INNOVATION January-February 2017

APEGBC Continuing Professional Development Personal Investment. Professional Commitment.

Membrane Systems for Drinking Water Treatment: Theory and Applications January 24, 2017; Vancouver, BC The course covers theory and applications of membrane technologies for drinking water treatment. Other applications (i.e., wastewater treatment and reuse) are also introduced. The course is structured to provide opportunities to learn the fundamental principles governing the performance of membrane systems, to apply this fundamental theory to optimise the performance of membrane systems, and to address operational challenges. Navigating Complexity: Implementing Change in Unpredictable Times January 24, 2017; Vancouver, BC This session emphasises that implementing change requires making sense and influencing the evolutionary potential of the Present rather than investing in a Future that one hopes will materialise. A typical change management project has a starting and an ending point. The evolutionary approach is ongoing and focuses on building sustainability and resilience. ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) Essentials January 25, 2017; Vancouver, BC This seminar provides guidance to engineering professionals who need to address the susceptibility and robustness of electronic circuits and systems to electrostatic discharges (ESD). After attending this seminar, an engineering professional will be able to tune the implementation of electronic circuits and systems to improve their ESD immunity. New Product Development Workshop January 26, 2017; Vancouver, BC The purpose of this workshop is to help engineers understand how the product development (PD) pieces fit together, and how to get the most out of their PD efforts. This is done by going over the PD process, detailing the roles of each function, highlighting critical dependencies, and passing on best practices. A planning exercise is held in order to gain new insights and accelerate learning. Value Analysis in Action: Introduction to Value Analysis/Value Engineering January 27, 2017; Vancouver, BC Value Analysis (VA)—also known as Value Engineering (VE) and Value Methodology (VM)—is a systematic and function-based approach to improving the value of products, projects, or processes. It uses a combination of creative and analytical techniques to identify alternative ways to achieve objectives. This introductory course gives participants an understanding of Value Analysis/Value Engineering and an appreciation that more than engineers can benefit from participating in activities related to VA.

Presentation Skills for the Executive Learner January 27, 2017; Vancouver, BC While public speaking can be a nerve-wracking experience, it may also be extremely beneficial for career advancement. Those who speak effectively in public are more inclined to take on and accept leadership roles, and are often perceived as being better leaders. The objective of this workshop is to polish participants’public speaking skills and, in turn, to enhance their careers. Women in Leadership January 31, 2017; Webinar, BC This webinar introduces Taking the Stage® and Succeeding on Stage™. In these programs, participants learn to unlock the power of their voice, excel in the spotlight, and advance in the corporate world. This introductory 1.5-hour webinar focuses on fundamental concepts that will be expanded during the longer courses—specifically adopting a leader’s mindset and communicating thinking persuasively. Fundamentals of Project Management February 1 & 2, 2017; Vancouver, BC This two-day course introduces technical and non-technical individuals to the principles and techniques of effective project management, which can be usefully applied to technical and non-technical projects. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design of Culverts February 2 & 3, 2017; Vancouver, BC Today’s design engineers who work with transportation agencies are asked to develop more complex and complete designs for culverts than ever before. Evolving requirements now often include aquatic organism passage and aspects of long-term channel stability. This two-day course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to design a culvert, taking into consideration issues of peak flow, aquatic organism passage, and local policies of importance. Project Claims, Disputes, and Team Building on Engineering and Construction Projects February 3, 2017; Vancouver, BC The morning session of this full-day course focuses on contract claims and disputes. This session discusses the causes and types of claims, the procedures by owners and contractors to avoid claims, and methods to quantify and resolve claims. The afternoon session focuses on team building and partnering. This session attempts to create an environment where trust and teamwork prevent disputes, foster a cooperative bond to everyone’s benefit, and facilitate the completion of a successful project.

Call for Presenters Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to the future of engineering and geoscience? APEGBC is actively seeking members to present on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit apeg.bc.ca/Events/Seminar. Participants can review a groundwater model, a tank in which water is being circulated by a pump and into which dye is injected to visualise how groundwater flows through different types of aquifer formations, interaction/ connectivity between surface water and groundwater, and groundwater contamination principles. Participants are encouraged to use and experiment with the model during the seminar. Intrinsically Safe Instrumentation Essentials February 7, 2017; Vancouver, BC The Intrinsically Safe Instrumentation Essentials seminar presents material on these three components. After attending this seminar, the engineering professional will be able to tune the implementation of electronic circuits and systems that need to operate in hazardous environments. Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil February 8, 2017; Vancouver, BC This course’s objective is to assist participants in building a framework of basic ideas that are sufficiently adaptable to accommodate the more complex problems encountered in engineering practice. Topics presented include tensile strength, soil–geosynthetic interface strength, and material durability. An Integrated Framework of Risk Management and Simulation in Project Management February 9 & 10, 2017; Vancouver, BC A well-planned risk analysis should typically involve estimating the impact of risks on project objectives. Despite the growing acceptance of project risk management, a number of common pitfalls remain that project managers should avoid. Among these pitfalls is the inability to identify and quantify project risks to develop a better estimate and a schedule without misuse of contingency funds while developing both proactive and reactive mitigation strategies to deal with both strategic and tactical risks. This two-day course provides an overview of such expertise and knowledge to develop an integrated framework of risk management and simulation. Introduction to Hydrology and Groundwater Management February 23, 2017; Vancouver, BC This seminar is tailored towards attendees who seek a better understanding of hydrogeological and groundwater management concepts. The course includes case studies, hands-on exercises, and time for discussions and questions.

For a complete listing of events or for more information, visit apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events or contact APEGBC Professional Development at 604.430.8035 or 1.888.430.8035.

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