Certification

Certification refers to the process of becoming a registered member of TechNova. Membership is restricted to those technology professionals who meet the National Technology Bench Marks in three key areas:

• academic qualifications
• work experience
• professional ethics
• Certification Criteria

The Certification Board meets every month (with the exception of July and August) to review all applications for membership or upgrading on a case-by-case basis.

The basic criteria for certification as an engineering or applied science technician or technologist are:

• successful completion of an accredited technology program or its equivalent
• at least two years of relevant work experience
• successful completion of the Ethics Exam

To confirm the applicant's professional abilities and ethical integrity, the Certification Board will also take into consideration reports submitted by the applicant's references.

Membership Types

Student	Student membership is available to students enrolled in an accredited college or university program. In addition to other benefits, the application fee is waived for Students who apply for Associate membership within the year they graduate.
Associate	Associate Technician or Associate Technologist membership is available to applicants who meet the educational requirements but lack the required two years' relevant work experience.
Technician Candidate	Technician Candidate (T.C.) - This membership status is assigned to those applicants who have the work experience but are lacking the academic qualifications for full certification.
C.Tech	Certified Engineering Technician - This designation is granted to applicants who meet the national standards for training and work experience at the Technician level. The C.Tech designation is also assigned to Applied Science Technicians.
CET	Certified Engineering Technologist - The CET designation is reserved for applicants who have completed a nationally accredited, technology-level program and have completed two years' work experience in their discipline. Technology-level training normally includes calculus and the completion of a major technical report.
AScT	Applied Science Technologists - Reserved for members who have completed technology-level training from an accredited applied science program, or its equivalent, and who have two years' relevant and discipline-specific work experience.
Non-active	A temporary status granted to members who are unemployed or who are not working in their area of practice. During this time, members may continue to use their designation.
Retired	Upon proof of retirement, members may apply for this special status while still maintaining the right to use their professional designation.

Membership Dues - 2010 - Fees are tax deductible. For continued certification or membership, fees must be paid annually.

Student	Free
Associate / Tech. Candidate	$110.00
Certified (C.Tech, CET, AScT)	$150.00
Non-active	$75.00
Retired	$75.00

Rights & Privileges

Right	Student	Associate/T.C.	Certified	Non-active	Retired
Vote	NO	NO	YES	NO	YES
Use designation	NO	NO	YES	NO	YES
Nominate	NO	NO	YES	NO	YES
Serve on committees	NO	YES	YES	YES	YES
Attend meetings	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Use ring or stamp	NO	NO	YES	YES	YES
Receive newsletters	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Obtain group benefits	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Access CTEN.ca	NO	YES	YES	YES	YES

Application Process

Seven steps to Certifying Your Success:

1. APPLY: Complete the application form. This can be downloaded from our Web site or mailed to you upon request.

2. PROVIDE REFERENCES: In your application be sure to include the names, fax numbers or email addresses of two professional references. They will each be sent a short Professional Reference Questionnaire that asks about your technical abilities and performance in the workplace. The completed questionnaires are sent directly to TechNova for review by the Certification Board.

3. INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS: You will need to have your college, university or other educational institution send us your transcripts. These can be faxed directly to us from the school, or you can provide them in a sealed envelop from your college/university.

4. SUBMIT APPLICATION FEE: For first-time applicants or those wishing to reinstate, you will need to include the $60, non-refundable Application Fee with your application. This can be paid by Visa or MasterCard, debit, cash or by way of a cheque made out to TechNova.

5. TAKE ETHICS EXAM: If the Certification Board approves your application, you then need to complete the Professional Ethics Exam which tests your knowledge of the Code of Ethics.

6. PAY DUES: Pending the successful completion of the Ethics Exam, your certification and membership will take effect upon receipt of the current year's dues. Your dues will be prorated based on the month in which you're accepted.

7. GET INVOLVED: In addition to being certified and being permitted to hold yourself out as "certified" technology professional, you will also be eligible to all the other rights and privileges of membership. These include access to group rates on home, auto and life insurance; discounts on first-aid training and car rentals, as well as on flights with CanJet. You can also order the Technology Ring (which is worn by only certified technology professionals) and use a professional stamp customized with your name and designation. In addition you can join a committee, attend networking events, and vote on issues that affect your association and your profession. Make membership work for you. Promote your certification. Take advantage of these great deals. Stay in touch.

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