Study of Registration Practices of the
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS, 2007
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 2. BACKGROUND OF THE REGULATORY BODY
- 3. REGISTRATION PRACTICES
- a. Registration Requirements and Application Process
- b. Documentation Required from Internationally Trained Individuals
- c. Credential Assessment (Third Party and/or Internal)
- d. Academic/Program Requirements
- e. Work Experience Requirements
- f. Examinations
- g. Language Requirements
- h. Fees
- i. Third Parties
- j. Typical Length of the Registration Process
- k. Accredited Programs
- l. Internal Review/Appeal Process
- 4. BRIDGING PROGRAMS
- 5. MUTUAL RECOGNITION AGREEMENTS
- 6. APPLICANTS’ INTERACTIONS WITH REGULATORY BODY
- 7. CHANGES SINCE THE 2005 SURVEY
- 8. REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND STATISTICS
- 9. SOURCES
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) undertook a study of registration practices of Ontario's regulated professions during the fall and winter of 2007–2008. The purpose of the study was to understand each regulated profession's 2007 registration practices and to establish baseline data and information to enable the OFC to measure progress as it fulfills its mandate under the Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006.
This report reflects the registration practices of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists as of December 31, 2007. Information in this report was gathered from:
face-to-face meetings with registration staff of the regulatory body
additional documentation provided by the regulatory body
relevant websites
career maps for the profession posted on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration's website (where applicable).
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists also provided registration information and statistics for 2005, 2006 and 2007 through a standard spreadsheet designed by the OFC.
An analysis and summary of the findings for all of the regulated professions is contained in the OFC's Ontario’s Regulated Professions: Report on the 2007 Study of Registration Practices.
2. BACKGROUND OF THE REGULATORY BODY
a. Legislation
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) operates in accordance with the OACETT Act, 1984, a private member’s bill. OACETT is not regulated under a ministry.
b. Protected Titles
Professions in the fields of engineering and applied science technology are not regulated in Ontario (or in any other part of Canada). Therefore, engineering and applied science technicians and technologists can work without being registered. However, to work under one of the following protected titles, a person must be fully certified and registered with OACETT:
certified technician (C.Tech.)
certified engineering technologist (C.E.T.)
applied science technologist (A.Sc.T.)
It is illegal to operate under one of these protected titles without certification by OACETT.
OACETT recently launched a program with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario to provide certification to road construction contract administration specialists. There are currently three protected road construction contract administration designations:
Road Construction Contract Administrator (rcca)
Road Construction Senior Inspector (rcsi)
Road Construction Junior Inspector (rcji)
Details about the specific requirements for each of the road construction contract administration designations can be found on the OACETT website.
Technicians and technologists trained in engineering or applied science technology who are not certified may call themselves technicians, engineering technicians, technologists or engineering technologists; however, may not place “certified” in front of their title.
c. Definition of the Profession
Certified engineering and applied science technicians and technologists specialize in the following engineering or applied science disciplines:
civil/building/geomatics engineering technology
chemical/instrumentation/materials
bio-science engineering technology
electrical/electronic/computer engineering technology
mechanical/industrial engineering technology
resources/mining/geological
environmental
Certified engineering and applied science technicians and technologists work for consulting firms, manufacturers, industries, utilities, educational institutions, the service sector and government in a variety of positions ranging from project manager, maintenance supervisor and quality analyst to professor, president and chief executive officer. They usually work as part of an engineering team, but may also work as consultants operating on their own or in partnerships.
d. Labour Market/Economic Trends
There are many opportunities for employment in engineering and applied science technology in Ontario. One reason is that technicians and technologists now do the work that was previously done by engineers and tradespeople. Automation and robotics have decreased the need for some skilled trades, but increased the need for technicians who are able to set up, diagnose and repair these complex systems. The growing use of engineering software has made it possible for technologists to do many calculations, design and process controls and other tasks. This trend is seen in the consulting, engineering, construction, mining, and oil and gas fields, among others.
Since OACETT is a voluntary association, the designations provided by OACETT are not necessary in order to work as an engineering or applied science technician or technologist. Of the employers responding to an OACETT salary survey, 67 per cent require certification. OACETT noted the trend that as the economy moves toward a period of recession, securing a position as an engineering or applied science technician or technologist becomes more competitive, and therefore more engineering and applied science technicians and technologists seek the certified designations provided by OACETT.
e. New Developments Within the Profession
The general public’s awareness of OACETT certifications has been increasing through the help of academic institutions and the Government of Ontario.
f. Staffing
OACETT employs 23 full-time staff, with eight of those individuals heavily involved in some stage of the registration process. OACETT also hires 20 examiners on a part-time basis to carry out the assessment of applications. These 20 individuals constitute the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee meets twice a month, and each of the examiners is paid on an hourly basis.
