PPE SYLLABUS

Saturday, April 11, 2015- 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Textbooks cannot be purchased at PEO. Please call the publisher or your local university.

PART A

Professional Practice and Ethics

Description

Definition of professional engineering, principal object of PEO, enforcement and its penalties,
requirements of and responsibilities for each of the 4 licences, Consulting Engineer, Certificate
of Authorization (C of A), liability insurance, complaints against licence holders and consequent
discipline, use of the engineer's seal, fees mediation, conflict of interest, work for other than
employer, advertising, code of misconduct section 72., code of ethics section 77. both from
Regulation 941/90, a breach of ethics is not misconduct, 72.(2)(g). Codes 72. and 77. will be
supplied at the exam but should be studied before the exam. The PE Act and Regulation 941
should be studied at least for topics in this description.
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Textbook
Publisher:

New 5 Edition textbook now available

Gordon C. Andrews: Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience:
Practice and Ethics, Fifth Edition, 2014, published by Nelson Education Ltd.
ISBN: 0-17-650990-9
Tel: (416) 752-9448 or (outside of Toronto) 1-800-268-2222
Fax: (416) 752-8101 or (outside of Toronto) 1-800-430-4445 (http://www.nelson.com)
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Note, if using the Old textbook it is recommended to compare the 4 edition with
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the 5 edition at a reference library
Gordon C. Andrews: Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience:
Practice and Ethics, Fourth Edition, 2009, published by Nelson Education Ltd.
ISBN: 0-17-644134-4
Tel: (416) 752-9448 or (outside of Toronto) 1-800-268-2222
Fax: (416) 752-8101 or (outside of Toronto) 1-800-430-4445 (http://www.nelson.com)

PART B

Engineering Law and Professional Liability

Description

Textbook
Publisher:

Legal concepts and basics relevant to professional engineers including: the basic
structure of the Canadian legal system, basics of business organizations; application of
tort law principles in determining liability for negligence; limitation periods; essential
elements and principles of contract law including grounds upon which a contract may be
impeached; tendering issues, interpretation, discharge and breach of contracts;
contracts limiting liability; engineering and other specific types of contracts; the
Professional Engineers Act regulatory aspects; construction lien legislation;
Competition Act issues of relevance to engineers; industrial property protection;
employment laws; Human Rights Code Prohibitions against Discrimination and Sexual
Harassment
D.L. Marston, "Law for Professional Engineers, Canadian and Global Insights"
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4 Edition, 2008, McGraw-Hill Ryerson. ISBN: 978-0070985216
Tel:(905)430-5000 and (from outside of Toronto): 1-800-565-5758
Fax: (905) 430-5203; (from outside Toronto):1-800-463-5855 (http://www.mcgrawhill.ca)

NOTE:
The following: 1) Professional Engineers Act, Regulation 941/90, and by-Law No. 1; 2) a previous PPE
paper (located in Licensing and Registration in the PPE section of the web); and 3) the Professional
Engineers Duty To Report.

You should have received these items in the mail. If you misplace these

attachments you may download the information from PEOs website, www.peo.on.ca under
publications. All this information (including the two textbooks) is required to be reviewed to
successfully pass the PPE. Practice hand-writing of answers during study time will help develop a process to ensure
success. Each answer should be completed in about 20 minutes.

PLEASE READ: FINAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE WRITING OF THE PPE
To:

PPE Registered Candidates that will write the

(April 11, 2015 PPE Sitting)

From:

Anna Carinci Lio, Examinations Administrator

Date:

April 11, 2015

Subject:

General Information for the Guidance of PPE Candidates

The Professional Practice Examination (PPE) will be held simultaneously at all examination centres. It is scheduled to
begin at 2:00 p.m. for a three-hour duration, ending at 5:00 p.m. Candidates are advised to arrive at the assembly area
outside the exam room at least 15 minutes before the starting time to consult the seating list, etc. Candidates who arrive
late for the exam will be admitted up to one-half hour after the start, but no time extension will be allowed. No
candidate may leave the exam room within the first half-hour of the exam period. Candidates are responsible for
finding the location centre and arriving on time to write the PPE exam, including during bad weather.
Please note candidates must present one piece of recent photo identification at the examination.
(e.g. drivers licence, current passport, health card with picture, etc.) This photo identification should be placed on
the candidates desk in full view of the invigilators during the examination. No handbags, briefcases, cellular
telephones, pagers, palm organizers, books or similar items are permitted for the duration of the examination.
Make sure if you have any of these items with you that they are powered off. You will be prevented from writing the
PPE if these items are activated. Please note if required during the exam period only one washroom break (or one
break for personal reasons) is allowed alert the proctor in charge and the break cannot be more than 2-5 minutes
the proctor will indicate on the attendance sheet that you left the exam room briefly.
Candidates who have written the PPE at another Association/Order should contact PEOs Examinations Centre
before writing this exam. PEO does not accept OACETTs PPE.

