Application Process

Students in Technical Programs

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Technologist-in-Training

If you are an existing Student Member you will be automatically registered as a technologist-in-training after graduation.  If you have just graduated and would like to become a technologist-in-training but were not a student member please print the application form and once completed, submit back to our office at registration@aset.ab.ca or by fax to 780.424.5053.

Application Requirements for Certified Technicians or Certified Engineering Technologists

All Applicants MUST

• Print and submit completed application form with the appropriate fee to ASET
• Submit original transcripts to ASET
• Submit a job description signed by a supervisor
• Submit a current resume
• Provide 3 work related references.  They must be completed on the ASET Applicant Reference Request Form.  You are responsible for contacting your references and having them submit the form to ASET.  ASET will not be contacting references to follow up on form completion.
• Complete a competency checklist appropriate to your discipline and have it signed by a supervisor.  If you have a worked at more than one location you may require multiple checklists for signature by various supervisors.  If you cannot provide a supervisor signature you may submit the checklist and a letter to the Board of Examiners identifying the challenges in gaining supervisory validation of the document.
• You will be scheduled for the professional practice exam upon receipt of your application.  You are required to complete the exam prior to gaining certification.

For Applicants from a program without ASET approval 

• Submit additional evidence to support the benchmarks that were identified.  Additional evidence may include: program course descriptions, a technical report, work samples or anything that you feel may support your application.

For International Applicants

• Submit a basic assessment completed by the International Qualification Assessment Service (IQAS).  Click here for their website.
• Submit additional evidence to support the benchmarks that were identified. Additional evidence may include: program course descriptions, a technical report, work samples or anything that you feel may support your application.

ASET Board of Examiners Position Statement