Applied Science Technologist is a Canadian
professional
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title awarded on the basis of
academic
An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary or tertiary higher learning (and generally also research or honorary membership). The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, ...
qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as A.Sc.T., some, but not all, Canadian provincial
engineering
Engineering is the use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad range of more speciali ...
and
applied science
Applied science is the use of the scientific method and knowledge obtained via conclusions from the method to attain practical goals. It includes a broad range of disciplines such as engineering and medicine. Applied science is often contrasted ...
technology associations offer this certification.
Requirements for certification
*Graduation from at least a three-year post secondary program in engineering or applied science technology approved by the
Canadian Technology Accreditation Board
*Two years of engineering work experience in the field that certification is sought
*Completion of an application, work history and submission of professional references
*Completion of a professional practice examination
Ontario
As of 1-July-2010,
OACETT
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, or OACETT, is a not-for-profit, self-governing organization in Ontario, Canada. It is a professional association that promotes the interests of engineering and app ...
will be eliminating the A.Sc.T. title due to public confusion regarding certification requirements.
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Members who hold the AScT designation will be eligible to keep it while new applicants will only be able to obtain either the C.Tech. or C.E.T. designations.
Right to use of title
The title of A.Sc.T., which is used as a
post-nominal
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, is generally protected by provincial legislation. One cannot use the title or hold that one is an Applied Science Technologist unless so certified by a provincial body associated with the
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) is an organization in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, that advocates for the profession of technicians and technologists within the provinces of their member organizations.
History
It was founded in 2010 as ...
.
In some provinces this title may be replaced with
Certified Engineering Technologist
Certified Engineering Technologist is a Canadian professional title awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as C.E.T., most Canadian provincial engineering and applied science technology associations offer t ...
(CET),
Registered Engineering Technologist (RET), or more recently
Professional Technologist (P.Tech) to more closely align with
Professional Engineer
Regulation and licensure in engineering is established by various jurisdictions of the world to encourage life, public welfare, safety, well-being, then environment and other interests of the general public and to define the licensure process thro ...
s who use the title (P.Eng).
Internationally, transferability of this title is governed by the
Sydney Accord
The Sydney Accord is an international mutual recognition agreement for qualifications in the fields of engineering technology.
Definition and background
The Sydney Accord is an agreement between the bodies responsible for accrediting engineering ...
.
See also
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Technologist (disambiguation)
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Incorporated Engineer
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Engineering Technician
An engineering technician is a professional trained in skills and techniques related to a specific branch of technology, with a practical understanding of the relevant engineering concepts. Engineering technicians often assist engineers and eng ...
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Engineering technologist
An engineering technologist is a professional trained in certain aspects of development and implementation of a respective area of technology. Engineering technology education is even more applied and less theoretical than engineering educat ...
References
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Professional titles and certifications
Professional certification in engineering