Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)

If your experience is more aligned with the certified technician requirements, please click here to be directed to the C.Tech. webpage.

Overview

Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) registration helps to enhance your credibility, network and professional recognition. 

A C.E.T. is an applied science, information or engineering technology professional who is capable of assuming responsibility. These individuals exercise independent judgment to perform technical tasks and solve problems in complex technological areas with limited direct supervision.

To qualify for C.E.T. registration, applicants must: 

• be graduates of a diploma program within applied science, information or engineering/geoscience technology
• have at least two years of technical work experience; and
• work or be seeking work in Alberta or the Northwest Territories.

Note: If your education is TAC-accredited, you are not required to successfully complete the ASET Technical Exam. C.E.T. applicants who are graduates of a program or degree not accredited by TAC must successfully complete the Technical Exam.

If working or seeking work outside of Alberta or the Northwest Territories, applicants should contact their provincial technology association to inquire about registrant options. 

If you are not a program graduate, please refer to our Non-Graduate page for application information.

Fees and Dues

*Please be advised that application fees, exam fees, and annual registration dues are non-refundable.

Application Process

Please Note: Your application will not be reviewed by the Board of Examiners until all application documents (including exam requirements) have been submitted. Once submitted, the average time for review is four – six months.

Application and Exam Resources

ASET Ethics Examination

ASET Technical Examination

English Language Proficiency Page

Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services

Competency Summary Logbook Handbook

Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Interpretation

Information for International Applicants

Special Consideration Application Form
 

Sample and template documents

C.E.T. Competency Summary Samples Document

C.E.T. Reference Form Template

Sample Resume Template

Sample Job Description Template

Reclassification/Reinstatement

For more information about reclassification from C.Tech. to C.E.T., please refer to the Reclassification page.

For more information about reinstatement of C.E.T. registration, please refer to the Reinstatement page.