Canadian Engineering Practical Law Online Information Session
July 9 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm PDT
As part of the Canadian Engineering Professional Practice microcredential, the Canadian Engineering Practical Law, course provides a broad overview of the legal principles and regulations relevant to the practice of engineering in Canada. Topics include the Canadian legal system, regulation of the engineering profession, contracts and torts, intellectual property, employment law, workplace safety, privacy, and indigenous law.
The approach of the course is practical; it involves the review of case and law issues related to the practice of engineering. Critical thinking will be encouraged as engineers must be prepared to face legal challenges and make informed decisions to ensure projects are compliant and successful.
The Canadian Engineering Professional Practice microcredential is designed to provide internationally trained engineers with the law and ethics education and communication skills to help them to excel in the engineering profession and successfully pursue professional licensure with one of Canada’s provincial or territorial engineering regulators. It is also suitable for those preparing to write the National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE). It consists of three courses, Canadian Engineering Practical Law, Engineering Ethics and Professional Practice, and Technical Communication for Engineers.