BYLAWS

Bylaws approved by Council of the Applied Science Technologists and

Technicians of British Columbia under the authority of the
Professional Governance Act

Version Date – July 27, 2021

 ASTTBC Bylaws

APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAWS

UNDER THE PROFESSIONAL GOVERNANCE ACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Definitions .................................................................................................................................5

PART I – COUNCIL ELECTIONS AND OPERATIONS.............................................................. 7

Council elections ..................................................................................................................7
Eligibility for election to council ..........................................................................................7
Nomination procedures ........................................................................................................7
Election by ballot ..................................................................................................................9
Term of office ......................................................................................................................10
Vacancies ............................................................................................................................10
President and vice president .............................................................................................. 10
Recommendation for removal of lay councillor ................................................................ 11
Council meetings ................................................................................................................11
Council resolutions .............................................................................................................13
Financial management ........................................................................................................ 14
Auditor .................................................................................................................................15
Annual report to Superintendent ....................................................................................... 15
Annual general meeting ...................................................................................................... 15
Special general meetings ................................................................................................... 16
Registrant resolutions ........................................................................................................ 17
Referendums .......................................................................................................................17

PART II – COMMITTEES .........................................................................................................19

Committee operations ........................................................................................................ 19
Committee panels ...............................................................................................................20
Committee and panel resolutions ...................................................................................... 20
Appointment of committee chairs and vice chairs ........................................................... 20
Nomination committee........................................................................................................ 21
Credentials committee ........................................................................................................ 22
Audit and practice review committee ................................................................................ 22
Investigation committee ..................................................................................................... 23
Discipline committee ..........................................................................................................23
PART III – ADMINISTRATION OF ASTTBC ............................................................................ 25
Executive Director ...............................................................................................................25
Registrar and Deputy Registrar.......................................................................................... 25
ASTTBC register .................................................................................................................26
Legal counsel ......................................................................................................................27

PART IV – ADMISSION AND PRACTICE RIGHTS ................................................................. 28

Categories of registration ................................................................................................... 28
Classes of registrants ......................................................................................................... 28
Sub-classes, disciplines and endorsements..................................................................... 28
Admission requirements for practising registrants (all classes)..................................... 29
Admission requirements for student registrants (all classes) ......................................... 32
Admission requirements for temporary registrants (all classes) .................................... 32
Enrolment requirements for trainees (all classes) ............................................................ 33
Supervisors of trainee and student registrants ................................................................ 34
Retired registrants ..............................................................................................................35
Non-practising registration (all classes) ........................................................................... 36
Honorary registrants (all classes) ...................................................................................... 36
Reclassification ...................................................................................................................37
Annual registration renewal ............................................................................................... 38
Confirmation of registration ............................................................................................... 38
Cancellation for non-payment of fees................................................................................ 38
Reinstatement for former and non-practising registrants................................................ 39
Reinstatement following disciplinary action ..................................................................... 41
Review on the record ..........................................................................................................42
Notification of change of registrant information ............................................................... 42
Fees ………………….………………………………………………………………………………43
Transitional provisions for associate and provisional registration ................................. 43

PART V – FIRMS .....................................................................................................................44

PART VI - CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ................... 45

General requirements ......................................................................................................... 45
Continuing education – Professional development.......................................................... 45
Continuing education – Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion ........................ 45

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 Currency of practice requirements .................................................................................... 46
Competence and currency of practice declaration ........................................................... 46
Conflict of interest declarations and disclosure ............................................................... 46
Audit of CPD and currency of practice .............................................................................. 46

PART VII - AUDIT AND PRACTICE REVIEWS........................................................................ 47

Practice reviewers and assessors ..................................................................................... 47
Initiating practice reviews................................................................................................... 47
Audit and practice review committee action ..................................................................... 49
Confidentiality .....................................................................................................................50

PART VIII – COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINE ......................................... 51

Definitions ...........................................................................................................................51
Procedures upon receipt of a complaint or statutory duty to report ............................... 51
Registrar dispositions ........................................................................................................ 51
Investigations ......................................................................................................................52
Alternative complaint resolution ........................................................................................ 53
Investigation committee dispositions................................................................................ 53
Remedial action by consent ............................................................................................... 53
Citation for discipline.......................................................................................................... 54
Consent orders after citation issued ................................................................................. 54
Disciplinary hearing procedures ........................................................................................ 55
Action by the discipline committee panel ......................................................................... 57
Extraordinary action to protect public ............................................................................... 58
Reporting and publication .................................................................................................. 59

PART IX – ASTTBC RECORDS .............................................................................................. 61

Freedom of information and protection of privacy ........................................................... 61
Protection of personal information .................................................................................... 61
Disclosure of annual reports and public interest documents .......................................... 61
Disclosure of registration status........................................................................................ 61
Fees for information requests ............................................................................................ 61

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PART X – STAMPS AND SEALS ............................................................................................ 62
Issuance of a seal to registrants ........................................................................................ 62
Use of the stamp or seal by registrants............................................................................. 62

PART XI – GENERAL ..............................................................................................................64

Standards of competence and Code of Ethics.................................................................. 64
Liability insurance ...............................................................................................................64
Reporting requirement ........................................................................................................ 64
Registrant record keeping .................................................................................................. 65
Electronic and other similar means ................................................................................... 65

SCHEDULE A – Admission requirements for registrants .................................................... 66

Part 1: General admission requirements by class of registrant ...................................... 66
Appendix A – Profiles of technology practice................................................................... 67
Part 2: Additional admission requirements for Applied Science Technologists (AScT) 67
Part 3: Additional admission requirements for Certified Technicians (CTech) .............. 69
Part 4: Admission requirements for sub-classes of Registered Technical Specialists
(RTS), except ROWP and RFPT ............................................................................... 74
Part 5: Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioners (ROWPs) Admission Requirements
................................................................................................................................. 112
Part 6: Registered Fire Protection Technician (RFPT) Admission Requirements ........ 128

SCHEDULE B – Examinations ............................................................................................. 137

SCHEDULE C – Fees ............................................................................................................ 138

SCHEDULE D – Standards of Competence and Code of Ethics ........................................ 140

SCHEDULE E – Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Access Fees ........... 143

SCHEDULE F – Continuing education requirements and practice advice........................ 145

SCHEDULE G – Approved education and training programs............................................ 148

SCHEDULE H – ASTTBC Program for Registrants – Professional and Ethical Issues .... 150

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Definitions

1 In these bylaws,

“Act” means the Professional Governance Act,

“applied science and engineering technology practice” means the regulated areas of practice set
out in regulation as it relates to ASTTBC,

“approved education program” means a program approved by the credentials committee,

“ASTTBC” means the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia as continued
as a regulatory body under the Act,
“continuing education” or “CPD” means the continuing education training and continuing professional
development of registrants in support of professional practice, ethics and competence,

“day” means calendar day unless otherwise specified,

“deliver” with reference to a notice or other document includes to mail to a person or leave with a
person, or deposit in a person’s mailbox or receptacle at the person’s residence or business or transmit
to the most recent electronic mail address provided by the person to ASTTBC,

“electronic means” includes, but is not limited to, email communication, videoconference, telephone
conference, and webcasting,

“former registrant” means a person who was previously registered with ASTTBC, as continued as a
regulatory body under the Act,

“General Regulation” means the Professional Governance General Regulation,

“historical member” means a person who, before February 5, 2014, ceased to be a registered
member of the professional association continued as ASTTBC,

“incompetent practice” in relation to the performance of duties undertaken while engaged in a

regulated practice includes:

a. a lack of competence or fitness, including for reasons of mental health, drug or alcohol
addiction, to engage in the regulated practice, and

b. an incapacity or impairment that prevents a registrant from engaging in the regulated

practice with reasonable skill, competence, and safety to the public,

“in good standing” means the registration status of a registrant:

a. is not cancelled, suspended or subject to restrictions, terms or conditions imposed under

the Act, regulations or bylaws, and

b. no notice of non-compliance is outstanding against the registrant under Part VI

(Continuing Education and Professional Development),

“past president” means the person who served as ASTTBC president in the term immediately prior to
the current president,

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"Practice Assessment Review (PAR)" means a practice assessment or audit of a registrant’s applied
science and engineering technology practice and professional conduct,

“practising registrant” means a person registered with ASTTBC and who is permitted to engage in
applied science and engineering technology practice but does not include trainees, students, honorary
registrants, retired registrants, non-practising registrants, inspectors in training, associate registrants,
graduate technicians, and graduate technologists,

“practice rights” means the scope of professional services prescribed by regulation that registrants of
ASTTBC are permitted to provide,

“president” means the chair of council elected in accordance with the Act, regulations and bylaws,

“recent historical member” means a person who was a member of ASTTBC under the Applied
Science Technologists and Technicians Act and ceased to be a member of ASTTBC on or after
February 5, 2014 but before the reference date,

“record” means a record as defined in Schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act,

“register” means a database of ASTTBC registrants maintained on a website maintained by ASTTBC

that is accessible to the public,

“registrant” means a person who is granted admission, enrolment or reinstatement in a class of

registrants within a category of registration,

“regulations” means the regulations promulgated under the Act,

“special resolution” means a resolution that requires a ¾ vote of the persons present and eligible to
vote,

“Superintendent” means the Superintendent of Professional Governance,

“written notice” means to send information in writing including by mail to a person or to transmit to the
most recent electronic mail address provided to ASTTBC by the person for the purposes of delivery.

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 PART I – COUNCIL ELECTIONS AND OPERATIONS

Council elections

2 The registrar must administer the annual election for registrant councillor positions and
supervise the conduct of the balloting process for elections.

2.1 Council may establish additional procedures consistent with the Act, regulations, and bylaws for
the purpose of administering the annual election and must publish those procedures on
ASTTBC’s website.

Eligibility for election to council

3 Subject to section 3.1, only practising registrants who are in good standing and retired
registrants are eligible to be elected to council.

3.1 A registrant is not eligible to be elected as a councillor if, at the deadline for receipt of nominee
applications, they:

a. are not a resident of British Columbia,

b. are the subject of a citation for a discipline hearing which is to be scheduled or which is
in process in British Columbia, another province, or a foreign jurisdiction that could result
in the registrant’s entitlement to practice in the applicable jurisdiction being cancelled,
revoked, suspended or subject to restrictions, terms or conditions for any reason other
than late payment or non-payment of fees,

c. are the subject of an ongoing investigation as a result of a complaint or a duty to report,

d. have been found by any court, inside or outside of Canada, to be incapable of managing
their own affairs,

e. are an undischarged bankrupt, or

f. hold the position of a director, officer or employee of a professional association and/or

advocacy body of engineers, applied science and/or engineering technologists or
technicians, or a technical specialist subclass or group of subclasses, or have held such
a position in the previous six months.

Nomination procedures

4 The nomination committee must supervise and administer the nomination process for the
election of registrant councillors in accordance with the Act, regulations, and bylaws, and may
establish additional nomination procedures for that purpose which must be published on
ASTTBC’s website.

4.1 At least 150 days prior to the date of the annual general meeting, the registrar must deliver a
notice of election to all registrants which:

a. describes the nomination process,

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 b. provides the information required by section 6(4) of the General Regulation regarding
the current or expected vacancies and the capabilities, qualifications or skills that are
necessary or desirable for the candidates to fill those vacancies,

c. provides notice of any additional qualifications specified by council, and

d. invites eligible registrants to submit applications for nomination.

4.2 The accidental omission to deliver a notice of election to, or the non-receipt of such a notice by,
any person entitled to receive notice does not invalidate the election, any proceedings relating
to the election, or its results.

4.3 Applicants seeking to be nominated for election must submit an application for nomination to the
chair of the nominations committee at least 90 days prior to the date set for the annual general
meeting.

4.4 Applications for nomination under section 4.3 must include the following:

a. a letter demonstrating that the registrant has the capabilities, qualifications or skills that
are specified in the notice delivered under section 4.1,

b. a resume or curriculum vitae setting out the registrant’s professional practice history and
educational history, and

c. a declaration of any real or perceived conflicts of interest the registrant may have.

4.5 No application for nomination will be accepted by the nominations committee after the deadline
set out in section 4.3.

4.6 The nomination committee must, in determining which applicants to nominate for election,
consider the merit-based selection principles prescribed under section 5 of the General
Regulation, and any additional qualifications specified by council including:

a. the applicant’s skills and experience, and how those skills and experience would meet
the current needs of ASTTBC, and

b. the applicant’s professional and ethical conduct, objectivity, and competence, having
regard to the duties and responsibilities of registrant councillors.

4.7 Following its review of the applications for nomination, the nomination committee must prepare
a list of approved nominees for election to council.

4.8 The nomination committee must list at least one nominee for each vacant registrant councillor
position.

4.9 The nomination committee must make reasonable efforts to include one more nominee than the
expected vacancies.

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4.10 The nomination committee must provide the list of approved nominees to the registrar at least
60 days before the date set for the annual general meeting.

4.11 At least 45 days before the date of the annual general meeting, the registrar must publish the
names of the nominees selected by the nomination committee to stand for election and any
additional information that the nomination committee directs under section 6(4)(f) of the General
Regulation on ASTTBC’s website.

4.12 If the number of nominated candidates is greater than the number of positions to be elected at
the close of nominations, the registrar must conduct an election in accordance with the bylaws.

4.13 If the number of nominated candidates equals the number of positions, the registrar must
declare the nominees to be acclaimed and promptly notify the president.

Election by ballot

5 The election by ballot for registrant councillors must be conducted prior to the date set for the
annual general meeting.

5.1 Only practising registrants in good standing and retired registrants may vote in an election of
council members.

5.2 At least 30 days prior to the date set for the annual general meeting, unless the vacant positions
are filled by acclamation, the registrar must deliver the list of approved nominees together with
information about the election process and instructions for voting by electronic means to each
registrant who is eligible to vote.

5.3 A notice under section 5.2 must also contain:

a. a list of all positions to be filled in the election,

b. the date voting closes, which must not be less than a week prior to the date set for the
annual general meeting, and

c. a description of the merit-based selection principles considered by the nomination

committee in preparing the list of approved nominees.

5.4 Each eligible registrant may vote for as many candidates as there are vacancies until 4:00 p.m.
PDT on the closing date specified in the notice.

5.5 Ballots received after the closing date and time for voting specified in the notice will not be
accepted.

5.6 If there is only one vacancy, the candidate who receives the most votes is elected.

5.7 If there is more than one vacancy, candidates are elected in order of the number of votes
received beginning with the highest number of votes until all vacant positions are filled.

5.8 The registrar must count and record the votes cast for each nominee.

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5.9 The registrar must implement reasonable control and security measures, in accordance with
any directions given by council, to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of the election
process, including measures to reasonably assure that:

a. only registrants who are eligible to vote in the election may cast a ballot,

b. the identities of voters and the contents of their ballots are kept secret, and

c. systems used to tabulate votes are accurate.

5.10 In the case of a tie, the registrar must select the successful candidate by random draw.

5.11 The registrar must resolve any dispute or irregularity in the balloting process or election process
generally and their decision is final.

5.12 The registrar must deliver notice of the election results to council and all candidates within one
business day after the results are determined.

5.13 Following delivery of notice to council and the candidates of the election results, the registrar
must deliver notice to all registrants as soon as practicable.

5.14 Despite section 5.13, the election results must be announced by the registrar or the executive
director during the annual general meeting.

Term of office

6 The term for a councillor to hold office is three years and any successive terms must comply
with sections 24(2) and (4) of the Act.

6.1 The term of an incoming registrant councillor commences when the incoming registrant
councillor takes the oath of office under section 28 of the Act after the results of the election are
determined.

6.2 The term of a departing registrant councillor ends when the incoming registrant councillor takes
the oath of office under section 28 of the Act in the final year of the departing registrant
councillor’s term.

Vacancies

7 Council may temporarily appoint a practising registrant in good standing as a registrant

councillor until a successor is elected.

7.1 A temporary appointment under section 7 may not be for a term that is longer than the
remainder of the term of the registrant councillor who is being replaced.

President and vice president

8 Council must elect a president and vice president by majority vote having regard to the merit
and experience of the councillors being considered for those positions.

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8.1 The president must:

a. chair all council meetings, the annual general meeting, and any special general
meetings, and

b. perform any other duties as required to carry out the duties of council, including
representing ASTTBC at public functions where such representation is required.

8.2 If the president is absent or unable to act, the vice president may exercise the powers and must
perform the duties of the president.

8.3 If both the president and vice president are absent or unable to act, council must determine by
majority vote who will act in the role of president until the president or vice president is able and
willing to act or the vacancy is otherwise filled under section 8.6.

8.4 The term of a president elected by council is two years.

8.5 The term of a vice president elected by council is two years.

8.6 When a vacancy arises in the role of president or vice president, a president or vice president
must be elected by majority vote having regard to the merit and experience of the councillors
being considered to fill the vacancy.

Past president

9 If the past president is absent, unable or unwilling to act, council may appoint another individual
who has previously served as president to act as the past president for the purposes of section
23 of the Act, the regulations and bylaws.

Recommendation for removal of lay councillor

10 If, after 14 days’ notice to the lay councillor, council, by a vote of at least two-thirds of voting
councillors determines that one of the circumstances described in section 30(1)(a) of the Act
has occurred, council may direct the registrar to recommend to the Superintendent that the lay
councillor’s appointment be terminated.

Council meetings

11 Council meetings must be called by the executive director at the request of the president or any
three councillors.

11.1 Council must meet at least four times a year and the executive director must provide at least 21
days’ notice of each council meeting to council members, registrants, and the public.

11.2 Despite section 11.1, the executive director may call a meeting of council on not less than 24
hours’ notice if urgent circumstances exist, or such a meeting is necessary to properly perform a
function or duty of council.

11.3 The accidental omission to deliver notice of a council meeting to, or the non-receipt of a notice
by, any person entitled to receive notice does not invalidate proceedings at that meeting.

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11.4 A majority of council with at least one lay councillor constitutes a quorum.

11.5 If a meeting cannot proceed because there is no quorum, it may be adjourned to a date
determined by those present.

11.6 Subject to section 11.2, at least 14 days’ notice of the new rescheduled date, place, and time
must be delivered to the councillors.

11.7 On request, the registrar must provide members of the public with the following information in
electronic or other written form:

a. notice of the place, day, and time of a scheduled council meeting,

b. a copy of the agenda for the scheduled council meeting, and

c. a copy of the approved minutes of any preceding council meeting.

11.8 Subject to section 11.9, council meetings must be open to registrants and to the public.

11.9 Council may exclude any person or the public from any meeting or part of a meeting if council
considers it necessary or appropriate or if it is satisfied that one or more the following matters
will be discussed:

a. financial, personal, or other matters where the desirability of avoiding public disclosure of
them either in the interest of any person affected or in the public interest in avoiding
public disclosure of those matters outweighs the public interest in the desirability of
adhering to the principle that meetings be open to the public,

b. information concerning an application by any individual for admission, renewal,

reinstatement, reclassification, or enrolment,

c. information concerning a complaint against, or an investigation of, any individual under

the Act, the disclosure of which would be an unreasonable invasion of the individual’s
personal privacy,

d. information the disclosure of which may prejudice the interests of any person involved in:

i. a proceeding under the Act, including a disciplinary proceeding or any review or

appeal, or

ii. a criminal proceeding, civil action or any administrative proceeding,

e. personnel matters,

f. property acquisitions or disposals,

g. the contents of examinations or assessments,

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 h. communications with the Office of the Ombudsperson or the Office of the Information
and Privacy Commissioner,

i. instructions to or opinions from legal counsel, or any other matter that is subject to
solicitor client privilege or litigation privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose,

j. negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a service or

activity that, in the view of council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of
ASTTBC or other third parties if they were held in public,

k. information that ASTTBC would be required or authorized to refuse to disclose to an

applicant making a request for records under Part 2 of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act, and

l. information that ASTTBC is otherwise required by law to keep confidential.

11.10 If council conducts a meeting or part of a meeting in camera, it must record its reasons for doing
so in the minutes.

11.11 The executive director must ensure that approved minutes of each council meeting are retained
on file for at least 15 years from the date of the meeting and published on ASTTBC’s website
with any necessary redactions.

11.12 Council may meet and conduct all business by videoconference, teleconference, or other
electronic or similar methods.

11.13 The president may move or propose a resolution.

11.14 In the case of a tie, the president does not have a casting, or second, vote and the proposed
resolution does not pass.

11.15 Council may adopt or establish additional rules, policies or procedures, consistent with the Act,
regulations and bylaws, for the purpose of regulating the conduct of council meetings.

11.16 The executive director must ensure that rules, policies or procedures established or maintained
by council for the conduct of meetings are published on ASTTBC’s website.

Council resolutions

12 Unless otherwise indicated in the bylaws, council resolutions must be decided by majority of the
voting councillors present at the time of the vote.

12.1 A resolution proposed by a councillor must have a seconder to be put forward to a vote.

12.2 Councillors in attendance in person must vote by a show of hands.

12.3 A councillor who is attending a meeting by telephone, videoconference, electronic or other

similar means may vote verbally or electronically.

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12.4 A resolution proposed by a councillor may be delivered to all council members for a vote by
electronic means without the calling of a meeting of council.

12.5 For the purposes of section 12.4, a proposed resolution will be carried or defeated by majority
vote of all voting councillors.

12.6 A resolution approved by a majority of all voting councillors in writing, including by mail,
facsimile, by telephone, videoconference, electronic or other similar means, is valid and binding
and of the same effect as if such resolution had been duly passed at a meeting of council.

12.7 A declaration by the chair that a council resolution has been carried or defeated and an entry to
that effect in the minutes of council are admissible as proof that the resolution was validly
carried or defeated.

Financial management

13 Council is responsible for the financial management of ASTTBC.

13.1 The fiscal year of ASTTBC commences on January 1 and ends on December 31 of each year.

13.2 The executive director must prepare and submit an annual budget forecast to council for
approval at least 60 days before the commencement of each fiscal year.

13.3 Council must approve an operating and capital budget and corresponding fees for each fiscal
year and may amend the approved budget from time to time.

13.4 Council, or at its discretion, the executive director, may establish and maintain such accounts
with a Canadian chartered bank, trust company or credit union as council determines necessary
from time to time.

13.5 All monies received by or on behalf of ASTTBC must be deposited with a Canadian chartered
bank, trust company or credit union as directed by council.

13.6 Records of all funds dispersed by or on behalf of ASTTBC must be kept and maintained by the
executive director in accordance with policies established by council.

13.7 Council may invest funds of ASTTBC in accordance with any council investment policy, which
must be consistent with sections 15.1 and 15.2 of the Trustee Act.

13.8 Council may raise or secure the payment or repayment of money on behalf of and in the name
of ASTTBC, in the manner it decides, in order to carry out the purposes of ASTTBC.

13.9 The executive director may authorize any budgeted expenditure provided that the executive
director is satisfied that the expenditure will not cause the total of the annual operating expense,
revenue budget or council approved expenditures to be exceeded.

13.10 Financial records must be maintained by the executive director and must be available for
inspection by council.

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13.11 Financial records maintained by the executive director are not to be available for inspection by
registrants, other than registrant councillors, except as authorized by council or as required by
law.

13.12 Council must make the financial records of ASTTBC available to the public in a form approved
by council, including but not limited to applying redactions or releasing the information in
summary form.

Auditor

14 At each annual general meeting, a member of, or a firm regulated by, the Chartered
Professional Accountants of British Columbia must be appointed as auditor to perform a review
engagement or audit of ASTTBC’s annual financial statements.

14.1 The executive director must submit ASTTBC’s financial statements to the auditor within 60 days
of the end of the fiscal year.

14.2 A copy of the accountant’s review engagement or audit report must be included in ASTTBC’s
annual report and made publicly available.

Annual report to Superintendent

15 On or before April 1 of each year, council must submit an annual report of ASTTBC’s general
operations to the Superintendent for the preceding calendar year.

Annual general meeting

16 The annual general meeting must be held at least once in every calendar year and not more
than 15 months after the preceding annual meeting at a time and place approved by council.

16.1 The registrar must deliver written notice of the annual general meeting to all registrants and
publish the notice on ASTTBC’s website at least 30 days before the date set for the meeting.

16.2 The notice of annual general meeting must include:

a. the place, day, and time of the meeting,

b. the proposed agenda,

c. any resolutions proposed by council, and

d. any resolutions proposed by registrants in accordance with section 34 of the Act and
section 18 of the bylaws.

16.3 The accidental omission to deliver notice of a meeting to, or the non-receipt of a notice by, any
person entitled to receive notice of the annual general meeting does not invalidate proceedings
at that meeting.

16.4 Attendance at the annual general meeting may be by electronic means.

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16.5 The business at the annual general meeting must include, but is not limited to:

a. the announcement of registrants elected to council,

b. approval of the minutes from the previous annual general meeting,

c. review of reports from officers and committees,

d. the appointment of an auditor,

e. consideration of proposed resolutions, and

f. such other matters required by the Act, regulations, bylaws or otherwise specified in the
notice of meeting.

16.6 Only practising registrants in good standing and retired registrants may vote at annual general
meetings.

16.7 Voting may be carried out by ballot, show of hands or by electronic or other similar means as
determined by the registrar.

16.8 Every voting registrant in attendance at an annual general meeting is entitled to cast one vote
on each resolution put to a vote at the meeting.

16.9 In the case of a tie, the proposed resolution does not pass.

16.10 A quorum for an annual general meeting is 25 registrants who are eligible to vote.

16.11 No business, other than the adjournment or termination of the meeting, may be conducted at an
annual general meeting if there is no quorum.

16.12 When a meeting is adjourned, notice of the rescheduled meeting must be delivered as in the
case of the original meeting.

16.13 Council may adopt or establish additional rules or procedures, consistent with the Act,
regulations and bylaws, for the conduct of annual general meetings.

16.14 The executive director must ensure that any rules, policies or procedures established or
maintained by council for the conduct of annual general meetings are published on ASTTBC’s
website.

Special general meetings

17 A meeting of the registrants, other than an annual general meeting, is a special general
meeting.

17.1 If the registrar receives a request for a special general meeting in accordance with section 33(4)
of the Act, council must schedule a special general meeting to be convened within four months
of receipt of the request.

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17.2 A quorum for a special general meeting is 25 registrants eligible to vote.

17.3 If there is no quorum, the special general meeting must be adjourned for 14 days without further
notice and quorum at that meeting will consist of those registrants eligible to vote who are
present.

17.4 Attendance at a special general meeting may be by teleconference, videoconference or other

electronic or similar means.

17.5 Only practising registrants in good standing and retired registrants may vote at special general
meetings.

17.6 Voting may be carried out by ballot, show of hands or by electronic or other similar means as
determined by the registrar.

17.7 Every voting registrant in attendance at a special general meeting is entitled to cast one vote on
each resolution put to a vote at the meeting.

