ontario association of certified engineering technicians and technologists
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ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS. Did you know that, on average, certified members earn $16,000 more annually than non-certified technicians and technologists? Source: 2010 Salary Survey. Who We Are. Your professional association - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS
Did you know that, on average, certified members earn $16,000 more annually than non-certified technicians and technologists?
Source: 2010 Salary Survey
Who We Are• 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
What We Do• 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
Member Profile• 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
Strategic Partnership Program
• 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
Strategic Partners OACETT is extremely proud to recognize the
following companies as strategic partners
CertificationThe 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
Engineering & Applied Science Disciplines
Bioscience Building Chemical Civil Computer
Electrical Electronics Environmental Geological Geomatics
Industrial Instrumentation
Mechanical Mining Resources
Road To CertificationApplication 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
Road To CertificationProfessional 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
Sheridan College• 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
MembershipAssociate 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
What’s In It For You!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
What’s In It For You!Member Benefits
Professional and personal development• The Ontario Technologist • Salary Survey• Continuous learning opportunities• Leadership roles
Save money• Affinity Program
Win a Playbook!• Provide your name,
email address & semester for a chance to win a Blackberry Playbook• Draw December 20th
A Great Opportunity!• Join your professional
association today• Immediate access to
member benefits• Start networking and
optimizing your marketability• Save over $325 in your first
year
Thank YouOACETT
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 404Toronto, ON, M9B 6H7
(416) 621-9621
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