3. REGISTRATION PRACTICES
a. Registration Requirements and Application Process
i. Registration Requirements
To be eligible for certification as a certified engineering or applied science technician or technologist in Ontario, an applicant must:
Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or authorized under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to work in Canada
Have the appropriate education/academic training
Write and pass OACETT’s Professional Practice Exam
Write a Technology Report (for C.E.T. designation only; see 3.f.ii)
Have related work experience
Be of good character, as verified by professional references
Be at least 18 years of age.
ii. Application Process
In order to complete an Application for Certification, an applicant will need the following supporting documents:
a photocopy of the applicant’s birth certificate, passport or Canadian landed immigrant certificate
a detailed job description, stating the applicant’s duties and responsibilities and the length of time he/she worked at the job, signed by the applicant’s former or current supervisor(s)
the names and complete addresses of three persons who can act as professional references and attest to the applicant’s work experience
a detailed resumé stating the dates of employment, names and addresses of employers and a detailed description of the applicant’s technical experience, responsibilities and/or achievements
official educational transcripts
documentation detailing industry-related courses or other courses related to engineering or applied science technology taken through related associations or as a part of specialized training
a non-refundable application fee.
All applicants become associate members upon the receipt and acceptance of their application by OACETT. Associate members can access the benefits of membership as soon as they apply, such as participation in the Canadian Technical Employment Network (CTEN), OACETT’s online jobs database. Once applicants are registered as associate members they become eligible to write the Professional Practice Exam (PPE). Applicants will be able to track their progress to certification on the OACETT website.
Associate members whose training and experience are approved and who pass the required exams (and C.E.T. applicants who have successfully completed a Technology Report) will be certified and registered as either certified technicians, applied science technologists, or certified engineering technologists.
b. Documentation Required from Internationally Trained Individuals
i. Standard Documentation
The documents required of internationally trained applicants for certification with OACETT are the same as for applicants from domestic institutions. If internationally trained individuals cannot arrange for official transcripts to be sent from their post-secondary institutions, notarized photocopies of original transcripts are acceptable.
Academic documents that are not in English or French must be translated into a notarized English translation prepared by a service that is certified by the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO).
ii. Options for Applicants with Unavailable/Destroyed Documents
OACETT has never faced a situation where an internationally trained individual has come to it with missing documents. However, it is designing a Prior Learning Assessment Review that could address such cases.
c. Credential Assessment (Third Party and/or Internal)
The Institute of Engineering Technology of Ontario (IETO) Board is the certification and registration arm of OACETT. IETO’s Admissions Committee is the panel of expert members that reviews and evaluates the content of an applicant’s post-secondary education and experience. Once an applicant submits an application and the required documents, the Admissions Committee will formally assess his/her qualifications and work experience to determine if the applicant’s level of training and experience are equivalent to Ontario’s standards. It takes approximately two to three months from the time OACETT receives an application and documents for the applicant to be notified of the Admissions Committee’s decision. Once the IETO Board has approved an applicant’s registration, he/she is notified by mail or e-mail.
If the Admissions Committee finds that the applicant has the appropriate minimum academic training, he/she will be registered as an associate member. The committee will then determine if there are any additional requirements that the applicant must complete before certification. If the applicant’s academic training does not meet the requirements for certification, he/she will be advised of what further training is needed. The applicant may be asked to complete technical subjects relevant to his/her discipline for registration, or to write technical exams set by OACETT.
In evaluating the credentials of eligible candidates for certification, OACETT works from a database of accredited institutions. Also in this database is a list of institutions that, though not accredited, have been evaluated and listed as partially equivalent. Individuals with academic credentials from these institutions may be able to upgrade their academic qualifications at another institution in order to attain equivalency with the OACETT-accredited programs.
d. Academic/Program Requirements
Certified technicians must have a diploma from a recognized engineering or applied science technician program at a post-secondary educational institute; or have passed advanced technical courses; or have earned certificates recognized by the Institute of Engineering Technology of Ontario (IETO), OACETT’s registration arm.
