Who is TechNova

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• Who is TechNova

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• Who we are 1/2
• Established in 1967 as the Society of Certified
  Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova
  Scotia
• The certifying body for technology professionals
  in Nova Scotia
• Responsible for regulating the Applied Science
  and Technology Act
• Work with CTAB on national accreditation of
  educational programs

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• Who we are 2/2
• A member of CCTT, a 10-member federation of
  provincial associations
• Represent the interests of members and help to
  facilitate their individual professional and
  personal goals
• Responsible for maintaining the highest possible
  professional standards

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• With over 49000 certified members, through our
  provincial constituent members representing 14
  disciplines, CCTT is a compelling voice on
  Canada's productivity gap, labour mobility, and
  job creation within the technology sector. CCTT
  currently accredits over 240 college programs for
  technicians and technologists in Canada, and work
  in Canada and Abroad to ensure that these
  programs and their graduates are recognized and
  can move freely within our borders and in the
  international marketplace.

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• Who is TechNova?
• We are your professional association

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Are you a looking to design and build tomorrow's
technology?

• Then a career as a certified technician or
  technologist is for you! As leaders in their
  fields, Canada's certified technicians and
  technologists are the backbone of Canadian
  industry.

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Why Certification?

• Becoming certified gives technicians and
  technologists a distinct and valuable advantage
  in today's competitive workplace and is
  considered a major milestone in a professional's
  career.

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• Why get certified?Why hire certified technology
  professionals?
• These questions can be answered in one word
  competitiveness.

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• As a technology professional, obtaining
  certification gives you a competitive advantage
  for jobs or promotions.For employers, hiring
  only certified technicians and technologists
  gives you the competitive edge when bidding on
  contracts or to gain public confidence in the
  services you provide.

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For both workers and employers the answer is
clear Certification gives you a competitive
advantage.
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Mobility drives the Global Economy

• Industries all over the world are facing skills
  shortages or require the kind of specialized
  technical knowledge that certified technicians
  and technologists can offer.

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National and International Mobility

• CCTT and its international counterparts are
  committed to creating legal infrastructures that
  facilitate mobility in the global economy. We
  share a view that certification is the key to the
  mobility and inter-recognition of foreign
  qualifications.

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Certified technician or technologists affiliated
with a CCTT provincial association enjoy

• A professional credential that is recognized
  across Canada and around the world, facilitating
  international job mobility.
• Credibility with peers, employers, clients and
  the public.
• Greater career advancement.
• Numerous networking opportunities.
• Many employers now prefer to hire certified
  technical professionals it is their way of
  ensuring they stay on top of Canada's, and the
  world's, ever-changing technology needs.

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Growing steadily!
Growing Steadily
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Members from Around the World
Currently, there are 31 certified technology
professionals from outside Canada
United Kingdom (17)
China (1)
France (1)
Former Soviet Republic (7)
Hungary (1)
India (2)
Czech Rep (1)
Philippines (2)
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Disciplines
Members represent 14 nationally recognized global
disciplines
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Membership by Discipline
23 CIVIL
20 MECHANICAL
CIVIL
27 ELECTRONICS
15 ELECTRICAL
SUMMARY OF MEMBERS BY DISCIPLINE
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Membership by Designation
13 Student
33 C. Tech
50 CET
SUMMARY OF MEMBERS BY DESIGNATION
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Student
Pending
Non-Active
Active
Associate
SUMMARY OF MEMBERS BY STATUS
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What is a technician or technologist?

• In the world of technology, those who help to
  design devices and equipment, who decide exactly
  what equipment to use on a particular project,
  who figure out how to use it and who supervise
  its installation and use are generally known as
  technologists.
• The people who actually install, test, use and
  fix equipment and who become the hands-on experts
  with a specific piece of technology are known as
  technicians.

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• Technician Technologist

• Technician (C.Tech)
• Education Specialists with an education suited
  to jobs that require expert knowledge in
  particular tasks. Their institute or college
  training programs are generally between one and
  two years in length and stress practical skills.

• Technologist (CET/AScT)
• Education Study more advanced courses in math,
  engineering theory and scientific principles,
  usually in a two- or three-year college program. 