2. Advice to Candidates
Important that you know your PEO file number before you go to the site to write your exam since you need to
record your PEO file number on your written booklet and envelope.

The PPE comes in two parts: Part A (Ethics) and Part B (Law). Both parts are handed out at the beginning of the exam
period. Candidates may attempt either part first. Please endeavour to divide your time accordingly. Good time
management is crucial to complete the two parts of the exam in the allotted time period. You should allow yourself no
less than 90 minutes for each (Part A or Part B) part of the exam.

All four questions constitute a complete paper for Part A and B of the PPE, there is no choice question. All four
questions in Part A and Part B must be answered for a complete paper. Each question is worth 25 marks
totaling 100 marks and 50 marks are required for each part to pass. The marking of questions will be based not
only on academic content, but also on legibility and the ability to express yourself clearly and correctly in the
English language. When the result decision is received it will be a pass or fail letter no marks are awarded.

Applicants are encouraged to write in ink (ballpoint) rather than pencil since the former is easier to read. If the
candidate chooses to use a pencil, he or she must ensure that it is legible and clear. The overall presentation, including
ability in written expression, legibility and neatness, will exemplify a measure of professionalism.

If a candidate believes that there is an error on the exam, typographical or otherwise, the candidate must state an
assumption regarding the error and continue with the exam.
Put your comments directly to the attention of the examiner in your answer booklet. No comments will
be accepted after the exam period.

Complete carefully the outside cover of your exam booklet. If you use more than one booklet, number each one as
follows: 1 of 3, 2 of 3, and so on. Remember to insert the Part A answer booklet(s) in the Part A envelope and the
Part B answer booklet(s) in the Part B envelope.

Read the paper through, including its title page; make any notes that occur to you on the left-hand (unruled) page of the
exam booklet. Identify your rough work on the page by the appropriate question number.
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Start with the question you know best. Re-read it carefully to ensure that you understand it. Identify it by its number.
The sequence in which you attempt questions is up to you.

Budget your time. Answer the full number of questions that are to be attempted (four questions for each Part A and
Part B exam). Spare time should be devoted to a review. Do not answer only three of the four questions on each
part of the PPE since more marks can be given by the examiner by answering four questions rather than
perfecting three questions.

3. List of Aids Permitted

The Professional Practice Examination (PPE) is a CLOSED BOOK examination. No aids are permitted except excerpts
from Regulation 941 --- i.e. the Definition of Professional Misconduct/Code of Ethics (Sections 72 and 77) which will be
supplied at the examination. Dictionaries are not permitted. It is to the candidates advantage to make reference in their
responses to the proper codes, it shows the examiner you understand the concepts.
4.

Location of Exam Centres and Rooms - See below for exam location

5.

Examination Results

The PPE results will be mailed on June 16, 2015 (45 working days after the exam). Results will not be
communicated by telephone, fax, e-mail, or in person. If after 10 business days if you have yet to receive your PPE
results contact the Exam Centre and a scanned copy will be issued.

Candidates as licence applicants are expected to demonstrate conversance with the subject matter of both Part A and
Part B of the PPE. Consequently, a candidate who performs well on one part and fails the other will be assigned a
Fail letter. However, a candidate will be permitted to re-write only the failed part on his or her next attempt. One and
one-half (1 1/2) hours will be allotted for the writing of Part A or Part B. The starting time for candidates writing only
one Part of the PPE is from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Candidates that fail both parts of the exam must re-write both
parts at their next attempt. A PASS is 50% on both parts. Note, if you fail the PPE three times, permission by the
Committee will be granted to write a 4 th and final chance with this current file but not before one year later from the time
your 3 rd failure occurred and you need to submit two sample responses from past exams by email at least 3 weeks
before writing for a fourth time to be reviewed by PEO to determine if you are ready to write the PPE again. Should you
fail for a fourth time your file will be closed for poor performance and you can re-apply again to PEO when you have
time to pursue licensure.

