A person may be accepted by examination administered by the Examination Committee of the Institute, or with the approval of the Executive. Membership in the Institute entitles you to use the title of Technical Designer with the 'TecD' designation, receive a Certificate of Membership that can be prominently displayed in a place of business, a copy of the quarterly newsletter of the 'Journal', link to networking with peers and other professionals, attend conferences and training courses at reduced rates, and take advantage of professional growth opportunities.
All candidates within this category are encouraged to upgrade their skills and pursue certification to the Chartered Technical Practitioner 'ChTP' level.
Education
To be eligible for acceptance into the category of Technical Designer of the ICTPC, applicants must meet the following criteria and accept all other terms of membership.
- A Candidate must be a Graduate of an approved three (3) year College Diploma in a discipline in which the applicant is working.
OR
- An equivalent course at an accredited Non-Canadian College which meets or exceeds Canadian Standards. This candidate must also have gained a minimum amount of Acceptable Practical Work Experience.
In addition, each applicant shall agree to, and where necessary, provide the following:
- Show the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the engineering principles in their specific field of specialization.
- Abide by and follow the Institute's "Code of Ethics"
- Proof of technical contribution to industry/society by submission of Acceptable Authenticated Documents.
- Write and Pass the Institute's Ethics Examination, unless one has an Acceptable Ethics Examination Exemption from other accredited institutions/associations.
- Remain a member in good standing with the Institute by the prompt and timely payment of the designated fees/dues.
- Agree to maintain continuous self-improvement in their field through courses in his / her specialized fields of study.
- Be of Good Character
- Be proficient in the English and or French languages, or approved ESL Equivalent Program.
- Specify their discipline of registration, and area of study.
- Each candidate shall have a minimum of 2 approved "Sponsors" who have worked directly with such individual/candidate, and can verify the individual's work experience, continuous improvement and ethical conduct etc. Sponsors such as direct managers and or supervisors may be acceptable.
Work Experience
At the time of admission, the applicant shall have a minimum of one year of practical supervised work experience in design in the discipline of choice. Candidates must specify a specific field of knowledge, experience and practice.
The Technical Designer category of membership is open to anyone who is:
(1) Designing (CAD / Drafting) in the following disciplines:
- Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, HVAC and other relevant disciplines.
OR
(2) Designing / Calculating utilizing specialized software in the following disciplines:
- Pressure Vessels, Air Receivers, Enclosed Vessels, Vacuum and High Vacuum Systems, HVAC, Expansion Joints, and other relevant designs in a specified of knowledge and practice.
Candidates who are performing design calculations in their work, in a specific field of knowledge and practice, must show proof (sample calculations) of such work being performed in their daily tasks.
Please see Disciplines of Registration for other areas of specific scope of practice.
Technical Designer Membership Fees
Applicable to Canada, United States of America and International
| Technical Designer - 'TecD' | $ 100.00 Cdn. |
Annual membership fees are in Canadian dollars and are payable on a yearly basis.
Other Fee Schedule:
A
one-time $ 50 Application and Processing fee
must accompany each application. Payment can be made by personal cheque, Certified Cheque, Money Order or Money Gram only and is non-refundable.
Technical Designer - Examination Fees (where/if applicable)
Candidates who are eligible for admission into the Technical Designer category may or may not have to write a Technical Report or write a Technical Examination. New candidates are assessed on a
one-to-one basis. However, All New Candidates who have been accepted as Technical Designers
MUST Write and Pass the Institute's Ethics Examination, unless one has an Acceptable Ethics Examination Exemption from other accredited institutions/associations.
Textbooks/Course material is at additional cost pending the upgrade requirements.
Applicable Fees are payable at time of application and are NON REFUNDABLE. Please remit by Personal Cheque, Certified Cheque, Money Order or Money Gram made payable to the Institute of Chartered Technical Practitioners of Canada. Cash or credit card will not be accepted.
Technical Designer Application Form ('pdf')
