Chapter Two - IETO

Question 1

What is IETO’s directive?

Answer 1

IETO is charged with managing the member registration process.

Question 2

What information is found in the IETO terms of reference?

Answer 2

1. The purpose of IETO.
2. The structure of the IETO board,
3. The structure of IETO as an organization.
4. Titles, classes and designations of members.
5. The appeals process.
6. Discipline procedure.
7. Fees for membership, examinations and appeals.

Question 3

Name 3 committees that comprise IETO.

Answer 3

1. Executive.
2. Finance.
3. Complaints.
4. Discipline.
5. Admissions Committees.

Question 4

What are the 2 main categories of membership?

Answer 4

1. Certified Members.

2. Associate Members.

Question 5

What are 3 additional membership categories administered by IETO?

Answer 5

1. Fellow OACETT Members.
2. Life Members.
3. Non-Resident Members.

Question 6

Which membership category is not administered by IETO?

Answer 6

Honorary Member.

Question 7

What are the 4 requirements for certification as an OACETT member?

Answer 7

1. Be of good character.
2. Be not less than 18 years of age.
3. Be ordinarily a resident of or employed in the Province of Ontario.
4. Meet the criteria established in the by-laws of OACETT and in the IETO rules.

Question 8

What are the 4 criteria for certification as an OACETT member?

Answer 8

1. Academic Credentials.
2. Professional Experience.
3. Professional References.
4. Professional Practice Exam.

Question 9

What is PLAR?

Answer 9

Prior Learning Assessment Recognition.

Question 10

Briefly describe the appeals process for certification.

Answer 10

1. An appeal must be filed within 30 days of the notice of unsuccessful certification.
2. The appeal must be filed in writing and be accompanied by the appropriate fee.
3. The appeal will be heard by the IETO Board within 90 days after the appeal was received.
4. After the hearing, the IETO Board will determine the outcome of the appeal through a majority vote.

Question 11

What is FARPACTA?

Answer 11

Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006.

Question 12

What is the purpose of the professional member identification stamp?

Answer 12

The stamp establishes the members identity and his/her responsibility for the work bearing the stamp.

Question 13

What 3 things might members be censured for?

Answer 13

1. Professional misconduct.
2. Incompetence as an engineering technician/technologist.
3. A breach of ethics.

Question 14

What are the possible actions of the Complaints Committee when a complaint against a member is received in writing?

Answer 14

1. Direct the matter to the Discipline Committee.
2. Direct the Registrar to provide advice to the member complained against.
3. Issue a caution or admonishment to the member being complained against.
4. Take any appropriate action that is consistent with the Act or the By-Law.
5. Do nothing.

Question 15

What are the possible actions of the discipline Committee when a member is found to be guilty of professional misconduct or incompetent?

Answer 15

Any of the following actions;

1. Revoke membership.
2. Suspend membership.
3. Impose specified terms, conditions or limitations on the member’s certification and membership.

Question 16

How can members resign their membership?

Answer 16

By submitting their resignation in writing to the Registrar. Additionally, members are considered to have resigned if they have not paid their membership dues within six months of the invoice being issued.