ASET And The National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)

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WOW!  Late Breaking News

The Association of Science and Engineering Technology of Alberta (ASET) members will now be writing the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE).  This initiative is effective October 1, 2013, and ASET feels the standard is suitable for their members to be tested on.  I would expect there will now be a rush to write the old CET exam as any applicants after October 1, 2013 will be subject to the NPPE. 

ASET Basic Timeline

• formed in 1963 and named the Alberta Society of Engineering Technicians or ASET
• changed name to Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists, retaining ASET, in 1966
• in 2005 changed name to Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta, still retaining the ASET acronym.  

Questions & Answers

Let's address some of the common questions and concerns regarding the subject.  A quick look at the diversity of questions is quite amusing, from reservations to absolute eagerness. 

QUESTION: Do I have to take the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) if I am already a CET?
ANSWER: No, if you've already met the requirements to meet your designation requirements then no further testing is required. 

QUESTION: Can an existing member take the NPPE test ?
ANSWER: Yes, the NPPE for ASET members is available to any member who wishes to write the exam. 

QUESTION: Must existing members write the exam?
ANSWER: Absolutely not, the NPPE is not required for existing members, if you have been tested on the subject ASET will not test you again.  


More information regarding the NPPE Exam and the Fast Track Guide To The NPPE can be found at the Professional Practice Exam Headquarters. 

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