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5. What is the difference between the CE Program and Annual Reporting (AR)? See chart below.

2. What counts as a CE Hour or CE eligible activity?

For more information, please see the CE section on egbc.ca .

The program is based around CE Hours, with a CE Hour defined as “one hour of learning that contributes to a registrant’s maintenance of competency in their Area of Practice.” ▶ Registrants record exact time spent learning or advancing skills and knowledge. ▶ CE providers do not need to be accredited and a certificate of completion is also not required. Relevant CE activities can include seminars, webinars, conferences, self study of journals, self-study to learn a new skill, volunteering, presentations, and much more. See Table 6 in the Guide to the CE Program for more examples. 3. Do practising registrants still need to create a CE Plan? Practising registrants must create and maintain a CE Plan annually that notes their area of practice, risks of their practice, learning goals, and activities to help meet those goals. 4. How do I create a CE Plan and where do I need to save it? Registrants can use any CE Plan template and practice risk-assessment tool that meets the minimum criteria. Templates are available from the organization's CE Resources webpage and have been updated to reflect registrant feedback from 2022. A typical CE cycle would include completing the CE Plan, trying to undertake CE activities in line with your Plan throughout the year, then reviewing what was completed and what was not to inform next year’s CE Plan. Completed CE Plans need to be saved in a registrant’s personal records for at least five years and will be reviewed if selected for a compliance audit.

CE PROGRAM

ANNUAL REPORTING

AR is the process by which all registrants update their personal and professional contact information and complete annual declarations.

The CE Program requires practising registrants to record CE activities and prepare CE Plans.

AR must be completed by June 30 each year in the AR System.

CE activities and plans must be completed by June 30 every year and tracked in the CE reporting system. One hour of ethical learning, completion of the Regulatory Learning Module, and completion of a CE Plan are required every year.

The AR submission takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

60 CE Hours of activities are required in each three-year rolling period.

Associated Engineering Appoints New Managers

At Associated, we are passionate about building vibrant, healthy, and resilient communities, and supporting economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. We are pleased to announce two new members of our senior management team in BC.

Lillian Siu, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., leads our Buildings Engineering Division. Lillian has recently led a major award winning project and has 28 years of extensive experience in structural engineering and project management.

Lewis Macrae, P.Eng., leads our Water Division. With 21 years of experience, Lewis brings team leadership and technical expertise in the full lifecycle for renewable energy, conveyance, vertical water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

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