Alexandra Fernandez, Industrial Engineer
Stage 1: Engineer-iniTraining (EIT)
1. Academic Qualification
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (APEGM) assigned Alexandra four confirmatory exams in order to achieve the academic qualification.
Alexandra completed two exams through the APEGM assessment program and the remaining two through the Internationally Educated Engineers Qualification (IEEQ) Pilot Program at the University of Manitoba. Alexandra received her qualification in 26 months, which was accelerated by four months of IEEQ.
2. Professional Practice Test
Stage 2: Professional Engineering Registration
3. Acceptable engineering work experience (48 months)
Alexandra had two years experience in Colombia and eight months in Canada (in progress).
4. Professional development requirements
Alexandra took Internal and external courses in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
5. Volunteer service requirements
Alexandra is a local Cub Scout leader and volunteers with a Colombian community group.
6. National Professional Practice Exam
Source: Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (APEGM)