ACETTPEI
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The Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Prince Edward Island ( ACETTPEI ) is Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...

's independent certifying body for engineering/applied science technicians and technologists.

ACETTPEI confers the designations "C.Tech.", "C.E.T." and "A.Sc.T." which are symbols of achievement in engineering/applied science technology and are legally protected for use only by fully certified members. The designations are recognized across Canada by many employers and other engineering professionals through the efforts of provincial associations that make up the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists is an organization in Canada that advocates for the profession of technicians and technologists, as well as certifying their respective educational programs....

 (CCTT). Though CCTT being a signatory, ACETTPEI recognizes international transferability through the Sydney Accord
Sydney Accord
The Sydney Accord is an international mutual recognition agreement for qualifications in the fields of engineering technology.-Definition and background:...

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ACETTPEI was established in 1972.

In 2007 ACETTPEI, with the assistance of other Atlantic Canada Technology organizations and some federal government funds, held the Atlantic Canada Technology Roundtable. This was a meeting of private, public, and educational sectors to examine the issues of technology skills shortages which may have hampered economic growth in the region and is expected to get worse due to baby boomer retirement.

ACETTPEI has registered the tradename Island Technology Professionals
Island Technology Professionals
Island Technology Professionals is Prince Edward Island's independent certifying body for engineering/applied science technicians and technologists...

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See also

  • Engineering technologist
    Engineering technologist
    An engineering technologist, is a specialist devoted to the implementation of existing technology within a field of engineering. Technologists often work with engineers in a wide variety of projects by applying basic engineering principles and technical skills...

  • Certified Engineering Technologist
    Certified Engineering Technologist
    Certified Engineering Technologist is a Canadian professional title awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as C.E.T., most Canadian provincial engineering and applied science technology associations offer this certification.-Definition:The ASET website...

  • Professional Technologist
    Professional Technologist
    Professional Technologist is a Canadian professional title awarded on the basis of academic qualifications and work experience. Professional Technologists must be registered or licensed to work in engineering and technology related fields....

  • Engineering Technology
  • Sydney Accord
    Sydney Accord
    The Sydney Accord is an international mutual recognition agreement for qualifications in the fields of engineering technology.-Definition and background:...

  • Island Technology Professionals
    Island Technology Professionals
    Island Technology Professionals is Prince Edward Island's independent certifying body for engineering/applied science technicians and technologists...


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