• What are the benefits of being a CTTAM member? 1

    As a certified CTTAM registrant, you are permitted to use one of two titles: Certified Engineering Technologist or Certified Technician. You are also able to use the designations: C.E.T. or C. Tech., depending on your certification. These designations are recognized by industry and employers and indicate that you are a registrant of a respected, professional association. A lot of employers require that their employees become certified and will often make this a requirement for job placement and upgrading. Quality-based selection is now an important factor in awarding contracts to companies. Active certified registrants are able to transfer their certification to other provinces in Canada. As a certified registrant you may also vote in the association’s elections, hold office and participate on one of CTTAM’s many committees. There are also many discounts on different services available to you as an CTTAM registrant along with access to the Canadian Technical Employment Network (CTEN) job bank network at www.cten.ca.

     

  • What do I need to be a CTTAM registrant? 1

    To become a CTTAM registrant you need to have:

    • Graduated from a technology program or
    • Obtained an applied science degree.

    Along with academics, you need:

    • Two years of relevant work experience.

     

  • How do I submit a registrant application to CTTAM? 1

    You must first submit a online application through the Technology Registrations Canada website. You will be required to set up an account on their website and provide information pertaining to your academics and work experience.

    Please contact the CTTAM office at 204-784-1081 if you require assistance with applying online or have questions about the application process.

    I’m applying to be certified as a Technician (C.Tech.). What are CTTAM’s requirements for certification?
    Minimum requirements for C. Tech certification are that you:

    • Are a graduate of a two-year post secondary engineering technician or applied science diploma program or equivalent;
    • Have successfully passed the CTTAM ABC Exam and
    • Have two years of relevant supervised practice.

     

  • I’m applying to be certified as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.). What are CTTAM’s requirements for certification? 1

    The minimum requirements for certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist require that you have:

    • Graduated from an accredited three-year post secondary engineering technologist program or have an applied science diploma/degree program or equivalent;
    • Successfully passed the CTTAM ABC Exam and
    • Two years of relevant supervised practice at the technologist level validated by three references.

     

  • What is the CTTAM ABC Exam?1

    All applicants must write and pass the CTTAM ABC Exam. The exam is based on the Province of Manitoba Certified Applied Science Technologists Act, CTTAM’s Bylaw and CTTAM’s Code of Ethics.

    Additional information (PDF file format):
    Certified Applied Science Technologists Act
    CTTAM By-law
    CTTAM Code of Ethics

  • I have received acknowledgement of my application. Now what? 1

    After you have filed your application on the Technology Registrations Canada’s website, CTTAM will:

    • Contact you in order to receive payment for the $200.00 application fee;
    • Contact your references and ask them to complete the online reference questionnaire and
    • Activate the link for the online CTTAM ABC Exam and study manual.

    You are able to track the status of your application by logging into your account on the Technology Registrations Canada website. Once all of your references have completed the on-line reference questionnaire and you have written and successfully passed the CTTAM ABC Exam, then your file will be assigned to a CTTAM examiner to review. Once your file review is completed, you will receive a letter from the Registrar stating your certification as either a Technician or a Technologist.

  • How long will it take CTTAM to assess my file? 1

    If you have provided all of the required documentation and have successfully filled out the online application, your file will be assigned to a CTTAM file examiner. Review of your file can be quick as examiners have access to your application online. You may receive notification of the file review within as little as two weeks. You are also able to track the status of your application by logging into your account on the Technology Registrations Canada website.

  • I have paid the application fee. Are there any additional fees required for a CTTAM registrant? 1

    Certified Members and Associates are required to pay annual CTTAM member dues. Failure to pay annual dues will result in your certification lapsing and being suspended. Annual dues are to be paid in January of each year and it is your responsibility to pay annual dues in a timely manner.

