Module 1 - OACETT Flashcards

1
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What is a profession?

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An occupation which requires practitioners to have extensive detailed knowledge and skills.

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2
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What is a self-regulating body?

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Organizations for which the members govern themselves according to rules decided upon by those same members.

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3
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what are the goals of professional organizations?

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To formulate high ethical standards for the practice of the profession and to lead the profession in adhering to these principles.

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4
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What does the oacett act outline?

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The administration of the association. membership and registration. use of designations. and description of work.

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5
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What are the 6 sets of documents that govern OACETT?

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oacett act. corporations act. oacett by-law. oacett policies. rules of oacett’s board. administrative guidelines.

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6
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What are by-laws?

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laws with limited application that regulate how an organization can be operated.

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7
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What does the oacett administrative board do?

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acts on behalf of council between regular council meetings. manages the organization’s finances. provides direction to the CEO and acts upon matter referred to it by council as required.

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8
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What does IETO stand for?

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The institute of engineering technology of Ontario.

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9
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What does OACETT stand for?

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Ontario association of certified engineering technicians and technologists.

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10
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What is the institute of engineering technology of Ontario?

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The board responsible for the certification of oacett members through setting certification standards. evaluating applications. administering the certification components including the professional practice exam and disciplining members.

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11
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What does PASB stand for?

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The professional affairs and services board.

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12
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What does the professional affairs and services board do?

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Implements policies with respect to member services provided by OACETT and works to promote the professional recognition of OACETT members with employers and within the engineering community as a whole.

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13
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What is oacett’s organizational structure?

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27 chapters organized into 6 geographical regions.

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14
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What are the 6 regions that oacett is divided into?

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Western horeshoe Toronto central eastern northern.

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15
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What does licensure mean?

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The process that professional organizations have for granting titles or designations to qualified applicants.

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16
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What is the scope of practice?

A

The roles and responsibilities fulfilled by professionals within that profession.

17
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When was oacett incorporated?

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1962.

18
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How is oacett primarily funded?

A

Annual membership dues.

19
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Who is the affairs of OACETT governed by?

A

A council consisting of certified oacett members who are elected by the membership of the associated as well as external apointees.

20
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When was the IETO established?

A

1999

21
Q

What are 3 characteristics of profession associates or organizations?

A

is incorporated. has a clear administrative structure. sets and maintains ethical and professional standards.

22
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What is the OACETT Act?

A

The current provincial legislation under which OACETT operates as a professional organization.

23
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What is the OACETT By-law?

A

The set of rules that govern the day-to-day operations of OACETT as an organization.

24
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Which is a characteristic of a professional organization?

A

It is incorporated.

25
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What is a self-regulating body?

A

An organization that is governed by its members.

26
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What is a restricted title?

A

Only those who are members of the organization with the right to the title and who meet that organizations requirements can use the title.

27
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What are the two designations currently conferred by OACETT?

A

C.E.T. and C.Tech.

28
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Which three sub-organizations all belong to OACETT?

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Council. IETO. PASB.

29
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What is one purpose of the OACETT Chapters?

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To provide networking opportunities for OACETT members in the same geographic area.

30
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What is the name of OACETT’s professional journal?

A

The Ontario Technologist.

31
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What is Bill Pr25?

A

Known as the OACETT Act. It received Royal Assent on 18 1998. The OACETT Act captures all of the goals and values of the association and the professional membership.

32
Q

The OACETT Act is what kind of law?

A

Ontario Statute Law.

33
Q

List three of the six sets of documents that are used to govern OACETT?

A

The OACETT Act. OACETT by-lay. OACETT Policies.

34
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When was the OACETT Act Passed?

A

1998

35
Q

The original OACETT Act became law in Ontario in what year? Also known as Royal Assent Year.

A

1984

36
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What national association does OACETT belong to?

A

Technology Professionals Canada