How to Become an Applied Science Technologist in British Columbia
Do you need a licence?
Title protected
Registration is needed to use the title Applied Science Technologist in British Columbia. The work itself does not need a licence.
- Protected titles
- Applied Science Technologist
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“a person entitled to use the designation "applied science technologist" or "certified technician" under the authority of the Professional Governance Act”
From free.bcpublications.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96248_01, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Title protected See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 7 steps, listed one-time fees $315 (2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: 1 step, listed one-time fees $105
- Trained outside Canada: 8 steps, listed one-time fees $315 (2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total)
- Annual fees
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- Renewal of annual registration fee (practising and temporary registrants): $615.41 (for practising and temporary registrants)
Source
“Renewal of annual registration fee (practising and temporary registrants) | $ 586.10 | $ 29.31 | $ 615.41”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - Renewal of annual registration fee (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants): $131.25 (for each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
Source
“Renewal of annual registration fee (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants) | $ 125.00 | $ 6.25 | $ 131.25”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
- Renewal of annual registration fee (practising and temporary registrants): $615.41 (for practising and temporary registrants)
Your roadmap
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Trained in Canada
0 of 7 done
- Listed one-time fees: $315
- 2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total
- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $615.41 (for practising and temporary registrants), $131.25 (for each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
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The applicant creates an online account, completes the online application and uploads all required documentation.
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“Step 1 – Create an online account and complete the online application This includes uploading all required documentation”
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The applicant submits the application and pays the applicable fees, which must be paid before the application is processed.
- Application for registration: $291.05 (for all classes except ROWP and RFPT and all categories but trainee and student)
Source
“Application for registration (all classes except ROWP and RFPT and all categories but trainee and student) | $ 277.19 | $ 13.86 | $ 291.05”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
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“Step 2 – Submit application and pay applicable fees. Applications will not be processed until the non-refundable application fee is paid.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... - Application for registration: $291.05 (for all classes except ROWP and RFPT and all categories but trainee and student)
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An assigned registration coordinator reviews the application to make sure it is complete.
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“Step 3 – Document Collection An ASTTBC Registration Coordinator will be assigned to the application, and they will review the application to ensure that the application is complete.”
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Two qualified volunteers review the application and recommend approval or denial to the credentials committee.
Source
“Step 4 – File review The application will be sent to two qualified individuals, who will review the application and provide a recommendation to the credentials committee to either approve or deny the application based on whether the application meets the minimum requirements for registration set out in the bylaws.”
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The credentials committee reviews the application and recommendations and decides whether to conditionally approve or deny it.
Source
“Step 5 – Decision The Credentials Committee will review the application and recommendations and render a decision with respect to the application.”
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A conditionally approved applicant must successfully pass the PP&E exam and any applicable certification exams.
- Exam fee: $315
Source
“Step 6 – Exams When an applicant is conditionally approved, the applicant will then be required to successfully complete the PP&E exam, and any applicable certification exams.”
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After passing all required exams and paying the annual fees, the applicant becomes a registrant on the public register.
- Registration fee: $615.41 (pro-rated in the 1st year for all applicants registered with ASTTBC)
Source
“Registration fee is *pro-rated in the 1st year for all applicants registered with ASTTBC | $ 586.10 | $ 29.31 | $ 615.41”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
Source
“Step 7 – Complete Registration After an applicant has successfully completed all required exams, and pays their annual fees, the applicant will become a registrant and is placed on the ASTTBC public register.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... - Registration fee: $615.41 (pro-rated in the 1st year for all applicants registered with ASTTBC)
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $315
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $315 | 100% |
| One-time total | $315 | 100% |
2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Renewal of annual registration fee (practising and temporary registrants): $615.41 (for practising and temporary registrants)
Source
“Renewal of annual registration fee (practising and temporary registrants) | $ 586.10 | $ 29.31 | $ 615.41”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - Renewal of annual registration fee (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants): $131.25 (for each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
Source
“Renewal of annual registration fee (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants) | $ 125.00 | $ 6.25 | $ 131.25”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
Licensed in another province
0 of 1 done
- Listed one-time fees: $105
- Annual fees: $615.41 (for practising and temporary registrants), $131.25 (for each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
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A technologist or technician registered in another Canadian province applies for transfer of their certification under the Canada Free Trade Agreement.
