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25-730: 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

50-413: 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

75-493: A diverse working group and train less experienced technical and professional staff." Each province's certifying body is responsible for determining the standards by which Engineering Technologists are certified. However, most jurisdictions do have some commonalities: Certified engineering technologist (abbreviated "C.E.T."), registered engineering technologist (abbreviated "R.E.T."), and applied science technologist " (abbreviated "A.Sc.T.") are voluntary certifications and are not

100-406: A provincial regulatory requirement or a statutory required license, there is no legal requirement for membership. Certification is managed individually by each province. In Alberta, professional technologists abbreviated "P.Tech" are required to have a limited license to practice professional engineering within a defined scope. Certification is protected and managed by provincial law. Certification

125-663: A specific code of ethics and rules of professional conduct. The association is mandated and empowered by the Certified Applied Science Technologists Act of Manitoba. Certification in Saskatchewan is called "Applied Science Technologist", abbreviated "A.Sc.T." Certification is managed by the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists & Technicians . Certified professionals are bound by

150-576: A specific code of ethics and rules of professional conduct. The association is mandated and empowered by the Technologists and Technicians act of Saskatchewan. Certification is managed by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta . Certified professionals are bound by a specific code of ethics and rules of professional conduct, as well as a set of bylaws. and regulations. In addition to certification, ASET

175-677: A specific code of ethics. The society is mandated and empowered by the Applied Science Technology Act of Nova Scotia. Certification is managed by Island Technology Professionals . Certified professionals are bound by a specific code of ethics. The association is mandated and empowered by the Applied Science and Engineering Technicians and Technologists Act Certification is managed by the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador . Certified professionals are bound by

200-566: A specific code of ethics. There doesn't appear to be a specific applied science technology act or engineering technology act in Newfoundland. Certification in Quebec is called "Professional Technologist", or "technologue professionel" status. Unlike Alberta's Professional Technologist (Engineering) designation, which is a limited license to practice professional engineering within a limited scope, Quebec's Professional Technologist designation

225-534: Is a professional association located in Alberta , Canada . The organization represents applied science and engineering technology professionals in industry, educational institutions, the public and the government. ASET also evaluates the qualifications of individuals who voluntarily apply for certification and issues professional credentials accordingly. It also delivers a number of benefits and services to its members and their employers. On August 1, 1963, with

250-530: Is able to provide a "Professional Technologist" designation, which makes that person eligible to practice engineering within a scope of practice specified by a board of examiners. Unlike other provinces, Alberta authorizes the creation of ASET and the regulation of the title of Engineering Technologist in their Engineering and Geoscience Professions act. Certification in British Columbia is called "applied science technologist", abbreviated "A.Sc.T." and

275-921: Is aided by volunteer members. A paid, administrative staff operates out of the ASET office in Edmonton , including the Executive Director who liaises with the council. Each of the 10 Canadian Provinces has a society similar in nature to ASET. In 1970, a coordinating body representing engineering and applied science technicians and technologists in Canada was formed, known as the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT). Provincial societies appoint directors to CCTT for its governance. ASET has withdrawn from CCTT as of summer 2010. Since then, it has joined Technology Professionals Canada , which

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300-649: Is closely related to a certified engineering technician , abbreviated "C.Tech" Certification is managed by The Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia . Certified professionals are bound by a specific code of ethics and rules of professional conduct. Technologists and technicians contribute to the overall engineering team in different functional capacities. Technicians frequently support engineers or technologists ; providing design input via feedback loop when troubleshooting operational equipment. The organization registers Applied Science Technologists (A.Sc.T.) and Certified Technicians (C.Tech) in

325-461: Is equivalent to a CET designation and thus is not a license to practice professional engineering. Certification is managed by the Ordre des Technologues Professionnels du Quebec . Members are governed by the "Code des professions du Québec" and the "Code de déontologie des technologues professionnels", and perform according to accepted norms and standards in the industry. Certification is managed by

350-553: Is managed by New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists . Certified professionals are bound by a specific code of ethics. The society is mandated and empowered by the Engineering Technology Act of New Brunswick. Certification is managed by a council of The Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia , also called "TechNova Certified Technology Professionals". Certified professionals are bound by

375-619: Is not a signatory of the Sydney or Dublin Accords . ASET includes a panel of professional members that evaluates applications for certification and registers engineering and applied science technicians and technologists who meet established Canadian standards in education and experience. ASET confers the following post-nominal designations: Other types of ASET membership include: The above symbols are legally protected for use only by certified members. ASET has issued other designations in

400-579: 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

425-672: The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists . Certified professionals are bound by a specific code of ethics and rules of professional conduct. The association is mandated and empowered by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists Act of Ontario. Certification is managed by the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba . Certified professionals are bound by

450-446: The engineering disciplines and professional recognition and definitions is governed by Bill 49 – 2018: Professional Governance Act in British Columbia. Each engineering team member has a professional seal and qualifies for independent professional liability insurance within their practice. Nunavut has no professional association for the occupation of engineering technologist. As well, they do not appear to have an act regarding

475-401: The established acronym ASET was retained. Although ASET interacts closely with the provincial and federal governments, it is not a governmental organization and receives no governmental funding. ASET's activities are primarily funded by annual membership dues. The association's affairs are governed by an elected council of technician and technologist members. Much of the association's operation

500-539: The following is representative of what is contained in many province's code of ethics: Failure to follow the code of ethics can result in loss of certification, as well as fines from the certifying body. In all provinces and territories, it is unlawful to practice Professional engineering and hold yourself as a Professional Engineer without a license to practice. However, some provinces provide exemptions allowing certified engineering technologists to practice under certain circumstances. In Canada, The title of C.E.T., which

525-474: The past, which are no longer issued in Alberta: ASET members who earned these designations previously were instead assigned C.E.T. The designations conferred by ASET are recognized across Canada by provincial member organizations of Technology Professionals of Canada (TPC) and CCTT. Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba Too Many Requests If you report this error to

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550-603: The profession of engineering technology. Engineering technologist in the Northwest Territories are regulated by the Alberta association. Certification is a provincial jurisdiction, so the rights and responsibilities of certified engineering technologists can vary. In every province, certified engineering technologists are required to follow the professional code of ethics laid out by the certifying body. The code of ethics can vary from province to province, but

575-490: The profession of engineering technology. The Yukon Territory is offers residents certification by the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC for the occupation of applied science and engineering technologist. The Northwest territory does not appear to have a professional association for the occupation of engineering technologist. As well, they do not appear to have an act regarding

600-602: The sponsorship of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta ( APEGGA ), the Alberta Society of Engineering Technicians was incorporated. In 1966, the name was adjusted to the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists . Then, in 2005, the name was updated to properly reflect the broad range of disciplines in which ASET certifies, thus becoming the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta, while

625-479: The title (P.Eng). The 1995 agreement on internal trade (amended since), agreed upon by all provinces except Nunavut, lays out the general principles of transferability of professional certifications between provinces. Specifically, chapter 7 spells out the principles of professional certification. Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta ( ASET ),

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