A candidate has the right to request a re-read of a failed PPE exam. The non-refundable fee associated is
$275.00. A re-read request must be submitted within 30 days after receipt of results and the fee paid. The reread decision is the final result letter issued that will indicate pass or fail no grade will be provided and no further review
will be granted for this failed exam after the re-read process is completed. Also, if you request a re-read of your failed
PPE exam you cannot register to write the PPE for the next sitting. If you do request a re-read please contact the Exam
Centre two weeks after submission of payment if you have not received a confirmation regarding your re-read request to
ensure it was received and processed.

Marked exams are not returned to candidates, nor are the answers available for any questions. If you do receive a
failed letter you can contact the Exam Centre for additional information regarding your result.

6. Leaving the PPE without Writing

Candidates who appear at the examination and then decide they do not wish to write must sign the examination booklets for
Part A and Part B separately, and place them in the appropriate envelopes provided. The outside of each envelope must
also be signed and handed to the invigilator together with the question papers. Such applicants are given a mark of zero
for the examination.
7. No Show
Candidates who apply and who do not attend the PPE sitting for whatever reason will be marked No Show. They will
forfeit the examination fee, i.e., No Refund/Credit or transferred to the next sitting. Please refer to the contractual
agreement on the application form. If you were sent a reminder letter with your PPE registration form it is important
to contact the Exam Centre to discuss your file status.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Exam Centre: Tel: 1-800-339-3716 ext. 1096, 1097, or 1095 or Samantha Sookdeo, 416-840-1096, Susan McNeil, 416-8401097 or Anna Carinci Lio 416-840-1095 or Fax: 416-224-8168, 1-800-268-0496 or
e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAM

Saturday April 11, 2015, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City

Location

Report To:

CHALK RIVER
(Deep River)

AECL, Bennet Room

JL Gray Building (Back Entrance)

Aidan Leach

HAMILTON

McMaster University, go to Second Floor Engineering Technology

Building Room 235. They are to park in Lot I. W ebsite directions:
http://www.mcmaster.ca/welcome/directions.cfm Cost for
parking $7.00 flat rate.
Royal Military College, Girourd Building,
Room G133

Carm Vespi

KIRKLAND LAKE

Northern College, Kirkland Lake Campus, 140 Government Road,

Room A134 (formally A107)

KL Reception

LAKEHEAD
THUNDERBAY

Lakehead University, University Centre Building,

Office of the Registrar; Room UC1004

Lorrie Sabatini

LONDON

University of W estern Ontario, Spencer Engineering Building,

Room 3109. Note: if Room 3109 is full, the backup Room will be
2094.

Claire Naudi

NIAGARA DIST.
ST.CATHARINES
North Bay

Brock University, W elch Hall Room 324

George Melvin

Canadore College, Commerce Court Campus, 60 Commerce Cres.

Room W 154

Rob McAulay

OTTAW A

University of Ottawa: report to the third floor foyer of Tabaret (TBT)

to await allocation in rooms TBT 323, TBT 325, and TBT 333 and
315. The building is located at 55o Cumberland Street, Ottawa
Ontario, K1N 6N8.
Trent University on West Bank Dr. Champlain Council Chambers
Room M2 Download http:///www.trentu.ca/howtofind.html
Bruce Power Nuclear Power School; 705 Princes St. N.;
Kincardine ON N2Z 2A3
Lambton College, Learning Bridge, 1457 London Road,
Main Building, Room # M106 and M104
Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road.
Room F228 in the Fraser/Science Building signs will be posted.

Anna MacDonald

Northern College, Porcupine Campus, Hwy 101, South Porcupine

Room to be announced upon arrival to site on exam day

Luc Duval

St. George Campus Examination Centre 255 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T
1W7. There are several rooms assigned and on the day of the exam you will be
directed to the correct room.

Peter Gladysz

KINGSTON

PETERBOROUGH
Bruce Power
(Kincardine)
SARNIA
SUDBURY
TIMMINS

TORONTO

Steve Van Volkingburgh

Lori Johnston
Greg Leask
Connie Byrns

Ramesh Subramanian

College Street & University Avenue; Queens Park (Yonge-University Line) walk west
on College, turn left on McCaul Street; limited parking available, should use TTC.

W ATERLOO

W INDSOR

University of Waterloo; closer to the exam date check PEOs website at

www.peo.on.ca for exact location.
St. Clair College, 2000 Talbot Road, South Campus, (Room 111 is an
office) please check this location area for posted directions where the
exam is scheduled to be written.

Diane Freeman

Todd Shaw

Sault Ste Marie Site Professional Practice Exam

April 11, 2015

Starting time 2:00 pm 5:00 pm

Jeanette Biemann, P.Eng.

EPOH INC
Architects Engineers Interior Designers
726 Queen St. East
Sault Ste Marie ON P6A 2A9