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 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 Board
• 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 Technologists, 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 Engineers who use the title (P.Eng).

Internationally, transferability of this title is governed by the Sydney Accord.

See also

• Engineering technologist
• Incorporated Engineer
• Island Technology Professionals
• Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
• Engineering Technician
• British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

External links

• Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT)
• Holland College
• ECUK - Sydney Accord