- Technology Professionals Canada Transfer Fee: $105
Source
“Technology Professionals Canada Transfer Fee | $100.00 | $5.00 | $105.00”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
Source
“An individual registered as a Technologist or Technician in another Canadian province may apply for transfer of their certification under the terms of the Canada Free Trade Agreement. To transfer your registration, please:”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... - Technology Professionals Canada Transfer Fee: $105
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $105
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other | $105 | 100% |
| One-time total | $105 | 100% |
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Renewal of annual registration fee (practising and temporary registrants): $615.41 (for practising and temporary registrants)
Source
“Renewal of annual registration fee (practising and temporary registrants) | $ 586.10 | $ 29.31 | $ 615.41”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - Renewal of annual registration fee (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants): $131.25 (for each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
Source
“Renewal of annual registration fee (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants) | $ 125.00 | $ 6.25 | $ 131.25”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
Trained outside Canada
0 of 8 done
- Listed one-time fees: $315
- 2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total
- 5 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $615.41 (for practising and temporary registrants), $131.25 (for each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
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Applicants educated outside Canada have official transcripts sent to a third-party credentialling assessor and an original comprehensive assessment sent directly to ASTTBC.
Source
“Applicants who have completed education outside of Canada, should request the official transcripts from their academic institute to be sent directly to their third-party credentialling assessor (WES or ICES), and request an original comprehensive assessment to be sent directly to ASTTBC.”
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The applicant creates an online account, completes the online application and uploads all required documentation.
Source
“Step 1 – Create an online account and complete the online application This includes uploading all required documentation”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... -
The applicant submits the application and pays the applicable fees, which must be paid before the application is processed.
- Application for registration: $291.05 (for all classes except ROWP and RFPT and all categories but trainee and student)
Source
“Application for registration (all classes except ROWP and RFPT and all categories but trainee and student) | $ 277.19 | $ 13.86 | $ 291.05”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
Source
“Step 2 – Submit application and pay applicable fees. Applications will not be processed until the non-refundable application fee is paid.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... - Application for registration: $291.05 (for all classes except ROWP and RFPT and all categories but trainee and student)
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An assigned registration coordinator reviews the application to make sure it is complete.
Source
“Step 3 – Document Collection An ASTTBC Registration Coordinator will be assigned to the application, and they will review the application to ensure that the application is complete.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... -
Two qualified volunteers review the application and recommend approval or denial to the credentials committee.
Source
“Step 4 – File review The application will be sent to two qualified individuals, who will review the application and provide a recommendation to the credentials committee to either approve or deny the application based on whether the application meets the minimum requirements for registration set out in the bylaws.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... -
The credentials committee reviews the application and recommendations and decides whether to conditionally approve or deny it.
Source
“Step 5 – Decision The Credentials Committee will review the application and recommendations and render a decision with respect to the application.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... -
A conditionally approved applicant must successfully pass the PP&E exam and any applicable certification exams.
- Exam fee: $315
Source
“Step 6 – Exams When an applicant is conditionally approved, the applicant will then be required to successfully complete the PP&E exam, and any applicable certification exams.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... -
After passing all required exams and paying the annual fees, the applicant becomes a registrant on the public register.
- Registration fee: $615.41 (pro-rated in the 1st year for all applicants registered with ASTTBC)
Source
“Registration fee is *pro-rated in the 1st year for all applicants registered with ASTTBC | $ 586.10 | $ 29.31 | $ 615.41”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
Source
“Step 7 – Complete Registration After an applicant has successfully completed all required exams, and pays their annual fees, the applicant will become a registrant and is placed on the ASTTBC public register.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... - Registration fee: $615.41 (pro-rated in the 1st year for all applicants registered with ASTTBC)
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $315
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $315 | 100% |
| One-time total | $315 | 100% |
2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Renewal of annual registration fee (practising and temporary registrants): $615.41 (for practising and temporary registrants)
Source
“Renewal of annual registration fee (practising and temporary registrants) | $ 586.10 | $ 29.31 | $ 615.41”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - Renewal of annual registration fee (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants): $131.25 (for each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
Source
“Renewal of annual registration fee (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants) | $ 125.00 | $ 6.25 | $ 131.25”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Application for reclassification: $203.70
- Annual registration renewal late fee (after November 30 but before January 31): $100 (after November 30 but before January 31)
Source
“Annual registration renewal late fee (after November 30 but before January 31) | $100.00 | $0.00 | $ 100.00”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - Annual registration renewal late fee (after January 31 but before April 1): $200 (after January 31 but before April 1)
Source
“Annual registration renewal late fee (after January 31 but before April 1) | $200.00 | $0.00 | $ 200.00”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - AScT/CTech Black Upright Seal 40 mm (1-5/8"): $262.50
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“AScT/CTech Black Upright Seal 40 mm (1-5/8") | $250.00 | $12.50 | $262.50”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - AScT/CTech 2O Rubber Stamp 44 mm x 44 mm (1-3/4" x 1-3/4"): $105
Source
“AScT/CTech 2O Rubber Stamp 44 mm x 44 mm (1-3/4" x 1-3/4") | $100.00 | $5.00 | $105.00”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - AScT/CTech EOS-R40 Pre-Inked Stamp 40 mm (1-5/8"): $131.25
Source
“AScT/CTech EOS-R40 Pre-Inked Stamp 40 mm (1-5/8") | $125.00 | $6.25 | $131.25”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - AScT/CTech/RFPT/ROWP Digital stamp image: $63
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“AScT/CTech/RFPT/ROWP Digital stamp image | $60.00 | $3.00 | $63.00”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - Letter of Standing Fee: $52.50
- Application to add an endorsement: $203.70
- Maximum CPD Fine under Part VI of the Bylaws: $500
Source
“Maximum CPD Fine under Part VI of the Bylaws | $500.00 | n/a | $500.00”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees
Requirements
Education
For AScT, an applicant needs a two-year accredited diploma in applied science or engineering technology, or an equivalent, plus a certification exam.
