NICET-Certified Mark and Support Statement
NICET grants certification to individuals who have met the Institute's standards as established by a committee of experts in the particular practice area. An individual who has invested the effort to pursue and achieve certification is sought by employers who value demonstrated knowledge, experience, and a sense of professionalism on the part of their employees and contractors.
NICET accepts an obligation to it's certificate holders, their employers, authorities having jurisdiction, and the public at large to protect the integrity and value of the NICET certification mark by controlling its usage. The Institute maintains a public registry of its certificants and enforces the following rules governing the uses of the mark.
The NICET Support Statement may be used by businesses that endorse NICET certification or employ NICET certificants. The "NICET-Certified" mark may be used only by active-status NICET certificants. If the following guidelines do not address your specific situation, please call NICET at 888-476-4238, ext 122.
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The NICET logo, Certified Mark and Support Statement are trademarked properties of NICET. The NICET logo may not be reproduced, published, or publicly displayed without the permission of NICET. The Certified Mark and Support Statement may be reproduced, published, and/or publicly displayed only in accordance with the guidelines set forth on this web page. |
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Use of NICET Support Statement
With the NICET Support Statement, employers can promote NICET certification and market their company's dedication to quality and technical competency. The support statement may be reproduced on web sites, company letterhead, promotional materials, and other printed matter. The support seal must appear in conjunction with the statement "We support and encourage NICET certification".
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Use of "NICET-Certified" Mark
First-time NICET certificants receive two "NICET CERTIFIED" decals that may be displayed on hardhats, clipboards, or vehicle windows. Certificants may order additional decals and/or clothing patches by completing the Order Form for Decals and Patches.
Business Cards
NICET-Certified Mark. When printed on a business card, the mark must be placed so that it is linked to the individual named on the business card who is currently certified by NICET. It is NOT acceptable to place the NICET-certified mark so that it suggests that the firm is certified by NICET. Two suggested formats for business cards are printed below:
It is NOT acceptable to place the NICET-certified mark on company letterhead stationery, marketing materials, websites, etc.
If you need a different format of the graphics on this page, please contact NICET at 888-476-4238, ext 122.
NICET TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT PROTECTION (Policy 34)
The Institute's name "National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies", initials/acronym "NICET", logo, certification mark, and affiliation mark are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as trademarks owned by the National Society of Professional Engineers. The Institute’s publications, marketing materials and examination materials, including but not limited to test specifications, test items, examination booklets, and psychometric data, are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as copyrighted materials owned by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Unauthorized use of NSPE trademark or copyright protected material by any entity individual, company or group) other than NSPE or NICET is strictly prohibited under U.S. Federal Law, and will be subject to legal prosecution.
Other Displays of Certification Status
To call attention to your certification, write the designation CET ("Certified Engineering Technician" or "Certified Engineering Technologist") after your name. Or, you may write the appropriate technician certification grade (TT, AET, ET, or SET), the appropriate technician certification level (I, II, III, or IV), or the appropriate technologist certification grade (AT or CT) after your name.
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It is NOT acceptable to use the support statement, NICET-certified mark or anything custom-designed to stamp/seal drawings or other project documents. |
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