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- 1 2 3 Careersmart: RegTech - Raising the status of Technicians
- 1 2 Prospect signs charter to boost engineering skills Prospect, 10 March 2015
- ↑ TSSA and Prospect sign technicians charter as new skills report launched Unionlearn, 12 March 2015
- 1 2 Careersmart: How do I register for technician status?
- ↑ Careersmart: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Technicians
- ↑ Careersmart: Prospect programme includes
- ↑ Gatsby: Education home page
- ↑ Gatsby: Professional registration for technicians