CCTT
About Us
Canada is a world leader in the application of new technology, and technicians and technologists are key elements in Canada's success. Canada's certified technicians and technologists make a difference in nearly every facet of business, industry and government.
The more than 49000 members of CCTT's provincial associations use CCTT as their national advocate on issues such as pan-Canadian standards, national and international mobility, and national accreditation of technology programs. Very important, CCTT establishes and maintains national competency standards for certifying members with a 'quality seal of approval' in 14 applied science and engineering technology disciplines: bioscience, industrial, building, instrumentation, chemical, mechanical, civil, mining, electrical, petroleum, electronics, geomatics, forestry, and information technology.
CCTT's provincial associations are responsible for issuing these highly regarded credentials, which are recognized by provincial statute in many Canadian provinces. Once certified, technicians and technologists may use one of the following professional designations: CET (Certified Engineering Technologist); AScT (Applied Science Technologist); CTech (Certified Technician); RET (Registered Engineering Technologist); and TP (technologue professionnel).
Why certification? Becoming certified gives technicians and technologists a distinct and valuable advantage in today's competitive workplace, and is considered a major milestone in an individual's career. Many employers either are required or prefer to hire certified technicians and technologists. Professional certification also facilitates national and international mobility through transferability agreements arranged by CCTT.
CCTT was originally incorporated on September 1, 1973 as the Canadian Council of Engineering Technicians and Technologists (CCETT). The CCTT was subsequently issued supplementary letters patent in April 1986.
CCTT is a national body that represents provincial associations who grant and maintain the certification of individual technicians and technologists. Where the provinces are responsible for an individual's certification, CCTT is responsible for accrediting the programs that train technicians and technologists in Canada. If you are interested in becoming a certified technician or technologist, you should contact your nearest provincial association. For a link to programs accredited by CCTT, visit the contact us page to identify your closest provincial association.
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| Robin L. Dunn, CET Chair | Stephen Gould, CET Past President | Barry Tucker, PTech Chair Elect |
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| Darrell O'Neill, CET AETTNL | David Penney, CET ACETTPEI | Louis LeBel, CET TechNova |
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| James Nyers, PTech NBSCETT | David Tsang, AScT OACETT | Robert Okabe, CET CTTAM |
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| Ron Smith, AScT SASTT | Derek Tsang, CET ASET | Darrin Heisler, AScT ASTTBC |
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| Will Miller, BSc., CET CTAB Chair |
