Certified Engineering Technologist
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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.
"A professional, who through academic training and experience in the application of engineering or scientific principles, is capable of assuming responsibility and exercising independent judgement in the practice of engineering or applied science technology.
Carries out a wide range of complex work, either independently or under general direction.
Typical activities include design, production, marketing, testing, quality control, estimating, surveying, inspection, diagnostic evaluation, supervision, management, technical sales and teaching. Such activities may be carried out in association with other professionals.
Uses an applied approach based on a comprehensive understanding of a specific technology.
Evaluates assignments, determines procedures and implements solutions, schedules work to meet objectives, participates in short- and long-range planning, and may become involved in developing and promoting conceptual change.
May assume managerial or administrative responsibility for a wide range of technical endeavours.
May supervise and coordinate a diverse working group and train less experienced technical and professional staff."
, unless stipulated otherwise by provincial legislation.
In some provinces this title may be replaced with Applied Science Technologist
(AScT), Registered Engineering Technologist (RET), or more recently Professional Technologist
(P.Tech) to more closely align with Professional Engineer
s who use the title (P.Eng).
Internationally, transferability of this title is governed by the Sydney Accord
.
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...
is a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
professional
Professional
A professional is a person who is paid to undertake a specialised set of tasks and to complete them for a fee. The traditional professions were doctors, lawyers, clergymen, and commissioned military officers. Today, the term is applied to estate agents, surveyors , environmental scientists,...
title awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as C.E.T., most Canadian provincial engineering
Engineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
and applied science
Applied science
Applied science is the application of scientific knowledge transferred into a physical environment. Examples include testing a theoretical model through the use of formal science or solving a practical problem through the use of natural science....
technology associations offer this certification.
Definition
The ASET website defines a Certified Engineering Technologist as"A professional, who through academic training and experience in the application of engineering or scientific principles, is capable of assuming responsibility and exercising independent judgement in the practice of engineering or applied science technology.
Carries out a wide range of complex work, either independently or under general direction.
Typical activities include design, production, marketing, testing, quality control, estimating, surveying, inspection, diagnostic evaluation, supervision, management, technical sales and teaching. Such activities may be carried out in association with other professionals.
Uses an applied approach based on a comprehensive understanding of a specific technology.
Evaluates assignments, determines procedures and implements solutions, schedules work to meet objectives, participates in short- and long-range planning, and may become involved in developing and promoting conceptual change.
May assume managerial or administrative responsibility for a wide range of technical endeavours.
May supervise and coordinate a diverse working group and train less experienced technical and professional staff."
Requirements for certification
- Graduation from at least a two-year (three in some provinces) postsecondary program in engineering or applied science technology approved by the Canadian Technology Accreditation BoardCanadian Technology Accreditation BoardThe Canadian Technology Accreditation Board is a standing committee of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists that was established in 1982 to manage the accreditation of post-secondary applied science and engineering technology programs in Canada.The CTAB develops, coordinates and...
- Two years of engineering work experience in the field that certification is sought
- Completion of an application, work history and submission of professional references
- Submission of a technology report of substantial content
- Completion of a professional practice examination
Right to use of title
The title of C.E.T., which is used as a post-nominal, is generally protected by provincial legislation. One cannot use the title or hold that one is a Certified Engineering Technologist unless so certified, by a provincial body associated with the Canadian Council of Technicians and TechnologistsCanadian 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....
, unless stipulated otherwise by provincial legislation.
In some provinces this title may be replaced with Applied Science Technologist
Applied Science Technologist
Applied Science Technologist is a Canadian professional title awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as A.Sc.T., some, but not all, Canadian provincial engineering and applied science technology associations offer this certification.-Requirements for...
(AScT), Registered Engineering Technologist (RET), or more recently 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....
(P.Tech) to more closely align with Professional Engineer
Professional Engineer
Regulation of the engineering profession is established by various jurisdictions of the world to protect the safety, well-being and other interests of the general public, and to define the licensure process through which an engineer becomes authorized to provide professional services to the...
s who use the title (P.Eng).
Internationally, transferability of this title is governed by 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:...
.
See also
- Engineering technologistEngineering technologistAn 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...
- Incorporated Engineer
- Island Technology ProfessionalsIsland Technology ProfessionalsIsland Technology Professionals is Prince Edward Island's independent certifying body for engineering/applied science technicians and technologists...
- Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta, or ASET,is a not-for-profit, self-governing organization in Alberta, Canada...
- Engineering TechnicianEngineering technicianAn engineering technician is a specialist who is trained in the skills and techniques related to a specific branch of engineering, with relatively practical understanding of the general engineering concepts...
- British Columbia Institute of TechnologyBritish Columbia Institute of TechnologyThe British Columbia Institute of Technology , is a public, coeducational, academic institution of higher education in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The polytechnic has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region, with the main campus in Burnaby...
- Northern Alberta Institute of TechnologyNorthern Alberta Institute of TechnologyThe Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and provides technical training and applied education designed to meet the demands of Alberta's industries...
- Southern Alberta Institute of TechnologySouthern Alberta Institute of Technology-Academics:SAIT Polytechnic offers two full baccalaureate degrees , four applied degrees, 66 diploma and certificate programs, 32 apprenticeship trades and 1,600 continuing education and corporate training courses....