Certified engineering technologists or applied science technologists must have a diploma from a recognized program in engineering or applied science technology at a post-secondary educational institute; or have passed advanced courses in technology; or have earned certificates recognized by IETO.
e. Work Experience Requirements
To become certified technicians, certified engineering technologists or applied science technologists, applicants must have two years of work experience in their chosen discipline. OACETT requires one of those years to be acquired in Canada to ensure that the applicants are familiar with local codes, practices and standards. Those who have taken a “code course” such as the Ontario Building Code or Ontario Electrical Code may have their experience requirement reduced.
An applicant for certification must provide a resumé, a detailed job description and three professional references. A supervisor must sign each page of the job description. These documents will serve as proof of an applicant’s work experience and will be used to assess whether an applicant’s work experience meets OACETT’s requirements.
Voluntary work may be recognized. Co-op experience may be credited at 50 per cent of the time worked up to a maximum of six months of accredited experience. Work experience requirements may be exempted further if an applicant has taken courses on jurisdictional codes. However, the Canadian experience requirements cannot be reduced to less than six months.
An applicant who does not have Canadian experience but meets the academic requirements will be registered as an associate member until the requisite Canadian work experience has been attained.
f. Examinations
i. Professional Practice Examination
Once an Application for Certification has been reviewed for minimum registration requirements and accepted, the applicant will be registered as an associate member and will be eligible to write the Professional Practice Examination (PPE), which covers law, ethics and business practice. Successful completion of this exam is a non-exemptible requirement for certification with OACETT.[1] Additional technical examinations may be set for individuals whose academic credentials are not equivalent to one of OACETT’s accredited programs.
The PPE is usually held four times each year, normally in February, June, September and November. Exam centres are set up throughout Ontario. OACETT will notify eligible candidates of the exam dates and locations. Examinations can be written in the more remote regions of Ontario, outside of Ontario, or outside of Canada if they are invigilated by a certified engineering technologist, a professional engineer, a police officer or another professional acceptable to OACETT.
Eligible candidates for examination may write the PPE at any time after they have been registered as associate members. Candidates should apply for the exam at least two months prior to the exam date to ensure that they have sufficient time to study.
The PPE is a 3½-hour exam consisting of both multiple-choice and case study questions.[2] It is based on Canadian civil law, the OACETT Act and the code of ethics. The exam contains questions about the legal responsibilities that certified technicians and technologists have to the public, to employers and to themselves. Applicants can take advantage of two methods to prepare for the exam:
Study a comprehensive guide called The Study Manual for the Examination in Professional Practice. It is available from OACETT at the time of registration for the exam.
Attend a two-day seminar offered at various locations across southern Ontario several times a year, along with using the study manual. Although the seminar is not mandatory, applicants will be notified of the next seminar dates and locations when they apply for the exam.
When applicants apply for the examination, OACETT will send them the necessary study materials, including a study outline and a study manual. The manual is included in the cost of the exam.
The examination package (study manual and examination) costs $250 plus GST and shipping and handling. The fee is non-refundable. Candidates can download the OACETT Act, 1998 and By-Law 18 from their site. The OACETT Act and By-Law 18 are permitted in the exam room.
ii. C.E.T. Technology Report
Applicants to OACETT for certification as certified engineering technologists must submit a Technology Report (TR) unless they graduated from a nationally accredited program. The TR assesses applicants’ ability to effectively describe an engineering problem in detail and examine it. The TR should provide appropriate discussion and well-structured recommendations and conclusions.
The first step in completing the TR is to submit a proposal for the report. Once OACETT examiners approve the proposal, applicants must submit the report within one year and must earn a grade of “satisfactory.”
An applicant may submit a proposal for the TR at any time after he/she has been registered as an associate member and has been notified by mail or e-mail of the specific certification requirements. It is recommended, however, that the TR be completed last.
The report must:
relate directly to the discipline in which certification is sought
describe a comprehensive study of an engineering or applied science topic
reflect engineering technology fundamentals appropriate to the subject matter, including the appropriate mathematics (if applicable)
deal with the identification of a problem, or the improvement or proposed improvement of existing processes, equipment or procedures.
