How to Become a Chemical Technologist and Technician in Alberta
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta to work as a chemical technologist and technician in Alberta or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“Chemical technologists and technicians are regulated in Quebec and Alberta.”
From noc.esdc.gc.ca/Structure/NocProfile, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Trained outside Canada: 6 steps, listed one-time fees $504
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with ASET
Your roadmap
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Trained in Canada
0 of 3 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 2 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 4 to 6 months (only 1 of 3 steps state a time)
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The applicant submits all required application documents, including exam requirements, to the regulator.
Source
“Your application will not be reviewed by the Board of Examiners until all application documents (including exam requirements) have been submitted.”
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Applicants who are graduates of a program not accredited by TAC must successfully complete the ASET Technical Exam.
- ASET Technical Exam Fee: $252 (if applicable)
Source
“ASET Technical Exam Fee (if applicable) | $252*”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Register-with-ASET/C-E-T...
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“Note: If your education is TAC-accredited, you are not required to successfully complete the ASET Technical Exam. C.E.T. applicants who are graduates of a program or degree not accredited by TAC must successfully complete the Technical Exam.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Register-with-ASET/C-E-T... - ASET Technical Exam Fee: $252 (if applicable)
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Once all application documents have been submitted, the Board of Examiners reviews the application, which takes on average four to six months.
Time: 4 to 6 monthsTime source
“Once submitted, the average time for review is four–six months.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...Source
“Once submitted, the average time for review is four–six months.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...
Listed fees for this route
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 6 done
- Listed one-time fees: $504
- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 4 to 6 months (only 1 of 6 steps state a time)
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For credential assessments for ASET, the applicant must use one of the members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada.
Source
“For credential assessments for ASET, acceptable assessment services include one of the members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (IQAS, WES*, ICAS, ICES, CES, MIDI).”
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The applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency by providing results from an accepted test such as IELTS, CELPIP, or PTE Academic.
Source
“Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language that is sufficient to enable the applicant to responsibly practice the profession. Applicants may satisfy this requirement by providing the results of the following tests for English language competency:”
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The applicant submits all application documents, including exam requirements, before the application is reviewed.
Source
“Your application will not be reviewed by the Board of Examiners until all application documents (including exam requirements) have been submitted.”
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The applicant completes the ASET Technical Exam as part of the certification requirements.
- ASET Technical Exam: $252
Source
“ASET Technical Exam | $252*”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/ASET-Technical-Exam...
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“Download the handbooks on the following pages for more information on certification and exam requirements: - C.Tech. application - C.E.T. application - Competency Summary Logbook Handbook - ASET Ethics Exam - ASET Technical Exam”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-... - ASET Technical Exam: $252
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The applicant must pass the ASET Ethics Examination, which is required by all C.E.T. and C.Tech. applicants.
- ASET Ethics Examination: $252
Source
“ASET Ethics Examination | $252*”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/ASET-Ethics-Exam.aspx
Source
“This exam is required by all C.E.T. and C.Tech. applicants.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/ASET-Ethics-Exam.aspx - ASET Ethics Examination: $252
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Once all documents are submitted, the Board of Examiners reviews the application, which takes on average four to six months.
Time: 4 to 6 monthsTime source
“Once submitted, the average time for review is four–six months.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...Source
“Once submitted, the average time for review is four–six months.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $504
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $504 | 100% |
| One-time total | $504 | 100% |
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
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 Fee: $180
Requirements
Education
C.E.T. applicants must be graduates of a diploma program within applied science, information or engineering/geoscience technology.
Source
“To qualify for C.E.T. registration, applicants must: - be graduates of a diploma program within applied science, information or engineering/geoscience technology”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Register-with-ASET/C-E-T...
Experience
C.E.T. applicants must have at least two years of technical work experience.
Source
“have at least two years of technical work experience; and”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Register-with-ASET/C-E-T...
Other
All applicants must meet a minimum standard of education, experience, and professionalism.
Source
“To be certified by ASET, all applicants must meet a minimum standard of education, experience, and professionalism.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language sufficient to responsibly practice the profession, unless they are graduates of an academic program delivered in English.
Source
“Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language that is sufficient to enable the applicant to responsibly practice the profession.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated by the regulator Check with ASET
Credential assessment
Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada
credential assessment for ASET
Source
“For credential assessments for ASET, acceptable assessment services include one of the members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (IQAS, WES*, ICAS, ICES, CES, MIDI).”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...
Exams
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ASET Technical Exam
Source
“The ASET Technical Examination (formerly Certification Exam) is designed to test the entry-level skill and knowledge of engineering and applied science technologists”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/ASET-Technical-Exam...
Language tests
| Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | CLB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS (General Training) | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Source“IELTS (General Training) | C.Tech. - 5 C.E.T. - 6”aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-... |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Source“IELTS (Academic) | C.Tech. - 6 C.E.T. - 6.5”aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-... |
| PTE (Academic) | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | Source“PTE (Academic) | C.Tech. - 50 C.E.T. - 58”aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-... |
| CELPIP-G | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | Source“CELPIP-G | C.Tech. - 5 C.E.T. - 7”aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-... |
Exemptions: Applicants who are graduates of an academic program delivered in English are exempt from the English language requirement. Source
“Applicants who are graduates of an academic program delivered in English are exempt from this requirement.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...
Canadian experience
ASET recognizes work experience obtained outside of Canada. Source
“ASET recognizes work experience obtained outside of Canada.”
aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-...
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with ASET
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $20.00 | $31.25 | $54.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $21.00 | $29.80 | $47.69 | — |
Chemical technologists and technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare chemical technologist and technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- noc.esdc.gc.ca/Structure/NocProfile noc.esdc.gc.ca/Structure/NocProfile
- C.E.T. aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Register-with-ASET/C-E-T... · fetched October 10, 2026
- International Applicants aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-... · fetched October 10, 2026
- ASET Technical Exam aset.ab.ca/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/ASET-Technical-Exam... · fetched October 10, 2026
- ASET Ethics Exam aset.ab.ca/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/ASET-Ethics-Exam.aspx · fetched October 10, 2026
- Non Graduate aset.ab.ca/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/Non-Graduate.aspx · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a chemical technologist and technician in Alberta?
Yes. Registration with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta is required to practise in Alberta.
Which exams are required?
ASET Technical Exam.
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