  • How do I know that I graduated from a nationally accredited college program?1

    Not all three-year technology programs are accredited. To find out which programs are accredited, you can:

    If your program of study is accredited at the technologist level, then with two years of relevant work experience at the technologist level, you can be certified as a Technologist (C.E.T.). International programs of study must be listed under an international engineering accord to be accredited. To view the applicable accords, go to www.ieagreements.org.

  • Do I need to have two years of experience in the same company or can I use my experience in previous jobs? 1

    Experience can be accumulated with one or more full- or part-time employers after graduation with a minimum of six months employment at each employer. Co-op work experience is recognized at 50% of the time worked up to a maximum of six months.

  • Does my work experience from another country count?1

    Yes, as long as your work experience is in a related field it can count towards fulfilling the two-year work experience requirement for certification.

  • I’m an internationally educated professional. Why do I need a World Education Services (WES), ICAP (course-by-course) academic evaluation?1

    You are required to provide a WES ICAP (course by course) academic evaluation as part of the online application process. The WES academic evaluation validates your international education and documents as well as provides a comparison to Canadian education standards.

  • Can I transfer my membership to another province? 1

    Yes. Once you are a certified registrant with CTTAM and your certification is active, you can transfer your level of certification to the new province. You are required to fill out an inter-provincial transfer form and submit it to the provincial association that you wish to transfer to. There is also an applicable transfer fee. Interprovincial Transfer Form

  • What is a self-assessment?1

    As part of the online application process, you will be required to do a self-assessment. The self-assessment is a detailed inventory of your achievements both in academics and experience against Canadian technology standards of competencies needed to become certified as either a technician or technologist. Information about Canadian technology standards are available at www.technologyaccreditation.ca under the National Standards tab.

  • Reclassification: I am a graduate of a two-year engineering technician or applied science program (currently registered as a C. Tech.) and want to be a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.). What do I need to do?1

    As C. Tech., you can challenge a technical/competency exam and if you receive a passing grade, you can complete the process of reclassing to a Technologist (C.E.T.) by submitting a technical summary that has been signed off by your immediate supervisor. You must also have a minimum of one year of relevant work experience at the technologist level. Technical exam sessions are held quarterly and there is a charge associated with writing the exam. For more information on technical exams, go to www.cttam.com, Registrants, Technical exams.

    There is a fee charged for submitting a reclass application.

     

  • Reinstating your certification: Is there a fee to reinstate my certification status?1

    If your certification status with CTTAM has been inactive for more than five years, you will be required to reapply online through the Technology Registrations Canada website as new/current information is required. If it has been less than five years you may reinstate your certification status. You will need to contact the CTTAM office at 204-784-1081 or 204-784-1083 for information on fees and reinstating your certification.

    Please note that CTTAM requires certified registrants to submit annual professional development reports which you will be required to remit for the period that you let your certification status with CTTAM lapse to show that you are current and up-to-date in your technology discipline.

  • What does my certification dues cover?1

    Sponsorships are offered to registrants’ children who are enrolled in studies that lead to a technician or technologist diploma in a recognized program of study in engineering technology or applied science technology.

    CTTAM has a national affiliation with Technology Professionals Canada as well with Technology Accreditation Canada, resulting in payment of annual dues based on the number of active CTTAM registrants.

    Inflation also affects our costs and in the last few years we have lost some of our members due to retirement. CTTAM members who have retired and have been an active member for 30 years or more qualify for “Retired Life Member” status with no annual fees or dues. It is important to retain these registrants with their experience and knowledge as they add value to the Association.

    There are costs associated with our strategic plan that covers the following:

    • Member communications — This involves contracted services for social media and marketing;
    • Networking events — CTTAM holds student information sessions at RRC Polytech twice annually and
    • Promoting Technology Events — CTTAM provides sponsorship for events promoting technology within the Province of Manitoba such as the Manitoba Robot Games and the Wind Turbine Contest.

      If you have questions or require further information, please contact the CEO/Registrar at registrar@cttam.com.

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