An optional, two-day Technology Report Writing Seminar is available to assist members in writing and submitting a successful proposal and Technology Report to attain certification as certified engineering technologists. The full set of guidelines for the Technology Report is available on the OACETT website.
g. Language Requirements
Engineering and applied science technicians and technologists are not required to pass an English-language test when applying for certification with OACETT. However, the Professional Practice Exam requires knowledge and understanding of English terms for engineering and applied science technology and the ability to interpret written texts. Generally, this would be equivalent to achieving a “7” on a standard English-language assessment scale such as the Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment.
h. Fees
The fees for registration with OACETT are listed below in Canadian dollars. All fees listed are non-refundable unless stated otherwise.
| OACETT Membership Annual Fees | Amount | GST (6%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Certified |
185.40 |
11.12 |
196.52 |
|
Associate |
148.32 |
8.90 |
157.22 |
|
New graduate |
50.00 |
3.00 |
53.00 |
|
Student 1, 2 or 3 |
50.00 |
3.00 |
53.00 |
|
Retired member |
61.80 |
3.71 |
65.51 |
|
Road construction contract administration specialist |
70.00 |
4.20 |
74.20 |
|
Non-resident |
64.89 |
3.89 |
68.78 |
|
P. Eng./architect |
64.89 |
3.89 |
68.78 |
| Application Fees | Amount | GST (6%) | Total |
|
Regular application |
145.00 |
8.70 |
153.70 |
|
College staff/faculty application |
50.00 |
3.00 |
53.00 |
|
Road construction application |
80.00 |
4.80 |
84.80 |
|
Dual registration application |
50.00 |
3.00 |
53.00 |
| Other Fees | Amount | GST (6%) | Total |
|
Transfer in |
50.00 |
3.00 |
53.00 |
|
Reclassification acceptance |
50.00 |
3.00 |
53.00 |
|
Reinstatement |
100.00 |
6.00 |
106.00 |
|
PPE seminar |
290.00 |
|
290.00 |
|
By-Law 18 |
10.00 |
0.60 |
10.60 |
|
Admission counselling, per 45 minutes |
95.00 |
5.70 |
100.70 |
|
PPE critique |
125.00 |
7.50 |
132.50 |
|
Replacement certificate |
50.00 |
3.00 |
53.00 |
|
Mature applicant assessment |
500.00 |
30.00 |
530.00 |
|
Mature applicant file review |
275.00 |
16.50 |
291.50 |
|
Technology Report Writing Seminar |
349.00 |
20.94 |
369.94 |
| Examinations | Amount | GST (6%) | Total |
|
PPE rewrite |
150.00 |
|
150.00 |
|
Technical exam |
395.00 |
|
395.00 |
|
Dialysis exam |
135.00 |
|
135.00 |
| PPE Exam & Study Materials | Amount | GST (6%) | Total |
|
PPE Exam & Study Materials |
250.00 |
7.20 |
257.20 |
|
Shipping |
8.00 |
0.48 |
8.48 |
|
Total |
258.00 |
7.68 |
265.68 |
|
Plus By-Laws |
10.00 |
0.60 |
10.60 |
|
Total |
268.00 |
8.28 |
276.28 |
i. Third Parties
| Name of Third Party | Relationship to Regulatory Body |
|---|---|
|
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) |
National council of the provincial licensing associations. The CCTT also accredits college programs in Canada and initiates MRAs with other countries. |
j. Typical Length of the Registration Process
OACETT has recently imposed a time limit on the registration process. Ontario graduates from accredited institutions who have all of their academic credentials have three years from the time of application to attain certification. Applicants from non-accredited institutions have six years to fulfill any outstanding course requirements and complete the remaining steps toward registration.
k. Accredited Programs
The following post-secondary programs either maintain an accredited status currently or have maintained accreditation over a certain period of time in the past but are no longer accredited.
The list here includes only Ontario programs. For a full list of accredited programs in Canada and for more details regarding the program accreditation process, visit the CCTT website.
