STIC - Engineering:
Related Occupations
 Overview
The summaries below  are
based on information from the Ontario Association
of Certified Technologists and Technicians
ACTIVITY: Lecture, discussion & self-assessment
TIME: 30 min.
LEARNING OUTCOME: Participants will know what the requirements
are for engineering technicians and technologists.
DESCRIPTION:
- Review the material on page 53 of
the workbook.
- Explain that professions
in the field of engineering/applied science technology are not regulated
in Canada. Certification is voluntary and not required in order
to work as a technician or technologist. However, certification for
engineering/applied science technicians and technologists is offered
in each province by provincial associations, and may be required
by some employers.
- Explain that there three levels of certification for
technicians and technologists
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T)
- Certified Technician (C.Tech)
- Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T)
- Has anyone applied for these types of positions?
- What has their experience been?
- How do people feel about possibly being underemployed?
- How do people feel about changing their resume to
de-emphasize the professional training & experience?
- Instruct participants to use the OACETT licensing material
in the Resource packages to complete the exercise on pages 53-55
.
These can also be obtained at www.oacett.org.
Click Fact Sheet on Registration for New Canadians.
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Related Occupations
Overview [180
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- Lesson Plan
- Answer Key
- Participant Workbook pages 53 - 55
Download the complete Facilitator's Guide and Participant's Workbook.
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