Technicians and technologists in Canada are certified by provincial technology associations under a variety of disciplines. The academic requirements for each discipline are defined by a set of national outcome-based standards called the National Technology Benchmarks (NTBs).
The technology discipline profiles below provide an overview of the 14 major technology disciplines in Canada. Each profile outlines specific occupations within each discipline; on the job responsibilities; education and professional requirements; the Certification process; pre-arrival preparation; language requirements; and employment information.
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4. Civil Engineering Technology
11. Instrumentation Technology