Questions and Answers.
OACETT was formed under the APEO in: - Answer 1961
The original OACETT Act became law in Ontario in: - Answer 1984
The OACETT Act is: - Answer Ontario Statute Law
List five characteristics of a professional organization or association - Answer 1. The
professional association is incorporated.
2. The professional association has a clear administrative structure (Councils, by-law
and regulation capability).
3. The professional association has clear objects (similar to those for business
organizations).
4. The professional association has a mandatory registry for members.
5. The professional association sets and maintains standards of registration.
6. The professional association sets and maintains ethical and professional standards.
7. The professional association disciplines members if and when required.
8. The professional association has the legal right to designations and restriction on use
by others.
9. The professional association has the right of licensure (in some instances) or limited
licensure (in other instances).
What are three of the eight objects or objectives of OACETT as written in the OACETT
Act? - Answer 1. To establish, maintain and conduct an institute or association
within Ontario for technicians, engineering technicians, applied science technologists
and engineering technologists for the purpose of granting membership and registration
to persons who
meet the standards of the Association.
2. To maintain discipline among its members.
3. To assist members in advancing their status, recognition and welfare and in
increasing their knowledge, skill and proficiency.
4. To establish and maintain consistent registration requirements for technicians,
engineering technicians, applied science technologists, engineering technologists and
other classes of members.
5. To establish, promote and enforce high ethical and professional standards of conduct
for
members.
6. To accept donations, gifts, legacies and bequests for the use in promoting its
objectives
and carrying on its work.
7. To carry on benevolent work in connection with the families of dead, retired or
incapacitated members who are in need.