17.8 In the case of a tie, the proposed resolution does not pass.

17.9 Council may adopt or establish additional rules or procedures, consistent with the Act,
regulations and bylaws, for the purpose of regulating the conduct of special general meetings.

17.10 The executive director must ensure that any rules, policies, or procedures established or
maintained by council under section 17.9 are publicly available on ASTTBC’s website.

Registrant resolutions

18 A registrant who is eligible to vote may deliver to the registrar a written request that a proposed
resolution be considered at an annual or special general meeting which must include:

a. a copy of the proposed resolution,

b. confirmation that the registrant proposing the resolution is eligible to vote, and

c. the names, registration numbers, and signatures of at least 25 additional registrants who
are also eligible to vote as seconders to the proposed resolution.

18.1 A written request to propose a resolution must be delivered to the registrar at least 30 days
before the date set for the meeting at which the registrant wishes to have the proposed
resolution considered.

Referendums

19 A referendum required under section 34 of the Act must be conducted in accordance with
sections 19.1 to 19.8.

19.1 The registrar must supervise and administer all referendums and may establish additional
procedures for that purpose which are consistent with the Act, regulations and bylaws.

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19.2 The executive director must ensure that any rules, policies or procedures established or
maintained by council for conducting referendums are published on ASTTBC’s website.

19.3 If a referendum is required, within 30 days of the requirements being met, the registrar must
deliver a notice of referendum to all registrants who are eligible to vote at a general meeting
which must include:

a. a description of the referendum process,

b. a copy of the proposed resolution that is the subject of the referendum,

c. the date and time voting on the referendum closes, and

d. instructions for voting on the referendum by electronic means.

19.4 Every registrant who is eligible to vote at a general meeting may vote once in a referendum.

19.5 The registrar must implement reasonable control and security measures, in accordance with
any directions given by council, to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of the referendum
process, including measures to provide reasonable assurance that:

a. only registrants who are eligible to vote in the referendum may cast a ballot,

b. the identities of voters and the contents of their ballots are kept secret, and

c. systems used to tabulate votes are accurate.

19.6 The registrar must count and record the votes cast for and against the proposed resolution.

19.7 The registrar must resolve any dispute or irregularity in the balloting process or referendum
process generally and their decision is final.

19.8 The registrar must deliver notice of the results of the referendum to council and all registrants as
soon as practicable after the results are known and publish the results on ASTTBC’s website.

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 PART II – COMMITTEES

Committee operations

20 Council may appoint committee members, including lay committee members.

20.1 All committees must have at least one lay committee member.

20.2 Other than the lay members appointed by council, committee members must be practising
registrants in good standing or retired registrants.

20.3 All committee members must be appointed based on their demonstrated merit and experience.

20.4 A person appointed to a committee:

a. must serve a term not exceeding four years,

b. is eligible for reappointment at any time but may not serve more than three consecutive
terms, and

c. may be removed from a committee by special resolution of council.

20.5 A committee member may resign from the committee by providing a written notice of resignation
to the registrar.

20.6 If a committee position becomes vacant before the end of the committee member’s term,
council may appoint a new member to the committee.

20.7 Council must annually review the composition of committees and the appointments of
committee members to ensure that committees are functioning properly.

20.8 A majority of committee members including at least one lay member constitutes a quorum.

20.9 Subject to the regulations, a member of council may not be a member of any committee.

20.10 The executive director or registrar must ensure that committee members have access to legal
advice if requested or required.

20.11 A committee may meet in the absence of the public and exclude any person who is not a
committee member from a meeting or any part of a meeting:

a. for the purpose of considering or discussing any matter of a confidential or

privileged nature,

b. for the purpose of protecting the privacy of any individual whose personal information is
being considered or discussed, or

c. for any other reason that the committee or panel considers necessary or
appropriate.

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20.12 Committees may meet and adjourn at dates and times that they consider appropriate.

20.13 Council may, at its discretion, establish council working groups to assist council in carrying out
its functions, the membership and purpose of which it may determine.

20.14 Final copies of standards of competence, practice guidelines and other regulated practice
guidance documents developed with the assistance of a committee or working group must be
published on ASTTBC’s website.

Committee panels

21 Council or the chair of any of the committees may appoint panels of not less than three
members, which must include one lay member.

21.1 A panel may conduct the business of the committee.

21.2 The chair of the committee appointing the panel must designate a chair for the panel.

21.3 A panel of a committee may exercise any power, duty, or function of that committee.

21.4 With the exception of sections 23 to 23.8, the provisions of these bylaws that relate to
committee operations must be read as also applying to the operation of committee panels.

Committee and panel resolutions

22 Every committee member is entitled to cast one vote on each matter put forward to a vote at a
committee meeting.

22.1 Committee members in attendance in person must vote by a show of hands.

22.2 A committee member who is attending a meeting by telephone, videoconference, electronic or

other similar means may vote verbally or electronically.

22.3 A resolution proposed by a committee member may be delivered to all committee members for
a vote by electronic means without the calling of a meeting.

22.4 A proposed resolution will be carried or defeated by a majority of all voting committee members.

22.5 In the case of a tie vote, the chair or vice chair do not have a second vote and the proposed
resolution does not pass.

22.6 A resolution approved by a majority of all voting councillors in writing, including by mail,
facsimile or electronic means, is valid and binding and of the same effect as if such resolution
had been duly passed at a meeting of the committee.

Appointment of committee chairs and vice chairs

23 Council must appoint a chair for each committee from among the committee members
appointed under section 20.

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23.1 Council may also appoint vice chairs for each committee from among the committee members
appointed under section 20.

23.2 To appoint a chair or vice chair of a committee, council must issue a call for applications to
currently appointed committee members.

23.3 A call for applications must contain:

a. a description of the merit-based selection principles prescribed under section 5 of the

General Regulation,

b. a description of any additional criteria or preferences established by council for the

applicable committee chair or vice chair appointment,

c. the deadline for the receipt of applications for the committee chair or vice chair
appointment, which is to be fixed by council,

d. an advertisement of the position to be filled containing the information required under

sections 6(4)(b) and (c) of the General Regulation, and

e. the process by which committee members may apply for nomination.

23.4 The accidental omission to deliver the call for nominations to, or the non-receipt of such notice
by, any person entitled to receive notice does not invalidate the appointment process.

23.5 An application for nomination must include the information required under sections 6(4)(c)(i) and
(ii) of the General Regulation.

23.6 The nomination committee must review all valid applications for appointment that are delivered
by the specified deadline and provide a list of recommended nominees to council.

23.7 Council may only appoint committee chairs and vice chairs from the list of recommended
nominees.

23.8 If a committee chair or vice chair ceases to be a committee member before the end of their
term, council may appoint a new committee chair or vice chair, as the case may be, from the
previous list of recommended nominees or issue a new call for nominations in accordance with
sections 23 to 23.7.

Nomination committee

24 A nomination committee is established consisting of:

a. at least four members who are practising registrants in good standing or retired
registrants,

b. the past president, and

c. at least one lay member.

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24.1 The past president must act as the chair of the nomination committee.

24.2 If the past president is unavailable or unable to act as chair of the nomination committee,
council must appoint a chair in accordance with sections 23 to 23.8.

24.3 In addition to the powers and duties of the nomination committee under the Act and regulations,
the nomination committee:

a. may exercise the powers and must perform the duties specified in this Part and Part I of
the bylaws,

b. may exercise any other power, authority or jurisdiction authorized by council under
section 32(2) of the Act, and

c. must perform any other duties assigned to the committee by council.

Credentials committee

25 A credentials committee is established consisting of:

a. at least four members who are practising registrants in good standing or retired
registrants, and

b. at least one lay member.

25.1 The credentials committee may appoint qualified individuals to assess an application for
admission, reinstatement or enrolment and provide an assessment report with
recommendations for decision to the committee.

25.2 The credentials committee may establish working groups comprised of qualified registrants or
other experts to conduct assessments of approved educational programs and/or other similar
inquiries and provide recommendations to the committee.

25.3 In addition to the powers and duties of the credentials committee under the Act and regulations,
the credentials committee:

a. may exercise the powers and must perform the duties specified in this Part and Part IV
of the bylaws,

b. may exercise any other power, authority or jurisdiction authorized by council under
section 32(2) or 44(2) of the Act, and

c. must perform any other duties assigned to the committee by council.

25.4 The credentials committee may delegate any of its powers and duties under Part IV of the
bylaws to the registrar.

Audit and practice review committee

26 An audit and practice review committee is established consisting of:

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 a. at least four members who are practising registrants in good standing or retired
registrants, and

b. at least one lay member.

26.1 In addition to the powers and duties of the audit and practice review committee under the Act
and regulations, the audit and practice review committee:

a. may exercise the powers and must perform the duties specified in this Part and Part VI
of the bylaws,

b. may exercise any other power, authority or jurisdiction authorized by council under
section 32(2) or 63(2) of the Act, and

c. must perform any other duties assigned to the committee by council.

Investigation committee

27 An investigation committee is established consisting of:

a. at least four members who are practising registrants in good standing or retired
registrants, and

b. at least one lay member.

27.1 In addition to the powers and duties of the investigation committee under the Act and
regulations, the investigation committee:

a. may exercise the powers and must perform the duties specified in this Part and Part VIII
of the bylaws,

b. may exercise any other power, authority or jurisdiction authorized by council under
section 32(2) of the Act, and

c. must perform any other duties assigned to the committee by council.

27.2 A member of the investigation committee may not sit on the discipline committee.

Discipline committee

28 A discipline committee is established consisting of:

a. at least four members who are practising registrants in good standing or retired
registrants, and

b. at least one lay member.

28.1 The chair of the discipline committee must appoint discipline committee panels, which includes
at least one lay committee member, to conduct discipline hearings.

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28.2 In addition to the powers and duties of the discipline committee under the Act and regulations,
the discipline committee:

a. may exercise the powers and must perform the duties specified in this Part and Part VIII
of the bylaws,

b. may exercise any other power, authority or jurisdiction authorized by council under
section 32(2) of the Act, and

c. must perform any other duties assigned to the committee by council.

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 PART III – ADMINISTRATION OF ASTTBC

Executive Director

29 The executive director is appointed by council and is responsible for all administrative and
operational matters of ASTTBC including:

a. carrying out the duties, powers and responsibilities set out in the Act, regulations and
bylaws,

b. managing the funds of ASTTBC and banking,

c. submitting, at each meeting of council, a report of all revenues and expenditures since
the last meeting, unless otherwise directed by council,

d. ensuring that minutes are taken at each council meeting and retained on file,

e. submitting a financial statement to the auditor after the end of each fiscal year, including
a copy of the auditor’s report from the prior year,

f. assisting council in submitting an annual report to the Superintendent of Professional

Governance,

g. making all human resource decisions in relation to ASTTBC staff and retaining agents,
and

h. performing such other duties as required by council.

29.1 The executive director is the chief executive officer of ASTTBC and may use the title “Chief
Executive Officer” when representing ASTTBC.

29.2 At the direction of council, the executive director may designate an officer, employee, or agent
of ASTTBC to perform all duties and exercise all powers of the executive director.

29.3 An officer, employee, or agent of ASTTBC referred to in section 29.2 has the same authority as
the executive director when acting on behalf of the executive director.

29.4 In the event the position of executive director is vacant, council must temporarily appoint an
acting executive director until a successor is appointed by council.

Registrar and Deputy Registrar

30 The registrar is appointed by council and is responsible for carrying out the duties, powers and
responsibilities set out in the Act, regulations and bylaws including:

a. maintaining the ASTTBC register,

b. establishing forms for the purposes of the bylaws, and requiring the use of such forms by
registrants and other individuals,

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 c. keeping the records and seal of ASTTBC,

d. ensuring applications for admission, enrolment, renewal and reinstatement are

determined in accordance with the Act and bylaws, and

e. performing such other duties as required.

30.1 The registrar may designate an officer, employee, or agent of ASTTBC to perform all duties and
exercise all powers of the registrar.

30.2 An officer, employee, or agent of ASTTBC referred to in section 30.1 has the same authority as
the registrar when acting on behalf of the registrar.

30.3 A deputy registrar may be appointed by council and if so appointed, is authorized to perform:

a. all duties and exercise all powers of the registrar, subject to the direction of the registrar,
and

b. all duties and exercise all powers of the registrar, if the registrar is absent or unable to
act for any reason.

30.4 In the event the position of registrar is vacant and no deputy registrar has been appointed,
council must temporarily appoint an acting registrar until a successor is appointed by council.

ASTTBC register

31 In this section, “registrant” includes a former registrant.

31.1 The registrar is responsible for maintaining the public register on the ASTTBC website.

31.2 In addition to the information required to be included in the register under section 31 of the Act,
the register must contain the following information for registrants:

a. the registrant’s legal surname, first name and any other names used for business
purposes,

b. area of practice, category class and subclass, if applicable, of registration,

c. registration effective date and status, including any limits or conditions on the registrant’s
applied science and engineering technology practice,

d. employer or company name, business address, telephone number, and email address, if
applicable, and

e. business address where the registrant practices if applicable.

31.3 The registrar may waive the requirement to publish a registrant’s business address upon
request by the registrant if satisfied that disclosure would raise safety concerns or there are
other extenuating circumstances.

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31.4 For every recent historical member, the registrar must include the following information in the
ASTTBC register:

a. the person’s name and that the person is a historical member,

b. the category, class and subclass, if applicable, in which the person was registered, and

c. a notation of each cancellation or suspension of the person’s registration.

31.5 A notation of discipline history, if any, and any previous limits or conditions on the practice of a
registrant or recent historical member will remain on the register indefinitely including each
cancellation or suspension of registration that occurred or was recorded before the enactment of
these bylaws.

31.6 Where publication is required under 31(3)(f)(i)(B) of the Act, the registrar may determine that it
is not in the public interest for the information to be publicly available in accordance with section
1.7 of the General Regulation.

31.7 The register may also contain any additional information specified by council, the credentials
committee, audit and practice review committee, investigation committee, or the discipline
committee, as the case may be.

Legal counsel

32 The registrar, executive director, or council may retain members of the Law Society of British
Columbia for the purpose of advising ASTTBC on any matter, and assisting council, any
committee or panel, or the registrar, in exercising or performing any power, duty or function
under the Act, regulations, or bylaws.

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 PART IV – ADMISSION AND PRACTICE RIGHTS

Categories of registration

33 The following categories of registration are established:

a. practising,

b. non-practising,

c. student,

d. temporary,

e. trainee,

f. retired,

g. honorary, and

h. firm.

Classes of registrants

34 The following classes of registrants are established:

a. Applied Science Technologist,

b. Certified Technician, and

c. Registered Technical Specialist.

34.1 Registrants granted admission in any of the classes established in section 34 are permitted to
use the title associated with that class of registration.

Sub-classes, disciplines and endorsements

35 The following sub-classes of Applied Science Technologist are established:

a. Professional Technologist (PTech), and

b. Registered Technology Manager (RTMgr).

35.1 The following sub-class of Certified Technician is established:

a. Registered Technology Manager (RTMgr).

35.2 The following sub-classes of Registered Technical Specialist are established:

a. Registered Fire Protection Technician (RFPT),

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 b. Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner (ROWP),

c. Certified House Inspector (CHI),

d. Certified Property Inspector (CPI),

e. Registered Reserve Fund Analyst (RRFA),

f. Construction Safety Officer (CSO),

g. Registered Construction Safety Officer (RCSO),

h. Certified Public Works Inspector (CPWI),

i. Registered Public Works Technician (RPWT),

j. Registered In Site Improvements Surveys (RSIS),

k. Registered Steel Detailer (RSD),

l. Certified Steel Detailer (CSD),

m. Registered Building Designer (RBD),

n. Certified Residential Designer (CRD), and

o. Registered Utility Locator Technician (RULT).

35.3 An applicant must specify the discipline or endorsement, as the case may be, that is applicable
to their requested class and/or sub-class in their application for admission, enrolment,
reclassification or reinstatement as a registrant.

Admission requirements for practising registrants (all classes)

36 An applicant seeking admission in the practising category of registration must:

a. have attained the minimum educational requirements from an approved education

program for their proposed class, sub-class, discipline and/or endorsement as specified
in Schedule A,

b. have completed the required experiential requirements for their proposed class, sub-
class, discipline and/or endorsement as specified in Schedule A,

c. demonstrate proficiency in the English language to the satisfaction of the credentials

committee,

d. provide evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant is a person
of good character and is fit to practice consistent with the responsibilities and standards
expected of a registrant,

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 e. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or otherwise authorized to work
in Canada, and

f. deliver to the registrar:

i. a completed application for registration in a form approved by the registrar,

ii. a minimum of three references attesting to the applicant’s work experience,

including the applicant’s current supervisor, and the applicant’s previous
supervisor, if they have been in their current position for 6 months or fewer,

iii. evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant meets the
requirements for registration set out in sections 36(a) to (e), including original or
certified copies of transcripts of grades from an approved education program,

iv. proof of completion of an approved education program conducted in English or

proof of successful completion of an examination as listed in Schedule B,

v. proof of successful completion of a professional practice and ethics examination

approved by the credentials committee as listed in Schedule B,

vi. a criminal record check,

vii. a letter of good standing from the jurisdiction in which the applicant practised
immediately before seeking admission with ASTTBC if applicable;

viii. the fees specified in Schedule C, and

ix. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owed to ASTTBC.

36.1 Despite section 36, an applicant may be granted practising registration by the credentials
committee if the applicant provides evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that they:

a. hold registration or licensure in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction which is

equivalent to a category and class, sub-class, discipline and/or endorsement recognized
by ASTTBC in British Columbia, and

b. meet the requirements established in sections 36(c), (d), and (e).

36.2 Despite sections 36(a) and (b), the credentials committee may consider whether an applicant’s
knowledge, skills, and abilities are substantially equivalent to the standards of educational or
technical achievement and the competencies or other qualifications established in sections
36(a) and (b) and grant practising registration on that basis provided the applicant provides
evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that they:

a. possess such knowledge, skills and abilities, and

b. meet the requirements established in sections 36(c), (d), and (e).

36.3 Applicants under section 36.1 and 36.2 must deliver to the registrar:

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 a. a completed application for registration in a form approved by the registrar,

b. evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant meets the
requirements for registration set out in sections 36, 36.1 or 36.2, as the case may be,

c. a criminal record check,

d. a letter of good standing from the jurisdiction in which the applicant practised
immediately before seeking admission with ASTTBC if applicable;

e. proof of successful completion of a professional practice and ethics examination

approved by the credentials committee as listed in Schedule B and, if required, a
jurisprudence examination approved by the credentials committee as listed in Schedule
B,

f. the fees specified in Schedule C, and

g. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owed to ASTTBC.

36.4 Where the applicant completed the requirements in section 36(a) or (b) more than three (3)
years before the date the application for admission is received by the registrar, the applicant
must provide, in addition to the requirements in section 36, evidence of one of the following:

a. successful completion of a refresher or upgrading program approved by the credentials

committee within three (3) years immediately preceding the date of application for
admission; or

b. completion of at least 20 CPD hours per year for each year between the date of
graduation and/or date of last relevant experiential requirements and the date of
application for admission acceptable to the credentials committee.

36.5 Section 36.4 does not apply to applicants who apply for registration within the first three years
after their graduation: (a) from an approved educational program specified in Schedule A; or (b)
from a program outside of Canada considered to be substantially equivalent by the credentials
committee.

36.6 After considering an application for admission under this section, the credentials committee may
impose such limits or conditions on an applicant’s registration which, in its opinion, are
necessary to protect the public.

36.7 A registrant granted admission may engage in applied science and engineering technology
practice subject to the Act, regulations, bylaws and any limits or conditions imposed by the
credentials committee as relates to their class, sub-class, discipline and/or endorsement.

36.8 A former registrant or non-practising registrant who wishes to apply for admission in the
practising category of registration must apply for reinstatement under sections 47, 47.1 or 48, as
applicable.

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Admission requirements for student registrants (all classes)

37 An applicant seeking admission in the student category of registration must:

a. be enrolled full-time in an approved education program,

b. demonstrate proficiency in the English language to the satisfaction of the credentials

committee,

c. provide evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant is a person
of good character consistent with the responsibilities and standards expected of a
registrant,

d. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or otherwise authorized to study

in Canada, and

e. deliver to the registrar:

i. a completed application for registration in a form approved by the registrar,

ii. evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant meets the
requirements for registration set out in sections 37(a) to (d), including proof of
registration as a full-time student,

iii. the fees specified in Schedule C, and

iv. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owed to ASTTBC.

37.1 A student registrant may only engage in applied science and engineering technology practice on
the terms approved by the credentials committee.

37.2 A student registrant may only engage in applied science and engineering technology practice
while under supervision.

37.3 A student registrant may indicate that they are a “student in applied science technology,” must
not use a reserved title, and must take reasonable steps to discourage the use of titles or terms
to suggest that the student is a practising Applied Science Technologist, Certified Technician, or
Registered Technical Specialist.

Admission requirements for temporary registrants (all classes)

38 An applicant seeking admission in the temporary category of registration must:

a. be a practising registrant in good standing of a regulatory body governing applied

science and engineering technology practice in a jurisdiction approved by the credentials
committee in Schedule A, and

b. deliver to the registrar:

i. a completed application for registration in a form approved by the registrar,

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requirement in section 38(a),

iii. proof of completion of an approved education program conducted in English or

successful completion of an English language examination listed in Schedule B,

iv. proof of successful completion of a professional practice and ethics examination

approved by the credentials committee in Schedule B,

v. criminal record check,

vi. letter of good standing from the jurisdiction in which the applicant practised
immediately before seeking admission with ASTTBC,

vii. the fees specified in Schedule C, and

viii. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owed to ASTTBC.

38.1 A registrant in the temporary registration category must be assigned a registration class based
on their educational qualifications, competencies and work experience outside of British
Columbia or Canada, as the case may be.

38.2 Temporary registration may be renewed annually up to a maximum of period of three years from
the date of the temporary registrant’s first renewal.

38.3 A temporary registrant must include the word temporary in brackets at the end of their reserved
title.

38.4 A temporary registrant may only engage in applied science and engineering technology practice
on the terms approved by the credentials committee.

Enrolment requirements for trainees (all classes)

39 An applicant seeking enrolment as a trainee must:

a. have completed the educational requirements for practising registrants in section 36(a)
for their proposed class, sub-class, discipline and/or endorsement as specified in
Schedule A,

b. undertake to complete the work experience requirements set out in section 36(b) for
practising registrants in their proposed class, sub-class, discipline and/or endorsement
as specified in Schedule A, and

c. deliver to the registrar:

i. a completed application for enrolment in a form approved by the registrar,

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 ii. evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant meets the
requirements for enrolment set out in section 36(a), including original or certified
copies of transcripts of grades from an approved education program,

iii. proof of completion of an approved education program conducted in English or

successful completion of an English language examination listed in Schedule B,

iv. proof of successful completion of a professional practice and ethics examination

approved by the credentials committee in Schedule B,

v. a declaration in a form approved by the registrar,

vi. the name and qualifications of their proposed supervisor for approval by the
credentials committee,

vii. a criminal record check,

viii. letter of good standing from the jurisdiction in which the applicant practised
immediately before seeking admission with ASTTBC,

ix. the fees specified in Schedule C, and

x. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owed to ASTTBC.

39.1 The credentials committee or the registrar may renew trainee registration annually to a
maximum period of five years from the date of the registrant’s first renewal as a trainee.

39.2 A trainee registrant may only engage in applied science and engineering technology practice
while under supervision in accordance with section 40.

39.3 A trainee registrant must include the word trainee in brackets at the end of their reserved title.

Supervisors of trainee and student registrants

40 A supervisor must be a registrant in good standing of a regulatory body designated under the
Act who has at least three years’ experience and practices in the same area as their student or
trainee.

40.1 A supervisor must either be in regular communication with the student or trainee registrant,
which may include electronic communication, or be physically present with the student or
trainee registrant during practice.

40.2 A supervisor is responsible for all work performed by the students and trainees under their
supervision and for:

a. educating the student or trainee registrant on the requirement to comply with safe
practices in accordance with the Act, regulations, and bylaws and any guidelines,
standards and codes established by relevant authorities,

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 b. providing the student or trainee registrant with opportunities to work on assignments or
projects that will develop their practical skills and competence,

c. supervising the quality and thoroughness of the work of the student or trainee registrant,

d. reviewing, stamping and signing work completed by the student or trainee registrant,
including tags and reports,

e. verifying work experience claimed by the student or trainee registrant, and

f. serving as a referee for the student or trainee registrant and, upon request of the
credentials committee, providing a reference validating the accuracy of the information
and quality of the work completed by the student or trainee registrant.

40.3 A supervisor may not be responsible for more than four trainee registrants at the same time.

40.4 If the supervision relationship between a supervisor and a trainee ends or is expected to end
prior to the expiry of the trainee’s registration as a trainee, the supervisor and the trainee must
report the end of the supervision relationship and its date or expected date to ASTTBC as soon
as practicable.

Retired registrants

41 A registrant seeking reclassification to the retired category must:

a. be at least 60 years of age,

b. be a practising registrant in good standing, and

c. deliver to the registrar:

i. a completed application for a reclassification in a form approved by the registrar,

ii. an undertaking that they have ceased to practice in a form approved by the
registrar,

iii. the fees specified in Schedule C, and

iv. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owed to ASTTBC.

41.1 Despite section 41, the registrar may reclassify a registrant as retired who is not yet 60 years of
age if the registrant has:

a. achieved retirement status from an employer based on years of service and age, or

b. has retired from working or employment because of a physical or mental condition.

41.2 A retired registrant must not practice, supervise or delegate in any class of applied science and
engineering technology practice or use a stamp or seal.

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41.3 A retired registrant may only use their pre-retirement title if they include the word retired in
brackets after the title.

41.4 The registrar must notify any applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or any other
applicable licensing authority of the registrant’s reclassification to retired status.

Non-practising registration (all classes)

42 An applicant seeking admission in the non-practising category of registration must:

a. be a practising registrant or otherwise meet the requirements for practising registration

under section 36,

b. not be a “disciplined person” as defined in section 48,

c. submit a completed application in a form approved by the registrar,

d. pay the fees specified in Schedule C, and

e. provide an undertaking that they will not engage in applied science and engineering
technology practice in a form approved by the registrar.

42.1 A non-practising registrant must not practice, supervise or delegate in any class of applied
science and engineering technology practice or use a stamp or seal.

42.2 A non-practising registrant is not eligible to:

a. be nominated as a councillor by the nomination committee,

b. sit on committees,

c. vote in an election of councillors, or

d. vote at the annual general meeting or any special general meeting.

42.3 A non-practising registrant must include the word non-practising in brackets at the end of their
reserved title.

Honorary registrants (all classes)

43 Council may grant honorary registration to a person who in its opinion has made significant
contributions to the development and advancement of applied science and engineering
technology practice.

