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AcronymsASTTBC: Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC – professional association (www.asttbc.org)
ITTPBC: Internationally Trained Technology Professionals, BC – an ASTTBC program (www.ittpbc.ca)
TRC: Technology Registrations Canada – self-assessment & application for certification (www.technologyregistrationscanada.ca)
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Project BackgroundBC Government contract to develop resources to assist ITPs overseas and in Canada prepare for working in British Columbia. Input from employers across BC Development of materials including:
Web site, videos & study guide Workshop & webinar formats
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Industry ConsultationsEight locations in BC – 94 people from 83 firms Competencies needed in addition to technical:
English language Codes, standards & practices Canadian business culture Personal attributes Social & cultural integration
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Workshop Purpose Share what employers are looking forPresent resources and learning strategies to help ITTPs address what employers are looking for
This is not a job finding workshopReview study guide & competencies chartReview ITTPBC web site
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English Language Watch video: ‘The Importance of Communication’English language communication skills in the workplaceLevel requiredLearning options and resources
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Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)
Stage 1 – Basic
Stage 2 - Intermediate
Stage 3 - Advanced
CLB 1: InitialCLB 2: DevelopingCLB 3: AdequateCLB 4: Fluent
CLB 5: InitialCLB 6: DevelopingCLB 7: AdequateCLB 8: Fluent
CLB 9: InitialCLB 10: DevelopingCLB 11: AdequateCLB 12: Fluent
• CLB is used in Canada to teach and test language learning for adults.
• The benchmarks are organized in 3 stages and 12 levels.
• The benchmarks describe tasks that people can do in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
The following chart shows how the benchmarks are arranged:
CLB website: www.language.caOnline Self-Assessment: www.clb-osa.ca/ (free but unofficial)
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Business Culture & Professionalism Watch videos: ‘Structures of the Workplace’ & ‘Winning with Character’Discuss what employers are saying ITPs need to succeed in a technology career in BC View video: ‘Making Use of Mentors’
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Workplace Standards Watch video: ‘Codes and Standards’ Importance of codes Variety of profession-related codes and
standards Health and safety standards Workplace safety Environmental codes and practices
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Sector hierarchy & structure:The Engineering Team
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Licensed to practice 4 or 5 years, DegreeP.Eng or P.Geo
Licensed to practice40 weeks over 4 yearsRed Seal (national), orProvincial Certification
Journeyman Tradesperson
Licenses seldomrequired
1 to 3 years, Diplomaor Certificate of Technology
AScT or CTech
Skilled workerNo Licensed required10 weeks to qualify in a subtrade
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Professional Certification Watch videos: ‘Start as a Technologist’ and
‘Certification is Your Friend’ Benefits of certification The certification process: TRC online
resource (www.technologyregistrationscanada.ca)
Professional Practice & Ethics (PP&E)
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Knowledge of Canada and BCAll important to living and working in Canada: Geography & climate Canadian history Political system Legal system Multiculturalism Societal values First Nations’ rights
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Wrap Up Next steps for participants Email survey
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Thanks for participating!
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