How to Become an Engineering Technician in New Brunswick

• 8 steps without a listed fee

1. Join as Technology Graduate In Training

   After completing an accredited two or three-year applied science or engineering technology program, the graduate joins the Society as a Technology Graduate In Training.

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   “Upon successful completion of a national accredited post-secondary two or three-year applied science or engineering technology program, the graduate in New Brunswick may join the Society as a “Technology Graduate In Training” (TGIT).”

   nbscett.nb.ca/en/national-certification
2. Write Professional Practice and Ethics exam

   Applicants who have not already completed the Professional Practice and Ethics course and examination must write the Professional Practice and Ethics examination as part of the certified membership application process.

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   “All applicants who have not graduated with having completed the course and examination must write the Professional Practice and Ethics examinations as part of the Society’s certified membership application process.”

   nbscett.nb.ca/en/national-certification
3. Gain technical work experience

   While a TGIT, the applicant garners twenty-four months of relevant discipline-specific technical experience required for the certified membership application.

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   “While garnering the 24 (twenty-four) months of relevant discipline specific technical experience also required for certified membership application, TGIT’s are able to participate in the professional development, social, employment benefits and affinity benefit activities and endeavours of the Society.”

   nbscett.nb.ca/en/national-certification
4. Gather supporting documents

   Before completing the application, the applicant gathers all required supporting documents, including a Technical Experience Report, résumé, education documents and any other required documents.

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   “Before completing your application, gather all required supporting documents listed below: - Technical Experience Report - Résumé - Education documents, including transcripts and diplomas - WES evaluation, if required - Any other documents required for your application”

   nbscett.nb.ca/en/application-for-membership-or-reclassification
5. Complete the application form

   The applicant downloads the application form, completes all required sections, and saves a completed copy before submitting.

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   “Download the application form and complete all required sections.”

   nbscett.nb.ca/en/application-for-membership-or-reclassification
6. Submit application by email

   The applicant attaches the completed application form and all required supporting documents and submits everything by email.

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   “1. Attach your completed application form. 2. Attach all required supporting documents. 3. Submit everything by email to [email protected].”

   nbscett.nb.ca/en/application-for-membership-or-reclassification
7. Pay the application fee

   The applicant pays the application fee, which must be paid before the application can be processed.

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   “The application fee must be paid before your application can be processed.”

   nbscett.nb.ca/en/application-for-membership-or-reclassification
8. Certification Board reviews application

   The Society's Certification Board reviews each application individually, confirming academics and reviewing the technical experience resumé and reference responses before recommending certification.

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   “Each application for certified membership is dealt with strictly individually by the Society’s Certification Board. Following confirmation of academics, and receipt of technical work experience resumés and confirmed by the applicant’s references, certified members of a variety of disciplines participate in the review of certified membership applications.”

   nbscett.nb.ca/en/national-certification

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