How to Become a Certified Technician in British Columbia
Do you need a licence?
Title protected
Registration is needed to use the title Certified Technician in British Columbia. The work itself does not need a licence.
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- Certified Technician
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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: 3 steps, listed one-time fees $420
- Trained outside Canada: 7 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 (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 (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 (practising and temporary registrants)
Your roadmap
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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 (practising and temporary registrants), $131.25 (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
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Create an online account and complete the online application, uploading 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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Submit the application and pay the applicable fees, which must be paid before the application is processed.
- Application for registration: $291.05 (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 (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 ensure 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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The application is reviewed by two qualified ASTTBC volunteers who 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 renders a decision, which may be conditional approval pending exams or denial.
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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When conditionally approved, the applicant must successfully complete 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 completing all required exams and paying 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
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“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 (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 (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 3 done
- Listed one-time fees: $420
- 1 step without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $615.41 (practising and temporary registrants), $131.25 (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
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Complete Sections A, B, C and D of the interprovincial transfer application in full.
- Technology Professionals Canada Transfer Fee: $105
Source
“Technology Professionals Canada Transfer Fee | $100.00 | $5.00 | $105.00”
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“Complete Sections A, B, C and D of the Interprovincial Transfer Application in full”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... - Technology Professionals Canada Transfer Fee: $105
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Follow the instructions to submit the transfer application online.
Source
“Follow the instruction to submit application online”
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Transfer applicants must pass the Professional Practice & Ethics exam before completing their registration.
- Exam fee: $315
Source
“Effective March 10, 2026, transfer applicants are required to pass the ASTTBC Professional Practice & Ethics (PP&E) exam prior to completing their registration. A standard exam fee applies.”
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Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $420
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $315 | 75% |
| Other | $105 | 25% |
| One-time total | $420 | 100% |
1 step 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 (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 (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 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 (practising and temporary registrants), $131.25 (each additional designation for multi-designation registrants)
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Create an online account and complete the online application, uploading 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... -
Submit the application and pay the applicable fees, which must be paid before the application is processed.
- Application for registration: $291.05 (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 (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 ensure 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... -
The application is reviewed by two qualified ASTTBC volunteers who 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 renders a decision, which may be conditional approval pending exams or denial.
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... -
When conditionally approved, the applicant must successfully complete the PP&E exam, any applicable certification exams, and, for non-accredited education, the CTech Certification Exam.
- 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 completing all required exams and paying 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 (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 (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.
- 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 - Credentials committee reconsideration application fee: $210
Source
“Credentials committee reconsideration application fee | $ 200.00 | $ 10.00 | $ 210.00”
asttbc.org/applicants/fees - Application for reclassification: $203.70
- Letter of Standing Fee: $52.50
- AScT/CTech Black Upright Seal 40 mm: $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: $105
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“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: $131.25
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“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 - Wall Certificate: $47.25
- Re-issue lost stamp: $105
Requirements
Education
For CTech, applicants need a one-year accredited certificate in applied science or engineering technology, or an equivalent and certification exam.
Source
“for CTech, a one-year accredited certificate in applied science or engineering technology, or equivalent and certification exam.”
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Experience
Applicants 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 and/or technician 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.”
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Good character
Applicants 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.”
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Other
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Source
“Be legally authorized to work in Canada;”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency.
Source
“English language proficiency;”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...Applicants must successfully complete the Professional Practice & Ethics exam.
Source
“Professional Practice & Ethics exam.”
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Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
An individual registered as a Technologist or Technician in another Canadian province may apply for transfer of their certification under the Canada Free Trade Agreement, but effective March 10, 2026 transfer applicants must pass the PP&E exam before completing registration. 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...
Complete transfer application
Source
“Complete Sections A, B, C and D of the Interprovincial Transfer Application in full”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...Submit application online
Source
“Follow the instruction to submit application online”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...Pass PP&E exam
Source
“Effective March 10, 2026, transfer applicants are required to pass the ASTTBC Professional Practice & Ethics (PP&E) exam prior to completing their registration. A standard exam fee applies.”
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
Not stated by the regulator Check with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC
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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CTech: Certification Exam
Source
“CTech: Certification Exam ASTTBC has developed a Certified Technician certification exam for CTech registration.”
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Fundamentals of technology exam
Source
“If you completed a non-accredited program and there is no discipline-specific certification exam available for your discipline, you will be assigned the fundamentals of technology exam.”
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Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC
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.
Certified technicians in other provinces and territories
- Alberta Title protected
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- 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
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 a certified technician 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 Certified Technician.
Which exams are required?
Professional practice and ethics (PP&E) exam, CTech: Certification Exam, Fundamentals of technology exam.
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