43.1 An honorary registrant is not assigned a class of registration.

43.2 An honorary registrant must not practice, supervise or delegate in any class of applied science
and engineering technology practice or use a stamp or seal.

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43.3 Council may rescind a grant of honorary registration without prior notice to the honorary
registrant if, in its opinion, the honorary registrant ceases to demonstrate the ethics and values
of ASTTBC.

43.4 An honorary registrant is not eligible to:

a. be nominated as a councillor by the nomination committee,

b. sit on committees,

c. vote in an election of councillors,

d. vote at the annual general meeting or any special general meeting, or

e. use a title reserved to registrants under the regulation.

Reclassification

44 A practising registrant may apply to the credentials committee for:

a. reclassification of their class, sub-class and/or discipline, or

b. the addition of an endorsement to their current registration.

44.1 A registrant seeking to add an endorsement or reclassify into another class, sub-class and/or
discipline of registration must:

a. have attained the minimum educational requirements from an approved education

program for their proposed class, sub-class, discipline and/or endorsement as specified
in Schedule A,

b. have completed the required experiential requirements for their proposed class, sub-
class, discipline and/or endorsement as specified in Schedule A, and

c. deliver to the registrar:

i. a completed application for reclassification or for an additional endorsement to

their current registration in a form approved by the registrar,

ii. evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant meets the
requirements for registration set out in sections 36(a) and (b) including original or
certified copies of transcripts of grades from an approved education program,

iii. proof of successful completion of a professional practice and ethics examination

approved by the credentials committee as listed in Schedule B,

iv. the fees specified in Schedule C, and

v. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owed to ASTTBC.

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Annual registration renewal

45 On or before September 30 each year, the registrar must notify registrants of:

a. the annual renewal deadline of November 30,

b. the requirement to pay their annual fees by November 30 of each year, and

c. the consequences for failure to renew registration by the annual renewal deadline.

45.1 A registrant seeking renewal of registration must:

a. provide an application for renewal in a form approved by the registrar,

b. pay the renewal fees specified in Schedule C,

c. provide a declaration in a form approved by the registrar that they are in compliance with
the Act, regulations and bylaws, and with any limits or conditions imposed on their
registration,

d. provide confirmation that they have completed the CPD requirements in Part VI, as
applicable, and

e. pay any other outstanding fee, fine, debt or levy owed to ASTTBC.

Confirmation of registration

46 After the credentials committee or registrar, as the case may be, has granted admission,
enrolment, reinstatement or renewal of registration, the registrar must confirm the registrant’s
registration including any terms, limits and conditions on their practice.

46.1 Registration, or any renewal of it, is valid as follows:

a. for practising registrants until December 31 each year, or

b. in all other cases, until the date specified by the credentials committee or registrar,

unless registration is otherwise suspended or cancelled under the Act, regulations, or bylaws.

46.2 The registrar or the credentials committee may summarily reject an application for admission,
enrolment, or reinstatement if the applicant has been convicted of an indictable offence in
Canada or an offence in another jurisdiction that is comparable to an indictable offence.

Cancellation for non-payment of fees

47 If a registrant fails to pay the annual fees specified in Schedule C by November 30, their
registration will be cancelled effective January 1 of the following year.

47.1 Despite section 47, if a registrant pays their annual fees and any late fees under Schedule C:

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 a. after November 30 but before December 31, the registrar may renew the registrant’s
registration without requiring the registrant to apply for reinstatement, or

b. after December 31 but before March 1, the registrar may renew the registrant’s
registration without requiring the registrant to apply for reinstatement if the registrant
provides a reasonable justification for the late payment.

47.2 If the registrar grants a renewal application under section 47.1, the registrant’s registration is
effective the date of the renewal.

Reinstatement for former and non-practising registrants

48 In this Part, “disciplined person” means a former registrant or historical member whose previous
registration or membership was cancelled either under the Applied Science Technologists and
Technicians Act and regulation or the Act, regulations, and bylaws and who is eligible for
reinstatement of registration.

48.1 A non-practising registrant, retired registrant, former registrant or historical member who is not a
disciplined person and who has been out of practice for less than one year may be admitted to
practising registration by the credentials committee where the non-practising registrant, retired
registrant, former registrant or historical member provides:

a. a completed application for reinstatement in a form approved by the registrar,

b. contact information, including a physical address, telephone number, and email address,

c. proof of completion of all continuing professional development requirements under Part

VI, as if the applicant had not ceased to be registered, unless waived in whole or in part
by the credentials committee,

d. evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant is a person of good
character consistent with the responsibilities and standards expected of a registrant,

e. proof that the applicant is a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or is

otherwise authorized to work in Canada,

f. official transcripts or other evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee of any

education, training or professional development activity completed that was not
previously submitted and included in the record on file with ASTTBC,

g. payment of the fees specified in Schedule C, and

h. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owned to ASTTBC.

48.2 A non-practising registrant, retired registrant, former registrant or historical member who is not a
disciplined person and who has been out of practice for more than one year but less than three
consecutive years may be admitted to practising registration by the credentials committee
where the non-practising registrant, retired registrant, former registrant or historical member
provides:

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 a. a completed application for reinstatement in a form approved by the registrar,

b. contact information, including a physical address, telephone number, and email address,

c. proof of completion of all continuing professional development requirements under Part

VI, as if the applicant had not ceased to be registered, unless waived in whole or in part
by the credentials committee,

d. evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant is a person of good
character consistent with the responsibilities and standards expected of a registrant,

e. proof that the applicant is a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or is

otherwise authorized to work in Canada,

f. official transcripts or other evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee of any

education, training or professional development activity completed that was not
previously submitted and included in the record on file with ASTTBC,

g. a criminal record check,

h. payment of the fees specified in Schedule C, and

i. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owned to ASTTBC.

48.3 A non-practising registrant, retired registrant, former registrant or historical member who is not a
disciplined person and who has been out of practice for three or more consecutive years may
be admitted to practising registration by the credentials committee where the non-practising
registrant, retired registrant, former registrant or historical member provides:

a. a completed application for reinstatement in a form approved by the registrar, which

must include a declaration of competencies, each of which must be validated by at least
one of the three referees referred to in section 48.3(c) if demonstrated through work
experience,

b. contact information, including a physical address, telephone number and email address,

c. the names, professional designations, and business contact information for at least three
referees acceptable to the credentials committee of whom one must consent to act as
the applicant’s supervisor if required by the credentials committee

d. evidence of successful completion of a professional practice and ethics examination

approved by the credentials committee as listed in Schedule B, a jurisprudence
examination approved by the credentials committee as listed in Schedule B, if required
by the credentials committee, and any refresher courses which the credentials
committee, in its discretion, may require as a prerequisite for granting practising
registration,

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 e. proof of completion of all continuing education requirements under Part VI, as if the
applicant had not ceased to be registered, unless waived in whole or in part by the
credentials committee,

f. evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant is a person of good
character consistent with the responsibilities and standards expected of a registrant,

g. proof that the applicant is a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or is

otherwise authorized to work in Canada,

h. official transcripts or other evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee of any

education, training or professional development activity completed that was not
previously submitted and included in the record on file with ASTTBC,

i. a criminal record check,

j. payment of the fees specified in Schedule C, and

k. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt or levy owed to ASTTBC.

Reinstatement following disciplinary action

49 Subject to section 49.1, a disciplined person seeking reinstatement to practising or non-

practising registration must:

a. meet the applicable requirements for registration under section 36,

b. not be in contravention of the Act, regulations, or bylaws,

c. provide evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee:

i. of their good character and fitness to practice consistent with the responsibilities
and the standards expected of a registrant,

ii. that their registration will not pose an undue risk to public health or safety, and

iii. that their registration will not otherwise be contrary to the public interest,

d. deliver to the registrar:

i. a completed application for registration in a form approved by the registrar, which

must include a declaration of competencies validated by the three referees
referred to in section 49.1(d)(iii),

ii. contact information, including a physical address, telephone number and email
address,

iii. the names, professional designations and business contact information for a
minimum of three referees acceptable to the credentials committee of whom one
must consent to act as the applicant’s supervisor,

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 iv. proof that the applicant is a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada,
or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada,

v. official transcripts or other evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee of

any education, training or professional development activity completed that was
not previously submitted and included in the record on file with ASTTBC,

vi. a criminal record check,

vii. payment of the fees specified in Schedule C, and

viii. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt or levy owed to ASTTBC.

49.1 A disciplined person whose previous registration has been suspended or cancelled for three or
more consecutive years must also comply with the requirements of section 48.2.

Review on the record

50 Within 30 days of receiving a decision from the registrar or credentials committee, an applicant
who is dissatisfied with the outcome of their application for admission, reinstatement, renewal,
or enrolment may request in writing that council conduct a review on the record.

50.1 The request for review must be delivered to the executive director and outline the grounds for
challenging the decision.

50.2 The executive director must provide the record of the credentials committee’s or registrar’s
decision to council at least 14 business days in advance of the meeting at which the review will
be conducted.

50.3 The president must appoint a panel of three councillors, including one lay councillor, to conduct
the review on the record.

50.4 The panel must provide the applicant with an opportunity to provide written submissions on the
terms that it directs.

50.5 After conducting the review, the panel may:

a. confirm the decision in respect of the application, or

b. substitute a decision in respect of the application, including by imposing any limits,

terms, or conditions on the applicant’s registration.

Notification of change of registrant information

51 A registrant must notify the registrar in writing forthwith and in any event not later than 14 days
of any change of name, address, email, place of employment or other contact information
previously provided to the registrar.

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Fees

52 Council establishes the fees set out in Schedule C.

52.1 The executive director or registrar may, in their discretion, reduce or waive a fee payable under
Schedule C if satisfied that an applicant or registrant is facing undue hardship and there are
extenuating circumstances that justify the reduction or waiver.

Transitional provisions for associate and provisional registration

53 The following sections are repealed effective December 31, 2022.

53.1 Until December 31, 2022, an applicant who does not meet the requirements in section 36 may
be granted practising registration by the credentials committee where the applicant:

a. practised in British Columbia as an associate, provisional, or inspector in training

registrant under the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act and regulation
prior to July 1, 2021,

b. has successfully completed any courses and examinations required by the credentials
committee, including any upgrading or refresher courses,

c. satisfies the credentials committee that the applicant is person of good character and is
fit to practice consistent with the responsibilities and standards expected of a registrant,

d. delivers to the registrar:

i. a completed application for admission in a form approved by the registrar,

ii. evidence satisfactory to the credentials committee that the applicant meets the
requirements for registration set out in sections 53.1(a) to (c),

iii. a criminal record check,

iv. the fees specified in Schedule C, and

v. payment of any outstanding fee, fine, debt, or levy owed to ASTTBC.

53.2 The associate, provisional, graduate technologist, graduate technician, and inspector-in-training
categories of registration will cease to exist as of January 1, 2023.

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[to be inserted when those provisions of the Act come into force]

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 PART VI - CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

General requirements

54 All practising registrants must complete the continuing professional development (CPD) and
currency of practice requirements in this Part.

54.1 Prior to November 30 of each year after their first registration renewal, practising registrants
must complete 20 hours of CPD, unless the registrar exercises their discretion to extend the
deadline for the completion of the CPD hours under section 55.3.

Continuing education – Professional development

55 Practising registrants must maintain proficiency and competence to advance the body of
knowledge within their class and sub-class of registration by completing the applicable CPD
requirements set out in Schedule F.

55.1 On or before November 1 of each year, the registrar will deliver a notice to all practising
registrants outlining their CPD hours for the current calendar year and any shortfall in CPD
hours.

55.2 Registrants must annually record their continuing education activity in their online ASTTBC
account by November 30.

55.3 A registrant may submit a written request to the registrar for an extension to complete annual
CPD requirements if there are extenuating medical or other circumstances.

55.4 On receipt of a written request for an extension, the registrar:

a. may grant an extension if satisfied that there are extenuating circumstances to warrant
additional time for completing the annual CPD requirements, and

b. must report any extension to the audit and practice review committee.

55.5 The registrar may issue a written notice of non-compliance to a registrant who has not
completed the annual CPD requirements by November 30.

55.6 If a registrant does not complete the required CPD hours by December 31 after receiving a
notice of non-compliance, the registrar may impose a fine not to exceed $500.00.

55.7 The registrar must report a registrant who receives more than one fine under section 55.6 to the
audit and practice review committee which may direct a practice review.

Continuing education – Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion

56 Practising registrants must complete the CPD requirements specified in Schedule F on topics
related to reconciliation, intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-
racism.

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Currency of practice requirements

57 A practising registrant must complete a cumulative total of 200 hours in applied science and
engineering technology practice during any consecutive 24-month period to maintain currency
of practice.

57.1 A practising registrant must provide written confirmation of currency of practice to the registrar
on request.

Competence and currency of practice declaration

58 On or before November 30 of each year, practising registrants must submit a declaration in a

form approved by the registrar attesting that they are current and competent in the knowledge,
skills and practice for their area of practice and compliant with the CPD and currency
requirements in this Part.

58.1 Registrants must only include currency hours in areas of practice in which they are authorized to
practise in their declaration under section 58.

Conflict of interest declarations and disclosure

59 On or before November 30 of each year, practising registrants must submit a declaration in a

form approved by the registrar attesting that they are aware of their duty to avoid conflicts of
interest.

59.1 The filing of a conflict of interest disclosure form does not absolve the registrant from the
responsibility to address the real or perceived conflict of interest.

Audit of CPD and currency of practice

60 On or before April 1 of each year, the registrar must submit a report summarizing registrant
compliance with CPD requirements to the audit and practice review committee which identifies
the number of registrants who are compliant and the names of registrants who are not
compliant.

60.1 The audit and practice review committee must conduct an annual random audit of the CPD
hours recorded by practising registrants and provide a report to council.

60.2 After conducting its annual random audit, the audit and practice review committee may take any
remedial action it considers appropriate which may include, but is not limited to, issuing
warnings for non-compliance, conducting practice reviews, and referring non-compliant
registrants to the investigation committee.

60.3 The audit and practice review committee may, at any time, conduct an audit of a registrant’s
applied science and engineering technology practice to verify that information contained in the
registrant’s annual declaration is complete and accurate in accordance with the council’s
policies regarding acceptable forms of practice hours.

60.4 If the audit and practice review committee determines that a registrant is non-compliant with
currency of practice or CPD requirements, it may take action it considers appropriate which may
include, but is not limited to, issuing warnings for non-compliance, conducting practice reviews,
and refer the matter to the investigation committee.

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 PART VII - AUDIT AND PRACTICE REVIEWS

Practice reviewers and assessors

61 The audit and practice review committee will:

a. appoint assessors to assist in the conduct of audits and practice reviews, and

b. approve the practice review criteria or instruments to be used to assess the practice of
registrants.

61.1 Assessors may be ASTTBC employees, qualified professionals or other independent

consultants.

Initiating practice reviews

62 The audit and practice review committee may delegate authority to select registrants to undergo
a practice review to the registrar based on one or more of the following criteria:

a. random selection out of all practising registrants,

b. random selection out of registrants in certain categories, classes or sub-classes of

registration,

c. the consent of a registrant to undergo a practice review, or

d. where there is reason to believe that a registrant may have:

i. contravened the Act, regulations, or bylaws,

ii. failed to comply with a standard, limit or condition imposed under the Act,
regulations, or bylaws,

iii. acted in a manner that constitutes professional misconduct or conduct

unbecoming a registrant, or

iv. acted in a manner that constitutes incompetent performance of duties undertaken

while engaged in practice.

62.1 Following the selection of a registrant or cohort of registrants for a practice review, the audit and
practice review committee must identify the scope of the practice review which must relate to
the registration category and class of the registrant(s) undergoing the practice review.

62.2 The audit and practice review committee must appoint an assessor who has relevant
experience with the practice area in question for the practice review.

62.3 The audit and practice review committee must provide written notice to registrants that they
have been selected for a practice review and the name of the appointed assessor.

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62.4 A registrant who receives a written notice that they have been selected for a practice review
may, within 15 business days of receiving the notice, provide a written objection to the registrar
regarding the appointed assessor if there is a potential or real conflict of interest or other
legitimate reason why an alternate assessor should be appointed.

62.5 Upon receipt of a written objection, the registrar may appoint an alternate assessor if, in their
opinion, a potential or real conflict of interest exists or there is a legitimate reason for the
appointment of an alternate assessor.

62.6 A practice review may include but is not limited to:

a. a review of the registrant’s recent work product or examples the registrant’s work,

b. interviews with the registrant, their clients, supervisors or others on the conduct, content,
compliance, and competence of the registrant’s practice ,

c. review of the registrant’s CPD records or currency of practice records, and

d. direct observation of the registrant’s application of knowledge, skills, techniques and

judgment.

62.7 A registrant undergoing a practice review has a duty to cooperate, answer questions, and
promptly provide unrestricted access to information, files or records in the registrant’s
possession or control.

62.8 The registrar must report to the audit and practice review committee if:

a. there is undue and unjustifiable delay on the part of a registrant in cooperating with or
completing the practice review, or

b. the registrant refuses to undergo a practice review.

62.9 If the audit and practice review committee receives a report from the registrar under section
62.8, it may refer the matter to the investigation committee.

62.10 Upon completion of a practice review, the assessor must submit a written practice review report
to the audit and practice review committee which:

a. summarizes the specific actions taken during the practice review to review and assess
the registrant’s practice,

b. summarizes the key observations and findings including a description of any issues
identified with the registrant’s knowledge, skills, techniques and judgment or any gap
between the registrant’s applied science and engineering technology practice and the
standards of practice applicable to the registrant’s category, class or sub-class of
registration,

c. provides recommendations to remediate any identified deficiencies, and

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 d. provides one of the following conclusions:

i. the registrant under review is practising competently and is substantially in

compliance with applicable standards of practice,

ii. the registrant under review is practising partially in compliance having found
some minor deficiencies in the registrant’s practice in complying with applicable
standards of practice, or

iii. the registrant is not practising in compliance with applicable standards of

practice.

62.11 The assessor must provide a copy of the draft practice review report to the registrant for
response before finalizing and submitting it to the audit and practice review committee.

62.12 If the registrant does not respond to the draft practice review report within 21 business days, the
registrant is deemed to have accepted the findings and recommendations contained in it.

Audit and practice review committee action

63 If the audit and practice review committee determines there are deficiencies in the registrant’s
practice based on a practice review report, it must provide the registrant at least 60 days to
submit evidence of improvement that, in the opinion of the audit and practice review committee,
is sufficient to address any health, environmental, public safety or other concerns.

63.1 If the registrant provides evidence satisfactory to the audit and practice review committee under
section 63, the audit and practice review committee must advise the registrar that the registrant
has completed the practice review.

63.2 If the registrant fails to provide satisfactory evidence of improvement or respond within the
period specified by the audit and practice review committee, it may refer the registrant to the
investigation committee.

63.3 If the audit and practice review committee determines on the basis of the practice review report
that the registrant’s practice poses a risk to the health or safety of the public or is otherwise
unsatisfactory, it may take one or more of the following actions:

a. restrict the practice that may be engaged in by the registrant,

b. require the registrant to be overseen by another registrant to be approved by the audit

and practice review committee when engaged in applied science and engineering
technology practice on the terms it directs, and

c. require the registrant to undertake additional training on the terms it directs.

63.4 If the audit and practice review committee considers on the basis of the practice review report
that the registrant’s conduct may constitute professional misconduct, conduct unbecoming a
registrant or incompetent performance of duties undertaken while engaged in the registrant’s
regulated practice, it may refer the practice review report to the investigation committee.

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Confidentiality

64 Subject to s. 64.1 and the Act, regulations or the bylaws, the practice review process is
confidential and no identifying information or records will be disclosed regarding whether a
registrant has been selected for or has undergone a practice review.

64.1 Limits or conditions placed on a registrant’s practice under section 63 of the Act must be posted
on the ASTTBC register.

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 PART VIII – COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINE

Definitions

65 In this part:

“discipline committee panel” means a panel of three discipline committee members, including one
lay member, appointed to conduct a disciplinary hearing,

“duty to report” means a written report received by ASTTBC under section 58 of the Act,

“inspector” means a person approved by the investigation committee to assist with an investigation,

“registrant” in this section includes a former registrant,

“respondent” means a registrant or former registrant whose conduct or competence is the subject of a
discipline hearing.

Procedures upon receipt of a complaint or statutory duty to report

66 Upon receipt of a complaint or statutory duty to report, the registrar must provide a copy of the
complaint or report to the investigation committee with any recommendations for disposition.

66.1 The registrar must provide notice of the complaint or statutory duty to report to the registrant
with a request for a written response and copies of relevant records within a specified
timeframe.

66.2 The registrar may delay providing notice of the complaint or statutory duty to report to the
registrant if there is a concern that evidence may be tampered with to allow the investigation to
proceed first.

66.3 Submissions provided by the complainant and registrant during the investigation process will be
disclosed to the other party unless there are privacy or safety considerations that justify a
withholding of some or all of the information.

Registrar dispositions

67 Despite section 66, the registrar may dismiss a complaint without referral to the investigation
committee for investigation if the registrar determines that the complaint:

a. is trivial, frivolous, vexatious or made in bad faith,

b. concerns a matter that is outside the jurisdiction of ASTTBC, or

c. does not, on its face, raise an issue of competency, fitness, professional misconduct,
conduct unbecoming of a registrant, or a breach of the Act, regulations or bylaws.

67.1 The registrar may dismiss a complaint or request that the registrant act as described in section
71 of the bylaws without referring the matter to the investigation committee where the complaint:

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 a. does not contain allegations that, if admitted or proven, would constitute a matter subject
to investigation by the investigation committee under section 68.2, or

b. contains allegations that, if admitted or proven, would constitute a matter subject to

investigation by the investigation committee under section 68.2 but would not ordinarily
result in a suspension or cancellation of the registrant’s registration.

67.2 If the registrar becomes aware that a registrant has been convicted of an indictable offence
anywhere in Canada, the registrar may summarily suspend or cancel the registrant’s
registration.

67.3 Prior to issuing a disposition decision under section 67, 67.1 or 67.2, the registrar must deliver a
written report to the investigation committee outlining the proposed disposition for approval.

67.4 Upon receiving a report under section 67.3, the investigation committee may approve the
registrar’s proposed disposition or direct that the matter proceed to an investigation under
section 68.

Investigations

68 Upon receipt of a complaint, the investigation committee must initiate an investigation as soon
as practicable.

68.1 A registrant has a duty to co-operate with an investigation and make their records available to
the registrar or an inspector on request in a timely manner.

68.2 The investigation committee may, on its own motion, initiate an investigation of a registrant
regarding any of the following matters:

a. a contravention of the Act, regulations, or bylaws,

b. a failure to comply with a limit, term or condition imposed on the registrant’s practice,

c. a conviction for a summary or indictable offence, or

d. professional misconduct, incompetent practice, or unprofessional conduct.

68.3 During an investigation, the investigation committee may appoint an inspector to conduct
interviews and gather information.

68.4 Inspectors may not be a committee member or councillor.

68.5 An inspector must provide a written report to the registrar summarizing the information gathered
during the investigation.

68.6 The registrar must provide a copy of the inspector’s report to the complainant, if any, and
registrant for response with any redactions that the registrar considers to be necessary.

68.7 The registrar must provide a copy of the inspector’s report and any responses to it received
from the complainant, if any, and the registrant to the investigation committee.

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68.8 Following receipt of the registrant’s written response or upon the expiry of the period for a
response in section 66.1, the investigation committee may appoint a mediator to attempt to
resolve the complaint.

Alternative complaint resolution

69 To proceed with alternative complaint resolution, the complainant, registrant, registrar and
investigation committee must agree that the matter is suitable for mediation or facilitated
discussion.

69.1 If the registrant or registrar do not agree that the matter is suitable for alternative complaint
resolution, the matter must be referred back to the investigation committee for decision.

69.2 The registrar may appoint a mediator to assist with mediation or facilitated discussion if
alternative complaint resolution proceeds.

69.3 If the parties participating in the mediation or facilitated discussion are not able to reach
agreement within a reasonable period as determined by the investigation committee, the matter
must be directed back to the investigation committee for a disposition decision.

Investigation committee dispositions

70 After considering the information gathered during an investigation, the investigation committee
may do one or more of the following:

a. take no further action on the basis that the registrant’s conduct or competence is
satisfactory or that the matter is trivial, frivolous, vexatious or made in bad faith,

b. refer the registrant to the audit and practice review committee for a practice review,

c. issue a letter of caution to the registrant,

d. propose a consent order under section 71,

e. recommend that the matter proceed by alternative complaint resolution under sections
69 to 69.3, if it has not yet been referred, or

f. direct the registrar to issue a citation against the registrant.

70.1 Following the disposition of a complaint under section 70, the registrar must notify the
complainant, if any, and registrant of the disposition as soon as practicable.

Remedial action by consent

71 The investigation committee may provide a proposed consent and undertaking to the registrant
containing terms to do one or more of the following:

a. undertake not to repeat the conduct to which the matter relates,

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 b. undertake to take educational courses or complete a remedial training program specified
by the investigation committee,

c. consent to a reprimand,

d. consent to payment of a fine, or

e. undertake or consent to any other action specified by the investigation committee.

71.1 If the registrant consents to the proposed consent and undertaking or terms otherwise
acceptable to the investigation committee, the registrar must, within 30 days of the consent or
undertaking being given, deliver to the complainant, if any, a written summary of the consent or
undertaking.

71.2 If the registrant will not consent to the investigation committee’s proposal or to alternative terms
that are acceptable to the investigation committee, the investigation committee may direct the
registrar to issue a citation or take any other action under section 70.

Citation for discipline

72 A citation issued by the registrar must provide the date, time and location of the discipline
hearing or indicate that such information is to be determined, and a summary of the allegations
against the respondent.

72.1 The registrar must serve the citation on the respondent not less than 60 days before the date
set for the commencement of the discipline hearing.

72.2 On the direction of the investigation committee or the discipline committee, the registrar may:

a. join one or more complaints or other mattes which are to be the subject of a discipline
hearing in one citation, or

b. sever one or more complaints or other matters which are to be the subject of a discipline
hearing.

72.3 On the direction of the investigation committee, the registrar may amend a citation issued under
section 72.

72.4 If a citation is amended under section 72.3, it must be delivered to the respondent at least 30
days before the commencement of the hearing.

Consent orders after citation issued

73 At any time prior to or during a discipline hearing, the respondent or investigation committee
may propose that a consent order be made for the voluntary resolution of one or more matters
that may otherwise be dealt with at the discipline hearing.

73.1 Subject to sections 73.2 and 73.3, a consent order under this section must include:

a. terms acceptable to the investigation committee,

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and

c. one or more of the actions or penalties in section 75(6) of the Act.

