TPBCA's Statement on Accreditation
The purpose of TPBCA’s Statement and request for endorsement is to reinforce the importance and value of accreditation in engineering and applied science technology programs across BC. More than ever there is a need for institutions, employers, and others to align with national accreditation standards. By ensuring programs meet standards set by Technology Accreditation Canada we not only help enhance career prospects for students but also provide assurance to prospective students, parents, employers and others that graduates possess the approved competencies.
Rationale for Seeking Endorsements:
Supporting Accreditation: We aim to encourage institutions to continue pursuing or maintaining third-party accreditation, which serves as a quality assurance mechanism for educational programs. It also helps programs align with industry standards, benefiting both students and employers.
Increasing Awareness: Our goal is to elevate awareness around accreditation, particularly among educators in the K-12 and post secondary sectors, as well as with NGOs and employers. Many are not fully aware of the national standards for technology programs or how accreditation helps ensure graduates meet the needs of the industry.
Building Partnerships: By working together to promote accreditation, we hope to foster stronger connections between institutions, employers, and students, ensuring the pipeline of tech graduates continues to meet the demands of BC’s growing industries.
National Accreditation Through Technology Accreditation Canada
TAC is the national accreditation agency for engineering and applied science technology programs. For a list of all accreditations in Canada visit the TAC website.
A full listing of all TAC accredited programs is here.
Posted 2024/Nov/22
TAC supports TPBCA's statement on accreditation
Technology Accreditation Canada comments on TPBCA Statement on Accreditation
In June 2024 Technology Professionals BC Association (TPBCA) issued a Statement on Accreditation. The Statement has been endorsed by TAC Executive Director, Muktha Tumkur, MBA, PEng.
Muktha commented: "The TPBCA Statement on Accreditation is well written and has positive general messaging regarding accreditation and TAC. Thanks for your support for accreditation and for helping to promote the value of accredited programs and TAC, the sole national accreditation body in Canada for applied science and engineering technology educational programming."
Follow this link to read the TPBCA Statement on Accreditation
Posted 2024/October/30
VCC Endorses TPBCA Accreditation Statement
The Technology Professionals BC Association (TPBCA) is pleased to announce that Vancouver Community College (VCC), under the leadership of President Ajay Patel, has endorsed the TPBCA Statement on Accreditation. This endorsement underscores the shared commitment between TPBCA and VCC to ensure the highest quality in technology education across British Columbia.
Here is the full endorsement: VCC endorses TPBCA Accreditation Statement
Posted 2024/December 05
BCABD supports TPBCA's Statement on Accreditation
We are pleased to report that the BC Association of Building Designers has endorsed TPBCA's Statement on Accreditation.
"The TPBCA Statement on Accreditation serves to outline in detail the many benefits of accreditation of technology programs.
As building designers we know the importance of standards in our work and therefore do not hesitate to endorse this Statement and encourage all post-secondary technology programs to apply for accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada."
Tony Giroux, ASTTBC.CTech, RBD
President
BCABD | BC Association of Building Designers
Follow this link to read the TPBCA Statement on Accreditation:
Posted 2024/October/20
RECENT BC PROGRAM Accreditation announcements
TPBCA congratulates Nicola Valley Unstitute of Technology for having the Environmental Resources Technology program accreditated from May 2024 to May 2029 by
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC)
Posted 2024/Nov/06
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) is pleased to announce that the Mechanical Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology programs at Okanagan College have been accredited May 2023 - May 2028.
TPBC congratulates Okanagan College on having achieved this recognition from TAC.
Posted 2024/Aug/12
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