Applied science technologist (AScT) is a Canadian professional certification awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as A.Sc.T., some, but not all, Canadian provincial
engineering
Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to Problem solving#Engineering, solve problems within technology, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve Systems engineering, s ...
and
applied science
Applied science is the application of the scientific method and scientific knowledge to attain practical goals. It includes a broad range of disciplines, such as engineering and medicine. Applied science is often contrasted with basic science, ...
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 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
Post-nominal letters, also called post-nominal initials, post-nominal titles, designatory letters, or simply post-nominals, are letters placed after a person's name to indicate that the individual holds a position, an academic degree, accreditation ...
, 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 that advocates for the professions of technicians, applied science technologists and engineering technologists within the provinces of their member organizations.
History
It was founded in ...
.
In some provinces this title may be replaced with
certified engineering technologist (CET),
registered engineering technologist (RET), or more recently
professional technologist (P.Tech) to more closely align with
professional engineer
A professional is a member of a profession or any person who works in a specified professional activity. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and ski ...
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 in projects relat ...
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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. An education in engineering technology concentrates more on application and less on theory than do ...
References
{{Applied Science Technology and Engineering Technology in Canada , state=expanded
Professional titles and certifications
Professional certification in engineering