73.2 If the respondent is a trainee, a consent order under this section must include:

a. terms acceptable to the investigation committee,

b. one or more admissions in relation to the allegations in the citation by the trainee, and

c. one or more of the actions or penalties in section 73.3 of the bylaws.

73.3 In a consent order under section 73.2 involving a trainee, the investigation committee may do
one or more of the following:

a. require that the trainee undertake further training,

b. reprimand the trainee,

c. impose a penalty on the trainee in an amount not exceeding $2,000, or

d. cancel the enrolment of the trainee.

Disciplinary hearing procedures

74 All members of a discipline committee panel must hear and determine a matter set for hearing
by citation.

74.1 The discipline committee panel may determine whether a hearing will proceed in person,
including by electronic means, or in writing.

74.2 The respondent and ASTTBC may appear as parties and with legal counsel at a discipline
hearing.

74.3 A discipline hearing under this section must be open to the public unless:

a. the complainant, the respondent or a witness requests the discipline committee panel to
hold all or any part of the hearing in private, and

b. the discipline committee panel is satisfied that holding all or any part of the hearing in
private would be appropriate in the circumstances.

74.4 At a discipline hearing:

a. the panel has discretion to accept evidence tendered by way of affidavit,

b. testimony of witnesses must be taken on oath or affirmation which may be administered

by any member of the discipline committee panel, and

c. ASTTBC counsel and the respondent have the right to cross examine witnesses and to
call evidence in reply.

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74.5 Subject to section 74.6(b), evidence is not admissible at a discipline hearing unless, at least 14
business days before the hearing, the party intending to introduce the evidence provides the
other party with:

a. in the case of documentary evidence, an opportunity to inspect the document,

b. in the case of expert testimony,

i. the name and qualifications of the expert,

ii. a copy of any written report the expert has prepared respecting the matter, and

iii. a written summary of the evidence the expert will present at the hearing if the
expert did not prepare a written report in respect of the matter, and

c. in the case of testimony of a witness who is not an expert, the name of that witness and
a written outline of their anticipated evidence.

74.6 Prior to the commencement of or during a discipline hearing, the discipline committee panel
may:

a. grant an adjournment of a hearing,

b. allow the introduction of evidence that was not provided in accordance with section 74.5,
or

c. make any other direction it considers appropriate,

if it is satisfied that this is necessary to ensure that a party will not be unduly prejudiced.

74.7 If the respondent, although duly served, does not attend a discipline hearing, a discipline
committee panel may:

a. proceed with the hearing in the respondent's absence on proof of delivery of the citation
to the respondent, and

b. without further notice to the respondent, take any action that it is authorized to take
under the Act, regulations, and bylaws.

74.8 Proof of delivery of the citation may include, but is not limited to, delivery by registered mail to
the respondent’s last known address or email delivery to the respondent’s last known email
address.

74.9 The discipline committee panel may order a person to attend at a discipline hearing to give
evidence and to produce records in the possession of or under the control of the person.

74.10 If the discipline committee panel considers that regulatory action is necessary to protect the
public between the time a hearing is commenced and the time it may take to render a decision,
it may impose limits or conditions on the practice of respondent or may suspend the registration
of the respondent.

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74.11 If the discipline committee panel decides to act under section 74.10, sections 76 to 76.5 of this
Part apply.

74.12 All discipline hearings will be recorded and any person may obtain, at their expense, a transcript
of any part of a hearing unless the hearing or part thereof was held in camera or information
disclosed at a hearing is prohibited from disclosure by any provincial or federal legislation.

Action by the discipline committee panel

75 The discipline committee panel must dismiss the citation or determine one or more of the
following:

a. the respondent committed professional misconduct or unprofessional conduct,

b. the respondent engaged in conduct unbecoming a registrant, or

c. the respondent was incompetent in the performance of duties undertaken while engaged
in the respondent’s regulated practice.

75.1 The discipline committee panel must provide reasons on liability to the registrar and the parties
within 90 days of the last day of the hearing.

75.2 If an adverse determination is made under section 75, the discipline committee panel may
convene an oral hearing or invite written submissions on proposed disciplinary action following
which it may, by order, do one or more of the following:

a. reprimand the respondent,

b. impose limits, terms or conditions on the respondent's practice,

c. suspend the respondent's registration,

d. impose conditions on the lifting of a suspension or the eligibility to apply for

reinstatement of registration,

e. direct that the lifting of the suspension or the eligibility to apply for reinstatement of
registration will occur on:

i. a date specified in the order, or

ii. the date the discipline committee determines that the respondent has complied
with the conditions imposed under section 75.2(f),

f. impose conditions on the respondent's practice that will apply after the lifting of a
suspension or the reinstatement of registration,

g. cancel the respondent's registration,

h. fine the respondent in an amount not exceeding the maximum fine established under the
Act.

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75.3 An order of the discipline committee panel must:

a. be in writing,

b. include reasons for the order, and

c. be delivered to the respondent and to the complainant, if any, within 30 days after the
date the order is made.

75.4 Subject to any restrictions on publication issued by the discipline committee panel:

a. if the panel makes an adverse determination against a respondent, the registrar must
publish the name and registration status of the respondent, a summary of the discipline
committee panel’s findings regarding the allegations and its reasons on ASTTBC’s
website, or

b. If the panel dismisses a citation, the registrar must publish the respondent’s name and
registration status, a summary of the allegations and the discipline committee panel’s
reasons on ASTTBC’s website.

75.5 Publication under section 75.4 must occur within 30 days of the issuance of the discipline
committee panel’s order.

75.6 Where publication is required under 75.4(b), council may determine that it is not in the public
interest for the information to be publicly available in accordance with section 1.8 of the General
Regulation and may direct the registrar to redact the summary of the discipline committee
panel’s reasons before it is published.

75.7 The discipline committee panel may require the respondent to pay costs in accordance with the
Tariff of Costs in Schedule C having regard to the following factors:

a. whether the respondent made any admissions which expedited the hearing,

b. whether all or most of the allegations in the citation were proven,

c. the seriousness of the proven allegations, and

d. whether the respondent rejected a proposed consent order under section 73.

75.8 The respondent must pay the full amount of any costs imposed by the discipline committee
panel within 30 business days of the date of the discipline committee panel’s order unless it
grants a request for an extension of time.

75.9 A respondent seeking an extension to pay costs must submit a request in writing to the
discipline committee panel within 10 business days of the date of the panel’s order.

Extraordinary action to protect public

76 If the investigation committee or discipline committee, as the case may be, considers interim
action may be in the public interest, it may direct the registrar to notify the registrant in writing

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 that extraordinary action in the form of suspension or limits, terms and conditions on practice is
being considered and of the date that the investigation committee or discipline committee, as
the case may be, will meet to make a determination.

76.1 Unless extenuating circumstances exist, the registrar must, at least seven business days in
advance of the meeting, provide the registrant with the disclosure of all information that will be
relied upon at the meeting to determine if extraordinary action is necessary.

76.2 The investigation committee or discipline committee may suspend a registrant’s registration or
place limits, terms and conditions on a registrant’s registration where it is satisfied that:

a. the complaint or own motion investigation, as the case may be, gives rise to a prima
facie case against the registrant,

b. there is a risk to the public interest arising from the matter under investigation or
proceeding to hearing and the risk is serious in nature, and

c. there is urgency to the risk identified.

76.3 If the investigation committee or discipline committee, as the case may be, determines that action
under this section is necessary, any order made must:

a. be in writing,

b. include reasons for the order, and

c. be delivered to the registrant as soon as possible.

76.4 The registrar must publish an order for extraordinary action under section 76.3 as well as the
registration status of the registrant and particulars of the alleged misconduct on ASTTBC’s
website within 30 days of the issuance of the order.

76.5 Where publication is required under 76.4, council may determine that it is not in the public
interest for the information to be publicly available in accordance with section 1.8 of the General
Regulation and may direct the registrar to redact the order before it is published.

76.6 If the investigation committee or discipline committee, as the case may be, determines that
extraordinary action is no longer necessary, the order must be rescinded.

76.7 Written notice of the rescission must be sent to the registrant as soon as possible.

Reporting and publication

77 The registrar must publish:

a. a consent order under sections 71 or 73 as well as the name, registration status of the
registrant and nature of the misconduct on ASTTBC’s website within 30 days of the
consent order being signed by the registrant,

b. notice of a citation including the name of the respondent and the allegations of
misconduct on ASTTBC’s website at least 30 days before the date set for a hearing, and

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 c. limits and conditions imposed on a registrant’s practice by the audit and practice review
committee as well as the name and registration status of the registrant, the date and
nature of the misconduct and a summary of the action on ASTTBC’s website within 30
days of the imposition of the limits and conditions.

77.1 Where publication is required under 77, council may determine that it is not in the public interest
for the information to be publicly available in accordance with section 1.8 of the General
Regulation and may direct the registrar to redact the order, notice or summary before it is
published.

77.2 The registrar must provide written notice to the Superintendent of the disposition of a complaint,
own motion investigation, or duty to report and update ASTTBC’s register if necessary.

77.3 The registrar may distribute a summary of any decision or disposition to registrants which may
include commentary about related professional standards, requirements, policies or guidelines,
for the purposes of educating and assisting registrants about professional and ethical issues.

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 PART IX – ASTTBC RECORDS

Freedom of information and protection of privacy

78 The registrar is the head of ASTTBC for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.

78.1 The registrar may authorize a deputy registrar or an ASTTBC employee or agent to perform any
duty or exercise any function of the registrar that arises under the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.

78.2 Council is responsible for ensuring that the registrar fulfills their duties under the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

78.3 The registrar must report annually to council regarding the steps taken to fulfill the duties of
ASTTBC under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Protection of personal information

79 ASTTBC must take all reasonable measures to ensure that the collection, use, and disclosure of
personal information complies with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Disclosure of annual reports and public interest documents

80 Annual reports prepared by the Executive Director for council must be made available upon
request and without application of the fees in Schedule E.

80.1 The registrar must make an annual report available electronically on ASTTBC’s website.

80.2 Documents prescribed under the public interest disclosure sections of the Act and regulations
must be provided by the registrar upon request.

Disclosure of registration status

81 Any person may inquire with the registrar as to the registration status of a person.

Fees for information requests

82 Subject to section 75 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, an applicant
who requests access to an ASTTBC record under section 5 of that Act must pay the fees set out
in Schedule E.

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 PART X – STAMPS AND SEALS

Issuance of a seal to registrants

83 Council must approve suppliers who are exclusively authorized to issue stamps, seals, and
digital signatures under the authority of ASTTBC.

83.1 Stamps and seals must not be acquired, reproduced, or otherwise obtained from any source
other than an ASTTBC approved supplier.

83.2 Any seal provided to a registrant remains the property of ASTTBC and must be returned
immediately upon demand by the registrar.

83.3 The charge for a stamp or seal is a lease fee set out in Schedule C for the period that the
registrant continues to practise.

83.4 The registrar must revoke digital signature service for a registrant who ceases to be a practising
registrant.

83.5 A registrant must immediately report in writing a lost, stolen, or damaged stamp or seal to the
registrar.

Use of the stamp or seal by registrants

84 Practising and temporary registrants in good standing are authorized to affix their stamp or seal
to practice-related records including, but not limited to, plans, drawings, details, specifications or
other documents which may require a stamp or seal, either as required by law or ASTTBC
practice guidelines.

84.1 By affixing their stamp or seal, the registrant authenticates records that they have prepared in
their capacity to confirm:

a. the registrant’s identity,

b. that they are professionally responsible and accountable for the record, including
assurances that applicable codes, standards, laws, professional practice guides and
legislation have been met,

c. the records comply with the Act, regulations, bylaws and ASTTBC policies, and
standards of practice, and

d. the registrant is qualified, competent, and capable of accepting responsibility, and takes
responsibility, for the work that has been authenticated.

84.2 The requirement for authentication of work under section 84.1 applies equally to electronic and
hard copy documents.

84.3 Stamps and seals may only be affixed to documents prepared by a practising or temporary
registrant or prepared under that registrant’s direct supervision or prepared by another person in

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professional responsibility for them.

84.4 The use of the stamp and seal are strictly limited to records describing work or containing
information that is within the scope of practice defined by the registrant’s category, class of
registration and any limits or conditions on registration.

84.5 Stamps and seals issued to a registrant must, at all times, remain under that registrant’s direct
and secure control.

84.6 Registrants must not allow a stamp or seal to be physically located or accessible in a manner
that would allow its use by another person.

84.7 Registrants are prohibited from charging a fee or being remunerated or otherwise rewarded for
the simple application of their stamp or seal.

84.8 A stamp, seal, or digital signature may only be used by a practising or temporary registrant in
good standing.

84.9 A stamp, seal, or digital signature must not be used for improper, unlawful, or unethical
purposes.

84.10 The registrant must include their signature and the date that the stamp or seal is applied when
affixing the stamp or seal, unless the stamp or seal to be affixed is digital.

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 PART XI – GENERAL

Standards of competence and Code of Ethics

85 Registrants must conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with ASTTBC’s

Code of Ethics, all applicable standards of competence and practice guidelines, including but
not limited to those set out in Schedule D.

85.1 Registrants have a duty to review the ASTTBC website regularly and to review any new
standards of competence or practice guidelines that are posted.

85.2 Registrants must comply with standards of competence and practice guidelines posted on
ASTTBC’s website insofar as they relate to their applied science and engineering technology
practice.

Liability insurance

86 All registrants must carry and maintain professional liability insurance, whether it is through the
employer or a third-party organization.

86.1 Before entering into an agreement to provide applied science and engineering technology
services, registrants must:

a. provide written notification to their client of the status of their professional liability
insurance and confirm whether it covers the services to be provided, and

b. request the client to provide a written acknowledgement of receipt of the written

notification.

86.2 Council may:

a. establish a secondary professional liability insurance program, which is independent of any

third party or employer professional liability insurance coverage and which includes any
terms, conditions, policies and procedures applicable to that program,

b. require that the secondary professional liability insurance program, subject to the terms and
conditions of the policy, provide coverage to all registrants, and

c. establish the fees to be paid by registrants for the secondary professional liability insurance
and publish those fees on ASTTBC’s website.

86.3 Registrants must provide proof of liability insurance on request of the registrar.

Reporting requirement

87 If a registrant becomes aware that they are being or will be charged with a criminal or regulatory
offence or will be named as a party in litigation in connection with their regulated practice or
other related professional activities, the registrant must immediately report the actual or
potential charges or litigation, as the case may be, to the registrar.

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Registrant record keeping

88 Registrants must maintain contemporaneous, accurate and comprehensive records relating to

their applied technology and engineering technology practice.

88.1 Registrants must maintain records for their applied technology and engineering technology
practice for at least 10 years.

88.2 Registrants must prepare and maintain records for their applied technology and engineering
technology practice in legible written, typed or electronic form and store them in systematic
manner to ensure their retrieval.

88.3 A registrant must make their records and any written, electronic, computerized, or mechanically
recorded documentation relevant to those records available during business hours for
inspection by ASTTBC or otherwise provide copies to ASTTBC on request.

8.4 The requirements in this Part may be satisfied by a registrant if employed by an organization
that creates, manages, and retains its records in a manner that is consistent with the intent of
these bylaws.

Electronic and other similar means

89 Despite any other section of the bylaws, any duty, power or responsibility of council, the
registrar, deputy registrar, executive director, or any other officer, committee or panel may be
completed by teleconference, videoconference, or other similar electronic means.

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 SCHEDULE A – Admission requirements for registrants
Part 1: General admission requirements by class of registrant
This table identifies the basic requirements that must be met for each class of registration. For additional
general and discipline-specific competencies, applicants must refer to the remainder of this Schedule.
Note: where educational requirements are specified for a class, sub-class, discipline or endorsement, the
applicant must have successfully completed the educational or training program within three (3) years of
the date of their application.

Class Educational requirements Experiential requirements

Applied Successful completion of a two-year diploma of Completion of 24 months (3,600
Science post-secondary studies in applied science or hours) progressive, relevant work
Technologist engineering technology approved by the ASTTBC experience of which a minimum of
(AScT) credentials committee, or 12 months (1,800 hours) must be
at the technologist profile of
Evidence of competence approved by the practice at Appendix A to this Part
credentials committee as being equivalent to a or higher and in a Canadian work
two-year post-secondary diploma program, or environment
Successful completion of one or more
examinations listed in Schedule B as assigned by
the credentials committee, and
Successful completion of the ASTTBC
Professional Practice and Ethics examination
Certified Successful completion of a one-year diploma of Completion of 24 months (3,600
Technician post-secondary studies in applied science or hours) progressive, relevant work
(CTech) engineering technology approved by the ASTTBC experience of which a minimum of
credentials committee, or 12 months (1,800 hours) must be
at the certified technician profile of
Evidence of competence approved by the practice at Appendix A to this Part
credentials committee as being equivalent to a or higher and in a Canadian work
one-year post-secondary certificate program, or environment
Successful completion of one or more
examinations listed in Schedule C as assigned by
the credentials committee, and
Successful completion of the ASTTBC
Professional Practice and Ethics training program
and examination
Registered Successful completion of the ASTTBC As listed in Part 4 of this Schedule
Technical Professional Practice and Ethics training program for each subclass, discipline and
Specialist and examination, and endorsement
(RTS)
Successful completion of the post-secondary
studies, competencies and/or training required for
the applicant’s requested sub-class, discipline or
endorsement as set out in this Schedule

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Appendix A – Profiles of technology practice

Technology Practice Profiles

Certified 1. Assists in manufacturing, testing, constructing, installing, operating and
Technician maintaining ofengineered products processes, systems and services.
(CTech)
2. Performs defined technical tasks and solves problems based on the principles of
appliedscience and technology.

3. Interprets and is guided by text and graphical instructions applicable to a defined

range ofservices, products or processes.

4. Performs technical procedures to provide a service, produce products, and

operateequipment or processes.

5. Assesses conditions and takes corrective action within predetermined limits.

Applied 1. Routinely engaged in designing, developing, testing and commissioning of

Science engineeredproducts processes, buildings, civil infrastructure facilities, systems and
Technologist services.
(AScT)
2. Demonstrates a broad depth of knowledge and effective communication skills to
undertake avariety of technical assignments.

3. Frequently involved in providing technical input resulting in operational decisions on

technicalteams.

4. Receives broad direction and final approval from supervisors for product designs,
work processes or services.

5. Generates information or documentation providing training and direction to

technical personnel or business professionals or clients.

Part 2: Additional admission requirements for Applied Science Technologists (AScT)

General Learning Outcomes (competencies): Required for all AScT registrants

GY 01 Technology report
GY 02 Mathematics
GY 03 Project management
GY 04 Physical and natural sciences
GY 05 Ethics, sustainability, contracts and codes
GY 06 Communication
GY 07 Computer knowledge
GY 08 Health and safety

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These competencies are mandatory for all disciplines are described by the Technology Accreditation
Canada (TAC) in additional detail here.

Discipline-specific competencies

To be registered in a AScT discipline, applicants must have a minimum of five (5) discipline-specific TAC
competencies of which three (3) are the mandatory competencies listed in the following table (which is
based on TAC criteria and standards), or equivalent competencies. Additional detail is available here.

Mandatory Competencies
AScT Discipline
TAC Code 1 2 3
1 Architecture Building Construction Technology ARCTY 02 03 09
2 Bioscience Technology BSTY 01 02 03
3 Biomedical Engineering Technology BMTY 02 03 05
4 Chemical Engineering Technology CHTY 01 02 07
5 Civil Engineering Technology CVTY 01 02 07
6 Electrical Engineering Technology ELITY 01A 02A 03A
7 Electronic Engineering Technology ELOTY 01 02 03
8 Environmental Engineering Technology ENTY 01 05 06
9 Petroleum and Gas Engineering Technology PETY 04 05 09
10 Geotechnical Engineering Technology N/A CVTY 05 CVTY 06 CVTY 07
11 Industrial Engineering Technology INDTY 01 02 03
12 Information Technology INFTY 01 04 06
13 Instrumentation Engineering Technology INSTY 01 02 05
14 Marine Engineering Technology MATY 01 02 05
15 Mechanical Engineering Technology METY 01 02 08
16 Metallurgical Technology N/A CHTY 01 CHTY 02 CHTY 07
17 Mineral Resources Technology MRTY 01 02 03
18 Naval Architecture Technology NATY 01 02 03
19 Survey / Geomatics Technology SGTY 02 04 09

Sub-class Educational requirements Experiential requirements

Registered Technology Be registered as an AScT or Completion of 24 months (3,600
Manager (RTMgr) CTech, and hours) relevant management
experience in a technical environment
Successful completion of post- as per the registered technology
secondary training related to the manager profile of practice,
RTMgr discipline in Schedule B demonstrating the competencies
required at Appendix A to Part 3 of this
Schedule

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Professional Technologist Be registered as an AScT Minimum of six (6) years of work
(PTech) experience, at least four (4) years of
which are senior technical experience

At least two years of the senior

technical experience must be in the
areas and at the level of:

• Collecting, organizing,
evaluating and designing
products, services or
procedures in complex
technological areas.
• Being a consultant or being
regarded as a technical expert
in the discipline.
• Consistently demonstrating
current, state of the art
technical competencies and
commitment to technological
best practices including
application of the latest codes
and standards.
• Independently defining
complex technology problems
to be solved and
conceptualizing a satisfactory
solution.
• Frequently being involved in
the analysis of services,
products or processes for the
purpose of improving
effectiveness or efficiency of
work being done.

Applicants must provide the names

and contact information of a minimum
of four referees that have a
professional designation with
legislated practice rights in the field of
practice of the applicant and have
overseen or taken responsibility for the
applicant’s work for a minimum of two
years.

Part 3: Additional admission requirements for Certified Technicians (CTech)

General Learning Outcomes (competencies): Required for all CTech registrants

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 GN 01 Communication
GN 02 Mathematical techniques
GN 03 Teamwork
GN 04 Management and business principles
GN 05 Ethics, sustainability, contracts and codes
GN 06 Graphical communication
GN 07 Computer knowledge
GN 08 Health and safety

These competencies are mandatory for all disciplines are described by TAC in additional detail here.

Discipline-specific competencies

To be registered in a CTech discipline, applicants must have a minimum of five (5) discipline-specific
TAC competencies of which three (3) are the mandatory competencies listed in the following table (which
is based on TAC criteria and standards) or equivalent competencies. Additional detail is available here.

Mandatory Competencies
CTech Discipline
TAC code 1 2 3
1 Architecture, Building Construction Technician ARCTN 01 02 10
2 Biotechnology Technician BSTN 01 02 03
3 Chemical Technician CHTN 01 02 05
4 Civil Technician CVTN 01 05 07
5 Computer Systems Technician CSTN 01 02 04
6 Electrical Technician ELITN 01 03 08
7 Electro-Mechanical Technician EMTN 01 03 04
8 Electronics Technician ELOTN 01 02 03
9 Environmental Technician ENVTN 01 02 03
10 Instrumentation Technician INSTN 01 02 05
11 Mechanical Technician METN 01 03 04
12 Mineral Resources Technician GMRTN 01 02 03
13 Petroleum and Gas Technician PETN 04 05 09
14 Power Systems Technician PSTN 01 02 03
15 Survey / Geomatics Technician SGTN 01 02 03

Sub-class Educational requirements Experiential requirements

Registered Technology Be registered as an AScT or Completion of 24 months (3,600
Manager (RTMgr) CTech, and hours) relevant management
experience in a technical

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 Successful completion of post- environment as per the registered
secondary training related to the technology manager profile of
RTMgr discipline in Schedule B practice, demonstrating the
competencies required at Appendix
A to this Part

Appendix A – RTMgr Competencies

The following requirements will be applied by the credentials committee when assessing applications
for registration in the RTMgr sub-class.

1.0 General

Admission in the RTMgr sub-class may be granted if:

a. in addition to being an AScT or CTech, the applicant has a minimum of six (6) years of
management experience during which the competencies, described herein have been
achieved, or

b. the applicant has completed an approved education program and has a minimum of two
(2) years of relevant management experience in a technical environment.

2.0 Competencies

To be admitted in the RTMgr sub-class, the applicant must attain a minimum of eighty percent (80%)
of the primary and secondary competencies. Achieving competency requires evidence that a
minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the indicators for each selected competency have been
achieved by the applicant.

A. Primary Competencies

Applicants for the RTMgr sub-class must achieve eighty percent (80%) of these primary
competencies. The applicant is able to:
1. demonstrate leadership in a technical specialization,
2. plan and manage human resources,

3. apply regulations and laws for business,

4. manage projects, and

5. analyze and solve problems through appropriate decision-making.

Indicators Describing Primary Competencies

A primary competency will be deemed to be achieved when a minimum of seventy five
percent (75%) of the indicators within each competency are claimed by the applicant. Each of
the five primary competencies is described in detail below.

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 1. Demonstrate leadership in a technical specialization
a. Distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of technical specialists and
managers.
b. Describe issues, tasks and duties of technical specialists and managers.
c. Identify indicators of a personal transition from technical specialist to manager
role.
d. Demonstrate skills needed by an effective leader / manager.
e. Demonstrate skills associated with each level of management.

2. Plan and manage human resources

a. Apply human resource systems and processes designed for technology- based
organizations.
b. Determine the organization’s workforce needs and the selection process required
to achieve those needs.
c. Motivate employees in the work setting of technology-based organizations.
d. Design and implement a career management program.
e. Conduct performance appraisal and training functions of an organization.

3. Apply regulation and laws for business

a. List the sources of Canadian law.
b. Explain legal concepts and rules associated with tort, contract, employment,
partnership and intellectual property.
c. Describe the general judicial process involved when a dispute is taken to court.
d. Describe the legal means of protecting technological innovations including
licensing of use.
e. Explain the law and legal process related to ethical and moral considerations in
business.

4. Manage projects
a. Develop, build and coordinate work within effective project teams.
b. Plan and schedule projects, monitor and report progress, and systematically
address project issues.
c. Recognize and act appropriately to the characteristics of different personality
styles and cultures.
d. Use conflict management skills applicable to different behavior styles.
e. Apply fiscal monitoring, cost and budget control techniques when managing
projects.
5. Analyze and solve problem through appropriate decision-making
a. Describe the problem solving process.
b. Identify and analyze the facts to solve a problem.
c. Explore and select alternate solutions.
d. Apply tools and techniques to solve problems.
e. Make effective decisions.

B. Secondary Competencies

Applicants for the RTMgr sub-class must achieve eighty percent (80%) of the secondary
competencies. The applicant is able to:

1. apply fundamental accounting principles,

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2. develop business strategy and structure,

3. communicate effectively in a technological environment,

4. conceive marketing strategies for technical products or services, and

5. manage technological change.

Indicators Describing Secondary Competencies

A secondary competency will be deemed to be achieved when a minimum of seventy five

percent (75%) of the indicators within each competency are claimed by the applicant. Each of
the five secondary competencies is described in detail below.

