NETR Attributes
Introduction
The National Engineering Technologists Register (NETR) carries the names of engineering technologists.
The National Engineering Registration Board has proposed that registration should be more closely aligned to the observable functions that are carried out competently in the workplace. The integrity of the registration system demands that applicants should be assessed against objective competency standards in a way that is both visible and defensible. A proposal to move towards a unified registration system is fully explained in the discussion paper
Towards a Unified Registration System 
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Publicly available information about registered technologists can be obtained from the online search facility rpsearch. Contact details from rpsearch must not be used for unauthorised commercial purposes.
Distinguishing Attributes
Engineering Technologists apply scientific and technological principles to deliver in depth knowledge of devices, equipment, components and processes in their particular technical fields. Their education and experience fit them to modify established engineering technology and apply newly developed engineering technologies on a regular basis and to provide leadership in design, design review, operational and supervisory activities within their field.
Registered Engineering Technologists can be expected to provide leadership and management qualities that enable the deployment of human, technological and financial resources to meet enterprise needs within the context of safe and sustainable environment. They accept responsibility for ensuring that engineering solutions meet accepted minimum standards for the safety and welfare for the community by identifying non-compliance and contributing to corrective actions in order to achieve the specified objectives.
