What is PLAR ASET Assessment?

If you desire an ASET certification using a PLAR, then read this blog. Here, we will tell you about who can use this certification pathway, its fees, and the ASET assessment process of the application.

What is PLAR for ASET assessment?

ASET (the Association of Science and Technology Professionals of Alberta) is committed to giving recognition to the qualifications of technology professionals who have unique backgrounds and circumstances.

The Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), which is a pre-assessment program is for a certification applicant who:

1.   Has not graduated from applied engineering, science, or information technology program or can’t produce academic transcripts, and

2.   Has at least 24 months of relevant technical work experience

If you are with a journeyman certificate, have completed a post-secondary technical certificate, or have graduated from a military-technical program, then you are academically eligible for applying for C.Tech and don’t need to complete a PLAR ASET assessment. You should hire an ASET report writing expert who can also help you by writing a competency report for you following ASET technical report guidelines. The professional will also help you by taking you to the C.Tech. application page and give you further assistance.

ASET assessment fees for certification:

 

Fees	Amount
Application fee	$150*

 

Application process:

The following is the application assessment process:

Pre-Entry:

1.   Staff responds to questions from probable candidates

2.   Assign an advisor for technical support as required

Application:

1.   A candidate applies online and staff assign an advisor (if necessary)

2.   A candidate reviews academic criteria

3.   Complies learning with the criteria and prepares applicant statements

4.   Looks for support from staff or advisor as required

Proof:

1.   An applicant collects or prepares and uploads proof

2.   Submits completed portfolio

3.   Looks for support from staff or advisor if necessary

Assessment:

1.   Staff reviews portfolio for completion

2.   Assign an evaluator

3.   An evaluator completes the assessment and gives feedback (after 3 to 4 weeks of submission)

Post-Assessment:

1.   A candidate proceeds to C.Tech. application, or

2.   Gives extra proof, or

3.   Gets notice of rejection and information on next steps

C.Tech (Certified Technician):

A Certified Technician (C.Tech) membership will you in enhancing your credibility, network, and professional recognition.

A C.Tech is an applied science, information, or engineering technology professional performing routine technical procedures with occasional direct supervision. Besides that, they assume limited responsibility for any decision-making process.

Qualification for C.Tech. membership:

1.   You need to be a graduate of a technical certificate or diploma program

2.   You need to have at least two years of technical work experience

3.   You need to work or be looking for work in Alberta or the Northwest Territories

Keep in mind: if your education is TAC-recognized, you don’t need to complete an academic assessment for C.Tech. or the ASET Certification Exam for C.E.T.

Applicants for C.Tech. may reach regsitaration@aset.ab.ca before they apply to confirm program eligibility.

If working or looking for work outside of Alberta or the Northwest Territories, you need to contact your provincial technology association to know more about membership options.

If you are not a program graduate, ask an ASET expert.