1. Apply fundamental accounting principles

a. Describe accounting principles.
b. Explain and interpret the meaning of balance sheets and financial statements.
c. Describe the relationship between and applicability of both financial and
managerial accounting.
d. Evaluate a company’s financial condition.
e. Use financial statements and costs to make better management decisions.

2. Develop business strategy and structure

a. Develop a business strategy and an assessment of company strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
b. Structure a team, organization or unit within the organization to enable it to take
advantage of business opportunities.
c. Use life cycle models to evaluate business and technical impacts on product
developments.
d. Formulate business strategies to include technological integration.

3. Communicate effectively in a technological environment

a. Use appropriate tone, style and structure in written presentations.
b. Identify the desired outcome to select a communication form, recognizing its
objective as technical, administrative or motivational.
c. Use communication persuasion techniques to achieve desired results.
d. Write effective technical proposals.
4. Conceive marketing strategies for technical products and services
a. Create a strategic image and plans that tie into corporate objectives.
b. Define target market and customers.
c. Select brand planning to create a lasting image in the markets.
d. Identify a promotion strategy to communicate effectively with the target audience.

5. Manage technological change

a. Demonstrate characteristics of a leader.
b. Use leadership in the change process.
c. Identify opportunities for change that will bring benefit to a business and manage
the validation and need for that change.
d. Identify stakeholders impacted by organizational change.
e. Plan for change in context to the organization.

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Part 4: Admission requirements for sub-classes of Registered Technical Specialists (RTS),
except ROWP and RFPT

RTS Sub-class Educational requirements Experiential requirements

Certified House Inspector Successful completion of N/A

(CHI) (Trainee)
BCIT BLDG 2915 House
Inspection 1,

BCIT BLDG 2925 House

Inspection 2,

BCIT BLDC 2935 House

Inspection 3: Report Writing,

BCIT BLDC 2945 House

Inspection 4: Field Inspection

BCIT BLDC 1500 BC Building

Code Part 9,

BCIT BLDC 3050 Building

Envelope Performance,
RJ & Associates, Asbestos
Awareness Training
or

equivalent post-secondary
training satisfying the
competencies set out at
Appendix D to this Part and for
inspecting residential properties
to applicable codes, standards
and bylaws

Certified House Inspector Successful completion of post- Completion of a minimum of 50 hours

(CHI) secondary training required for of field experience under the
trainees or equivalent supervision of a practising CHI or CPI
experience satisfying the approved by ASTTBC, and
competencies set out at
Appendix D to this Part and for One “test” inspection of a residential
inspecting residential properties property under the supervision of a
to applicable codes, standards practising CHI or CPI approved by the
and bylaws, or credentials committee

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 Successfully complete the HICE
examination approved by the
credentials committee in
Schedule B
Certified Property Be registered as a practising One year of work experience as a
Inspector (CPI) CTech or AScT in the Building, Certified House Inspector (CHI)
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or including 50 hours of field experience
other relevant discipline, and under the supervision of a practising
CPI approved by ASTTBC, and
Successful completion of
One “test” inspection of a residential
Okanagan College (Vernon) property under the supervision of a
CON 051 Commercial practising CPI approved by the
Inspections, credentials committee

Okanagan College (Vernon)

CON 055 Advanced Building
Envelope,

Okanagan College (Vernon)

CON 056 Building Code for
Commercial Inspections, and

RJ & Associates Inspecting

Hazardous Materials,

or equivalent post-secondary
training satisfying the
competencies set out at
Appendix D to this Part and for
inspecting commercial
properties to applicable codes,
standards, and bylaws.
Registered Reserve Fund Be registered as a practising Completion of a minimum of 6 months
Analyst (RRFA) CHI or CPI, and (900 hours) work experience that
includes inspecting, analyzing and
Successful completion of reporting on a minimum of three
Okanagan College (Vernon) commercial and/or strata properties
CON 052 Strata Depreciation under the supervision of a practising
Reporting and RRFA approved by the credentials
committee
Okanagan College (Vernon)
CON 053

Or equivalent post-secondary
training satisfying the
competencies for inspecting,

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 analyzing and preparing
depreciation reports to
applicable codes, standards,
and bylaws.

Construction Safety Officer Successful completion of N/A

(Trainee)
BCIT CNST 1100 –
Construction Safety Officer
Training, or

Universal Health TSC/CSO -

Safety Management Training, or

Care Institute: Construction

Safety Officer training, or

equivalent post-secondary
training satisfying the
competencies set out at
Appendix C to this Part and
required of a qualified person
under applicable provincial and
municipal bylaws and
regulations and successful
completion of the examination
listed in Schedule B

Construction Safety Officer Be registered as a CSO 36 months (5400 hours) of relevant

(CSO) (Trainee) or satisfy the work experience on construction
educational requirements for projects of which a minimum of 12
registration as a CSO (Trainee) months (1,800 hours) must be at a
CSO level on one or more
construction projects

Registered Construction Be registered as a practising Completion of an additional 24

Safety Officer (RCSO) CSO months (3,600 hours) of relevant work
experience as a CSO on one or more
construction projects or in a high-risk
safety environment

Certified Public Works Successful completion of post- Completion of a minimum of 24

Inspector (CPWI) secondary training satisfying the months (4000 hours) work experience
competencies to apply conducting inspections, monitoring
Levels 1, 2, and 3 applicable standards, provincial project progress and reporting on
and municipal bylaws, various public works projects
regulations and specifications

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 for infrastructure construction Level 1: a minimum of 4,000 hours (2
projects and those set out at years full time) work experience
Appendix A to this Part performing inspection-related duties

A CPWI 1 performs routine inspection

or testing procedures with occasional
supervision and assumes
responsibility for decisions within
established guidelines

Level 2: a minimum of five years

inspection experience demonstrating
a progressive increase in
responsibility

A CPWI 2 performs direct control of

public works projects, resolves in-field
problems based
on contract documents, plans bylaws
and specifications. Working under
limited supervision, the
CPWI-2 may supervise others and
makes frequent decisions while
assuming responsibility for
decisions within documents and
specifications

Level 3: a minimum of ten years

inspection experience demonstrating
an increase in responsibility

A CPWI 3 supervises technically

complex projects, makes independent
decision on work
methods and procedures within an
overall guideline. Participates in
contract management, cost
control, claims assessment, usually
supervises others and may assist in
staff training

Registered Public Works Successful completion of post- Completion of a minimum of 1800

Technician (RPWT) secondary training satisfying the hours (or 1 year full time) of
competencies required to apply supervised work experience in public
applicable standards, provincial works functions
and municipal bylaws,
regulations and specifications
for various public works

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 operational departments and
functions, and as set out at
Appendix B to this Part

Registered In Site Be registered as a practising Completion of a minimum of 12

Improvements Surveyor CTech or AScT in the survey / months (1,800 hours) experience
(RSIS) geomatics discipline conducting cadastral (legal) surveys
under the direction of a registered BC
Land Surveyor (BCLS) or RSIS

Certified Residential Be registered as an AScT or Completion of a minimum of 12

Designer (CRD) CTech in building technology, months (1,800 hours) experience
and designing residential buildings under
the supervision of a registrant or
Successful completion of equivalent practitioner approved by
the credentials committee
BCIT BLDG 1810, or

BCIT BLDC 1500, or

equivalent post-secondary
training satisfying the
competencies required to
design structures to applicable
codes, standards, conventions
and municipal bylaws
Registered Building Be registered as an AScT or Completion of a minimum of 12
Designer (RBD) CTech in building technology, months (1,800 hours) experience
and designing residential buildings under
the supervision of an approved
Successful completion of registrant, or equivalent practitioner
approved by the credentials
BCIT BLDG 1810, or committee

BCIT BLDC 1500, or

equivalent post-secondary
training satisfying the
competencies required to
design structures to applicable
codes, standards, conventions
and municipal bylaws
Steel Detailer (Trainee) Meet Steel Detailer (Trainee) Meet Steel Detailer (Trainee)
requirements set out in the requirements set out in the ASTTBC
ASTTBC Steel Detailing Steel Detailing Registration Policy
Registration Policy

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 Certified Steel Detailer Meet CSD requirements set out Meet CSD requirements set out in the
(CSD) in the ASTTBC Steel Detailing ASTTBC Steel Detailing Registration
Registration Policy Policy
Registered Steel Detailer Meet RSD requirements set out Meet RSD requirements set out in the
(RSD) in the ASTTBC Steel Detailing ASTTBC Steel Detailing Registration
Registration Policy Policy

Registered Utility Locator Successful completion of Completion of a minimum of 12

Technician (RULT) months (1,800 hours) experience
BC Common Ground Alliance working on locate projects of varying
(BCCGA) Utility Locator complexity while under the
Specialist Training Program, supervision of a RULT or equivalent
offered by the BC Municipal practitioner approved by the
Safety Association, or credentials committee
equivalent post-secondary
training satisfying the
competencies set out at
Appendix E to this Part and
required to safely and
accurately identify and
document the location of sub-
surface utilities

Appendix A - CPWI Competencies

A numerical taxonomy is listed in the right-hand columns, ranking the required competency from
level 1 (simple recall of facts) to 6 (complex judgments). The ranking is intended to provide
guidance for assessment of competencies, and is based on the following outline1:

Level Competency Description of Competency

1 Knowledge The recognition and recall of factual information providing the
foundation of thought processes.

2 Comprehension Interpreting or understanding the meaning or use of factual

information.

3 Application Selecting relevant information to be applied when completing a

duty or task.

4 Analysis Analytical ability to interpret and apply information when

considering a duty or tasks.

5 Synthesis Combining or consolidating multiple sources of information to

form a new opinion, action or result.

6 Evaluation Making judgments to determine if an object or an action

conforms to specifications or to acceptable performance
standards.

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1 Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: The Classification of Educational Goals (Bloom et al 1956)

Level
No. Competency Indicators
PWI-1 PWI-2 PWI-3
1.0 Apply fundamental occupational skills
1.1 Maintain a 1. Assess, apply ASTTBC Code of 6 6 6
professional Ethics and Practice Guidelines.
work ethic
2. Apply general principles of
professionalism, diligence.

3. Advocate professionalism, best

practices, promote regulatory
compliance

1.2 Formulate 1. Present verbal and written 4 4 4

effective communications with English
communications literacy suited for a Canadian
technical workplace.

2. Apply techniques for active

listening, conflict resolution, and
negotiations.

3. Employ verbal communication

skills suited to liaison and
coordination with others
incidental to the work.

4. Industry specific, technical

communication skills

5. Interpret specifications, standards,

test reports.

6. Use verbal and written skills to

convey technical conclusions and
expectations; to recommend
acceptance or rejection of materials
or workmanship.

1.3 Apply math and 1. Apply basic math concepts 2 3 4

science including decimal and percentage
concepts expressions, fractions and the
order of arithmetic operations.

2. Apply metric and imperial systems

of measurement to convert from
one system to the other, interpret

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 specifications expressed in either
system of measurement.

3. Use scale systems to interpret

drawings and create simple scale
sketches.

4. Use expressions of slope such as

percentage (rise/run) and ratios to
measure and describe site
topography and to specify
constructed features such as
grade of piping, roadways, and
sidewalks.

5. Calculate volumes for earthworks,

size of tanks, transportation of
materials and costing.

1.4 Evaluate 1. Record accurate measurements in 4 5 6

measurements the field to support drawings and
reports.

2. Use basic survey instruments to

identify horizontal and vertical
alignments using measuring tapes,
eye levels, basic dumpy level or
rotary laser.

3. Use simple differential levelling

techniques to determine
elevations and to confirm
elevations of constructed
features using eye level, rotary
laser or similar instruments.

1.5 Evaluate 1. Interpret technical plans, 4 5 6

engineering showing sections, elevation,
drawings profile views, detail and
assembly views.

2. Create sketches by hand

to show field installations,
observations.

3. Employ common terminology,

abbreviations and symbols used
for civil engineering drawings and

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 building plans.

1.6 Assess civil 1. Differentiate the purposes, typical 4 5 6

infrastructure, configurations, materials used and
utilities the corresponding systems of
classification and specifications for
utilities such as water, sewer, gas,
electricity and telephone.

2. Differentiate the purposes,

classifications/specs and key
properties of common
aggregates for earthworks.

3. Differentiate the common types,

constituents, properties and
applications for asphalt and
concrete

4. Identify the construction methods for

public works infrastructure.

1.7 Evaluate 1. Evaluate applicable standards 4 5 6

standards and and specifications including:
specifications Master Municipal Construction
Documents (MMCD) and
municipal engineering
standards.

2. Assess public works construction

standards and best practices for
utilities installation, road construction,
concrete and asphalt lay down, and
restorations.

1.8 Distinguish utility 1. American Public Works Association 2 2 2

marking (APWA) uniform color code for
conventions marking utility locations (as used by
BCOneCall).

2. Marking methods including paint,

flags, stakes, chalk, offsets.

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1.9 Apply basic 1. Internet searches and e-mail 3 3 3
computer skills applications.

2. Basic word processing and

spreadsheets.

3. Basic digital file management.

2.0 Work Safely

2.1 Apply applicable 1. Part 4 General Conditions. 3 3 3
OH&S
regulations 2. Part 8 Personal Protective Clothing
and Equipment.

3. Part 9 Confined Spaces.

4. Part 18 Traffic Control.

5. Part 19 Electrical Safety.

6. Part 20 Construction, Excavation and

Demolition.

2.2 Evaluate safe 1. Evaluate hazards to the personal 4 5 6

work practices safety of the Inspector and apply
safe practices to mitigate hazards
such as excavation stability,
crushing and impact hazards,
working around mobile equipment,
confined space, electrical hazards
and fall protection.

2. Advocate and exemplify safety

behaviour.

3.0 Perform inspections

3.1 Evaluate 1. Review permits, plans, specifications. 4 5 6
background
2. Access historic inspection reports, test
information
results, etc.

3.2 Develop a 1. Establish required scope of 2 3 4

work plan inspection work, deliverables, client
needs.

2. Determine schedule, confirm access

and other coordination with contractor,
project management, and others
incidental to the work.

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3.3 Conclude 1. Prepare field notes as per 4.1. 4 5 6
(perform) field 2. Conduct visual assessments
assessments of components, systems,
procedures.
3. Determine quantifiable
measurements, confirm
specified alignments.
4. Perform sampling as required for
quality control.

3.4 Evaluate 1. Compare as constructed features 4 6 6

findings to drawings, specifications and
standards.
2. Assess sampling/testing results if
applicable.
3. Recommend acceptance or
rejection of materials or
workmanship.
4.0 Create documentation
4.1 Develop field 1. Include date, time, location, weather, 3 4 5
notes and and persons in attendance.
sketches
2. Create legible and accurate notes and
sketches.
3. Ensure sufficient clarity to allow
another competent person to
understand.
4. Include adequate detail to support
drawings and written report.
5. Include adequate detail to
support recommendations and
conclusions.
6. Optional: prepare a photographic
record to record key findings and
support conclusions.

4.2 Create 1. Prepare formal inspections and 3 4 5

records, progress reports that include dates,
reports time, identity of inspector and
others, the methodology, scope,
limitations of the inspection a
conclusion and recommendations.
2. Create as constructed (as built)

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 plans that include adequate
representations, dimensioning
and labelling as per industry
standards and practice.
3. Maintain effective filing systems for
records and reports.

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Appendix B: RPWT Competencies
All RPWT applicants are required to achieve the majority of indicators for each of the competencies
described in 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0. In addition, a minimum of one optional competency selected from
5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 or 9.0 is required for registration in the RWPT sub-class.

No. Competency Indicators

1.0 Assess safety 1. Identify the agencies and authorities overseeing safe work
risks and maintain practices in British Columbia.
safe workplaces
2. Describe and recognize safety risks associated with confined
and practices. space, fall hazards, pressurized or combustible fuels,
chemicals and other materials.

3. Maintain personal and public safety while working with and

around heavy equipment including excavators, cranes,
crushers, trucks and tractors.

4. Explain the importance of safe excavation practices as per

part 20 of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
including underground utility damage prevention and
excavation stability risks.

5. Describe personal and public safety risks and safe practices

related to work around electricity supply systems, electrical
equipment installation, maintenance and operation.

6. Implement safe hoisting and lifting practices as described in

Part 15 of OHS.

7. Promote public safety regarding hazardous work sites and

environments requiring mitigation of risks due to excessive
noise, dust, traffic, falling into excavations of risk of falling
objects.

2.0 Select and safely 1. Describe the appropriate type and size of equipment used
use equipment when excavating or compacting.
appropriate for 2. Specify the most appropriate hand tools required for various
various jobs. tasks and working conditions.

3. Identify, inspect, maintain and safely use electric, pneumatic,

hydraulic and gasoline-powered portable tools.

4. Specify the appropriate size and type of auxiliary equipment

such as generator sets, lighting towers, pumps, compressors,
excavators and conveyors.

5. Secure, transport, set-up and commission auxiliary

equipment.

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3.0 Apply skills 1. Maintain a professional work ethic.
generic to all
2. Apply effective interpersonal skills in the workplace context.
RPWT
competencies. 3. Apply effective communication skills.

4. Describe public works operations, organizational structure and

to functions.

5. Apply technical math to solve problems involving

measurement, volumes, areas, weight, conversion of units,
slope, angles and arcs.

6. Create and interpret drawings, sketches and maps

including site plans, sections, contours, profiles,
elevations and detail and associated nomenclature.

7. Use basic surveying techniques and instruments to establish

grades, layouts and relationship to plans.

6. Describe the key characteristics and uses of common

construction materials including aggregates, geotextiles,
asphalt, concrete, wood, metal and plastics.

4.0 Describe and 1. Demonstrate awareness of environmental regulations and

apply their application under federal, provincial and local agencies
environmental such as the Ministry of Environment, Department of
best practices. Fisheries and Oceans and Ministry of Health.

2. Describe ways to mitigate environmental risks related to fish

and wildlife including riparian area protection, concepts of fish
biology and the effects of silt and pollution on birds, fish and
wildlife.

3. Describe and apply erosion prevention measures when doing

earthworks.

4. Describe and apply practices that will reduce environmental

damage from spills, chemical contamination and disposal of
hazardous materials.

5. Describe risks and safe methods for controlling invasive and

noxious plant species.

6. Describe and protect archeological sites, heritage buildings

and sites including First Nations cultural, historical sites and
values such as culturally modified trees, human remains and
middens.

7. Describe best practices in collecting and disposing of solid

waste using approved reduced waste methods.

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5.0 Describe 1. Describe basic design principles and construction methods for:
fundamental stairs, ramps, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, roadways, bridges,
principles and culverts, streetlights, signals, signage and road markings.
criteria for
constructing and 2. Describe the materials and techniques used for road surface
maintaining roads, treatments and for the placement and compaction of subgrade
sidewalks and materials for various site and soil conditions.
signage for
vehicle and 3. Describe techniques used for road surface repairs and
pedestrian traffic. maintenance including repair of concrete.

4. Identify and correct conditions requiring new signage

design, placement, installation, repair or maintenance.

5. Perform earthworks processes including layout,

excavating, backfilling and compacting to specifications.

6.0 Describe 1. Identify water supply components and construction

fundamental techniques for pressurized piping systems
principles and
methods of 2. Explain the principles of potable water wells and pumps
constructing, including routine adjustments, repair and water quality
maintaining and monitoring.
repairing water
supply systems. 3. Describe routine maintenance, troubleshooting and
emergency repair procedures for pumping systems.

4. Demonstrate awareness of Drinking Water Quality regulations

and guidelines and their application under federal, provincial,
and local agencies.

5. Describe water treatment parameters, drinking water

standards and methods of maintaining common treatment
technologies.

6. Perform pressure testing, flushing and disinfection.

7. Describe fundamentals of hydraulics including flow volume,

cross connection detection, backflow prevention, pressure,
head and water hammer.

8. Monitor, adjust, trouble shoot and repair valves, hydrants,

meters, force mains and service connections.

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7.0 Interpret essential 1. Check the condition and repair sewer system components
regulations as including: manholes, pump stations (lift stations), catch
they apply to the basins, inlet and outfall structures, discharge to surface
design bodies, settling ponds, and underground infiltration systems
construction,
maintenance and 2. Describe Sewerage System Regulation requirements for
repair of waste onsite wastewater systems
water systems.
3. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair wastewater pumping
systems

4. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair common treatment

processes

5. Describe purposes, procedures, materials and equipment to

perform flushing, jetting, vacuuming, camera inspections, dye
and smoke testing

8.0 Conduct 1. Describe essential features of the BC Building Code

preventative basic applicable to the construction of: foundations, framing,
maintenance and flooring, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation
routine repairs on systems, vapor barrier and insulation
residential and
commercial 2. Demonstrate fundamental carpentry and construction
buildings. processes when assisting in the installation of doors,
windows, cabinets, stairs, ramps and handrails.

3. Describe the essential features and components of potable

water supply and wastewater drainage systems.

4. Identify various types of roofing materials suitable for flat

and sloping roof styles and components such as vents,
flashing and gutters.

5. Select and apply paint and other materials used to protect

and beautify residential, commercial and heritage
buildings.

Recognize unsafe conditions and recommend

appropriate process and qualified people to remediate
conditions of mold, asbestos, insect, animal and pest
infestation.

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9.0 Monitor, maintain 1. Describe due diligence and safety issues related to
and repair parks inspection of parks and playground equipment.
and playground
areas, structures 2. Describe the importance of structural integrity of structures
and equipment. and playground equipment accessible to the public.

3. Conduct routine ocular inspections to identify when

maintenance and repair is needed.

4. Report conditions in parks and playgrounds that may cause

risks to public safety.

5. Outline regulatory requirements for various recreational

facilities.

6. Inspect, repair and maintain sports fields of various surface

materials and requirements specific to the intended sport

7. Repair and maintain trails and natural areas to ensure

sustainability and public safety.

8. Repair and maintain irrigation systems and equipment

including flood control plans.

9. Select, plant and maintain shrubs, annuals, perennials, trees,

grass and turf

10. Identify strategies for controlling damage to flora due to pests,

pest infestation, wildlife or climate extremes.

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 Appendix C – CSO Competencies

Competency Categories Learning Objectives Applicable Legislation

(Knowledge, Skills or Abilities to be and Other References
demonstrated)
1. Building Codes and Bylaw 1. Describe how building codes and 1. National and Provincial
Requirements bylaws apply to construction safety. Building Codes.
2. Demonstrate ability to source applicable 2. Current Municipal
building codes and bylaws. Building Bylaws.
3. Describe the relationship and
differences between National (Federal)
and Provincial Building Codes.

2. Applicable Parts of the BC 1. Explain the basic requirements for fire 1. BC Fire Code
Fire Code for Construction prevention on a construction site, such
and Demolition and as fire extinguishers, flammables and
Municipal Fire Bylaw storage.
2. Develop a construction site fire alarm
safety plan.

3. Traffic Control 1. Describe regulatory requirements for 1. WorkSafeBC

traffic control. Occupational Health
2. Describe traffic control arrangements for and Safety Regulation.
common construction activities. 2. BC Traffic Control
3. Explain the different levels of Traffic Manual for Work on
Control and when each is required. Roadways.

4. Protection of the Public 1. Describe an employer’s legal obligations 1. Canadian Criminal

to ensure the safety of the public. Code
2. Select appropriate control measures 2. Workers Compensation
and methods. Act

5. Site Safety Inspections 1. Describe applicable regulatory 1. WorkSafeBC

requirements. Occupational Health
2. Describe basic site inspection and Safety Regulation.
methodology.
3. Explain basic hazard identification and
risk assessment processes.
4. Describe the process for selecting
effective controls.

6. Accident and Incident 1. Describe the applicable regulatory 1. Workers Compensation

Investigations requirements. Act of BC
2. Describe the basic elements of the 2. WorkSafeBC
incident investigation process. Occupational Health &
3. Explain and contrast unsafe acts and Safety Regulation
unsafe conditions.

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Competency Categories Learning Objectives Applicable Legislation
(Knowledge, Skills or Abilities to be and Other References
demonstrated)
7. Safety Responsibilities 1. Describe the General Duty Obligations 1. Workers Compensation
applicable to each of the following Act of BC
parties:
• Owners
• Employers
• Workers
• Supervisors
• Suppliers
• Prime contractors

8. Communication Skills 1. Apply conflict resolution skills in

challenging situations.
2. Demonstrate effective verbal and written
communication skills.
3. Demonstrate active listening skills
4. Explain examples of and the importance
of non-verbal communication.

9. Instructional Skills 1. Define goals and learning objectives.

2. Describe common learning styles.
3. Describe basic instructional techniques.
4. Identify equipment or materials as
training aids.
5. Demonstrate giving an effective crew
talk.

10. Organizing and Managing 1. Describe the applicable regulatory 1. Workers Compensation
Safety Meetings requirements. Act of BC
2. Explain the duties and functions of an
OHS committee.
3. Conduct crew safety talks.
4. Describe process for effectively
managing an OHS committee meeting.

11. Occupational Health and 1. Describe the applicable regulatory 1. WorkSafeBC

Safety Programs requirements. Occupational Health
2. Describe mandatory elements of an and Safety Regulation.
OH&S program.
3. Describe key components of an OH&S
program.

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(Knowledge, Skills or Abilities to be and Other References
demonstrated)
12. Occupational Health and 1. Identify the Parts of OHSR commonly 1. WorkSafeBC
Safety Regulations and applicable to Construction. Occupational Health
the Workers Compensation 2. Outline the structure of the OHSR and Safety Regulation.
Act (general/hazards/industries) 2. Workers Compensation
3. Explain the role of Prevention Policy Act of BC
and Guidelines
4. Compare and contrast prescriptive and
performance-based regulations.

13. Health and Safety 1. Explain the duties & functions of an 1. Workers Compensation
Committees OHS committee. Act of BC
2. Describe the role of the employer &
worker co-chairs.
3. Explain the importance of worker
participation in an OHS committee.

14. WorkSafeBC: 1. Describe the history of WCB 1. Workers Compensation

Compensation services compensation insurance. Act of BC
2. Demonstrate the process of evaluation
and filing an injury claim.
3. Describe common cost elements
associated with the occurrence of a
workplace injury.
4. Explain importance of an effective
Return to Work Program.

15. Controlled Product 1. Describe the various requirements of 1. WorkSafeBC

Exposures and Exposure chemical control systems. Occupational Health
Control Planning 2. Explain the general requirements of an and Safety Regulation.
Exposure Control Plan. 2. Health Canada –
3. Describe health hazards associated Workplace Hazardous
with exposures to: asbestos, lead, silica Materials Information
and wood dust. System.
4. Describe the negative health effects of 3. Transport Canada –
exposure to noise, vibration and Transportation of
temperature extremes. Dangerous Goods by
Ground.
16. WCB Variances 1. Describe the purpose of the Variance 1. Workers Compensation
process. Act of BC
2. Explain the process for application for a
Variance.
3. Describe how WorkSafeBC reviews the
variance process.
4. Explain the effective period for a
Variance Order.

