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