Practice Standards & Guidelines

APEGA's professional practice standards and guidelines explain in detail the roles and responsibilities of professional members. They also inform the public about what to expect from APEGA professional members.

The Practice Standards Committee develops and publishes these documents with the support and input of APEGA staff and members.

The Committee and staff also help other regulatory bodies develop and revise codes, standards, and regulations that involve the practice of the professions.

More information about the Practice Standards Committee

If you have comments for the improvement of these documents, please contact the Director, Professional Practice at the Edmonton office.

Professional Practice Standards

A professional practice standard sets a minimum standard of practice permit holders and members must comply with in their professional practice. APEGA’s statutory boards will assess a permit holder's or licensed professional’s practice and conduct against practice standards.

• Authenticating Professional Documents
• Concepts of Professionalism
• Continuing Professional
  Development Program
• Evaluation of Oil and Gas
  Reserves and Resources for
  Public Disclosure
• Quality Inspection of Geophysical Data

Completion and Assurance of Wetland Science, Design, and Engineering Work in Alberta

• Professional Responsibilities
• Alberta Government Transition Directive 

Professional Practice Guidelines

A professional practice guideline advises permit holders and members in their professional practice and recommends best practices. APEGA’s statutory boards may assess a permit holder's or licensed professional’s practice and conduct against practice guidelines.

• Environmental Practice
• Ethical Practice
• Ethical Use of Geophysical Data
• Determining the Need for Professional Involvement in Outsourced Engineering
• Determining the Need for Professional Involvement in Outsourced Geoscience
• Management of Risk in Professional Practice
• Preserved Wood Foundations
• Professional Engineers Providing Equipment Certification as Required by Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Code
• Professional Member as a Witness
• Professional Practice
• Professional Practice Management Plans
• Professional Responsibilities in Developing Software
• Relying on Work Prepared by Others
• Responsibilities for Engineering Services for Building Projects
• Use of Geophysical Instruments in Near-Surface Investigations

Acting as a Consultant, Contractor, or Permit Holder

• Advertising of Professional Services
• Considerations for Establishing a Consulting Practice
• Contract Employees and Independent Contractors
• Selecting Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Consultants