Chapter 1: OACETT

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history of OACETT
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OACETT was formed under APEO in: 1961
The original OACETT Act became law in Ontario in: 1984
The OACETT Act is what law? Ontario Statute Law
List five characteristics of a professional organization or association i. The professional association is incorporated ii. The professional association has a clear administrative structure (Councils, by-law and regulation capability) iii. The professional association has clear objects (similar to those of business organizations) iv. The professional association has a mandatory registry for members. v. The professional Association sets and maintains standards of registration. vi. The professional association sets and maintains ethical &professional standards. vii. The professional association disciplines members if and when required. viii. The professional association has the legal right to designations and restriction on use by others. ix. The professional association of has the right of licensure (in some instances) or limited licensure (in other instances.)
What are three of the eight objects or objectives of AOCETT as written in the OACETT Act? i. To establish, maintain and conduct as institute or association within Ontario for technicians, engineering technicians, applied science technologists and engineering technologists for the purpose or granting membership and registration to persons who meet the standards of the association. ii. To maintain discipline among its members iii. To assist members in advancing their status, recognition and welfare in increasing their knowledge, skill and proficiency. iv. To establish and maintain consistent registration requirements for technicians, engineering technologists and other classes of members. v. To establish, promote and enforce high ethical and professional standards of conduct for members vi. To accept donations, gifts, legacies and bequests for the use in promoting its objectives and carry on its work. vii. To carry on benevolent work in connection with families of dead, retired or incapacitated members who are in need. viii. To cooperate with other organizations with objects that are in part, the same or similar to its objects.
List three of six sets of documents that are used to govern OACETT i. The OACETT Act ii. The Corporations Act iii. OACETT By-law iv. OACETT Policies v. Rules of OACETT Boards vi. Administrative guidelines
What is the purpose of the OACETT By-Law? - The OACETT By-law is OACETT’s set of internal rules the operationalize the OACETT Act, or put into practice.
List three parts of the overall structure of OACETT - Members, Council, OAB, IETO, PASB, OACETT Regional Councils, Chapters
How much different designation can currently be conferred by OACETT on its members upon registration? 2
Persons who are registered by OACETT as Certified Engineering Technologists have a restrictive right under the OACETT Act to use the designation C.E.T. This means that: No other persons can use the abbreviation C.E.T after their name
When can a member start using the designation? A member can begin to use the designation when they have completed all certification requirements and have been advised they may do so by registrar.
What national association does OACETT belong to? Technology Professionals Canada
What is the name of OACETT'S professional journal? The Ontario Technologist
Briefly describe the design of the engineering technology ring and the meaning behind the design. The design consists of a continuous pattern of five raised gears followed by a blank segment in which a raised Canadian maple leaf appears. The five gears symbolizes the integration of the engineering/applied science team which is made up of: trades person, technician, technologist, engineer and scientist/researcher.
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