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(Knowledge, Skills or Abilities to be and Other References
demonstrated)
17. Occupational First Aid 1. Describe the applicable regulatory 1. WorkSafeBC
requirements. Occupational Health
2. Explain how to conduct a first-aid and Safety Regulation.
assessment. 2. Occupational First Aid
3. Describe the duties of a first-aid Policy and Practice
attendant. Guidelines.
4. Describe the hazard rating list.

18. New and Younger Worker 1. Define new and young workers. 1. WorkSafeBC
Orientation and Training 2. Describe the 13 points a new and young Occupational Health
worker must participate in prior to and Safety Regulation.
beginning work in a new workplace.
3. Describe when additional orientation
and training is required.

19. Site Safety Orientations 1. Describe basic elements of a contractor 1. WorkSafeBC

site safety orientation program. Occupational Health
and Safety Regulation.

20. Demolition 1. Explain the applicable regulatory 1. WorkSafeBC

requirements. Occupational Health
2. Identify commons hazards associated and Safety Regulation.
with demolition work.
3. Identify controls for common demolition
hazards.

21. Formwork Concrete 1. Identify standard concrete construction 1. WorkSafeBC

Construction systems. Occupational Health
2. Describe work platform and fall and Safety Regulation.
protection systems for formwork.
3. Identify setup of safe access.
4. Identify common causes of formwork
failure.

22. Wood Frame Construction 1. Identify common hazards in wood frame 1. WorkSafeBC
construction. Occupational Health
2. Describe common fall protection and Safety Regulation.
systems used in wood frame
construction.

23. Cranes and Rigging 1. Describe common regulatory 1. WorkSafeBC

requirements. Occupational Health
2. Identify the required crane operator and Safety Regulation.
Certification.

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(Knowledge, Skills or Abilities to be and Other References
demonstrated)
3. Identify the general certification
requirements for cranes and associated
lifting devices.
4. Demonstrate the ability to inspect
rigging for damage.
5. Select appropriate types of rigging for
common lifts.

24. Suspended Slabs, Fly 1. Describe the applicable regulatory 1. WorkSafeBC

Tables, Slab Stripping and requirements. Occupational Health
Re-Shoring 2. Explain the stages of setup and needed and Safety Regulation.
controls.
3. Identify the required types of inspections
needed.
4. Explain role of a professional engineer
as it relates to these requirements.

25. Excavations and shoring 1. Describe the applicable regulatory 1. WorkSafeBC

requirements. Occupational Health
2. Explain common shoring, sloping and Safety Regulation.
excavation and trenching best practises. 2. BC One Call
3. Explain a pre-safety inspection. Guidelines
4. Explain pre-excavation requirements.
5. Describe the role of a professional
engineer as it relates to excavations.

26. Safety Program Audits 1. Describe the purpose of an OHS 1. Certificate of

program audit and the rational for Recognition Program
conducting them. Audit Requirements.
2. Describe common audit processes.
3. Explain the requirement of a COR audit.

27. Electrical Safety 1. Describe the applicable regulatory 1. WorkSafeBC

requirements. Occupational Health
2. Explain the limits of approach applicable and Safety Regulation.
to working in proximity t high voltage 2. Canadian Electrical
electrical conductors. Code.
3. Explain the application of an assured 3. BC Amendments to
grounding program and ground fault Canadian Electrical
circuit interrupters. Code.
4. Explain the purpose of the Assurance in 4. National and Provincial
Writing (30M33). Building Codes.
5. Explain the procedures should an 5. Municipal Building
electrical contact occur. Bylaws.
6. BC Safety Authority
Requirements.

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Competency Categories Learning Objectives Applicable Legislation
(Knowledge, Skills or Abilities to be and Other References
demonstrated)
28. Guard rails, catch 1. Explain the process and hierarchy of 1. WorkSafeBC
platforms, cocooning, floor controls for selecting a fall protection Occupational Health
openings, crane platforms system. and Safety Regulation.
and nets. 2. Describe regulatory requirements
applicable to TEMPORARY guardrails.
3. Describe acceptable practices for
protecting workers from fall hazards
created by floor openings.
4. Describe regulatory requirements
applicable to thrust-out crane landing
platforms.
5. Describe regulatory requirements
applicable to safety nets.
6. Describe regulator requirements
applicable to catch platforms and debris
nets.

29. Hazardous materials 1. Describe purpose and general content 1. WorkSafeBC

overview of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Occupational Health
Identification System (WHMIS). and Safety Regulation.
2. Describe the major components of
WHMIS.
3. Describe a controlled product.
4. Explain how to manage hazardous
materials that are not included under the
WHMIS System.
5. Describe what constitutes hazardous
waste and management of these
materials.

30. Fall Protection 1. Describe when the use of fall protection 1. WorkSafeBC
is required. Occupational Health
2. Compare and contrast fall arrest vs. fall and Safety Regulation.
restraint. 2. CSA and ANSI
3. Describe a fall protection plan, including standards that apply to
the required components, when it is fall protection systems
required and who develops it.
and equipment.
4. Describe the potential hazards
associated with working at heights and 3. Applicable OHS
the use of fall protection. Guidelines.
5. Explain the common types of fall
protection equipment.
6. Describe inspection procedures for fall
protection equipment.
7. Describe the different types of anchors,
anchorage connectors and their
requirements.

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(Knowledge, Skills or Abilities to be and Other References
demonstrated)
8. Describe the “procedures acceptable to
the Board” (e.g. WorkSafeBC), when
“standard” fall protection systems may
not be suitable for use.
9. Explain the method for determining fall
distances and clearance requirements
and how that may affect the FP system
chosen and/or fall protection equipment
used.
10. Describe rescue procedures.

31. Developing Written Safe 1. Explain difference between work 1. WorkSafeBC

Work Procedures procedures & work practices. Occupational Health
2. Identify work activities & processes and Safety Regulation.
where the OHS Regulation requires
written work procedures.
3. Describe the basic principles to adhere
to when developing proper written work
procedures.
4. Demonstrate how to write a basic work
procedure.

32. Protection of Utilities 1. Describe the factors to consider when 1. WorkSafeBC

determining whether to develop a safe Occupational Health
work procedure. and Safety Regulation.
2. Describe the applicable regulatory 2. Telephone and Gas
requirements. Utility Procedures.
3. Describe common work practices for 3. Municipal Utility
safely locating utilities.
Procedures.
4. Describe emergency procedures to use
where a gas line or electrical 4. BC One Call
conductor/vault is struck or contacted. Guidelines.

33. Confined Spaces 1. Identify the four characteristics common 1. WorkSafeBC

to all confined spaces. Occupational Health
2. Explain the common hazards and Safety Regulation.
associated with confined spaces.
3. Describe the key regulatory
requirements.

34. De-energization & Lockout 1. Explain when de-energization and 1. WorkSafeBC

lockout is required. Occupational Health
2. Describe common work processes in and Safety Regulation.
construction that would require workers
to lockout.

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(Knowledge, Skills or Abilities to be and Other References
demonstrated)
3. Describe the elements of a basic
lockout procedure.

35. Hazard Identification & 1. Define the terms hazard and risk. 1. WorkSafeBC
Risk Assessment 2. Describe the hazard identification Occupational Health
process. and Safety Regulation.
3. Describe qualitative risk assessments.

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Appendix D – CHI, and CPI Competencies

Level
No. Occupational Indicators
Competencies CHI CHI CPI
(Trainee)

1.0 Apply fundamental occupational skills

1.1 Maintain a • Assess, apply ASTTBC Code of Ethics and 6 6 6
professional work Practice Guidelines.
ethic • Apply general principles of professionalism,
diligence.
• Advocate and support industry best
practices, promote regulatory
compliance.

1.2 Employ effective • Determine liability risks and mitigating 4 5 5

business practices strategies.
• Obtain written declarations from owners to
confirm permission to enter property,
structures and to conduct inspections?
• Provide written quotes with fixed pricing.
• Use written contracts.
• Maintain insurance coverage.
• Use effective office filing systems with backup.

1.3 Apply effective • Attain verbal and written English literacy 2 3 3

communication skills suited for a Canadian technical workplace.
• Use communication skills to define
expectations and agreements with clients
and owner education.
• Convey limitations of the inspection processes.

1.4 Perform basic • Apply metric and imperial systems of 3 3 3

measurements measurement, including conversions.
• Select and use measuring tools to
establish measurements on the
horizontal plane, including the following:
o Tape measures.
o Distance wheel.
o EDM.
o Compass.
• Use spirit levels to determine ‘level’ and ‘plumb’
alignments.

• Use expressions of slope to measure and

report site topography, pipe

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No. Occupational Indicators
Competencies CHI CHI CPI
(Trainee)
gradients, roof pitch, and other alignments:
o Percentage (rise/run).
o Ratio (run : rise).
o Degrees.

1.5 Use drawings • Interpret scale drawings including plan, section, 2 3 3

elevation, profile views.
• Create plan view sketches by hand.
• Use common terminology, abbreviations
and symbols used for construction and civil
drawings, examples include: bench marks
(B/M) reference points (R/P), catch basin
(C/B), property line (P/L),
monuments (Mon), sanitary (san).

1.6 Differentiate building • Identify the fundamental requirements, 2 4 4

methods, procedures construction methods, materials used and
their system of specifications, for the
following types of construction:
o Wood frame.
o Steel.
o Concrete.
• Describe building systems and their functions
including:
o Foundations and framing structure.
o Roofing and exterior.
o Insulation and related ventilation.
o Utility services, plumbing, electrical.
o Heating, ventilation, air conditioning.
o Interior finishing.
• Outline historic differences in standards and
materials (‘standards of the
day’).

1.7 Use equipment and Explain purposes, demonstrate proper use and 3 5 5
tools. care of:
• Hand tools.
• Ladders.
• Moisture meters (hydrometer).
• Electrical meter, voltage tick meter.
• Combustible gas detector.

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No. Occupational Indicators
Competencies CHI CHI CPI
(Trainee)
• Thermal imaging camera (optional).
• CO detector.
• Laser thermometer.
• Water pressure gauge.

1.8 Examine the regulatory • Access and interpret relevant 3 4 4

framework regulations, codes and standards
including the following:
o BC Building Code (focus on Part 3 and
9).
o Fire Codes.
o Electrical Code.
o Plumbing code.
o Gas Safety Regulation.
o Canadian natural gas and propane code.
• Access and differentiate historic
standards and codes (‘standards of the
day’).

1.9 Utilize basic photographic • Exposure, shutter speed, depth of field. 3 3 3

skills • Framing, size, composition.
• Focus.
• Automatic and manual control.
• Date and time data.

1.10 Employ basic computer • Internet search. 2 3 3

skills • Email.
• Basic word processing.
• Scanning documents.
• Basic digital file management.

2.0 Work Safely

2.1 Apply applicable OH&S • Outline and apply portions of the 2 3 3
regulations following OH&S regs that have
common applicability to inspection
work per industry norms:
o Part 4 General Conditions
o Part 8 Personal Protective Clothing and
Equipment
o Part 9 Confined Spaces

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No. Occupational Indicators
Competencies CHI CPI
(Trainee)

o Part 10 De - energization and lockout

o Part 11 Fall protection
o Part 13 Ladders, Scaffolds and
Temporary Work Platforms
o Part 19 Electrical Safety

2.2 Evaluate risks associated • Identify risks to the personal safety of the 4 6 6
with inspections Inspector and adopt strategies to eliminate
or reduce those risks, including the
following:
o Structural hazards.
o Electrical safety.
o Gas safety.
o Confined space.
o Hazardous materials (incl. asbestos,
lead).

2.3 Select and use • Identify the purposes, proper use and 2 3 3
Personal adjustment, inspection and
Protection maintenance procedures for the
Equipment (PPE) types of PPE commonly used for
inspections, including (but not limited
to) the following:
o Hi Vis apparel.
o Safety headgear.
o Eye protection.
o Hand protection/gloves.
o Respiratory protection.

3.0 Develop work plan

3.1 Evaluate background • Review building permits. 3 4 4
information • Access realtor listings.
• Obtain maps, directions, property image
(i.e. Google maps).

3.2 Identify expectations for • Define expectations and agreements with 3 3 3

scope of work clients:
o Establish required scope of inspection
work, deliverables.
o Define limitations of proposed
inspections.
o Identify client needs.
o Meet client’s representative, owner,
occupants.

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3.3 Select appropriate • Hand tools. 2 3 3
equipment and tools. • Ladders.
• Moisture meters (hydrometer).
• Electrical meter, voltage tick meter.
• Combustible gas detector.
• Thermal imaging camera (optional).
• CO detector.
• Laser thermometer.
• Water pressure gauge.

3.4 Evaluate the approach, • Conduct ‘walk around.’ 3 4 4

sequence • Identify utility services.
• Determine how to gain access or identify
limitations/obstacles.
• Include a risk assessment (safety).
• Develop a consistent approach, sequence
… for example:
1. Envelope.
2. Roof.
3. Interior.
4. External site.

4.0 Perform inspections

4.1 Perform visual • Conduct non-destructive visual 2 3 3
assessments assessments of components, systems
and elements.

4.2 Perform quantifiable • Use meters, monitors, tools as listed in 1.4. 2 3 3

measurements • Use measuring tools and techniques as
listed in 1.7.

4.3 Evaluate building • Evaluate building structures, systems and 4 6 6

structures features including:
o Foundations and framing structure.
o Roofing and exterior.
o Insulation and related ventilation.
o Utility services, plumbing, electrical.
o Heating, ventilation, air conditioning.
• Interior finishing.
• Identify and evaluate life safety systems
including:
o Smoke detectors.
o CO monitors.
o Fire separation between units.
o Safe means of egress.
o Fire suppression systems (for CPI).
o Fire alarms (for CPI).

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No. Occupational Indicators
Competencies CHI CHI CPI
(Trainee)

4.4 Evaluate external • Evaluate external structures, systems and 4 6 6

structures features including:
o Retaining walls.
o Driveways, sidewalks, patios, other
‘hardscaping.’
o Perimeter and roof drain systems.
o Site drainage features.
o Potential problems associated with
vegetation, landscaping.

4.5 Analyse regulatory • Evaluate compliance with 3 4 4

compliance relevant regulations, codes and
standards including the
following:
o BC Building Code.
o BC Fire Codes.
o BC Electrical Code.
o Gas Safety Regulation

4.6 Make conclusions and • Differentiate data versus conclusions. 4 6 6

recommendations • Identify why portions not inspected.
• Identify and report conditions:
o Safety concerns.
o Improvement recommendations.
o Required repairs.
o Prohibited features.
• Identify and recommend other technical
specialist input, such as septic, HVAC,
electrician, structural engineer,
geotechnical, industrial hygienist (mold),
asbestos abatement.

5.0 Create documentation

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No. Occupational Indicators
Competencies CHI CHI CPI
(Trainee)

5.1 Produce field notes and • Include date, time, location, weather, and 4 5 5
sketches persons in attendance.
• Ensure sufficient clarity to allow
another competent person to
understand.
• Include adequate detail to support sketch
and written report.
• Include adequate detail to support
recommendations and conclusions.

5.2 Prepare a photographic • Select number of photos and orientation to 2 3 3

record record the following:
o Key stages of the work.
o Obstacles, obstructions,
reasons why portions could not
be inspected.
o Provide evidence of diligent scope of
work.
o Provide evidence to support conclusions,
recommendations
(including any specific “deficiencies”).
• Optional: demonstrate ability to create
video with voice over.

5.3 Create written report • Select either checklist forms or formal 4 5 5

written narrative report
depending on client expectations.
• Checklist/report should include:
o Date, time, identity of inspector and
others in attendance, inspector’s
designations and licence number.
o Methodology, scope and limitations of
the inspection.
o Sufficient information to justify
conclusions and recommendations.
o Description of the conclusions and
recommendations as per 4.5.

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Appendix E – RULT Competencies

Occupational Level
No. Indicators
Competencies
1.0 Apply fundamental occupational skills
1.1 Maintain a professional • Assess, apply ASTTBC Code of Ethics and Practice 6
work ethic Guidelines
• Apply general principles of professionalism, diligence
• Advocate and support industry best practices, promote
regulatory compliance

1.2 Apply effective • Attain verbal and written English literacy suited for a 3
communication skills Canadian technical workplace.
• Use communication skills to define expectations and
agreements with clients and owner education.
• Convey limitations of the locating processes and
equipment, accuracy.

1.3 Perform basic • Apply metric and imperial systems of measurement, 4

measurements including conversions.
• Select and use measuring tools to establish
measurements on the horizontal plane, including the
following:
o Tape measures.
o Distance wheel.
o EDM.
o Compass.
• Use reference points to establish measurements and
locations on the horizontal plane.
• Establish suitable reference points to allow others to
interpret/use the information reported by locator.
• Apply adequate dimensioning to support sketch and
written report.
• Use basic GPS equipment to identify and report
geographic coordinates.
• Interpret/report geographic coordinates (i.e. latitude,
longitude) using GIS/GPS data logging equipment.
• Identify geodetic system/elevations.

1.4 Use drawings • Interpret scale drawings including plan, section, 3

elevation, profile views.
• Create plan view drawings by hand, to scale, with
regard to basic drafting conventions (see section 6.2).
• Use common terminology, abbreviations and symbols
used for civil drawings examples include: bench
marks (B/M) reference points (R/P), catch basin (C/B),
property line (P/L), monuments (Mon), sanitary (san).

1.5 Differentiate civil • Types (e.g. Water, sanitary and storm sewers, gas, 4
infrastructure, utilities etc.)
• Purposes
• Configurations

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No. Indicators
Competencies
• Materials

1.6 Describe uses and • Electromagnetic: 2

limitations of o Active - direct connection, clamping or inductive
locating methods.
o Passive.
technologies
• Ground penetrating radar.
• Physical exposure (daylighting/hand exposure, hydro-
vacing).
• Pipe inspection camera systems.

1.7 Distinguish utility marking • APWA uniform color code. 2

conventions • Symbols and abbreviations for civil drawings and
specifications.
• Marking methods incl. Paint, flags, stakes, chalk,
offsets.

1.8 Employ basic computer • Internet search. 3

skills • Email.
• Basic word processing.
• Scanning documents.
• Basic digital file management.
• Data backup.

2.0 Work Safely

2.1 Outline applicable OH&S • Outline portions of the following OH&S 1
regulations regulations that have common applicability to
location work per industry norms:
o Part 4 General Conditions.
o Part 8 Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment.
o Part 9 Confined Spaces.
o Part 18 Traffic Control.
o Part 19 Electrical Safety.
o Part 20 Construction, Excavation and Demolition.

2.2 Select and use Identify the purposes, proper use and adjustment, 3
Personal inspection and maintenance procedures for the types of
Protection PPE commonly used in the excavating and general
Equipment construction industries, including (but not limited to) the
(PPE) following:
• Hi Vis apparel.
• Safety headgear.
• Eye protection.

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No. Indicators
Competencies
2.3 Evaluate risks • Conduct daily safety meetings. 6
associated with • Apply employer specific safety policies and procedures.
construction sites • Identify, mitigate site specific risks such as:
o Working around heavy equipment, traffic.
o Recognize excavation stability.
o Electrical safety.
o Gas safety.
o Risks to the public (need for signage, barriers).
o Others.

3.0 Evaluate background information

3.1 Use BC One Call • Identify services provided by BC One Call 3

resources • Explain criticality of using BC One Call - reduces
potential liability, due diligence, supports ‘locate
before dig’ strategy which is a regulatory requirement
• Identify limitations of BC One Call service
o Some utility owners are non-members, no
information
o Potential inaccuracies in information
o BC One Call is not a locating service
o Facility owner failure to respond
• Identify time requirements for service request
• Identify and provide information required for service
request

3.2 Use GIS resources • Identify sources and retrieve documents from: 3
o BC land title and survey authority.
o Regional district and municipal sources.
o Other sources.

3.3 Evaluate historical, • Determine potential utilities that exist 6

current and • Determine proposed earthworks, ‘dig’ zones
proposed usage of • Determine suitable marking methods
• Determine suitable scope of report and sketches
site
• Communicate with the ground disturber to establish
proposed earthworks, ‘dig’ zone
• Communicate with clients, property owners, other
stakeholders

4.0 Develop work plan

4.1 Identify expectations for • Define expectations and agreements with clients: 3
scope of work o Establish required scope of location work,
deliverables.
o Define limitations of proposed locating services.
• Identify client needs.
o Determine proposed earthworks, including relevant
depths.
o Identify other activities proposed by the client that
prompted location work.

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No. Indicators
Competencies
4.1 Conduct site assessment • Perform a mental checklist of potential utilities. 3
‘walk around’ • Include a risk assessment (safety).
• Identify other activities on site.
• Identify easements.
• Identify surrounding infrastructure, tie-ins to municipal
works.
• Review proposed works with ground
disturber/earthworks contractor(s).

4.2 Discriminate visible utility • Evaluate above ground features such as: 4
features o Manholes
o Poles
o Valve boxes
o Hydrants
o Flow metres
o Vent pipes
o Pedestals
o Markers
4.3 Identify discrepancies • Compare visible clues to record drawings. 3
between drawings and • Analyze the utilities that serve the site and structures,
site features compare to record drawings.
• Compare records of dimensioned locations to visible
features.

4.4 Evaluate priority and • Isolate and mark the easily identifiable lines first. 4
sequence of locates • Establish sequence - typically electromagnetic first,
then ground penetrating radar and/or pipe camera.

4.5 Select locate methods • Distinguish limitations, advantages, disadvantages of 1

various locating equipment.
• Select location technology based on utility type,
materials and other factors.
• Consider required degree of accuracy (criticality).

5.0 Perform locates

5.1 Coordinate with other • Communicate and cooperate with the site’s safety 3
activities on site programs, staff.
• Be aware of project scheduling.
• Identify locating priorities of clients.

5.2 Operate locating • Set up. 3

equipment • Care and maintenance.
• Calibration.
• Troubleshooting.
• Proper procedures.

5.3 Conclude utility locations • Analyze findings to reach conclusions. 3

• Determine any limitations or potential inaccuracies,
tolerances.
• Assess potential distorted signals, interference.

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No. Indicators
Competencies
5.4 Mark utility locations • Ensure marking preservation, durability of marking 3
based on weather, potential ground disturbance, etc.
• Choose direct marking or offset references.
• Use consistent conventions for:
o Off set marking.
o Lateral connections.
o Changes in direction.
o Termination points.
o Multiple facility marking, corridor marking.
o Facility identifier abbreviations.
o Use American Public Works Association (APWA)
uniform marking code.
6.0 Create documentation
6.1 Produce field notes and • Include date, time, location, weather, and persons in 2
sketches attendance.
• Ensure sufficient clarity to allow another competent
person to understand.
• Include adequate detail to support sketch and written
report.

6.2 Create scale sketches • Select simple hand drawn sketch or more formal scale 5
drawing (dependent on client expectations)
• Select content - sketch/drawing should include:
o Date, drawn by, site location, title/description of
purpose.
o North orientation.
o Reference points.
o Adequate dimensioning and detail.
• Locators must be able to create sketches by hand, to
scale, with regard to basic drafting conventions, with
adequate dimensioning and clarity to communicate
locations per industry expectations.

6.3 Prepare a photographic • Demonstrate basic photographic skills. 2

record • Select number of photos and orientation to record the
following:
o Key stages of the work.
o Obstacles, obstructions.
• Provide evidence of diligent scope of work.

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No. Indicators
Competencies
6.4 Create written report • Select either checklist forms or formal written report 5
depending on client expectations.
• Checklist/report should include:
o Date, person conducting locates and report, site
location.
o Report the rationale for the work plan.
o Sufficient information to justify conclusions/to identify
locations.
o Description of the work done including:
 Methods of locating and marking.
 Utilities located.
 Methods of marking.
• Include photographic record; select number of
photos and orientation to confirm scope of work
and/or to depict any limitations (i.e. obstacles,
limited access)

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Part 5: Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioners (ROWPs) Admission Requirements

If an applicant is registered as an ROWP with one or more endorsements and applies to ASTTBC to
add another endorsement, the registration requirements below may be modified to reflect only the
additional competencies and examinations.

ROWP Educational requirements Competency and Experiential

Endorsement requirements
ROWP Planner Successful completion of the ASTTBC A ROWP Planner must meet the
Professional Practice and Ethics exam, competencies set out at sections 1-4
and of the ROWP competencies at
Appendix A to this Part and be
Successful completion of the ROWP competent in planning a sewerage
Jurisprudence Examination in Schedule B system for servicing domestic strength
sewage wastewater using a Type 1 or
Type 2 treatment method for daily
design flow of domestic sewage less
than 9,100 liters, in accordance with
the Standard Practice Manual
pursuant to the Sewerage System
Regulation and Public Health Act

ROWP Installer Successful completion of the ASTTBC A ROWP Installer must meet the
Professional Practice and Ethics exam competencies set out at sections 1-3
and 5 of the ROWP competencies at
Successful completion of the ROWP Appendix A to this Part, and be
Jurisprudence Examination in Schedule B competent to install a sewerage
system servicing domestic strength
sewage wastewater using a Type 1 or
Type 2 treatment method for daily
design flow of domestic sewage less
than 9,100 liters in accordance with
the Standard Practice Manual
pursuant to the Sewerage System
Regulation and Public Health Act, and
in accordance with specifications
within the Filing documents prepared
by an Authorized Person and
accepted by the relevant Health
Authority.

ROWP Successful completion of the ASTTBC A ROWP Maintenance Provider must

Maintenance Professional Practice and Ethics exam meet the competencies set out at
Provider sections 1-3 and 6 of the ROWP
Successful completion of the ROWP competencies at Appendix A to this
Jurisprudence Examination in Schedule B Part, and be competent in monitoring
and maintaining a sewerage system
servicing domestic strength sewage
wastewater using a Type 1 or Type 2
treatment method for daily design flow

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 of domestic sewage less than 9,100
liters, in accordance with the Standard
Practice Manual pursuant to the
Sewerage System Regulation and
Public Health Act.

ROWP Private Successful completion of the ASTTBC A ROWP conducting residential

Inspector – Professional Practice and Ethics Exam inspections must meet the
Residential or competencies set out at sections 1-3
Commercial Successful completion of the ROWP and 7 of the ROWP competencies at
Jurisprudence Examination in Schedule B Appendix A to this Part, and be
competent in inspecting residential
sewerage systems using a Type 1, 2
or 3 treatment method.
A ROWP conducting commercial
inspections must meet the
competencies set out at sections 1-3
and 7 of the ROWP competencies at
Appendix A to this Part , and be
competent in inspecting a commercial
sewerage system, using a Type 1, 2
or 3 treatment method.

