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

www.oacett.orginfo@oacett.org

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