| Program Name | Program Level | Discipline | National Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Computer Systems Technician |
Technician |
Information Technology |
2004 – |
| Program Name | Program Level | Discipline | National Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Automation Engineering Technology (formerly Instrumentation Engineering Technology-Industrial) |
Technologist |
Electronics |
2004– |
|
Civil Engineering Technology |
Technologist |
Civil |
2003– |
|
Electronics Engineering Technology |
Technologist |
Electronics |
2004–2007 |
|
Geological Engineering Technology |
Technologist |
Mineral |
2004– |
|
Mining Engineering Technology |
Technologist |
Mineral |
2004– |
| Program Name | Program Level | Discipline | National Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Electronics Engineering Technician |
Technician |
Electronics |
1996–2002 |
|
Electronics Engineering Technology |
Technologist |
Electronics |
1996–2004 |
| Program Name | Program Level | Discipline | National Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mechanical Engineering Technology — Automotive Manufacturing |
Technologist |
Mechanical |
2005– |
| Program Name | Program Level | Discipline | National Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Computer Networks Engineering Technician |
Technician |
Information Technology |
2001–2004 |
|
Computer Networks Engineering Technology |
Technologist |
Information Technology |
2001– |
|
Electronics Engineering Technician |
Technician |
Electronics |
1995–2004 |
|
Electronics Engineering Technology |
Technologist |
Electronics |
1995– |
|
Computer Networks Engineering Technology (Post-Graduate) |
Technologist |
Information Technology |
2001– |
| Program Name | Program Level | Discipline | National Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Computer Engineering Technology |
Technologist |
Information Technology |
2005– |
|
Electronics Engineering Technician — Broadband Cable |
Technician |
Electronics |
2005– |
|
Electronics Engineering Technician — Communications |
Technician |
Electronics |
2005– |
|
Electronics Engineering Technician — Computer |
Technician |
Electronics |
2005– |
|
Electronics Engineering Technology — Communications |
Technologist |
Electronics |
2005– |
|
Electronics Engineering Technology — Control Systems |
Technologist |
Electronics |
2005– |
| Program Name | Program Level | Discipline | National Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Architectural Technician |
Technician |
Building |
2007– |
|
Architectural Technology |
Technologist |
Building |
2007– |
l. Internal Review/Appeal Process
Before any official appeal process is launched, OACETT will encourage applicants to submit all possible supporting documentation concerning any disputed requirement. In addition, OACETT will automatically review any file that is being disputed.
Formal appeals may be made to the Registrar in writing and must detail the ground for the appeal. The Registrar will forward the appeal to the Second Review Committee, which will examine it and take the appropriate action.
The Second Review Committee is a committee within the Institute of Engineering Technology of Ontario (IETO), which is itself overseen by OACETT’s Council. This committee is made up of four senior examiners from OACETT’s Admissions Committee; it meets on an as-needed basis as second review requests come in. If members of the Second Review Committee come across a file that they originally reviewed, they will excuse themselves from that part of the meeting. When this process is complete, the Registrar will advise the applicant in writing of the committee’s decision.
All failed Professional Practice Examinations are automatically re-evaluated.
Formal details regarding the appeals procedures can be found in section 6.6 of OACETT’s By-Law 18, which is available on its website.
4. BRIDGING PROGRAMS
OACETT participates as a voluntary member in the Fast Track to Technology Occupations (FTTO) Project with Sheridan College and Centennial College, providing services to internationally trained applicants. OACETT also participates in another project with Settlement and Integration Services Organization (SISO) in Hamilton. This project, called Bridging for Engineering, assists internationally trained individuals to become certified with OACETT. OACETT’s registrar also sits on the Advisory Committee for Engineering Your Future at Skills for Change in Toronto. In addition, OACETT is a participant on the Colleges Integrating Immigrants to Employment (CIITE) project.
5. MUTUAL RECOGNITION AGREEMENTS
OACETT has an agreement with each of the other provincial and territorial associations to allow certified engineering and applied science technicians and technologists to transfer to another province and retain their certified status.
OACETT also has an agreement with the National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the United States and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) in the United Kingdom allowing for the mobility of certified members.
Canadian technicians and technologists, represented by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists, are also part of the international labour mobility agreement known as the Sydney Accord of 2001. This agreement allows members to transport their credentials to the engineering bodies that are parties to the agreement. Those bodies include:
Engineers Ireland
Engineering Council (EC), UK
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT)
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)
Institution of Engineers, Australia (IEAust)
Institution of Professional Engineers, New Zealand (IPENZ)
6. APPLICANTS’ INTERACTIONS WITH REGULATORY BODY
a. Nature and Frequency of Communication
Starting in July 2008, OACETT will begin enforcing the policy of limiting the registration process to three years for applicants with accredited degrees.
OACETT has recently implemented a policy of e-mailing its applicants approximately every two months if it has not heard from them otherwise.
b. Backlogs
Hundreds of pending applications are being held by OACETT. However, these applications are on hold because of outstanding required documents.
c. Complaints Regarding the Registration Process
The Registrar or Deputy Registrar handles any complaints regarding the registration practices of OACETT.