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• Architectural Engineering Technician
• Computer Electronics Technician
• Computer Service Technician
• Electronic Technician
• Electronics Engineering Technician (4X)
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Geomatics Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Survey Technician
• Water Resources Technology

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• Fulfilling Our Future!
• Developing a new vision for your association

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Untapped Potential
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• Proposed Mission
• "Providing leadership through certification for
  technology professionals and promoting the
  profile of the technology professions in Nova
  Scotia."

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• Proposed Vision

"TechNova will promote safety and proficiency in
Nova Scotia and contribute to the province's
economic prosperity by certifying all technology
professionals.
"TechNova is a solution-focused organization,
proactively meeting the professional needs of its
members.
"TechNova will enhance the profile of technology
professions by fostering relationships with
strategic partners."
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• Fulfilling Our Future!
• Comments?

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• Guidelines for Certification

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• Basic Certification
• Criteria

• Completion of an accredited technology program
  or equivalent
• 2. Two years relevant work experience

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• Certification Process
• Submit Application form Be sure to include the
  60 application fee, transcripts, job
  description, and two professional references. We
  will send a questionnaire for your references to
  complete.
• Applications Reviewed by Certification Board
  This panel of senior technology professionals
  meet once a month (except July August) to
  evaluate applications for certification on a
  case-by-case basis
• Complete the Ethics Exam
• Pay Dues

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• Benefits
• of Certification

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The Applied Science Technology Act
An Act RespectingCertified Applied
ScienceTechnicians and Technologists
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Purpose of Act 2 (1) The purpose of this Act is
to regulate and govern the use by a person of the
designations "Certified Engineering Technician",
"Certified Engineering Technologist", "Certified
Applied Science Technician" and "Certified
Applied Science Technologist" and the initials
"CET"AScT", , "CTech" or any like words,
initials or expressions used alone or in
combination with other words or expressions, as a
professional designation.
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• The Act also addresses
• SOCIETY -- ss. 4-11
• CERTIFICATION -- ss. 16-19
• COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINE -- ss. 20-29
• OFFENCE AND PENALTY -- ss. 35-41

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• Professional Recognition

CET AScT C.Tech
Youre committed Youre capable
Youre the best
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Technology Ring

• A sign of your success, the Technology Ring is
  worn exclusively by certifed technicians and
  technologists.

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Professional Stamp

• Now that you've certified yourself you
  certify your work with a personalized
  Professional Seal. This round rubber stamp bears
  the corporate crest along with your name and
  designation. It's used by members to stamp
  their designs and reports

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Employment Services
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Enhancing Membership Value



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• Other Benefits
• Transferability Your designation goes most
  wherever you go in Canada and your qualifications
  are becoming recognized in a growing number of
  countries like the U.S., the U.K., Australia, and
  South Africa
• Professional Development
• Networking opportunities
• Awards and bursaries

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• Group Benefits As member of TechNova, we want
  to facilitate your professional and personal
  needs. Whether it's through certification to help
  you stay competitive and marketable, or it's by
  protecting you and your family by offering great
  discounts on medical or auto insurance,
  TechNova aims to improve your professional, as
  well as personal, well being.

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Student
Certified
Retired / Non-active
Associate / Tech. Candidate

• Lack the work experience (Associate) or academic
  qualifications (T.C.)

• Two years relevant work experience
• Completion of accredited or approved technology
  program

• Attending accredited or approved technology
  program

• Retired from active employment or unemployed

Criteria
Dues
Free
110
150
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• CET
• C.Tech
• AScT

• CET
• C.Tech
• AScT

n/a
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Designations

• Group benefits
• Attend meetings
• Receive newsletters

• Serve on committees
• Discount insurance
• Access to CTEN.ca

• All but cannot vote

• Vote / Nominate
• Hold Office
• Use ring / stamp
• Use designations

Rights Privileges


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• Key Benefits

• Mobility
• Credibility
• Employability

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• Closing Thoughts
• TechNova is your association. We are here to
  serve you.
• Technology standards change. Join now.
• Get certified. Get involved. Promote your
  profession.

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• What can Your Association do for You?

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• 202 Brownlow Avenue
• Cambridge 1, Suite 308
• Dartmouth, NS
• B3B 1T5
• [phone]
• 1-866-723-8867
• Fax [phone]

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www.technova.ca

• Info_at_technova.ca