Certified engineering technologist (CET) is a Canadian professional certification 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 this certification.
Typical activities include design, production, marketing, testing, quality control, estimating, surveying, inspection, diagnostic evaluation, supervision, management, technical sales and teaching.
Evaluates assignments, determines procedures and implements solutions, schedules work to meet objectives, participates in short- and long-range planning, and may become involved in developing and promoting conceptual change.
May supervise and coordinate a diverse working group and train less experienced technical and professional staff.
Certification is managed by New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
[5] The society is mandated and empowered by the Applied Science Technology Act of Nova Scotia.
Certification is managed by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
[14] The association is mandated and empowered by the Certified Applied Science Technologists Act of Manitoba.
[17] Certification is managed by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta.
[22] Certification in British Columbia is called "applied science technologist", abbreviated "A.Sc.T."
[24] Technicians frequently support engineers or technologists; providing design input via feedback loop when troubleshooting operational equipment.
Certification is a provincial jurisdiction, so the rights and responsibilities of certified engineering technologists can vary.
However, some provinces provide exemptions allowing certified engineering technologists to practice under certain circumstances.
[46] Internationally, transferability of this title by members of Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists affiliated associations is governed by the Sydney Accord.
For example, in the province of Ontario, being a member of the Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba does not provide the ability to use the C.E.T.