A registrant in good standing who is registered by the credentials committee as a Registered Onsite
Wastewater Practitioner (ROWP) is recognized under the Sewerage System Regulation (SSR) as an
Authorized Person (AP). An AP may provide onsite wastewater services within the scope of practice for
which the ROWP is certified (Installer, Maintenance Provider or Planner).

Authorized Persons must comply with all provisions of the Sewerage System Regulation including the
restrictions to ROWP Practice. Unless supervised by a professional, ROWPs must not design,
construct or maintain systems using type 3 treatment or systems with daily design flow >9100 L.

Planner
A registrant must be registered by the credentials committee as a ROWP Planner before providing
site/soil assessment, design and construction review services, or conclusions regarding suitability of
sites for onsite wastewater treatment.

A registrant must be certified as a ROWP Planner before submitting Filing or Certification documents to
the Health Authority.

Installer
A registrant must be registered by the credentials committee as a ROWP Installer before providing
system installation, system repair or replacement (as defined by SPM) or supervision of construction by
non-authorized persons.
At the discretion of the credentials committee an Installer may be certified for installing Type 3 systems
or systems with daily design flow design >9100 L. The Sewerage System Regulation requirements for
Professional supervision of construction for type 3 or systems with daily design flow >9100 L remain in
effect.

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Maintenance Provider
A registrant must be registered by the credentials committee as a ROWP Maintenance Provider before
providing system maintenance and monitoring, and before undertaking component repair or
replacement (as defined in Sewerage System Standard Practice Manual (SPM) available here).

At the discretion of the credentials committee Maintenance Provider may be permitted to provide
service for Type 3 systems or systems with daily design flow design >9100 L. The Sewerage System
Regulation requirements for Professional supervision of type 3 or systems with daily design flow >9100
L remain in effect.

Private Inspector
On application, the credentials committee must register qualified ROWPs in one of the following
categories of Private Inspector: (1) Inspector – Residential, or (2) Inspector – Commercial.

A registrant must be registered by the credentials committee as a ROWP Residential Private Inspector
or Commercial Private Inspector before providing inspection or assessment services (as defined by
Section 7 and Annex 1 of the ROWP Practice Guidelines).

Appendix A – ROWP Competencies

No. Competency Indicators

1.0 Apply fundamental occupational skills

1.1 Maintain a 1. Conduct and apply ASTTBC Code of Ethics and Practice
professional work Guidelines.
ethic
2. Apply general principles of professionalism, diligence.

3. Advocate best practices, promote regulatory compliance.

1.2 Employ effective 1. Obtain written declarations from owners to confirm usage
business practices information relevant to system design.

2. Provide written quotes with fixed pricing or expected range of

pricing.

3. Prepare written contracts describing the service you will provide

and expectations of the client.

4. Use effective printed document and electronic data filing systems

including backup to maintain records for a minimum of 15 years.

1.3 Use effective 1. Apply conflict resolution methodologies.

interpersonal skills
2. Describe effective behaviour in organizations.

3. Use interpersonal skills to define expectations and

agreements with clients and owner education.

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1.4 Apply effective 1. Complete the general competencies for verbal and written
communication English literacy suited for a Canadian technical workplace.
skills
2. Apply effective techniques for active listening, questioning
strategies and interview techniques.

3. Use communication skills to define expectations and agreements

with clients and to inform owners of system functions, operating
and maintenance instructions.

1.5 Apply math and 1. Apply basic math concepts including:

science a. Decimal, fraction and percentage expressions.
concepts b. Order of arithmetic operations.
c. Exponential functions.
d. Logarithms.
e. Rounding and significant figures.

2. Apply metric and imperial systems of measurement:

a. Convert linear, volume and pressure variables from metric to
imperial systems.
b. Interpret specifications and regulatory requirements that are
expressed in systems of measurement.
c. Prepare specifications for onsite systems using the metric
system.

3. Interpret and create drawings using linear scales on drawings

and sketches.

4. Use expressions of slope to measure and report site topography

and to specify constructed features (e.g. grade of piping,
infiltrative surfaces, cover soil, etc.).
a. Percentage (rise/run).
b. Ratio (run:rise).

5. Calculate volume:
a. Determine volume of existing tanks.
b. Estimate volume of excavations, volume of imported sand
media and other aggregates, including bulking and settling
estimates.

6. Use differential levelling techniques to determine elevations in

the field, establish benchmarks and confirm elevations of
constructed features.

7. Apply fundamentals of Geomatics:

a. Interpret Dominion Land Survey methodology (range,
township etc.).
b. Use geodetic system/elevations.
c. Interpret/report geographic coordinates (i.e. latitude,
longitude).
d. Interpret magnetic declination to convert compass bearings in
the field to ‘true’ bearings on drawings and vice versa.

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 8. Interpret basic parameters for sewage and effluent
characteristics, including total suspended solids, biological
oxygen demand, oil and grease quantities, mass loading.

1.6 Perform basic 1. Select and use measuring tools per industry practices
surveying
measurement 2. Determine adequate dimensions in the field to support drawings and
reports.

3. Establish suitable reference points in the field to convey

specifications and facilitate job control and layout.

4. Use basic GPS equipment to identify and report geographic

coordinates.

5. Use basic survey instruments to identify horizontal and vertical

alignments, or to construct features as per specified horizontal
and vertical alignments including the following instruments:
a. Measuring tapes.
b. Hand held compass.
c. Hand held clinometer.
d. Rotary laser level.

6. Basic dumpy level (i.e. builder’s level/transit).

1.7 Use engineering 1. Interpret and create plan, section, elevation, profile views.
drawings
2. Create drawings by hand, to scale, with regard to basic drafting
conventions (CADD competencies are optional).

3. Use scale systems to create drawings to scale or to identify

dimensions in the field from scale drawings.

4. Use common terminology, abbreviations and symbols used for

civil engineering drawings and sewerage system drawings.
Examples include: bench marks (BM) reference points (RP),
catch basin (CB), property line (PL), monuments (Mon),
sanitary (san), symbols for valves, water courses, and utilities.

1.8 Differentiate civil 1. Describe the purpose, configuration and materials used for
infrastructure infrastructure systems such as: drinking water, sanitary and
utilities storm sewers, gas and electrical.

2. Describe the typical units of measurement, specifications and

other terminology used for infrastructure systems including pipe
classifications and aggregates.

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 1.9 Describe uses and 1. Electro magnetic: Active - direct connection or inductive Passive
limitations of
locating 2. Ground penetrating radar.
technologies
3. Physical exposure (daylighting/hand exposure, hydro-vacing).

4. Pipe camera.

5. ‘Fish taping’.

1.10 Distinguish utility 1. APWA uniform color code.

marking
conventions 2. Symbols and abbreviations for civil drawings and specifications.

3. Marking methods including paint, flags, stakes, chalk, offsets.

1.11 Employ basic 1. Search information on the internet using various browsers.
computer skills
2. Send, receive and manage e-mail messages.

3. Prepare documents using word processing software.

4. Scan, save and send documents.

5. Clearly label and manage digital files.

6. Complete periodic backup of computer files and operating software.

2.0 Work Safely

2.1 Determine 1. Outline and apply portions of the OH&S regulations that have
applicable OH&S common applicability to onsite sewerage work, including:
regulations o Part 4 General Conditions.
o Part 8 Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment.
o Part 9 Confined Spaces.
o Part 18 Traffic Control.
o Part 19 Electrical Safety.

2. Part 20 Construction, Excavation and Demolition.

2.2 Select and use 1. Identify the purposes, proper use and adjustment, inspection and
Personal maintenance procedures for the types of PPE commonly used in the
Protection excavating, general construction and sewerage industries.
Equipment (PPE)

2.3 Evaluate risks of 1. Identify risks to human health and the environment.
exposure to
sewage 2. Employ mitigating strategies to reduce risks to the ROWP, the
owners/clients and the public.

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 2.4 Evaluate safe 1. Evaluate excavation stability:
work practices • Identify sloping standard practice.
• Identify shoring standard practice.
• Identify factors contributing to soil instability.

2. Assess electrical hazards.

3. Identify confined space conditions and risks.

4. Evaluate risks of working around heavy equipment.

Determine appropriate barriers, signage, site security.

2.5 Promote public 1. Identify when traffic control is needed.

safety
2. Adopt best practices for signage, barriers, site security.
Advocate and exemplify safety behaviour.

3.0 Apply onsite wastewater fundamentals

3.1 Examine hazards 1. Describe the health risks, harm to the environment and potential
to health and the impact on aquatic species of the following:
environment • Exposure to pathogens and viruses.
• Nitrogen and phosphorus.
• Increased organic content and associated oxygen depletions.

Chemical constituents of cleaning products, cosmetics,

pharmaceuticals, and others.

3.2 Evaluate 1. Outline the Sewerage System Regulation.

regulatory
framework 2. Evaluate health risks and identify reporting requirements.

3. Identify and apply when necessary the regulations applicable to

onsite wastewater systems including:
a. Public Health Act.
b. Past Acts and Regulations in effect at the time a specific
system being inspected was constructed
c. Riparian Area Regulation.
d. Drinking Water Protection Act.
e. Ground Water Protection Act.
f. Environmental Management Act.
g. Municipal Wastewater Regulation.
h. Industrial Camps Regulation (and proposed BC Guidelines for
Work Camp Operations).
i. Health Authority Subdivision Guidelines.
j. Local bylaws and zoning including development permit areas
and sewage maintenance bylaws.
k. Covenants and easements that may impact sewerage.

4. Building Code and Electrical Code provisions that pertain to

sewerage.

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3.3 Apply Standard 1. Comply with the procedures and standards applicable to:
Practice Manual a. Deciding on a system suitable for site conditions and client
(SPM) standards needs
and guidelines b. Planning the detailed components and layout of the system
c. Installation practices in compliance with system design and
component specifications

2. Planned preventative maintenance and system monitoring

3.4 Identify principles 1. Describe principals of pre-treatment:

of treatment and • Settling and floatation, retention time.
dispersal • Bacterial processes in tanks.
• Aerobic and attached growth approaches.
• Nitrification/de-nitrification.
• Disinfection.
• Filtration including effluent coarse screen filters, disc filters,
membrane filters.

2. Describe principles of dispersal:

Soil as a treatment media (bacteriological and chemical processes,
physical filtration and adsorption).
• Water movement in soil (saturated soil/preferential flow
versus unsaturated soil/matrix flow, capillary action,
evapotranspiration, permeability, oxygen flux, long term
clogging effects/biomat formation).
• System sizing and configuration principles to achieve
adequate retention time in soil.
• Benefits of uniform distribution.

3. Benefits of small dose volumes and dosing equalization/timed

dosing.

3.5 Differentiate 1. Differentiate treatment technologies, processes, hardware:

treatment and • Describe processes, advantages and disadvantages of
dispersal common treatment methods including aerobic, attached
technologies in growth, disinfection, membrane and media.
common use both • Identify common proprietary hardware and outline the
currently and treatment processes used.
historically
2. Differentiate dispersal technologies, processes, hardware:
• Describe processes, advantages and disadvantages of dosing
and dispersal methods including lagoons, trickle gravity, dose
to D-box, pressure, drip, combined treatment and dispersal,
packed bed filters, sand media systems, flouts and siphons,
centrifugal and turbine pumps, demand and timed dosing,
zoned dispersal.

3. Differentiate monitoring technologies, processes, hardware.

• Describe processes and hardware for flow monitoring

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 including mechanical cycle counters, flow meters, control
panels using cycle counts and pump run times, data logging,
and telemetry.

4. Describe processes and hardware for effluent sampling and

groundwater monitoring including observation ports and sampling
ports for in-tank and in-soil monitoring.

4.0 Design onsite sewerage systems

4.1 Assess site and 1. Select and use appropriate equipment and tools.
soil conditions
2. Use test pits to identify soil characteristics.

3. Use test pits to identify limiting conditions for vertical separation.

4. Use percolation tests to indicate permeability.

5. Use permeameter testing to determine permeability.

6. Identify performance boundaries for compliance with horizontal

separation standards.

7. Identify topography for compliance with slope limitations for

different dispersal systems.

8. Identify most favourable locations on the lot for dispersal.

9. Identify problematic soil types (e.g. expanding clays, fractured rock,

highly permeable soils, and soils with low permeability).

4.2 Classify soils 1. Identify and report the following soil characteristics as per SPM
requirements using USDA or CANSIS systems:
• Texture, structure and consistence.
• Coarse fragments and roots.
• Colour, mottling, greying.

2. Use hand texturing methods to determine texture.

3. Interpret lab testing reports (typically sieve analysis) to determine

soil texture categories.

4.3 Evaluate 1. Retrieve and review any sewerage permits, filings or certification
background documents.
information
2. Retrieve and review building plans, health orders, covenants,
easements.

3. Interview owner/system user, and obtain written declarations with

usage information.

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4.4 Determine 1. Characterize sewage source and site use.
conceptual design
2. Apply system selection standards.

3. Conclude dispersal system location.

4. Conclude method of dispersal.

5. Determine pre-treatment method and location of tanks/treatment

hardware.

4.5 Configure system 1. Determine daily design flow.

2. Configure pre-treatment system.

3. Configure dosing system.

4. Configure soil dispersal system.

5. Determine maintenance requirements.

4.6 Create 1. Create field notes, design notes, supporting documents.

documentation
2. Create photographic record.

3. Create drawings.

4. Create design filing submission

5. Health Authority Record of Sewerage System form.

6. Site/soil evaluation report, associated drawing(s).

7. Record of Design.

8. Specifications, associated drawings.

9. Create certification submission:

a. Health Authority Certification form
b. Record drawing(s)
c. Maintenance and monitoring plan
d. Owner’s manual
e. Compile supporting documentation (e.g. manufacturer’s
manuals, warranty cards, and photographic record

4.7 Provide 1. Conduct pre-construction orientation.

construction
review 2. Examine construction at key stages of the installation.

3. Participate in commissioning.

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 4. Complete final inspection and approval.

5. Provide orientation for owner.

5.0 Install onsite sewerage systems

5.1 Develop a work 1. Select and use appropriate equipment and tools.
plan
2. Determine access for construction.

3. Determine electrical service requirements for the system.

4. Determine requirements and schedules for sub trades, source of

water supply for commissioning the system, and coordinate any
relevant activities or contributions by the client.

5. Develop materials lists (and place orders as required), estimate

volumes of sand media, aggregates.

6. Obtain and review filing, confirm acceptance by Health before

construction start.

7. Review site constraints and specifications with the AP on record

during a pre- construction meeting on site.

5.2 Validate 1. Confirm that the proposed system will comply with critical SPM
compliance with standards for the following:
critical standards a. Horizontal separation (incl. SSR 30 m setback to wells).
b. Vertical separation.

2. Distinguish system selection standards including restrictions to

gravity dispersal, slope limitations for different system types,
suitability for lagoons, identification of expanding clays and
highly permeable soils.

3. Confirm that the system specifications include access provisions

for maintenance as per SPM standards.

4. Confirm that the system specifications and proposed construction

procedures comply with SPM standards for installation.

5.3 Install components 1. Create layout in the field to control horizontal and vertical
alignments.

2. Collaborate with AP on Record to ensure diligent construction

review as construction proceeds.

3. Demonstrate hands on competency for operating earthmoving

equipment, at least with entry-level competency for either skid
steer, backhoe or excavator.

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sufficient to provide supervision as per industry expectations.

5. Install tanks, (including treatment plants, filters, UV units), plus anti

floatation features and insulation when required.

6. Use compaction techniques to provide full support of piping.

7. Perform leak testing of tanks.

8. Install dosing systems including:

a. Pumps, flouts, siphons.
b. Control systems and flow monitoring provisions
including floats, transducers, control panels and
alarm(s).
c. Set floats, transducers to specifications.
d. Program control panels.

9. Install soil dispersal systems:

a. Installers shall demonstrate competency at installation of at
least gravity, pressure, combined treatment and dispersal
systems, in-ground and raised systems including sand
mounds.
b. Perform site/soil preparation, soil remediation and scarification.
c. Install sand media and/or aggregates.
d. Install dispersal piping system and observation ports.

10. Install cover soil and other backfilling and site clean up.

5.4 Commission 1. Test and adjust D-box (levellers) to promote even distribution for
system at gravity systems.
completion
2. Perform flushing and squirt testing (residual head) for pressure
dispersal systems.

3. Confirm float/transducer settings as per specification.

4. Perform dosing (pump, flout, siphon) and alarm testing, including

filling tank too at least alarm event and conducting full dose test
to confirm specified drawdown/dose volume.

5. Record panel record.

6. Provide owner orientation.

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 5.5 Create 1. Create photographic record showing at minimum the pre-existing
documentation site conditions, post installation conditions (the finished product)
and key stages of work as construction progressed.

2. Demonstrate ability to create field notes adequate to support formal

record drawing, and to record panel record for the maintenance
plan (although often the planner will complete these tasks).

3. Create Installer’s Letter of Certification (if installer is not also the

planner).

4. Create and retain a permanent file with all records pertaining to the
project.

6.0 Maintain and monitor onsite sewerage systems

6.1 Carry out system 1. Select and use appropriate equipment and tools.
assessment and
maintenance 2. Interview owner/system user, and obtain written declarations with
usage information.

3. Characterize sewage source and residence or facility use.

4. Obtain and apply the maintenance plan (including completion

of the prescribed maintenance procedures of the
maintenance plan).

5. Perform maintenance procedures as per standard practice, and

SPM standards and guidelines.

6. Perform locating procedures including pipe camera methods

and using electro- magnetic locating technology.

7. Test (and repair or replace) aerators, recirculation pumps.

8. Clean and replace filters, membranes, UV bulbs, replenish

chlorination materials.

9. Assess condition and serviceability of filter media (e.g. sand

media, peat, fabrics and plastics).

10. Assess condition and performance of dispersal systems

including at least the following types: gravity, pressure,
combined treatment and dispersal systems, and drip.

11. Perform flushing, jetting, vacuuming.

12. Assess and maintain grease interceptors.

13. Assess condition and performance of dosing systems

including indexing valves, pumps, siphons, flouts and
associated control systems.

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 14. Make conclusions about system performance and condition.
Make recommendations for repairs and improvements.

6.2 Monitor the 1. Determine system flow volumes using control panel records,
system water meters or other means.

2. Evaluate flow volume, compare to design capacity, with

consideration of current occupancy and usage patterns.

3. Conduct sampling for assessment of sewage and effluent

characteristics, as per standard practice and requirements of
testing labs.

4. Conduct field tests of sewage and effluent characteristics

including at least ph, temperature, turbidity meters, CBOD5
field tests, dissolved oxygen probes.

5. Evaluate pre-treatment performance using: Lab testing data,

field test results. and visual and odour indicators.

6. Assess solids accumulations in septic tanks and other components.

Make conclusions and recommendations regarding system
usage and subsequent maintenance frequency.

6.3 Perform 1. Diagnose performance shortcomings, troubleshoot system

component repairs malfunctions.

2. Prioritize corrective actions when performance emergencies

occur (typically to mitigate health hazards).

3. Perform component repair or replacement, including all those

defined in the SPM Table II- 2.

4. Install access provisions, filters, replace UV bulbs and

replenish chlorination materials.

5. Replace control system components.

Install observation ports and other provisions for effluent
sampling.

6.4 Create 1. Create photographic record showing at minimum the pre-

documentation existing site conditions, post maintenance conditions, key
stages of maintenance work, including photographs selected to
support conclusions about condition, performance and
recommended repairs or improvements.

2. Demonstrate ability to create field notes adequate to support formal

reports.

3. Create report of maintenance for clients. Include flow monitoring

data/panel records to support subsequent maintenance.

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 4. Create simplified maintenance plan where none exists.
Create and retain a permanent file with all records pertaining to
the project.

7.0 Conduct inspections

7.1 Determine the 1. Interview owner/system user, and obtain written declarations with
purpose and type usage information
of inspection
2. Determine if the purpose of the inspection is for system
performance, compliance or other regulatory function

3. Characterize sewage source and residence/facility use.

4. Evaluate sewage flow volume and establish a design flow

allowance.

5. Retrieve and review any sewerage permits, filings or certification

documents.

6. Retrieve and review building plans, health orders, covenants, or

easements.

Obtain written permission to enter property and disturb the site.

7.2 Carry out system 1. Select and use appropriate equipment and tools.
assessment and
inspection 2. Perform locating procedures including pipe camera methods
and using electro- magnetic technology.

3. Expose and access system components.

4. Use pipe camera methods to assess condition and

configuration of system components.

5. Evaluate the configuration, capacity and condition of tanks

including sewage transfer/lift stations, flow equalization, septic
tanks, trash tanks, pump chambers and other dosing tanks.

6. Evaluate the treatment capacity of treatment plants, CTDS,

and other treatment technologies.

7. Assess performance of aerators, recirculation pumps.

8. Assess condition and serviceability of filters, membranes, UV

bulbs, chlorination materials.

9. Assess condition and serviceability of filter media (e.g. sand

media, peat, fabrics and plastics).

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 10. Evaluate the configuration, size and performance of dispersal
systems including at least the following types: gravity, pressure,
combined treatment and dispersal systems, and drip.

11. Evaluate configuration, capacity and performance of dosing

systems including indexing valves, pumps, siphons, flouts and
associated control systems based on standards applicable at
the time of construction.

12. Conduct flow testing.

13. Perform other inspection procedures as listed in ASTTBC

Standard Practice Guidelines for Inspection of Onsite
Wastewater Systems.

14. Compare size, capacity, and configuration of system

components to relevant standards ‘of the day’ and the current
SPM – for the design allowance (based on current and/or
anticipated use).

15. Make conclusions about system performance, condition and

serviceability.

16. Make recommendations for repairs, improvements,

replacement.

7.3 Create 1. Create photographic record showing at minimum the pre-existing

documentation site conditions, post inspection conditions, key stages of
inspection, including photographs selected to support conclusions
about size, capacity, configuration, condition, performance.

2. Demonstrate ability to create field notes and field sketches

adequate to support formal reports.

3. Create record drawings (see 1.7 – Use engineered drawings)

4. Create report of inspection for clients and/or other agencies, using

approved terminology to report conclusions as per ASTTBC
Standard Practice Guidelines for Inspection of Onsite Wastewater
Systems.

5. Create and retain a permanent file with all records pertaining to

the project.

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Part 6: Registered Fire Protection Technician (RFPT) Admission Requirements

RFPT Sub-class Educational requirements Experiential requirements

Registered Fire Successful completion of the Completion of the experiential

Protection education/training requirements of requirements listed below for each
Technician (RFPT) each endorsement applied for by the endorsement applied for by the
applicant applicant

Registered Fire Protection Technician (RFPT) Endorsement Requirements

RFPT Education / Training Experiential requirements Competencies /

Endorsements requirements Indicators
Portable Fire BCIT- OCHS 1410, or A minimum of 3 months of work Competencies 1.0 to 4.0
Extinguishers experience that includes as set out in Appendix A
(EX) Equivalent course, or supervised testing of 200 fire to this Part
extinguishers of various types
80% on relevant including CO2, stored pressure, Appendix A Competency
challenge exam at cartridge, dry chemical and others 5.1
Schedule B

Unit Emergency Electrical Fundamentals A minimum of 3 months of work Appendix A Competencies

Lighting (EM) or an equivalent course experience that includes 1.0 to 4.0
meeting the supervised testing of 100 various
competencies listed at types of emergency lighting units Appendix A Competencies
Schedule G, and (a minimum of 3 types and 5.8, 5.9
voltages)
BCIT- Fire 2077 or
equivalent course, or

80% on relevant
challenge exam at
Schedule B

Fire Alarm Electrical Fundamentals A minimum of 1 year of work Appendix A Competencies

Systems (AL) or an equivalent course experience that includes 1.0 to 4.0
meeting the supervised testing of 25 fire alarm
competencies listed at systems Appendix A Competencies
Schedule G, and 5.2 to 5.4

BCIT- Fire 2084 or

CFAA training or
equivalent course, or

80% on relevant
challenge exam at
Schedule B

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Water-Based BCIT- Fire 2080 or A minimum of 1 year of work Appendix A Competencies
Fire Protection equivalent course, or experience that includes 1.0 to 4.0
Systems (WA) supervised inspection and testing
80% on relevant of a minimum of 40 water-based Appendix A Competencies
challenge exam at fire protection systems of various 5.5 to 5.7
Schedule B types such as wet, dry, deluge,
and standpipe

Commercial Philip Ackland Course, A minimum of 3 months of work Appendix A Competencies

Kitchen Exhaust or experience that includes 1.0 to 4.0
Cleaning (CO) supervised cleaning and
80% on relevant inspection of a minimum of 25 Appendix A Competency
challenge exam at commercial kitchen exhaust 5.10
Schedule B systems

Special Fire BCIT – Fire 2088 or A minimum of 2 years of work Appendix A Competencies
Suppression equivalent course, or experience that includes: 1.0 to 4.0
Systems – supervised inspection and testing
80% on relevant of a minimum of 40 special fire
Pre-Engineered challenge exam at suppression systems
(SP-P) Schedule B

Special Fire BCIT – Fire 2088or A minimum of 2-years work Appendix A Competencies
Suppression equivalent course, or experience that includes: 1.0 to 4.0
Systems -
Custom 80% on relevant Supervised inspection and testing
Engineered (SP- challenge exam at of a minimum of 40 special fire
C) Schedule B suppression systems of various
types

Stationary Fire 80% on relevant A minimum of 1 year of work Appendix A Competencies

Pumps (FP) challenge exam at experience that includes: 1.0 to 4.0
Schedule B
Supervised inspection and testing
of a minimum of 40 water-based
fire protection systems that
include fire pumps

Smoke Control RFPT (AL) certification A minimum of 2 years work Appendix A Competencies
Systems (SM) and experience that includes: 1.0 to 4.0

BCIT- Fire 2086 or Supervised inspection and testing Appendix A Competencies

Equivalent course, or of a minimum of 40 smoke control 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
80% on relevant systems
challenge exam at
Schedule B

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Generator Electrical Fundamentals A minimum of 2-years work Appendix A Competencies
Systems (GS) or an equivalent course experience that includes: 1.0 to 4.0
meeting the
competencies listed at Supervised inspection and testing
Schedule G, or of a minimum of 40 generator
systems of various types
Red Seal Electrician
(Industrial or
Construction)

Red Seal mechanic, or

Heavy-duty mechanic,
or

Automobile mechanic,
and

80% on relevant
challenge exam at
Schedule B

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Appendix A: RFPT Competency Standards
No. Competency Indicators

1.0 Apply fundamental occupational skills

1.1 Maintain a • Assess, apply ASTTBC Code of Ethics and Practice Guidelines
professional • Apply general principles of professionalism, diligence.
work ethic • Advocate best practices.
• Promote regulatory compliance.
• Promote fire and life safety.

