Eight RRC Polytech programs granted national accreditation
On November 29, Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) marked the accreditation of eight of its programs by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).
“Achieving accreditation for these programs is a real win-win,” says Derek Kochenash, Dean, School of Skilled Trades and Technologies at RRC Polytech. “Not only does accreditation open doors to even more career opportunities for our students, it provides our partners in industry with the essential talent to help their organizations achieve their goals.
The accreditation is the result of a comprehensive audit that includes a tour of each program’s labs and student support services, and interviews with its students, faculty, alumni and graduates’ employers.
The eight programs that received accreditation are:
- Electronic Engineering Technology,
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Structural Engineering Technology
- Architectural/Engineering Technology
- Municipal Engineering Technology
- Environmental Engineering Technology
National program accreditation provides students, industry and RRC Polytech with confirmation their program has met defined standards.
“RRC Polytech is grateful to Technology Accreditation Canada for this acknowledgment. The accreditation reflects the high quality of these eight programs, while enhancing graduates’ credentials as they enter the workforce,” continues Kochenash.
Accreditation also affords graduates an expedited path to certification through the Certified Technicians & Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and provincial certifying bodies across Canada.
“We congratulate each program for its commitment to delivering to students a high quality program that meets the current standards of the engineering technology and applied science profession,” says Stephen Morley, Chair of TAC’s board of directors.
This announcement was made during an appreciation event for work-integrated learning employers – celebrating businesses and organizations who support and mentor students through hands-on work placements.
For more than 80 years, RRC Polytech has been working alongside industry and community partners to provide relevant experiential training to students through co-operative placements and apprenticeships.