How to Become an Agrology Technologist in Alberta

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Submit post-secondary transcripts

   The applicant submits post-secondary transcripts showing at least a 60-credit diploma, degree, or applied degree with the required agrology and English or communications credits.

   Source

   “Post-secondary transcripts that show a minimum of a 60-credit diploma, degree, or applied degree that includes 45 credits in agrology and 3 credits in English or communications.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/Categoriesofregistration
2. Complete Professional Ethical Competency course

   The applicant completes the AIA's online course in Professional Ethical Competency.

   Source

   “Proof of successful completion of the AIA’s online course in Professional Ethical Competency.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/Categoriesofregistration
3. Sign the training agreement

   A successful applicant signs an agreement to complete the training program.

   Source

   “To be registered as an Agrology Technologist in Training, a successful applicant must sign an agreement to complete the training program.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/Categoriesofregistration
4. Complete the Training Program

   The training member obtains any required educational upgrading, the required supervised work experience, and completes the Professional Ethical Competency course.

   Source

   “obtain educational upgrading required by the practice standard in the relevant practice area, obtain the work experience required by the Training Program Rules in the relevant practice area, under the supervision of a qualified professional who takes responsibility for the training member’s work, and complete the AIA’s online course in Professional Ethical Competency.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/trainingprogram
5. Apply to become RT(Ag)

   After completing the training program, the training member applies for the Registered Technologist in Agrology title.

   Source

   “How does an Agrology Technologist in Training become a Registered Technologist in Agrology (RT [Ag])?”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/Categoriesofregistration

• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Request file from registering bodies

   The applicant asks all current registering bodies to send their file, including evidence of good standing, statements about conditions and character, complaint history, and transcripts, directly to the AIA.

   Source

   “Labour mobility applicants are required to request that all current registering bodies provide the applicant’s file directly to the AIA”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/labourmobilityapplicants
2. Complete online work history summary

   Applicants for the Registered Technologist in Agrology title identify their desired area of practice in Alberta and complete the online work history summary.

   Source

   “Applicants for the title of Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Registered Technologist in Agrology (RT [Ag]) must identify their desired area of practice in Alberta and complete the online work history summary.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/labourmobilityapplicants
3. Registrar decides on registration

   Within 20 business days of receiving a complete application, the Registrar registers the applicant with or without conditions or refuses registration.

   Source

   “Within 20 business days after receiving a complete application, the Registrar will make one of the following decisions: Register the applicant without conditions, Register the applicant with conditions, Refuse to register the applicant”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/labourmobilityapplicants
4. Possibly complete AIA online course

   Depending on the registration category, the practice permit may require the member to complete the AIA's online course about agrology practice in Alberta.

   Source

   “Depending on the category of registration, the member’s practice permit may include a requirement to complete the AIA’s online course concerning knowledge of matters applicable to the practice of agrology in Alberta.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/labourmobilityapplicants

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Get credential assessment

   The applicant obtains a course-by-course WES assessment or a specialized IQAS assessment of their international diploma or degree.

   Source

   “A Course-by-Course WES (World Education Services) assessment OR Specialized IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) assessment of international diploma(s) or degree(s).”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/membership/apply/application
2. Provide proof of work ability

   Applicants who are not Canadian citizens provide proof of ability to work in Canada, such as a permanent resident card, work permit, or visa.

   Source

   “If you are not a Canadian citizen, proof of ability to work in Canada is required - such as a permanent resident card, work permit, visa, etc.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/membership/apply/application
3. Apply for ATT registration

   The applicant then follows the application requirements for the Agrology Technologist in Training title, including submitting transcripts.

   Source

   “Applicants must provide all post-secondary education transcripts with the Registrar’s signature and the post-secondary seal on the transcript.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/membership/apply/application

Official page for this route