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ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS

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

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ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS

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  1. ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS

  2. Did you know that, on average, certified members earn $16,000 more annually than non-certified technicians and technologists? Source: 2010 Salary Survey

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Strategic Partners OACETT is extremely proud to recognize the following companies as strategic partners

  8. 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

  9. Engineering & Applied Science Disciplines Bioscience Building Chemical Civil Electrical Electronics Environmental Geological Geomatics Computer Instrumentation Mechanical Industrial Mining Resources

  10. Road To Certification 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

  11. Road To Certification 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

  12. 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

  13. Membership 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Win a Playbook! • Provide your name, email address & semester for a chance to win a Blackberry Playbook • Draw December 20th

  17. 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

  18. Thank You 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 AssociationWorking For You!

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