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Transfer Chute Design Fundamentals May 2, 2014 – Vancouver, BC

new, laboursaving practices that take advantage of today’s workplace.You’ll get the facts, set up a change management strategy and get busy doing it. Income Tax Issues Associated with Engineering Practice May 16, 2014 – Vancouver, BC This half-day course is an overviewof the income tax issues surrounding an engineering practice including the distinction between income fromemployment and income frombusiness, the ability to deduct various expenses, the advantages of incorporation, methods of income splitting and alternatemethods of carrying-on business with others. Hiring and Keeping the Best Team May 22, 2014 – Vancouver, BC Nothing is more important than hiring the best and the brightest.This workshop introduces a values-based hiring profile that can be customized to your company. Participants become highly skilled in evaluating candidates’resumes and applications, observing nonverbal signals, behavioural interviewing techniques and hiring legalities.They build confidence and leave fully prepared to upgrade their teamwith a new hiring strategy. Short Circuit Analysis of Power Systems May 22, 2014 – Burnaby, BC Everything you wanted to know about fault studies, but were afraid to ask.This seminar will teach you how to performmanual and computer calculations to determine fundamental frequency voltages and currents during short circuits on electric power systems. Overcurrent Protection of Power Systems May 23, 2014 – Burnaby, BC This seminar will describe how to apply and set overcurrent protection systems.Topics include application of fuses, reclosers and overcurrent relays to provide coordinated short circuit protection of radial distribution systems.This includes overcurrent protection of busses, transformers, lines and cables. Employment Law 101 May 27, 2014 – Vancouver, BC or via Webinar Whether you are an employer or an employee, under- standing your obligations, entitlements and liabilities is essential to the employment relationship.The speakers regularly advise clients on a variety of issues relating to labour relations, human rights, workers’compensation, wrongful dismissals, unjust dismissals and employment standards, and they regularly prepare and advise clients on employment agreements and workplace policies that address the very issues raised in this workshop. The Three Conversations of Mentoring June 3, 2014 – Vancouver, BC Whether you are an inexperiencedmentor or a seasoned

mentor, this course offers unique aspects of mentoring styles and assessment that will enhance your relationshipwith your mentee.Youwill be taken through a self-assessment of personality type to determine your personality preferences and an insight into your mentee. Based on results, youwill learnways to enhance your coaching style to build quicker rapport and reach loftier goals. This course is designed to help attendees understand the causes, effects and methods of addressing various power quality problems.The course presents study approach, field measurement and monitoring programs to familiarize attendees with the definitions and concepts used to evaluate power quality. Fundamentals of Bulk Materials Handling June 12 & 13, 2014 – Vancouver, BC This course is an overviewof most aspects of the equipment andmethods used in bulkmaterials handling from the pit to the port.The course is designed to give an introduction to the practical engineering aspects of bulkmaterials handling design, and an awareness of themany types of equipment and their application.The course provides some practical design considerations for engineers and designers, and leads to better outcomes for the industry. PS3260 Liability for Contaminated Sites June 25, 2014 – Vancouver, BC For all public sector reporting entities in BC and across Canada, there are new requirements from the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) for contaminated sites that need to be in place for financial reporting for any year-end after April 1, 2014.This course will help you understand the ba- sics behind the new PS3260 standard, determine whether or not sites in your area fall under the definition and scope of the contaminated site accounting standard, and learn how public sector entities need to adjust their reporting. 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. APEGBC Online Learning Centre The Online Learning Centre features audio recordings of previously held APEGBC seminars, synchronized with PowerPoint. New sessions will be added throughout the year. Visit apeg.bc.ca/Professional-Development/ Offerings/Online-and-Distance-Education for a complete listing of sessions available. Power Quality and Harmonics June 3 & 4, 2014 – Vancouver, BC

The objective of the course is to provide an overview of all of the aspects that should be considered in the design of a transfer chute for safe and effective construction, operation and maintenance, and identify some of the issues that have been caused and can be caused by not understanding or considering these issues. Improving Team Effectiveness May 6, 2014 – Vancouver, BC In this interactive and hands-on workshop, we will teach practical real-world methods for recognizing and getting the most out of the four different behavioural styles. We will use a variety of interactive exercises to improve both self-understanding and understanding of others. We will also explore how each of the styles relates to and contributes to group dynamics. Expert Witness May 8, 2014 – Vancouver, BC, or via Webinar As a professional engineer or geoscientist, at some point in your career youmay be asked towrite an expert report or testify as an expert at a trial. Are you fully aware of what will be expected fromyou?This seminar will discuss the factors to consider when agreeing to provide expert witness services, the benefits and disadvantages of doing so, the applicable requirements for expert evidence and best practices. SCADA and Control Systems May 8, 2014 – Vancouver, BC Morning Session: SCADA and Monitoring Systems Beyond the PLCs - The primary objective of this seminar is to allow various stakeholders of SCADA systems to learn more about the SCADA systems as a whole so they can have a better understanding of how to access the data effectively. Afternoon Session: Remote Monitoring & Control Systems - You will learn how various components of SCADA systems interact with one another and how field data can be brought to the head office for Grounding and bonding techniques are of the utmost importance in electrical system performance and overall cost. But above all, they play 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. The Science of Productivity: Practical remote monitoring and control purposes. Power System Grounding and Bonding May 8 & 9, 2014 – Vancouver, BC

Applications in the Workplace May 14, 2014 – Vancouver, BC

Whether it’s for yourself or your staff, learn how to lessen unproductive behaviour by strengthening

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

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