Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) Workshops for P.Eng. Candidates

Are you preparing for the P.Eng. competency-based assessment (CBA)? Our Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) Workshops for P.Eng. applicants (Workshop A & B) will guide you through the process and help you gain confidence to successfully complete your CBA submission. P.Eng. applicants are required to complete a minimum of 48 months of verifiable engineering experience through the CBA model, which was introduced by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) in 2023 and is used by other provincial regulators like BC, SK, MB, ON, NB, PEI, and NL.

The CBA evaluates 34 core engineering competencies in 7 categories, including technical skills, communication, project management, and professional accountability. These workshops will help you navigate the CBA system, ensuring you are fully prepared for licensure in any Canadian province. Whether you’re just beginning the process or need to refine your competencies, this workshop series will give you the clarity and skills needed to succeed.

Why Attend the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) Workshops?

Our two-part CBA Workshops (Workshop A + Workshop B) provide in-depth guidance on how to write and submit your CBA. Each session is 4 hours long, covering different competencies with common elements, allowing you to start with either workshop. After progressing with your CBA, you can attend the next session to reflect, ask questions, and continue practicing more competencies.

What You Will Learn in the Synchronous CBA Workshop:

• Gain clarity about the 34 engineering competencies across 7 categories
• Participate in live demos that explain how to use CBA indicators to guide your writing
• Learn how to write engineering stories using the Situation/Action/Outcome model
• Receive an Engineering Storytelling Worksheet with prompts to optimize your CBA success
• Get answers to your CBA-related questions
• Develop a plan to start and complete your CBA efficiently
• Learn about 1-on-1 CBA coaching opportunities
• Improve the quality of your CBA submission to provincial regulators such as PEO, EGBC, APEGNB, APEGS, EGM, Engineers PEI, and PEGNL

Asynchronous Pre-Workshop Learning Objectives:

• Understand CBA categories, competencies, and indicators
• Learn the competency rating system
• Understand the roles of validators and assessors
• Read and interpret the CBA Applicant Guide
• Use the Engineering Storyboard customized spreadsheet to select stories that will enhance your CBA submission

Asynchronous Post-Workshop Learning Outcomes:

• Gain deeper clarity about the 10 competencies across all 7 categories
• Refine your engineering storytelling using the provided worksheet
• Learn a 6-step process to build the confidence needed to complete your CBA independently
• Address ambiguous situations such as operations, maintenance, military, academic, and sales experience
• Avoid common mistakes and implement best practices before submitting your CBA

Upcoming Workshop Dates for Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) Workshops For P.Eng Candidates:

The Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) system ensures that professional engineering licensure upholds public interest by maintaining an equitable, transparent, and consistent process. Since May 2023, PEO has no longer required one year of Canadian experience, meaning international experience is eligible for consideration. By attending these workshops, you can refine your competencies and submit your best work to provincial regulators, getting licensed faster.

Instructor

Workshop facilitator: Mark Franklin, M.Ed., P.Eng., practice leader of CareerCycles.com, and co-founder of OneLifeTools.com. Mark also teaches career management at the University of Toronto and partners with OSPE to deliver engineering-focused career counseling and professional development. His insights have appeared in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and the National Post. He also hosts the Career Buzz radio show and podcast.