Steps to Certification

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.


	Professional Practice Exam

	Technology Report Guidelines

	Technology Report Writing Seminar

	Technical Exams

	Road to Certification

	Reclassification Application

	Second File Review Process

Steps to certification

If you are an associate member, here is how to proceed towards certification through OACETT:

Arrange for your school to send your official post-secondary transcript by mail directly to OACETT so that the association can verify your education.
Send OACETT your detailed resume
Send OACETT the names/addresses of three professional references who can comment on your work.
Send OACETT a detailed job description (current or previous), preferably signed by your supervisor.
Take the Professional Practice Examination.
Write a Technology Report (for certification as a Technologist only).

Here is how the certification process works:

When we have received your transcripts, resumes, job description and completed references, the Institute of Engineering Technology of Ontario (IETO), OACETT’s certification and registration arm, evaluates your academic and engineering technology experience.

To become a certified engineering technologist (C.E.T.) or applied science technologist (A.Sc.T.) or certified technician (C.Tech.) you must have at least two years of experience in the field or discipline of engineering/applied science technology in which you are seeking registration.

The review determines if you need any more academic requirements and/or work experience to become a certified member of OACETT. Please note that this review can take eight to 10 weeks after we receive all the documentation listed above.

2. IETO will send you a report about the review. Each application is different and to become certified, you may need to complete additional courses and work experience. If needed, we will send you a personalized program that outlines any other steps you need to take. The report will give you an idea of how long it will take you to complete the process. It is important not to let your membership lapse during the process.

3. To become certified as a technician or a technologist, associate members must write and pass the Professional Practice Examination (PPE). Writing the PPE enables you to meet the high professional standards set by your association in the area of ethics and responsibility to the public and your employer. You may write the PPE any time after you join as an associate member.

4. OACETT may require you to write a Technology Report (TR) to become certified as a C.E.T. The Technology Report assesses your ability to describe in detail and examine an engineering or applied science problem. You must submit a proposal for approval before submitting the completed report. The report topic should be appropriate to your experience and employment setting. You may complete this requirement any time after you become an associate member.

When you have met all the requirements, IETO will inform you in writing of your new status as a certified member. We will send you your certificate and publish your name in The Ontario Technologist magazine.

You will be eligible for all benefits reserved for certified members, including the right to use one of the protected titles, C.E.T., A.Sc.T. , or C.Tech., and to buy a technology ring and stamp.