In Canada, a Registered Engineering Technologist (R.E.T.) is a category of membership of the
Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). This designation is only used in the province of
Alberta
Alberta ( ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest T ...
. No new Registered Engineering Technologist (R.E.T.) designations have been issued in Alberta since October 2009, following proclamation of the new provincial Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Amendment Act. Existing R.E.T.'s in Alberta are not grandfathered into Alberta's newer
P.Tech designation, as the certification criteria for a P.Tech. designation is different from the older R.E.T. designation. The R.E.T. designation in Alberta is being phased out over time. Existing R.E.T.'s may retain their title to the conclusion of their careers. However, no new R.E.T. applications are being accepted. One of the reasons that the R.E.T. designation being phased out is that it is only recognized in Alberta and is not transferable to any other province.
Professional titles and certifications
Professional certification in engineering
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