North America
In Canada, the regulated title for technologists is called Certified Engineering Technologist. Technology program accreditation are administered through the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB), often in conjunction with provincial associations that are affiliated with the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists. Graduated technologists are certified by their provincial bodies.
In the United States, technologist certification requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering technology program accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ETAC/ABET). One may also obtain a degree from an institution accredited through The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (formerly known as the National Association of Industrial Technology). Technologist registration in the United States is conducted by many independent societies and organizations. A government sponsored registration is opposed by the NCEES and NSPE. As a result, the profession is often not seen as an independent field separate from design engineering.
The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) awards certification at two levels depending on work experience: the Associate Engineering Technologist (AT) and the Certified Engineering Technologist (CT). The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) awards two levels of certification in Technology Management: (1) Certified Technology Manager (CTM) and (2) Certified Senior Technology Manager (CSTM). ATMAE also awards two levels of certification in Manufacturing Specialist: (1) Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) and (2) Certified Senior Manufacturing Specialist (CSMS). While the CTM and CMS certification are obtained through examination, the CSTM and CSMS require industry experience and continuous improvement via the obtainment of professional development units (PDUs).
ASCET - American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians is a membership organization that issues Certified Member to Engineering Technicians ans Engineering Technologists. PE Professional Engineers are issued Registered member.
New Association AAOHP to recognize Technologists and Technicians who are graduates from recognized universities, institutes and colleges is opening its doors in USA. The requirements for the AAOHP issued state certification is earned degree in the field of Engineering Technology accredited by commission recognized by CHEA and/or US Department of Education such as ABET, DETC, ACCSCT, the Six Regional Accreditors and the international equivalent attested by NACES member foreign credential evaluation or AACRAO. In addition to the degree experience in the field of Technology is required for certification. AAOHP association registered with the Secretary of Sate in the USA and is an extension of Federal Association issuing State Certifications recognized in its home country and the EU.
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