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Technology program at Camosun gets national recognition

Camosun鈥檚 Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (Renewable Energy) program is now the first in the college to receive accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

Chair Alan Duncan with certificate and students

Chair Alan Duncan with certificate and students

VICTORIA, B.C.Students in the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (Renewable Energy) program at 246天天好彩 continue to receive education that puts them at the leading edge of their profession, a fact reinforced with national accreditation.The program is now the first in the college to receive accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

TAC鈥檚 national program accreditation is provided to top technology programs at post-secondary institutions around the country after meeting or exceeding criteria from a comprehensive audit, which includes interviews with employers of graduates, alumni, students and faculty and an in-person assessment and tour of program labs and student support services.听

鈥淏eing recognized as a national accredited program is a significant achievement, one which demonstrates a commitment to delivering a program which meets the current standards of the engineering technology and applied science profession,鈥 says Richard Stamper, TAC Executive Director. 鈥淲e congratulate the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy programthe first TAC accredited program at Camosun.鈥

Accreditation will provide Camosun graduates with an expedited path to professional certification through Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. and other provincial certifying bodies across Canada.

鈥淩eceiving TAC accreditation for our program is an important way that we can demonstrate to our students the value of their credentials,鈥 says Alan Duncan, Chair, Electronics and Computer Engineering Department at 246天天好彩. 鈥淚t recognizes an adherence to national standards and a commitment to advanced education that is valued by employers and all of the provincial governing bodies of our profession across Canada.鈥

TAC鈥檚 audit report noted the Camosun program鈥檚 excellent breadth, which provides graduates with employment opportunities in various industry sectors. Employers interviewed commented on the development of strong practical technical skills, confirmed by alumni, which indicated curriculum focusing on the design of devices for manufacture was of particular benefit. The report also indicated the long-standing support of an engaged program advisory committee.

Electronics and computer engineering embodies today鈥檚 high technology applications,鈥 says Duncan. 鈥淥ur program is designed to put graduates at the leading edge of their profession.鈥

For more information about Camosun鈥檚 leading edge Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (Renewable Energy) program, please visit the program .

Through accreditation, TAC is committed to partnering with educational institutions to ensure students receive the highest quality education which meets the standards of Canada鈥檚 engineering technology and applied science profession. For more information about TAC or how to apply for accreditation, please visit .

Camosun, located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, with campuses on the Traditional Territories of the Lekwungen and W瘫S脕NE膯 peoples, is one of the largest colleges in the province. Established in 1971, Camosun now celebrates 50 years of delivering innovative, life-changing academic and applied programs to 20,000 students annually.

Contact information

Ivan Watson

Marketing & Communications Strategist

246天天好彩

2504180700

watsoni@camosun.ca

Alan Duncan

Chair, Electronics and Computer Engineering Department

246天天好彩

250-370-4433

duncana@camosun.ca