INNOVATION January-February 2022

CONT INUING EDUCAT I ON

CONT INUING EDUCAT I ON: REQUI REMENTS

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS The Continuing Education Program is mandatory and applies to all registrants with practice rights. Registrants without practise rights (Non-Practicing or Retired) must complete minimum requirements to maintain ethical and regulatory competency. Engineers-in-training, geoscientists-in-training, and Life Members are exempt. The end of the first reporting year is June 30, 2022. By June 30 each year, the Ethical Learning and Regulatory Learning Modules and CE Plan must be completed and recorded in the online reporting system. More information, including our Guide to the Continuing Education Program, a CE Plan Template, a CE Plan Example, and a link to the Reporting System is provided at egbc.ca/Continuing-Education.

REGULATORY LEARNING MODULE FOR 2021-2022 As part of the Continuing Education (CE) Program, practising registrants must view this mandatory Regulatory Learning Module in the current reporting year (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) to meet their requirements. Non-practising registrants and trainees may also view the module and record it as a CE activity; non-practising registrants must view the module every three years. The first mandatory Regulatory Learning Module ( egbc.ca/Regulatory-Learning ) is now available for viewing and recording toward the first year CE Program requirements.

UPCOMING WEBINARS LEADING AND MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE February 15, 2022 | Eligible for 6.5 CE Hours This session is designed for professionals who want to better understand how to adapt to changes and how to lead others more effectively. You'll understand the impacts change has on employees, and how you can increase your organization's readiness levels. NATURAL ASSETS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS FOR ENGINEERING AND GEOSCIENCE PROFESSIONALS February 16, 2022 | Eligible for 2 CE Hours This webinar on Natural Asset Management will provide an overview of the Companion Guide to the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Professional Practice Guidelines - Local Government Asset Management that the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) co-developed with Engineers and Geoscientists BC and Asset Management BC. FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT February 17, 2022 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours The purpose of this course is to introduce technical and non-technical individuals to those principles and techniques of effective project management, which can be usefully applied to technical and non-technical projects. HYDRAULIC MODELLING OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS February 17, 2022 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This course begins with the basics of hydraulic theory as it applies to water distribution modelling, then takes participants through more advanced topics such as working with multiple scenarios, model calibration, pump selection, energy cost studies, extended period simulation, fire flow analysis, and water quality.

POWER SYSTEM GROUNDING AND BONDING February 22-25, 2022 | Eligible for 15 CE Hours Grounding and bonding techniques are of the upmost importance in electrical system performance and overall cost. But above all, it plays an essential role in personnel safety and equipment protection. In this regard, engineers should have a good understanding of grounding and bonding issues and practical solutions to the most common problems. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES: FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BUILDING PROJECTS February 23, 2022 | Eligible for 1.5 CE Hours This webinar will provide a high-level February 28, 2022 | Eligible for 2.5 CE Hours In today’s environment, emails are by far the most commonly used communication method in the workplace. With an increase in reliance on connecting remotely, clients and colleagues expect your emails to be clear and concise. This webinar is focused on giving you the tools to write effective emails. ADVANCED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT March 1, 2022 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours Advanced Stormwater Management is the second course of the stormwater management seminar series. Stormwater management and the planning and design processes are becoming increasingly complex. These seminars will provide the foundation information necessary to complete analysis of existing and future stormwater management systems. overview of the Professional Practice Guidelines: Fire Protection Engineering Services for Building Projects . WRITING EFFECTIVE EMAILS

MICROSOFT EXCEL EXPERT: FUNCTIONS, FORMS, AND DATA March 2, 2022 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours

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MICROSOFT EXCEL EXPERT: DATABASE MANAGEMENT March 3, 2022 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours

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In this workshop, you will learn how Excel will capture potential data errors, minimize input errors, and then automate the updating of datasets into Excel tables, and then into Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts. WRITING EFFECTIVE PROPOSALS AND REPORTS March 8, 2022 | Eligible for 6.5 CE Hours This seminar is for engineers and geoscientists who wish to develop the confidence and writing skills necessary to write effective proposals and reports. NAVIGATING A MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKPLACE March 9, 2022 | Eligible for 1.5 CE Hours This session will explore some of the challenges and opportunities businesses face as the generational balance tips as the Boomers continue to retire and the Millennials and Gen Z take their place. ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT March 10, 2022 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This course is designed for project executives, directors, managers, and project managers who are involved directly or indirectly in managing projects. This course analyzes current industry practices and introduces some value-improving practices to enhance the delivery of complex construction projects.

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We encourage you to take advantage of the Online Learning Centre, at egbc.ca/Online-Learning , which provides remote educational opportunities. The Centre now hosts more than 50 online learning opportunities on a variety of topics.

For a complete listing of online learning opportunities, or for more information, visit egbc.ca/Online-Offerings, or contact us at 604.430.8035 or 1.888.430.8035.

CALL FOR PRESENTERS Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to engineering and geoscience practice? Engineers and Geoscientists BC is actively seeking members to present on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit egbc.ca/Practice-Resources/Professional-development .

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