Getting Started

Who’s eligible to apply for technical certification?

If you have completed post-secondary technology or applied science education or have work experience in a technology occupation or the Canadian armed forces you are eligible to apply for certification as a technician, a technologist or a technical specialist.   

There are 4 pathways:

  1. Graduates of a post-secondary technology or applied science program in Canada. 

  2. Graduates of a post-secondary technology or applied science or engineering program outside of Canada.

  3. Canadian Armed Forces members, reservists or veterans. 

  4. Experienced practitioners that have other forms of learning plus work experience in a technology or applied science occupation.

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Not sure you qualify?

Start the application process to find out! 

(There is no cost, no obligation and no harm in trying.) 

Select your application pathway

Select your pathway to certification and registration based on your present status, education and employment.