1.2 Employ • Determine liability risks and mitigating strategies.

effective • Obtain written declarations from owners to confirm
business permission to enter property, structures and to conduct
practices inspections.
• Provide written quotes with fixed pricing.
• Use written contracts.
• Maintain insurance coverage.
• Use effective office filing systems with backup.

1.3 Apply effective • Attain verbal and written English literacy suited for a
communication Canadian technical workplace.
skills • Use communication skills to define expectations and
agreements with clients and owner education.
• Convey limitations of the inspection processes.
• Apply metric and imperial systems of measurement:
o Calculate conversions.
o Interpret specifications and regulatory requirements
that are expressed in systems of measurement.

1.4 Apply math and • Apply basic math concepts including:

science o Decimal and percentage expressions.
concepts o Fractions.
o Order of arithmetic operations.
o Exponential functions.
o Rounding and significant figures.

1.5 Differentiate • Define terminology, nomenclature in common usage for each

systems endorsement category.
• Describe types and configurations of systems
• Identify purposes and function of hardware as applicable to
endorsement including:
o Fire protection.
o Fire and smoke alarms.
o Extinguishers.
o Emergency lighting.
o Ductwork.
1.6 Use equipment • Explain purposes, demonstrate proper selection, use, and care of
and tools tools and equipment applicable to the various endorsements:

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 o Hand tools.
o Ladders.
o Canned smoke
o Heat gun.

• Electrical testing equipment:

o Multimeter.
o Voltage tick meter.
o Battery load tester.
o Pressure differential manometer (for smoke control).
o Smoke detector sensitivity testers.

2.0 Work Safely

2.1 Apply • Outline and apply portions of the following OH&S regulations
applicable that have applicability to the personal safety of the RFPT:
OH&S o Part 3 Rights and Responsibilities
regulations o Part 4 General Conditions
o Part 7 Noise, Vibration and Temperature
o Part 8 Personal Protective Clothing and
Equipment
o Part 9 Confined Spaces
o Part 10 De-energize and lockout
o Part 11 Fall protection
o Part 13 Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work
Platforms
o Part 19 Electrical Safety

2.2 Evaluate risks • Identify risks to the personal safety of the RFPT and adopt
associated with strategies to eliminate or reduce those risks, including the
worksites following:
o Electrical safety.
o Gas safety.
o Confined space.
o Hazardous materials.
o Driving, traffic risks, security of loads.
o Working in vicinity of mobile equipment, manufacturing
equipment, material moving equipment, conveyors, other
industrial hazards.
o Transport of dangerous goods.

• Identify the purposes, proper use and adjustment, inspection and

maintenance procedures for the types of PPE commonly used in
the specific industry of the RFPT, including:
o High visibility apparel.
o Safety headgear.
o Eye protection.
o Hand protection/gloves.
o Respiratory protection.

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3.0 Test and inspect fire protection systems
3.1 Develop a work • Gather background information including previous inspection
plan reports (incl. fire safety plan if applicable).
• Identify types of systems, scope of work.
• Select and use appropriate equipment and tools.
• Consult, confirm plan with property management.
• Identify impact of circumventing systems (if applicable), contact
authority having jurisdiction (as applicable to task).

3.2 Analyse • Determine access to system components

regulatory • Identify impediments to accessing components and mitigation
compliance strategies.
• Access, outline, apply relevant portions of the following:
o Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
o BC Building Code.
o Fire Codes (national, provincial and local codes, standards
and bylaws). Including ULC/CAN S 536.
o Electrical code including section 32, 10.

4.0 Create Documentation

4.1 Produce field • Include date, time, location, weather, and persons in attendance.
notes • Ensure sufficient clarity to allow another competent person to
understand.
• Include adequate detail to support conclusions and reports.

4.2 Prepare tags • Complete and affix tags as per regulatory requirements and
standard practice.

4.3 Prepare a • Select number of photos and orientation to record the following:
photographic o Convey understanding of the site/workplace conditions.
record o Support conclusions and recommendations.
o Provide evidence of diligent scope of work.

4.4 Create written • Select format and scope of reports depending on regulatory
report reporting requirements and workplace policies/expectations
(often checklist forms).
• Include sufficient information to convey findings and to support
recommendations and conclusions.
• Include evidence such as photographs, supporting documents

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Appendix B: RFPT Endorsement Specific Competencies

No. Competency Indicators

Portable Fire Extinguishers (EX)

5.0 Confirm Test, inspect and recharge portable fire extinguishers.
systems are
operating as
intended

Fire Alarm Systems (AL)

5.1 Apply principles Apply Ohm’s law to determine voltage, amperage, resistance
of electricity Identify and explain the basic functions of electronic components such as
capacitors, resistors, and diodes
Describe the difference between alternating current and direct current.

Interpret wiring schematics.

5.2 Interface with Navigate panel menus.

addressable Access data logs.
systems

5.3 Confirm Manipulate controls.

systems are Alarm systems.
operating as Heat Pull station testing.
intended Smoke detectors.

Water-based Fire Protection Systems (WA)

5.4 Inspect system Identify and set control valves to be normally open or closed.
components Identify control valves required to be normally open are
supervised/secure Inspect system components for accessibility, damage,
leaks, corrosion, impairment, proper position and orientation, normal and
seismic support and protection from damage.

Inspect data placards and signs.

Check to determine if there is adequate heat to protect freezing of water-

filled pipes / systems.

5.6 Test system Operate water control and test valves.

components Conduct drain test and interpret results Conduct water-flow alarm tests.

Perform manufacturer’s specified test procedures for deluge and pre-

action sprinkler systems as per manufacturer’s specifications.

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5.7 Confirm Confirm that water supply valves are fully open Check that alarm lines
systems are are open.
operationally
ready Verify that system pressures are normal.

Unit Emergency Lighting (EL)

5.8 Apply Apply Ohm’s law to determine voltage, amperage, resistance
principles of Identify and explain the basic functions of electronic components such as
electricity capacitors, resistors, and diodes.

Describe the difference between alternating current and direct current.

Interpret wiring schematics.

5.9 Confirm Check battery condition and adequacy of power.

systems are Verify connection to 110 volt power source.
operating as
intended Test operating condition of lights and fuses.

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning (CO)

5.10 Confirm Check cleanliness of exhaust ducts, filters, and grease traps.
systems are
operating as Test cables and fusible links.
intended
Verify operating condition of fire retardant cylinder.

Special Fire Suppression Systems (Custom and Pre-Engineered)

5.11 Smoke Control Apply principles of electricity Interface with addressable systems.
Systems (SM)
Confirm systems are operating as intended.

Navigate panel menus.

Access data logs.

Manipulate controls.

Alarm systems.

Pull station testing.

Heat detectors.

Smoke detectors

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Part 7: Approved jurisdictions

Canada
All regions and programs accredited and accepted by Technology Accreditation Canada, for more
information click here.

International Jurisdictions as per agreements signed by Canada include:

Accord Level Signatories

Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Ireland, Korea, New
Sydney Technologist Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Malaysia, Peru *,
Sri Lanka *
Australia, Canada, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, United
Dublin Technician
Kingdom, United States, Malaysia

*Denotes countries which currently have provisional status. Provisional signatories are recognized as
having appropriate systems and processes in place to develop towards becoming a full signatory.

Sydney Accord
The Sydney Accord was signed in June 2001, it is specifically focused on academic programs dealing
with engineering technology. The Accord acknowledges that accreditation of these academic programs
is a key foundation for the practice of engineering technology in each of the countries or territories
covered by the Accord. Qualifications and accreditations are recognized by other signatories and are
recognized by each signatory as being substantially equivalent to accredited or recognized
qualifications within its own jurisdiction.

For more information on the Sydney Accord click here.

Dublin Accord
The Dublin Accord was signed in May 2002. The agreement established mutual recognition of the
qualifications which underpin the granting of Engineering Technician titles. As with the other Accords,
the signatories are committed to development and recognition of good practice in engineering
education. The Dublin Accord is specifically focused on the mutual recognition of academic program
and qualifications that underpin the educational base for Engineering Technicians.

For more information on the Dublin Accord click here.

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 SCHEDULE B – Examinations

An applicant who fails an examination must wait at least three months before re-writing the
examination. The registrar in their discretion may waive or reduce the three-month waiting period if
satisfied that it would pose undue hardship to an applicant. Applicants who have failed an examination
three times must apply to the credentials committee for permission to write the examination again.

No. Examination title Administered

1. Professional practice and ethics ASTTBC

(written by all practising and temporary registrants)
2. Technologist fundamentals Yardstick
3. Civil engineering technologist Yardstick
4. Mechanical engineering technologist Yardstick
5. Electrical engineering technologist Yardstick
6. Petroleum engineering technologist Yardstick
7. Engineering Drafting and Design Technology Yardstick
8. Instrumentation Engineering Technology Yardstick
9. Fire Protection RFPT Fire Extinguishers ASTTBC
10. Fire Protection RFPT Electronics basics ASTTBC
11. Fire Protection RFPT Fire Pumps ASTTBC
12. Fire Protection RFPT Commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning ASTTBC
13. Fire Protection RFPT Emergency generators ASTTBC
14. Fire Protection RFPT Unit Emergency Lighting ASTTBC
15. Fire Protection RFPT Water-based suppression systems ASTTBC
16. Fire Protection RFPT Fire pumps ASTTBC
17. Fire Protection RFPT Fire Alarm system testing ASTTBC
18. Fire Protection RFPT Special suppression system ASTTBC
19. Fire Protection RFPT Smoke control systems ASTTBC
20. House Inspection Competency Examination (HICE) ASTTBC
21. Onsite Wastewater ROWP Jurisprudence
ASTTBC
(required for all ROWP registrants)
22. Onsite Wastewater Planner (ROWP) ASTTBC
23. Onsite Wastewater Installer (ROWP) ASTTBC
24. Onsite Wastewater Maintenance Provider (ROWP) ASTTBC
25. Construction Safety Officer CSO ASTTBC
26. Canadian Language Benchmark Test of English External

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 SCHEDULE C – Fees

Application, registration, renewal, and examination fees

Purpose Fee GST Total

Application for registration (all categories but student) $ 256.25 $ 12.81 $ 269.06

Application for registration (student only) $ 100.00 $5.00 $105.00

Application for reinstatement $ 256.25 $ 12.81 $ 269.06

Application for reclassification $ 179.35 $ 8.97 $ 188.32

Application to add an endorsement $ 179.35 $ 8.97 $ 188.32

Review on the record application fee $ 100.00 $ 5.00 $ 105.00

Examination fee (ASTTBC) $ 250.00 $ 12.50 $ 262.50

Examination fee (Yardstick) $265.00 $13.25 $278.25

Supervised inspection fee (each inspection) $350.00 $17.50 $367.50
Registration fee is *pro-rated in the 1st year for all applicants $ 380.00 $ 19.00 $ 399.00
registered with ASTTBC

Renewal of annual registration fee (practising & temporary $ 380.00 $ 19.00 $ 399.00
registrants)

Registration fee (specific to ROWP, RFPT, CPI) *pro-rated in the $ 429.00 $ 21.45 $ 450.45
1st year for all applicants registered with ASTTBC

Renewal of annual registration fee (specific to ROWP, RFPT, CPI $ 429.00 $ 21.45 $ 450.45
- practising & temporary registrants)

Annual registration fee (Trainees) $ 180.00 $ 9.00 $ 189.00

Annual registration fee (Retired registrants) $ 95.00 $ 4.75 $ 99.75

Annual registration fee (Multi-designation registrants) $ 80.00 $ 4.00 $ 84.00

Annual registration renewal fee (non-practising and student) $ 75.00 $ 3.75 $ 78.75
Annual registration renewal late fee $50.00 $2.50 $ 52.50
(after November 30 but before December 31)

Annual registration renewal late fee $150.00 $7.50 $ 157.50

(after December 31 but before March 1)

*Upon acceptance of an application a registrant is invited to register with ASTTBC. This type of
registration is prorated. When a new registrant registers part way through the calendar year, pro-rated
annual dues apply. Annual amount/12 months x number of months. Fees are not prorated for
registrants reinstated part way through the calendar year following cancellation due to non-payment of
fees.

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Stamp, seal, and wall certificate fees

Purpose Fee GST Total

AScT Black Upright Seal 40 mm (1-5/8”) $250.00 $12.50 $262.50
AScT 2O Rubber Stamp 44 mm x 44 mm (1-3/4” x 1-3/4”) $100.00 $5.00 $105.00
AScT EOS-R40 Pre-Inked Stamp 40 mm (1-5/8”) $125.00 $6.25 $131.25
RFPT 1T Rubber Die 25 mm x 25 mm (1”x1”) $125.00 $6.25 $131.25
RFPT Printer Q30 31mm x 31 mm (1/3/16” x 1-3/16”) $110.00 $5.00 $105.00
RFPT Printer R30 30 mm (1-3/16”) $110.00 $5.50 $115.50
ROWP Printer R50 50mm (2”) $125.00 $6.25 $131.25
Re-issue lost stamp $100.00 $5.00 $105.00
Wall certificate $ 45.00 $2.25 $47.25

Other fees
Purpose Fee GST Total
Application for course recognition fee $1000 $50.00 $1050.00

Investigation Tariff

Expense Rate of Indemnity (Up to)

For any legal services contracted by the college for the 60% of actual legal fees
purposes of the investigation

For any other professional services contracted by ASTTBC 80% of actual fees
for the purposes of the investigation

Salary costs for ASTTBC employees or officers engaged in Calculated by hour

the investigation

For any disbursements arising from the need to rent facilities 100% of actual disbursements
(e.g. meeting rooms) for the purposes of the investigation

Discipline Hearings Tariff

Expense Rate of Indemnity (Up to)

Legal fees for each day of hearing preparation* 60% of actual legal fees

*Maximum of three days preparation for each scheduled day

of hearing

Legal fees for each day of the hearing 60% of actual fees

Expert witness fees 80% of actual fees

All other disbursements 100% of actual disbursements

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 SCHEDULE D – Standards of Competence and Code of Ethics

1. Registrants are expected to:

a. hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public, including the protection of
the environment and the promotion of health and safety in the workplace,

b. practice only in those fields where training and ability make the registrant professionally
competent,

c. have regard for the common law and any applicable enactments, federal enactments or
enactments of another province,

d. have regard for applicable standards, policies, plans and practices established by any
level of government or ASTTBC,

e. maintain competence in applicable category, class, sub-class, and/or discipline,

including advances in the regulated practice and relevant science,

f. provide accurate information in respect of qualifications and experience,

g. provide professional opinions that distinguish between facts, assumptions and opinions,

h. avoid situations and circumstances in which there is a real or perceived conflict of

interest and ensure conflicts of interest, including perceived conflicts of interest, are
properly disclosed and necessary measures are taken so a conflict of interest does not
bias decisions or recommendations,

i. report to ASTTBC and, if applicable, any other appropriate authority, if the registrant, on
reasonable and probable grounds, believes that the continued practice of a regulated
practice by another registrant or other person, including firms and employers, might pose
a risk of significant harm to the environment or to the health or safety of the public or a
group of people,

j. present clearly to employers and clients the possible consequences if professional

decisions or judgments are overruled or disregarded,

k. clearly identify each registrant who has contributed professional work, including
recommendations, reports, statements or opinions,

l. undertake work and documentation with due diligence and in accordance with any
guidance developed to standardize professional documentation for the applicable
profession,

m. conduct themselves with fairness, honesty, and good faith towards clients, colleagues
and others,

n. not engage in any conduct that the registrant knows, or ought to know, would bring
ASTTBC or its registrants into disrepute,

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o. not engage in any conduct that is likely to undermine the standards, methods or
principles that are the foundation of the registrant’s applied science and engineering
technology practice,

p. treat other registrants, clients, employees and members of the public with respect and
courtesy,

q. consider employer/client materials confidential and not use the proprietary/confidential

information learned for personal gain or the advantage of other parties,

r. recognize the expectation of confidentiality does not hold where the employer/client
actions are unlawful, in which case the registrant is obliged to report the activity to the
appropriate authority,

s. be aware of and comply with applicable privacy legislation, including but not limited to
the Personal Information Protection Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection
of Privacy Act as applicable,

t. practise only when they are able to do so with reasonable skill, competence and safety
to the public,

u. counsel students and trainees to perform those activities that are within their scope of
knowledge, skill and judgment and not to exceed that scope,

v. ensure that any supervision provided to another person, whether a trainee, student or
non-registrant, is provided to the best of the supervising registrant’s ability and takes into
account the knowledge, skill and judgment of the person being supervised,

w. take all reasonable steps to ensure that those under their direct supervision engage in
the practice of applied science and engineering technology in a professional and ethical
manner and in accordance with all applicable enactments and standards of competence,

x. refuse to counsel other registrants or non-registrants regarding the performance of work

that is outside of the scope of that person’s registration, competency, knowledge, skill, or
training, as the case may be,

y. refuse to delegate work to other registrants in the performance of their regulated practice
that is outside of the scope of that person’s registration, competency, knowledge, skill, or
training, as the case may be, and

z. uphold professional obligations to ASTTBC while in the workplace by ensuring any such
obligations are treated as paramount to other work-related duties and encourage those
that the registrant supervises to do the same.

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Delegation to non-registrants

1. A practising or temporary registrant may delegate work related to the practice of applied science
and engineering technology in accordance with this schedule.

2. Registrants may only delegate work to a non-registrant that is related to the practice of applied
science and engineering technology that is within their specific area of practice, knowledge, skill
and training.

3. If a registrant intends to delegate work to a non-registrant, the registrant must ensure that the
work is carried out under their direct supervision.

4. A registrant who delegates work related to the practice of applied science and engineering
technology must do so in accordance with the bylaws, any limits or conditions on their
registration, applicable standards of competence and ethics, guides to professional practice, or
any other practice guidance issued by ASTTBC.

5. A registrant who delegates work to a non-registrant remains responsible for all work performed
by the non-registrant.

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 SCHEDULE E – Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Access Fees

Item Description of Services Management Fees

1 For applicants other than commercial applicants
(a) for locating and retrieving a record $7.50 per 1/4 hour after the first 3
hours

(b) for producing a record manually $7.50 per 1/4 hour

(c) for producing a record from a machine readable $7.50 per 1/4 hour for developing a
record from a server or computer computer program to produce the
record

(d) for preparing a record for disclosure and handling a $7.50 per 1/4 hour
record

(e) for shipping copies actual costs of shipping method

chosen by applicant

(f) for copying records:

(i) CDs and DVDs, recordable or rewritable $4 per disk

(ii) Memory USB sticks $10 per USB stick

(iii) computer tapes $40 per tape, up to 2,400 feet

(iv) microfiche $3 per fiche

(v) microfilm duplication $25 per roll for 16 mm microfilm,

$40 per roll for 35 mm microfilm

(vi) microfiche or microfilm to paper duplication $0.50 per page (8.5" x 11")

(vii) photographs, colour or black and white $5 to produce a negative

$12 each for 16" x 20" photograph

$9 each for 11" x 14" photograph

$4 each for 8" x 10" photograph

$3 each for 5" x 7" photograph

(viii) photographic print of textual, graphic or $12.50 each (8" x 10")

cartographic record, black and white

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 (ix) dot matrix, ink jet, laser print or photocopy, black $0.25 per page (8.5" x 11",
and white 8.5" x 14" or 11" x 17")

(x) ink jet, laser print or photocopy, colour $1.65 per page (8.5" x 11",
8.5" x 14" or 11" x 17")

(xi) scanned electronic copy of a paper record $0.10 per page

(xii) photomechanical reproduction of 105 mm $3 each

cartographic record/plan

(xiii) slide duplication $0.95 each

(xiv) audio cassette tape (90 minutes or fewer) $5 per cassette plus $7 per 1/4 hour
duplication of recording

(xv) video cassette recorder (VHS) tape (120 minutes $5 per cassette plus $7 per 1/4 hour
or fewer) duplication of recording

2 For commercial applicants, the applicable cost for each service listed in Item 1 is the
actual cost to the public body of providing that service

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 SCHEDULE F – Continuing education requirements and practice advice

A. Eligible CPD Categories, Activities and Hours

Category Activity or Training CPD Hours

1 Formal or 1) Completing structured discipline or practice-related 1 CPD Hour per

structured courses or training provided at or by a post- hour of activity
learning secondary public or private education institution

2) Indigenous cultural awareness and reconciliation

education programs as described in this Schedule

3) Teaching a course or training program related to

your discipline or professional practice but not as
part of your full-time job or practice

4) Presenting at conferences, workshops or seminars

related to your discipline or professional practice
but not as part of your fulltime job or practice

2 Informal or 1) Creating instructional materials, exercises, case 1 CPD Hour for

self-directed studies, surveys or exams for a course, training every 2 hours of
learning program, workshop, seminar or webinar that you activity
will be teaching or presenting but not as part of your
fulltime job or practice

2) Researching and writing technical papers, articles,

chapters or reviews that may be published in
journals, books or submitted for professional or
commercial purposes

3) Attending seminars, workshops, webinars, technical

field trips, or on-the-job training provided by your
employer or a supplier of equipment or services

4) Reading books, journals or technical publications

including online web searches related to the work
you do or plan to do

5) Contributing to the development of codes,

standards, innovative processes, applications of
technology and patents

6) Attending ASTTBC AGM, member meetings and

networking events

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 3 Community 1) Participating on education boards, industry advisory 1 CPD Hour for
or volunteer committees or similar profession-related every 3 hours of
engagement organization or association activities activity

2) Volunteering as a practice advisor for ASTTBC

registrants

3) Volunteering as a member of a statutory committee

4 Employment 1) Employed or self-employed in a technology-related 1 CPD Hour for

or Practice business or practice every month

2) Eligible activities include management, supervising

or teaching in a technology-related environment.

Note: One month of work = 150 hours

B. Continuing education to support reconciliation with Indigenous peoples

Education is key to a true and lasting reconciliation. Sustained learning and development
require continually increasing a registrant’s ability to build and maintain respectful and effective
relationships with Indigenous peoples.

Registrants are required to commit to a minimum of two hours annually to continuing

professional development which addresses Indigenous intercultural competency, Indigenous
history, Indigenous engagement, Indigenous conflict resolution, Indigenous human rights, and
Indigenous anti-racism as it relates to a registrant’s applied science and engineering technology
practice.

Continuing educational development must address a minimum of one of the following learning
outcome areas:

• Foundational awareness: history and impact of colonialization in Canada; legal rights of

Indigenous Peoples and relevant law; reconciliation actions.

• Service-related skills: communication, consultation, engagement, relationship-building,

and collaboration; understanding and respect for the contribution of Indigenous
knowledge.

• Organization approach: incorporate cultural safety and humility into meetings and
events; employee onboarding; change leadership; outreach, recruit, retain, and develop
qualified Indigenous employees.

CPD hours taken in these learning areas are inclusive of the 20 hours required to fulfil annual
CPD requirements. Recognition will be given to those registrants that have taken previous
course work that addresses the learning outcomes below. Registrants will be permitted to apply
extra Indigenous CPD credit up to a maximum of three years.

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Recognized Indigenous Education Providers include:

• BC Government House of Indigenous Learning (https://learning.gov.bc.ca)

• Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (https://www.ccab.com)

• Ground Work for Change (http://www.groundworkforchange.org)

• Indigenous Awareness Canada (https://www.indigenousawarenesscanada.com)

• Indigenous Perspective Society (https://www.ipsociety.ca)

• Kairos Canada (https://www.kairoscanada.org/what-we-do/indigenous-rights/blanket-

exercise)

• Rainwatch Advising (http://www.rainwatch.ca)

• Raven Institute (http://www.raveninstitute.ca)

• Reconciliation Canada (https://www.reconciliationcanada.ca)

• San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (https://www.sanyas.ca)

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 SCHEDULE G – Approved education and training programs

1. ASTTBC has approved those post-secondary education programs for technologists accredited
by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC). A list of those programs may be found here:

http://www.technologyaccreditation.ca/National-Accreditation/Nationally_Accredited_Programs

2. ASTTBC has approved those post-secondary education programs for technicians accredited by
TAC. A list of those programs may be found here:

http://www.technologyaccreditation.ca/National-Accreditation/Nationally_Accredited_Programs

3. ASTTBC has approved the following two courses for Registered Fire Protection Technicians
(RFPT):

Electrical Fundamentals
BCIT – 1050 Electrical for Fire Protection, or

Equivalent course that includes:

Basic Electrical theory - Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law, magnetism, energy generation and the
dangers of higher A/C voltages. Understanding the Canadian Electrical Code with reference to
the following areas:

1. Electrical safety

2. Conductors: sizing, insulation types, voltage ratings and other conductor characteristics,

3. Grounding of conduit systems and enclosures - Section 10,

4. Wiring methods, conduit and cable installation,

5. Protection and control of electrical circuits - overcurrent protection (fuses & breakers),

6. Disconnecting means, class 1 & 2 circuits

Electronics Fundamentals
Principles of electronics applicable to life safety systems, including fire alarms and building
automation systems including analogue and digital systems and their applications.

1. Measurement techniques to verify the operation of a circuit

2. Make and follow a troubleshooting plan

3. Isolate, verify and repair circuit faults

4. Use Basic Electronic Test Equipment

5. Use a bench power supply, multimeter, oscilloscope and function generator

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6. Understand the limitations of measurement equipment
7. To read electronic schematic diagrams.

8. Understand the basic electronic theory as it applies to electron flow and current flow,
impedance, inductance, capacitance and modulation.

9. Explain rectification of A/C power, the theory and operation of charging circuits, batteries,
voltage regulation, and know how to test these systems.

10. Understand and identify amplifier circuits, filtering circuits, op amps, switching circuits
and other electronic circuits.

11. Know the use and be able to identify diodes (all types), transistors (all types), capacitors,
and resistors, as in their colour code.

The knowledge of basic digital and analog technology, and integrated circuits should be
displayed.

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 SCHEDULE H – ASTTBC Program for Registrants – Professional and Ethical Issues

ASTTBC practice advisors, who may consist of ASTTBC staff, practising registrants in good standing or
retired registrants, will receive and respond to inquiries regarding professional and ethical issues faced
by registrants.

Inquires may be made by email, telephone or in writing. A practice advisor will respond to the registrant
as soon as practicable and may, in preparing a response, consult with other practice advisors or other
appropriate third parties; however, personal information provided to practice advisors will remain
confidential.

Responses provided by practice advisors will be to the best of their knowledge and reflect current
legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as ASTTBC’s standards of competence and Code of
Ethics. Practice advisors cannot offer any legal advice, employment standards advice, specific guidance
for work-related tasks, approval of work-related decisions, or provide dispute resolution.

ASTTBC will, from time to time, provide general guidance to registrants on professional and ethical issues
to assist them in practice. Such guidelines will be made available on ASTTBC’s website and may include,
but is not limited to, practice advisories, bulletins, and publications.

ASTTBC may also, at its discretion, offer continuing education programs either virtually or in person for
registrants regarding the issues of professional obligations and ethical issues.

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