ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED
ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND
TECHNOLOGISTS

Source: 2010 Salary Survey

• Your professional association
• Provincial association of engineering technicians and technologists
• Established in 1957
• 24,000 members and growing
• An independent certifying body
• 28 active chapters

• Award professional designations
 C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist)
 C. Tech. (Certified Technician)
• 15 disciplines of engineering and applied science technology
• Support the accreditation of engineering and applied science programs
• Advocate on behalf of members and the industry at large

• 55% C.E.T., 25% C. Tech, 20% Associate members
• Civil, electrical/electronics and mechanical are largest disciplines
• 95% of members employed
• Average cash compensation: $77,735
• 23% of members are internationally trained
• Employment sectors: 26% consulting engineers & architects, 19% government, 12% energy, 8% construction & building, 7% transportation

• A connection between OACETT and industry
• Work collaboratively on issues, challenges and opportunities facing the industry
• Allows partners to communicate with members and get involved with OACETT

OACETT is extremely proud to recognize the following companies as strategic partners

The Mark of Professionalism
• The industry standard
• Academic excellence
• Discipline related work experience
• Commitment to a code of ethics
• Growing trend  certification required by over 50% of employers
• Global recognition

Bioscience Building Chemical Civil Computer
Electrical Electronics Environmental Geological Geomatics
Industrial Instrumentation Mechanical Mining Resources

Application Process
• Verifies academic and work experience
• Determines discipline and designation
Academic
• Graduate from a full-time, post secondary engineering or applied science program or equivalent
• 2 year program earns C. Tech designation
• 3 year program earns C.E.T. designation
Work Experience
• 2 years within discipline required
• Co-op may count towards requirement
• Generally 1 year in Canada

Professional Practice Examination
• Multiple choice exam, consisting of three parts;
Law, Ethics and Practice
• Must earn a minimum 50% grade in each part to pass
• May be written upon becoming an Associate Member
Technology Report
• Applicable to C.E.T. designation only
• Two step process; 1) submit a Proposal, 2) upon approval, write and submit a Report

• Nationally accredited programs
 Architectural Technician & Technology
 Chemical Laboratory Technician
 Chemical Engineering Technology
 Chemical Engineering Technology - Environmental
 Computer Engineering Technician & Technology
 Electromechanical Engineering Technician & Technology
 Electronics Engineering Technician & Technology
 Environmental Science Technician
 Mechanical Engineering Technician & Technology (Design and Drafting)
 Telecommunications Technology
• Technology Report embedded in curriculum, meets OACETT requirement
• Co-op counts 1 to 1, if supervised by P. Eng or OACETT certified member

Associate Member – Post Secondary Student
• Must complete one year of a post secondary program in engineering or applied science technology
• One time application fee of $50.00 plus HST
• Annual dues – first year are waived, $50.00 plus HST each year in full-time program
• Maintain Associate Member status up to 6 years while working towards certification
Certified Member
• Earned upon review and approval of all certification requirements

Member Benefits
Professional recognition
• Use of C.E.T., C. Tech. designation
Increased marketability
• Earning potential
• Network of 24,000+ members
• CTEN career site
• Designation is portable

Member Benefits
Professional and personal development
• The Ontario Technologist
• Salary Survey
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Leadership roles
Save money
• Affinity Program

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OACETT
Ontario Association of Certified
Engineering Technicians and Technologists
10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 404
Toronto, ON, M9B 6H7
(416) 621-9621 www.oacett.org
info@oacett.org
Your Professional Association