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NPPE Exam
In order to be licensed as a professional with PEGNL, all applicants must pass the National Professional Practice and Ethics Exam (NPPE).
National Professional Practice & Ethics Exam
All applicants for professional licensure are required to pass an examination to confirm they have sufficient knowledge of the ethical considerations and obligations that accompany the privilege of professional status, and the legal concepts relevant to the professional practice of engineering and geosciences in Canada. This examination is called the National Professional Practice and Ethics Examination (NPPE).
Information regarding the NPPE is found at the NPPE website.
Candidates should review the website in detail, as it contains important information on the following topics:
- Exam Information
- Preparation
- Exam Administration Process
- Exam Security
- Results
You must Register for the NPPE through PEGNL.
*Once your specific exam sitting has been booked, deferrals are not normally permitted. Deferrals may only be considered in the event of extenuating circumstances and on a case-by-case basis.*
2025 Exam Dates
| Exam Dates | Registration Deadline |
| January 20-22, 2025 | December 6, 2024 |
| April 7-9, 2025 | February 14, 2025 |
| June 2-4, 2025 | April 25, 2025 |
| September 8-10, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| November 17-19, 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
Permit to Practice Applicants
Practice Standards & Guidelines
PEGNL publishes practice standards and guidelines for the purpose of educating its license holders and the public about matters of professional practice.
Practice Guideline for Authenticating Professional Documents
This Guideline describes how and when a professional member’s stamp and a permit holder’s stamp shall be used for authenticating professional documents.
Guideline for Permit Holders and Companies Employing Engineers and Geoscientists
This Guideline specifies when a permit to practice is required. It also outlines the requirements of organizations operating under a permit to practice and the expectations of non-permit holding companies that employ engineers and/or geoscientists.
Guideline for Areas of Practice Spanning Engineering and Geoscience
This Guideline explores the potential areas of overlap between geotechnical or geological engineering and engineering geology. It provides guidance for both professions working in this space, emphasizing the need for collaboration from both professions in certain situations to ensure that the primary mandate of public protection is met.
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Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – December 13
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – December 6
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Member Announcements – November 29
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – November 22
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – November 15
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – November 8
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Member Announcements – November 1
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Member Announcements – October 25
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – October 18
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
