5 - Methods of Academic Assessment for non-CEAB applicants for licensure

Through the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board CEQB (CEQB), Engineers Canada is seeking proposals from firms or individual consultants to conduct a feasibility study exploring methods of academic assessment for potential engineering licensees who have not obtained their education through an accredited Canadian engineering program, or one that is considered substantially equivalent by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). The Project will be conducted through a phased, consultation-based approach, with an anticipated completion date of October 2023. The in-depth study report will provide an overview of potential methods for assessing non-CEAB applicants for licensure, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each in terms of legal considerations, regulatory constraints, psychometric validity, and cost and effectiveness of implementation. The intended outcome of the feasibility study document is to provide an overview of methods of academic assessment, which can be used by engineering regulators when making decisions about their assessment methods.