International Engineering Technologist

The Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) is pleased to offer a professional designation “IntET(Canada)” to Engineering Technologists in accordance with the International Engineering Alliance (IEA). This designation is granted to those engineering technologists in Canada who meet the following criteria:

• applicants must be a Certified Engineering Technologist in Canada (CET, TP or PTech) for a minimum of seven years.
• must have a minimum of seven years practical work experience
• must have a minimum of two years in a management or supervisory role
• must agree to be bound by an international Code of Ethics
• must demonstrate professional development activities for the past 5 years

Participating Countries

• Australia - Represented by Engineers Australia (EA) (2001)
• Canada - Represented by Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) (2001)
• Chinese Taipei - Represented by Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET) (2014)
• Hong Kong China - Represented by Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) (2001)
• Ireland - Represented by Engineers Ireland (EI) (2001)
• Korea - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (ABEEK) (2013)
• New Zealand - Represented by Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ) (2001)
• South Africa - Represented by Engineering Council South Africa (ECSA) (2001)
• United Kingdom - Represented by Engineering Council United Kingdom (ECUK) (2001)
• United States - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (2009)

How much does it cost?

• $40.00 *valid for two years

What happens after I apply?

Once your application has been approved by TPC, you will receive a Letter of Authorization indicating that you have met the minimum requirements of an international engineering technologist allowing you to use the designation “IntET(Canada)” for a two year period. Your name will be placed on the TPC International Register for verification by a participating country.