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Module
2 - Session 2.3
TECHNOLOGICAL OCCUPATIONS
Engineering, Technicians &
Technologists, Manufacturing, and Information Technology
This session focuses on technical occupations such as: engineering,
technicians and technologists; manufacturing (primary industries, processing and
utilities); and information technology. Participants become familiar with the following:
the job description of a typical occupation including labour market information; the
certification and licensing process; information about courses, programs, and costs;
educational and training institutions; and transferable skills that can be applied to
other related professions.
General and Specific Expectations from Session 2.3
Please
refer to Module 2's "General and Specific Expectations" headings.
Links and Sources of Information
 | Electronic Resources
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| Regulatory Bodies
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| Engineering
 | Occupations
in Natural and Applied Sciences - Professional and technical occupations in
engineering and the natural sciences and life sciences fields
 | Or: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
- Look for Job Futures, Occupations in Natural Applied Sciences and Related Occupations by
Skill Level |
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| STIC
- Sector Orientation Terminology Information and Counselling Program developed by Skills
For Change. This is an employment preparation program to assist newcomers in the
Engineering, Accounting and Health Care fields. Important information about the
Engineering Field is on occupations such as: Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical,
Industrial |
| Binders
of Information Packages for Foreign Trained Professionals (Engineers) - Contains
Professional Profile/fact sheet; Professional Act; Summary Information Chart; Licensing
Information; Upgrading Information, Support Services, Labour Market Information and other
related materials available at Skills for Change at (416) 658-3101 |
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| Manufacturing Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
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| Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
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| Information Technology
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| Self-Learning Tools
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| Online Internet Courses
| Office of Learning
Technologies-HRDC - This Web Site emphasizes the importance of learning as a life-long
process and provides links to learning technologies as to how and where they can be
applied |
| A consortium of Ontario Colleges who deliver courses online over the
Internet. Learners can register for individual courses or work toward certificates
(Conestoga, Doon Campus) |
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| Distance and Continuing Education
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| Resumés
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