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)

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

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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