TAC Releases National Technology
Report Guideline
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) today released its
National Technology Report Guideline to support compliance with National
Accreditation Criteria E.2 General Learning Outcomes, GY01 Technology Report, a
requirement of national accreditation for technologist programs.
The technology report is an opportunity for students to
demonstrate they have a clear understanding of an engineering technology or
applied science program’s academics, using their technical problem solving
abilities and communication skills.
“The
value of the technology report is it requires a student to research an
engineering technology or applied science issue, analyze technical data,
justify conclusions, write and present the report”, remarks Gary Closson, TAC
lead auditor and former Dean of Technology at Sheridan College. “The Guideline
will ensure common expectations from auditors and educational programs”.
The Guideline includes detailed sections on technology
report structure, mechanics, style and language. Best practices, gathered from
over seventy TAC national program accreditations, are noted. Sample reports
from the 2020 Technology Report Contest are available, along with a sample
marking rubric.
“A number of programs have not been accredited after the
initial audit as the technology report did not meet the standard”, comments
Richard Stamper, TAC Executive Director. “The Guideline was developed to
support programs in achieving this important general learning outcome”.
TAC acknowledges the support provided by several provincial
certifying bodies, auditors and educators to create the National
Technology Report Guideline.
About TAC
As the national accrediting body for the engineering
technology and applied science profession, TAC is committed to partnering with
educational institutions to ensure students receive the highest quality
education which meets the profession’s national educational standards. For more
information about TAC, visit technologyaccreditation.ca
Contact:
TAC
Richard Stamper
Executive Director
t: 416-847-1016, ext. 254
rstamper@technologyaccreditation.ca