7. CHANGES SINCE THE 2005 SURVEY
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration conducted a survey in 2005 to collect information about occupational regulatory bodies in Ontario.
Since the 2005 survey, OACETT has implemented the following changes to its registration practices:
Time limits to become certified have been implemented.
An international database of accredited programs has been created.
The Professional Practice Examination will soon be administered in a fully computerized format.
The time limit to apply for reinstatement if a member resigned or the association withdrew membership was changed to five years.
Additionally, OACETT is in the process of designing a Prior Learning Assessment Review (PLAR) that could address the issue of destroyed or missing documents. The PLAR would also be used to assess the experience of members who have worked as engineering or applied science technicians or technologists for a long period of time.
8. REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND STATISTICS
Definitions used in these tables:
Alternative class of licence: a class of licence that enables its holder to practise with limitations; additional registration requirements must be met in order to be fully licensed. The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists has no alternative classes of licence.
Applicant: a person who has applied to start the process for entry to the profession.
Applicant actively pursuing licensing: an applicant who had some contact with OACETT within the year specified.
Inactive applicant: an applicant who had no contact with OACETT within the year specified. OACETT does not keep track of “inactive applicants.” Associate members of OACETT who have allowed their applications to lapse are considered to have resigned.
Member: a person who is currently able to use the protected title or professional designation “certified technician,” “certified engineering technologist” or “applied science technologist.”
| Language | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| French |
No |
No |
No |
| Other(s) |
| Applications received | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest number |
India |
India |
India |
| Second-largest number |
Pakistan |
Pakistan |
Philippines |
| Third-largest number |
Philippines |
Philippines |
Pakistan |
| Fourth-largest number |
Bangladesh |
China |
China |
| Fifth-largest number |
China |
Bangladesh |
Bangladesh |
| Number of staff | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Involved in registration process |
9 |
9 |
8 |
| Involved in appeals process |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Members | Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total members |
11,077 |
546 |
56 |
2,619 |
14,298 |
| Non-practising members |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
Jurisdiction where members were initially trained in engineering or applied science technology (before they were granted use of the protected title or professional designation in Ontario) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In 2005 (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) | Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | TOTAL |
| New applications received |
1,496 |
45 |
15 |
1,598 |
3,154 |
| Applicants actively pursuing licensing |
1,496 |
45 |
15 |
1,598 |
3,154 |
| Inactive applicants |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Applicants who met all requirements and were authorized to become members but did not become members |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Applicants who became members |
529 |
25 |
3 |
197 |
754 |
| Applicants who were authorized to receive an alternative class of licence but were not issued a licence |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Applicants who were issued an alternative class of licence |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
Jurisdiction where members were initially trained in engineering or applied science technology (before they were granted use of the protected title or professional designation in Ontario) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In 2006 (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) | Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | TOTAL |
| New applications received |
1,457 |
31 |
7 |
966 |
2,461 |
| Applicants actively pursuing licensing |
1,457 |
31 |
7 |
966 |
2,461 |
| Inactive applicants |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Applicants who met all requirements and were authorized to become members but did not become members |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Applicants who became members |
431 |
26 |
3 |
216 |
676 |
| Applicants who were authorized to receive an alternative class of licence but were not issued a licence |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Applicants who were issued an alternative class of licence |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
Jurisdiction where members were initially trained in engineering or applied science technology (before they were granted use of the protected title or professional designation in Ontario) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In 2007 (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) | Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | TOTAL |
| New applications received |
1,716 |
34 |
13 |
659 |
2,422 |
| Applicants actively pursuing licensing |
1,716 |
34 |
13 |
659 |
2,422 |
| Inactive applicants |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Applicants who met all requirements and were authorized to become members but did not become members |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Applicants who became members |
466 |
9 |
1 |
246 |
722 |
| Applicants who were authorized to receive an alternative class of licence but were not issued a licence |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Applicants who were issued an alternative class of licence |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
9. SOURCES
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists website. http://www.cctt.ca. Last accessed: January 16, 2008.
OACETT website. http://www.oacett.org/. Last accessed: January 16, 2008.
OACETT and the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. “Access to the Certified Engineering of Applied Science Technology Profession in Ontario.” Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration website. http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca. Last accessed: January 16, 2008.
Representatives of OACETT met with staff of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner on January 18, 2008, to provide further information for this study.