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What You Need |
 | To be a chemical technologist, you usually need a two- to three-year college diploma. |
| To be a chemical technician, you usually need a one- to two-year program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology, or in a closely related field. |
| You often need certification by a professional organization in your field, which is usually obtained after a two-year supervised work period. |
| You may obtain national certification for chemical technologists/technicians through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology. |
| In Quebec, you must be a member in l'Ordre des technologues professionnels to use the title of Professional Technologist. |
| There is considerable mobility among jobs within this occupational group and with experience, you may move up the ranks to be come a manager. |
| Most recent entrants have a community college diploma and almost 3 in 10 have an undergraduate university degree. |
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Required/Related Educational Programs* |
* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.
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