Applied Science Technologist is a Canadian
professional
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title awarded on the basis of
academic
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qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as A.Sc.T., some, but not all, Canadian provincial
engineering
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and
applied science
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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
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 a ...
*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 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
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 ...
(RET), or more recently
Professional Technologist (P.Tech) to more closely align with
Professional Engineer
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s who use the title (P.Eng).
Internationally, transferability of this title is governed by the
Sydney Accord.
See also
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Technologist (disambiguation)
Technologist may refer to:
* Applied Science Technologist, a Canadian professional title in engineering and applied science technology.
* Architectural technologist, a specialist in the technology fields of building, design and construction.
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Incorporated Engineer
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 education ...
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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 engi ...
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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 education ...
References
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Professional titles and certifications
Professional certification in engineering