National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) - 2022 June
Jun 6, 2022 - Jun 8, 2022
Remotely Proctored Exam through Yardstick Test Centers
National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)
This is a computer based, closed-book exam on the ethics, obligations, and legal concepts that are part of practicing as a professional engineer. The Engineers Canada guideline "Admission to the Practice of Engineering in Canada", requires all engineers to complete a professional practice examination before they can become licensed as professional engineers in Canada. It is recommended that you have 24 months of engineering experience before you take this exam. Answers to frequently asked questions concerning the NPPE Computer Based Testing can be found here - FAQ
Only Members or Applicants with a registration number may apply to take the NPPE. You will need to login to your Engineers Nova Scotia account to register for the NPPE prior to the deadline for applications. If your registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email from Engineers Nova Scotia. Refer to the NPPE Registration Process for more details on registering for the NPPE.
Schedule of Exam and Workshop Dates 2022 | ||||
PP Workshop Dates * | NPP Exam Dates | Registration Opens | Application Deadline | Cancel Exam by 12:00 pm ** |
| Apr 4 – 6, 2022 | Jan 21, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 |
June 3, 2022 | June 6 – 8. 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| Aug 22 – 24, 2022 | June 10, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 |
Nov 4, 2022 | Nov 7 – 9, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 | Oct 6, 2021 |
* PLEASE NOTE: The workshop registration closes two weeks before the event and no late applications will be accepted.
** EXAM CANCELLATIONS received after the exam cancellation dates and time above are non-refundable and non-deferrable.
Application deadlines for the Exam and Workshop are FIRM. Register early to avoid last minute login issues and ensure your seat.
Cancelling & Rescheduling - Cancellations or deferrals made within four weeks of the exam administration date are not refundable.
Preparing for the NPPE
NPPE Study Material Information Sheet - PDF
PPE Brochure - PDF
This brochure contains information on the Professional Practice Examand lists supplementary study materials.
NPPE Syllabus - PDF
The syllabus is a complete list of the topics covered in the NPPE.
Purchase an NPPE Practice Exam from the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
Professional Practice Workshop
Engineers Nova Scotia hosts a Professional Practice Workshop in Halifax twice a year. The one day optional workshop on law and ethics will help you prepare for the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE).
Registration for the workshop closes two weeks before the event and no late applications will be accepted. Refer to the Schedule of Exam and Workshop Dates above.
Schedule
Jun 6, 2022 | |
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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
Jun 7, 2022 | |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
Jun 8, 2022 | |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |