Technology Disciplines

Disciplines Defined by the National Technology Benchmarks

Technicians and technologists in Canada are certified by provincial technology associations under one of a number of disciplines. The academic requirements for  each discipline are defined by a set

of national standards called the National Technology Benchmarks (NTBs), described on the next page.

This site allows for self-assessment and application for certification under the following disciplines currently included in the NTBs.

Certification in One Discipline and in 'Hybrid' Disciplines

The majority of applicants know the discipline in which they received their training and in which they work, for example Mechanical or Petroleum. These applicants should select just one discipline during their self-assessment and then identify their competencies from within that discipline.

A few applicants may work in 'hybrid' disciplines for which NTBs do not exist but which combine competencies from two or more NTB disciplines. These 'hybrids' typically combine Electrical, Electronics, Computer Systems and/or Instrumentation with Mechanical.  Those applicants who were trained and work in an employable 'hybrid' discipline may select up to three disciplines from which to identify their competencies during their self-assessment.

Whether you work in one discipline or a ‘hybrid’ discipline, you can only be certified in one discipline by the provincial association to which you apply.

Other Disciplines

Some provincial associations offer certification in other disciplines not currently defined by the National Technology Benchmarks (see table below).

You cannot do a self-assessment or apply for certification in any of the following disciplines through this site. You should first contact the appropriate provincial association.

TN = Technician level   TL = Technologist level

Learn more about the National Technology Benchmarks