Reclassification to C.E.T.

No, you do not have to go back to school. However, current C.Tech. applicants may be required to take the ASET Certification Exam. The ASET Certification Exam is designed to test the entry-level skill and knowledge of engineering and applied science technologists who have:

• graduated from a technologist-level program that is not accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada and are applying for C.E.T.; or
• completed a technician-level program of study in engineering or applied science technology and are seeking reclassification from C.Tech. to C.E.T.; or
• completed ASET's Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition process and are seeking reclassification from C.Tech. to C.E.T. and have at least two years of technical work experience in their field of practice.

No, there is no limitation to when members can reclassify.

The reclassification process can take an average of four – six months. Reclassification applicants have one year from the date the application is processed to have all required documents submitted and have the application reviewed by the Board of Examiners.

If a member is reclassifying within one year of becoming a C.Tech. member, there is no reclassification fee. If a member reclassifies after one year, there is a reclassification fee.

If you did not graduate from a TAC-accredited program, you will need to successfully complete the ASET Certification Exam to reclassify from a C.Tech. to a C.E.T.

If you passed the ASET PPE in your recent application for C.Tech., you will not need to retake the PPE. However, if you took the exam prior to January 2015, you will need to retake the PPE as part of the reclassification application.