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The National Institute for Certification in
Engineering Technologies
The “Hands-On” Partner ofthe Engineering Team
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What is NICET?
• A not-for-profit certification body
• Established in 1961 as the Institute for Certification of Engineering Technicians
• A semi-autonomous division of the National Society of Professional Engineers
• Policy direction by eight-person Board of Governors
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Why does NICET exist?
• Provides nationally-applicable, voluntary certification programs
• Covers most major engineering technology fields & many specialized technical disciplines
• DOES NOT provide membership services
• DOES NOT provide training!
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Licensure/Certification/Diploma
• Licensure is a legal credential conferred by federal, state, or local government authorities
• Certification is a voluntary credential conferred by private organizations
• Diploma/Certificate of Education is conferred by an educational institution
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Who does NICET certify?
• Individuals with appropriate engineering technician or engineering technologist work experience
• Partial credit given for relevant work experience as craftsperson, scientist, engineer, etc.
• Residents of the United States and territories and certain others living abroad
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Types of work...
• Involved in planning, design, fabrication/construction/ installation, acceptance, operation, and/or maintenance of products, facilities, and processes
• Carry out support functions – data collection, estimating, proposal/plan/specification preparation, quality control/ quality assurance, technical sales, technical writing
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Value of NICET Certification - Technicians/Technologists• Increased professional stature
• Increased opportunities for job advancement
• Quicker entry into new job assignments or new duties/responsibilities
• Opportunities for assignments where NICET certification is required
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Value of NICET Certification - Employers• Knowledge and skill assessments of new and
existing personnel
• Identification of training needs
• Measure of training comprehension
• Creation of a Team of qualified professionals in focused career tracks
• Mobility of work force across state lines
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Value of NICET Certification - Regulatory Agencies• Third-party evaluation of technical proficiency
of Engineering Technology team members
• Additional recourse when unqualified and/or unethical practitioners are encountered on the job
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Value of NICET Certification - The Public• Provides high-quality engineering products
and services, efficiently and cost effectively
• Protects the health, safety, and welfare of the public from fraudulent, unethical, technically deficient practitioners
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Engineering Technicians
• “Hands-on” members of Engineering Team
• Knowledge of components, operating characteristics, and limitations of engineering systems and processes
• Knowledge of applied math, physical science, and engineering science equivalent to AS degree program in engineering technology
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Technician Programs
Job Task Competency
(27 programs)
General Knowledge
(7 programs)
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General Knowledge Programs• Architectural/Building Construction
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
• Electrical Testing
• Electrical Power
• Industrial Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Job-Task Competency Programs• Transportation Engineering Technology
• Construction Materials Testing
• Fire Protection Engineering Technology
• Geotechnical Engineering Technology
• Industrial Instrumentation
• Underground Utilities Construction
• Building Construction
• Land Management and Water Control
• Low Voltage Communication Systems
• Security Systems
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Levels of certification...
• Level I –
Technician
Trainee
Level II –
Associate
Engineering
Technician
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Levels of certification...
• Level III –
Engineering
Technician
Level IV – Senior Engineering Technician
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Certification requirements• Written examination requirement
• Increasing amount of relevant work experience required
• Verification of competency
• Professional recommendation (Levels III & IV)
• Major Project Involvement (Level IV)
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Engineering Technologists• Members of Engineering Management
Team
• Work closely with engineers, scientists, and technicians
• Thorough knowledge of equipment, applications & established design, and implementation methods
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Engineering Technologists
• Certification awarded at two levels:
• Multitude of certification categories
ASSOCIATE TECHNOLOGIST
BS degree in engineering technology from TAC/ABET
accredited program
CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGIST
AT plus five years relevant work experience and two
professional endorsements
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Recertification• Continuing Professional Development
required every three years
• 90 CPD points: relevant work experience; continuing education; professional activities; certification activities; recertification exam
• Active, Retired, Inactive, Expired Status
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50 years ofproven performance
• Maintain 100% financial independence
• Annual budget of $4.6 M
• 28 specialty certification programs available
• Over 135,000 technicians/technologists certified to date
• Currently about 45,000 active certificates
• 12,000 written exams administered annually
• National testing network of more than 250 centers
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NICET Executive
Michael A. Clark, CAEChief Operating Executive
Primary Responsibilities• Implement the policies and
directions of the Institute as established by the NICET Board of Governors
• Manage all day-to-day operations of the Institute
• Promote the value of certification and continued professional development for engineering technicians and technologists.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CERTIFICATION IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
1420 King Street • Alexandria, VA 22314http://www.nicet.org • 888-476-4238