Competency Based Assessment

Overview

PEGNL has adopted the Competency Based Assessment (CBA) model to evaluate the experience qualifications of those applying to PEGNL to become licensed. The CBA framework assesses if the applicant has achieved the necessary competencies for professional licensure while obtaining the required 48 months’ experience. This includes a self-assessment by the applicant, followed by validator (supervisor) review and then evaluation by independent professional assessors.

The framework has been increasingly adopted by regulators across the country as a way to improve transparency and fairness for applicants, as well as ensuring protection of the public.

Process

Upon submitting an application to PEGNL, a professional licensure applicant is given access to the CBA system. Members-in-Training are given access to the CBA system after they are registered as a member-in-training. Applicants rate themselves on a scale of 0-5 on a number of core competencies in technical, ethical and professional categories. In addition, they provide examples of experiences in their professional work that help demonstrate the individual ratings. References as chosen by the applicant - known as validators - review and provide comment on the assessment and overall readiness for licensure. In turn, independent volunteer professional Assessors are assigned by PEGNL to review all information provided and make a recommendation. PEGNL reviews the information from all three groups to decide if an applicant meets the experience requirements for licensure.

Engineering and CBA

Engineering applicants will assess themselves on 34 competencies in 7 categories. Applicants will use parameters, known as indicators, to help them determine their proficiency and strength for each competency.

The Canadian environment experience requirement for registration is evaluated using a subset of the 34 competencies known as the Canadian Environment competencies. *International experience can be used to demonstrate these competencies if the applicant describes how their experience is equivalent to the Canadian Environment.

The following guides are available:

Competency Assessment Guide for Engineering Applicants and Trainees

Competency Assessment Guide for Engineering Validators and Assessors

Canadian Environment Competencies Guide for Engineering Applicants, Trainees, Validators and Assessors.

Geoscience and CBA

Geoscience applicants will assess themselves on 29 competencies in 4 categories. Applicants will cite workplace examples to help them determine their proficiency and strength for each competency. 

The Canadian environment experience requirement for registration is evaluated using a subset of the 29 competencies known as the Geoscience Canadian Work-Environment Experience Competencies (CWECs). *International experience can be used to demonstrate these competencies if the applicant describes how their experience is equivalent to the Canadian Environment.

The following guides are available:

Competency Assessment Guide for Geoscience Applicants and Trainees

Competency Assessment Guide for Geoscience Validators and Assessors

Canadian Work-Environment Experience Competencies Guide for Geoscience Applicants, Trainees, Validators and Assessors

Further Information

To access the CBA system please visit the CBA website.

PEGNL has created a CBA Self-Assessment Submittal Checklist to assist Applicants in reviewing their Competency Self-Assessment before they submit it for Validation.

A CBA Quick Reference Sheet is also available. This is intended as a supplement to the Competency Assessment Guides.

PEGNL has also developed a CBA Mentorship Guide for Applicants and their mentors.

Our overview video includes further details and information. 

Please note: you must have a Member Number or Application-in-Progress number with PEGNL to create a Competency Assessment account. Member-in-Training applicants will not be given access to the Competency Assessment system until their registration has been approved.