Source
“for AScT, a two-year accredited diploma in applied science or engineering technology, or equivalent and certification exam;”
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Experience
The applicant must complete 24 months (3,600 hours) of progressive, relevant work experience, of which at least 12 months (1,800 hours) must be at the technologist profile of practice or higher.
Source
“Work experience: Completion of 24 months (3,600 hours) progressive, relevant work experience of which a minimum of 12 months (1,800 hours) must be at the technologist and/or technician profile of practice or higher.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...
Good character
The applicant must be of good character and repute and fit to practise in a manner that protects the public interest.
Source
“Applicants must demonstrate that they are of good character, good repute, and fit to practise in a manner that protects the public interest.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...
Other
The applicant must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Source
“Be legally authorized to work in Canada;”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...The applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency.
Source
“English language proficiency;”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...The applicant must pass the Professional Practice & Ethics exam.
Source
“Professional Practice & Ethics exam.”
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Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The page says an individual registered in another Canadian province may apply for transfer of certification under the Canada Free Trade Agreement, but does not state whether extra assessments or exams are required. Source
“An individual registered as a Technologist or Technician in another Canadian province may apply for transfer of their certification under the terms of the Canada Free Trade Agreement.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC
Credential assessment
WES
third-party credentialling assessment of transcripts for applicants educated outside Canada
Source
“Applicants who have completed education outside of Canada, should request the official transcripts from their academic institute to be sent directly to their third-party credentialling assessor (WES or ICES), and request an original comprehensive assessment to be sent directly to ASTTBC.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...ICES
third-party credentialling assessment of transcripts for applicants educated outside Canada
Source
“Applicants who have completed education outside of Canada, should request the official transcripts from their academic institute to be sent directly to their third-party credentialling assessor (WES or ICES), and request an original comprehensive assessment to be sent directly to ASTTBC.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...
Exams
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Professional practice and ethics (PP&E) exam
Source
“Professional practice and ethics (PP&E) exam Who: required for all ASTTBC registrations, except student applications”
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Fundamentals of technology exam
Source
“*If there is no discipline-specific certification exam available for your discipline, you will be assigned the fundamentals of technology exam.”
asttbc.org/applicants/exams
Language tests
No minimum test score stated by the regulator Check with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC
Exemptions: An applicant may demonstrate English proficiency with official transcripts showing completion of a secondary school diploma or post-secondary credential from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction. Source
“An applicant may demonstrate their proficiency in the English language with their official transcripts which indicate completion of a secondary school diploma, or post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree from an educational institute where English is the primary language of instruction.”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC
Demand and pay
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Applied science technologists in other provinces and territories
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- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
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- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
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Sources checked
- Land Surveyors Act free.bcpublications.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96248_01 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Applied Science Technologists & Certified Technicians - Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Fees - Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia asttbc.org/applicants/fees · fetched October 10, 2026
- Exams - Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia asttbc.org/applicants/exams · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an applied science technologist in British Columbia?
No. Only the title is protected in British Columbia. Registration with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC is needed to use the title Applied Science Technologist.
Which exams are required?
Professional practice and ethics (PP&E) exam, Fundamentals of technology exam.
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