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CAP guide available for firms To help registrant firms address and resolve any non-conformances identified during a mandatory compliance audit, Engineers and Geoscientists BC published a guide titled “How to Complete Your Corrective Action Plan.” This guide provides a general This guide is not intended to replace any existing policies, procedures, or regulatory requirements specific to a registrant firm’s professional work or industry standards. Instead, it serves as a supplement that aims to provide clear guidance on developing CAPs. And, although

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framework for completing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and outlines possible steps that registrant firms can take to rectify non-conformances efficiently and effectively. Registrant firms often face challenges with their CAP submissions by confusing “Correction” with “Corrective Action” and “Preventive Action” with “Corrective Action.” Additionally, registrant firms may struggle with insufficient or unclear documentation, inadequate training on CAP processes, and ineffective root cause analysis. Inconsistent implementation across different departments and tight deadlines can further complicate the submission process.

this guide primarily serves as a component of the Engineers and Geoscientists BC compliance audit process, registrant firms may also find it invaluable as a reference whenever they encounter non conformances in their professional work. The guide, published on February 18, is available on Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Firm Audit Program webpage or by scanning the QR code.

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