Canadian Technology Accreditation Board
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The Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) is a standing committee of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
that was established in 1982 to manage the accreditation
of post-secondary applied science and engineering technology programs in Canada.
The CTAB develops, coordinates and manages the national accreditation program for applied science and engineering technology programs. CTAB is a member of the AAAC.
Once certified, technicians and technologists may use one of the following professional designations: CET
; AScT
; CTech; RET; P.Tech.
and TP, depending on the regultions in the province of residence.
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists is an organization in Canada that advocates for the profession of technicians and technologists, as well as certifying their respective educational programs....
that was established in 1982 to manage the accreditation
Accreditation
Accreditation is a process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented.Organizations that issue credentials or certify third parties against official standards are themselves formally accredited by accreditation bodies ; hence they are sometimes known as "accredited...
of post-secondary applied science and engineering technology programs in Canada.
The CTAB develops, coordinates and manages the national accreditation program for applied science and engineering technology programs. CTAB is a member of the AAAC.
Once certified, technicians and technologists may use one of the following professional designations: CET
Certified Engineering Technologist
Certified Engineering Technologist is a Canadian professional title awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as C.E.T., most Canadian provincial engineering and applied science technology associations offer this certification.-Definition:The ASET website...
; AScT
Applied Science Technologist
Applied Science Technologist is a Canadian professional title awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as A.Sc.T., some, but not all, Canadian provincial engineering and applied science technology associations offer this certification.-Requirements for...
; CTech; RET; P.Tech.
Professional Technologist
Professional Technologist is a Canadian professional title awarded on the basis of academic qualifications and work experience. Professional Technologists must be registered or licensed to work in engineering and technology related fields....
and TP, depending on the regultions in the province of residence.