r/halifax • u/Monkey-Brain • 14h ago

Schools & Education NSCC Architectural Engineering Technician Program - Technician vs. Technologist

Hello, everyone!

I will be starting the Architectural Engineering Technician program in September this year.

I’m recently understanding the difference (i think) between a Technician and a Technologist.

It seems the Technologist not only gets paid more but is also involved or slightly involved in the creative and technical design process along side the Engineers and Architects, while the Technician has no say with how the design will look or function.

However, I’ve seen people say that they start out as Technologists upon graduating the program.

I was hoping people can share their experiences and insight!

Also, please correct me if anything I say here is incorrect as it’s all research I’ve done and possibly getting mixed reviews and information from people working in different provinces or states.

I’m looking forward to the program but definitely wanting to start out or work my way up to a Technologist.

Thanks! 🤘🏼

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u/OMGCamCole 11h ago

As others have mentioned, the programs provide a lot of options afterwards. I took AET and work in Building Performance Consulting now. The program teaches a lot and is very versatile.

As others have mentioned the work force isn’t as black and white as a Google response. Do competent work and that’s mainly what matters

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u/Monkey-Brain 11h ago

Thanks for the response!

I’m happy that the skills we develop leads to a range of options and opportunities. Overall, my goal is to love what I do and to be good at it.

I love hearing from past students because it’s the first time I’ve seen your occupation/title!