It normally takes either 2 or 3 academic years to obtain a Practical Engineer's (P.Eng) degree, depending on the taught discipline.
In Israel, practical engineers are an integral part of the hi-tech industry and form an important work-force.
Practical engineers receive formal education that meets with criteria published by the National Institute for Technological Training.
Practical Engineers are taught foundations but only to the extent required by their profession, hence making their study shorter and more focused.
In Spain, the title of Ingeniero Técnico (Spanish for Technical Engineer) bears many similarities to its Israeli equivalent.