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A complete application will include the following:
- A completed CTTAM application form for new members - download...
- Original transcripts with notarized translations, if applicable,
and photocopies of all documents
- Copy or original of diploma(s) with notarized English translations, if applicable, and photocopies of all
diplomas and translations
- A syllabus or course outlines, optional, but preferred for foreign and
non-accredited programs
- Part A of the application form - A chronological listing of academic
programs, courses and professional
development
- Part B of the application form - A detailed work history
- Part C of the application form - A detailed current job description signed by the applicant’s supervisor plus
the signed affidavit on page
2 of the
application form
- The names and contact information for three professional references
- The application fee of $140
*For guidance in providing acceptable applications, refer to the following sections of the web-site:
Academics & Accredited
Programs
Work Experience and References
Go to Applications on our main page and click "Professional Practice Exam" for the current registration form on writing this compulsory exam for certification.
Recent Graduates of Engineering / Applied Science Programs
Recent graduates of engineering / applied science programs are waived the application
fee and would not provide professional references and would not complete Parts
B and C of the application form.
Newcomers to Canada
Newcomers to Canada who have not completed one year of technical work experience in Canada would not provide professional references and would not complete Part C of the application form.
Applicants with technical work experience
To provide acceptable work experience documentation, refer to Work Experience and Professional References.
New Applicants and the Professional Practice Exam
Applicants who have submitted applications with Parts A, B and C completed and professional references should register to
write the Professional Practice Exam as soon as possible after making application.
Application Process for New Members
Application Submission
Complete applications are accepted at the CTTAM office, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - Noon and 1 - 4 PM. Original documents can be immediately returned to the applicant and the applicant will receive a copy of the Professional Practice Exam study guide.
If applications are mailed, notarized copies of original documents may be acceptable.
CTTAM
does
not
want
to
be
responsible for the return of original documents, such as diplomas and transcripts,
in the
mail.
Applications are accepted at any time. The CTTAM office recommends that
applications are submitted no later than the 15th of the month
prior to the assessment meetings scheduled for the months of September,
November, January, March and May.
Professional Reference Questionnaires
The CTTAM office will mail professional reference questionnaires
(PRQ's) to the three references provided.
It is the obligation of the applicant to follow-up with their references
to ensure that the completed questionnaires are returned to the
CTTAM office.
All three PRQ's must be received by the CTTAM office before the application
is reviewed by the Certification Board.
Application Review
The submitted applications are reviewed by the CTTAM Panel of Examiners and Certification Board, respectively, at their meetings scheduled for the months of September, November, January, March and May.
The Panel of Examiners assesses the academic credentials of the applicant.
The Certification Board assesses the work experience and combined with the academic assessment determines the membership classification of the applicant.
If either the Panel of Examiners or Certification Board determines that additional information is required, the review of the application will be deferred until the information is received and the next scheduled meetings occur.
Application Review Results
All application review results are sent to the applicants in the mail by the
15th of the month following the review. No results are provided over
the phone or via e-mail.
Applicants, who meet all of the certification requirements, including the completion of the Professional Practice (PPE), will have their names approved by the CTTAM Board of Directors for acceptance into the Register of certified members.
Newly certified members will be invited to receive their membership certificates
at a CTTAM event.
Applicants who have been recommended for certification, but have not completed
the Professional Practice Exam, will have 12 months in which to complete
the PPE. The approval of their certification by the CTTAM Board of Directors
will be delayed until the completion of the PPE within the 12 month deadline.
Applicants who do not meet all of the certification requirements may be granted
Associate affiliation with CTTAM, and will be advised of the steps required
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