Welcome to TechNova

The Certifying Body for Engineering and Applied Science Technicians and Technologists Founded in 1967 as the Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia, TechNova is a self-regulated, not-for-profit association dedicated to protecting public safety and contributing to the province's economic prosperity through the certification of Nova Scotia's technology professionals.

TechNova is responsible for administering the Applied Science Technology Act of Nova Scotia, maintaining and enforcing high standards of technical and ethical competence, and ensuring the consistent and effective certification of technicians and technologists

The Act regulates the use of the nationally trade-marked professional designations:

• CET Certified Engineering Technologist
• C.Tech Certified Engineering Technician and Applied Science Technician
• AScT Applied Science Technologist

For employers, these designations are your assurance that the technology professional you hire has the experience and academic qualifications that meet or exceed the National Technology Bench Marks.

For technology professionals, they are signs of your success!

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