Who is responsible for having direct control over the stamp or seal?

The responsibility for having direct control over the stamp or seal primarily falls to the professional technologist. This is because the stamp or seal represents the professional's credentials and authority to practice within their scope of work. By directly controlling the stamp or seal, the professional technologist ensures that they are the only one endorsing documents and verifying their professional engineering or technology work. This measure is important for maintaining the integrity of the profession and ensuring that only qualified individuals can validate reports, designs, or other critical documents.

While the ASET Registrar has oversight responsibilities related to the regulation of professional technologists, they do not have direct control over the seals used in practice. Similarly, while regulated members in good standing may be knowledgeable and capable, they do not possess the authority to wield a stamp or seal unless they are registered technologists. Administrative staff, while integral in supporting the functions of ASET, do not have the authority or responsibility to control the professional seals; their role is typically limited to administrative tasks rather than professional endorsement.