Technicians- or Technologists-in-Training (T.T.) registrants.

Program Requirements:
Registrants must complete at least two CPD activities from two different professional development categories. The categories are:

• Formal Activities – Seminars (more than 4 hours), structured courses, or technical training programs
• Informal Activities – Workshops (less than 4 hours), on-the-job training, reading technical journals, or learning a technical application
• Peer and Professional Interaction – Mentoring, demonstrating technical applications to colleagues, or participating in professional networks
• Contributions to the Profession or Community – Presenting research, volunteering, or writing technical articles and papers

Definition of CPD:
Any activity that enhances professional competence qualifies as CPD if it meets at least one of the following:

• Relates to professional needs
• Supports long-term career goals
• Is of interest to an employer
• Relates to professional ethics or public safety
• Advances the profession
• Improves professional soft skills
• Contributes to being a better practitioner

Monitoring and Recordkeeping:

• CPD must be logged annually through the ASET online CPD log.
• ASET conducts random annual audits of members. Non-compliant members may be required to provide supporting documentation.
• Failure to comply may result in a practice review and/or removal from the ASET register.

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All practising registrants of the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) must complete 12 CPD hours annually. The CPD year runs from December 1 to November 30.

Requirements:

• A total of 12 CPD hours per year must be completed.
• At least 2 hours must focus on Indigenous awareness and reconciliation.
• The remaining 10 hours may be drawn from eligible CPD activities.
• CPD must be relevant to a registrant’s discipline, professional practice, or development of technical and ethical competency.
• Ineligible activities include undocumented or unverifiable learning, partially completed courses, repeated activities within the same CPD cycle, or activities that are part of a registrant’s full-time employment duties.

Accreditation & Eligibility:

• CPD activities are grouped into categories such as Courses, Teaching, Presenting, Content Development, Research, Technical Training, and Volunteering.
• Courses must include an evaluation or examination to test learning outcomes. Audited courses (without an exam or quiz) may be claimed under Technical Training instead.
• Technical Training includes seminars, workshops, webinars, field trips, or on-the-job training.
• Content Development includes preparing technical papers, developing instructional materials, or contributing to codes and standards.
• Volunteering may be counted if it contributes to professional practice (e.g., serving on advisory committees, participating in statutory committees, or acting as a subject matter expert).
• Members may select CPD from any provider; ASTTBC does not accredit or endorse external training providers.

Recording, Reporting, and Audit:

• CPD must be recorded in the ASTTBC online system no later than November 30 each year.
• Members must log activity details, hours, and supporting documentation (e.g., certificates, transcripts, written summaries, employer confirmations).
• Registrants must retain records in case of audit.
• Annual random audits are conducted to ensure compliance. Members selected will be notified and must provide all supporting evidence.
• Registrants may request extensions or accommodations under ASTTBC Bylaws for extenuating circumstances (medical or otherwise) by submitting a request form to the Registrar.

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• Professional development programs, courses and seminars
• Courses offered by universities, technical institutes, colleges, suppliers, employers or technical societies
• Courses offered in traditional classroom settings or by correspondence, video or online

Members of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) must complete 30 hours of CPD over each three-year cycle to maintain certification. The cycle runs January 1 to December 31 every three years.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 30 hours of CPD must be completed each cycle.
• At least 15 hours must be Active Learning, with the remainder (up to 15 hours) eligible as Passive Learning.
• Active Learning involves structured, participatory engagement with measurable outcomes. This includes classroom training, instructor-led online courses, mentorship programs, examinations/certifications, professional courses, structured workplace training, and recorded courses that include an assessment component.
• Passive Learning refers to informal, self-directed activities without structured assessment. Examples include professional reading, pre-recorded webinars or lectures without interaction, podcasts, case studies, or on-the-job experiential learning. Passive Learning is capped at 15 hours per cycle, with no more than 10 hours from reading/podcasts/online media.
• Non-eligible activities include WHMIS, First Aid, CPR, AODA, basic IT refreshers, repeated activities within the same cycle, incomplete courses, or paid teaching as part of regular employment.

Accreditation & Eligibility:

• OACETT does not accredit CPD providers. Members may select activities that are relevant to their technical practice, professional role, or development goals.
• Active Learning requires structured delivery with defined objectives, assessments, or interactive participation. Passive Learning does not require assessment and is self-paced.
• Volunteer teaching or presenting technical content may qualify for CPD credit if unpaid.

Recording, Reporting, and Audit:

• All CPD activities must be logged in the OACETT online portal, including activity details (title, provider, category, hours, description) and supporting documentation.
• Acceptable evidence includes attendance certificates, transcripts, employer confirmations, written summaries, or presentation materials.
• Members must retain records throughout the cycle.
• OACETT conducts annual random audits of the previous three-year cycle. Members selected for audit must provide all records within the specified timeframe. Non-compliance may result in loss of certification.

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