Editing Engineering technologist (section)

=== Canada ===
In Canada, the new occupational category of "technologist" was established in the 1960s, in conjunction with an emerging system of community colleges and [[technical institute]]s. It was designed to effectively bridge the gap between the increasingly theoretical nature of engineering degrees and the predominantly practical approach of [[technician]] and trades programs. Provincial associations may certify individuals as a [[professional technologist]] (P.Tech.), [[certified engineering technologist]] (C.E.T.), [[registered engineering technologist]] (R.E.T.), [[applied science technologist]] (AScT), or technologue professionel (T.P.). These provincial associations are constituent members of [[Technology Professionals Canada]] (TPC), which accredits technology programs across Canada, through its [[Technology Accreditation Canada]] (TAC). Nationally accredited engineering technology programs range from two to three years in length, depending on the province, and often require as many classroom hours as a 4-year degree program.