Across professions
Who Asks for the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)
Also called Professional Practice Examination, National Professional Practice and Ethics Exam (NPPE), National Professional Practice Examination, Professional Practice Exam (PPE) or NPPE (National Professional Practice Examination)
Occupations and provinces
| Occupation | Where | What the regulator says |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering technician | Ontario | Read the quote“As an applicant for C.Tech. or C.E.T. certification, you must pass either the Professional Practice Exam (PPE) or the Internationally Educated Professional Practice Exam (IEPPE)”oacett.org/how-to-certify/certified-membership/exam |
| Engineering technologist | Ontario | Read the quote“As an applicant for C.Tech. or C.E.T. certification, you must pass either the Professional Practice Exam (PPE) or the Internationally Educated Professional Practice Exam (IEPPE) to ensure awareness of your legal and ethical responsibilities to the public, employers and yourself.”oacett.org/how-to-certify/certified-membership/exam |
| Professional engineer | Ontario | Read the quote“National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)”peo.on.ca/apply/become-professional-engineer |
Tools and tables
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