How Do I Become an Agricultural Technologist or Technician?
In B.C., agricultural technologists & technicians are not regulated. Some form of post-secondary education is usually required and many agricultural technologists & technicians earn a degree or diploma in agricultural technology or a related field, such as agribusiness or general agriculture. Agricultural diploma programs typically include biology, agricultural technology and business, and crop and livestock management.
Certification as Technologists/Technicians:
Although certification is not required, it can provide better employment opportunities. In British Columbia, the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) is responsible for certification as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) OR Certified Technician (CTech) in Agricultural Technology.
Minimum requirements include:
- for AScT: Diploma of Technology (2 or 3 years) from a nationally accredited program or equivalent
- for CTech: Certificate (1 or 2 years) from a nationally accredited program or equivalent.
- for AScT OR CTech: two years of related work experience, with at least one year at the level of certification sought
Internationally trained professionals
Internationally trained professionals (technologists and technicians) that have equivalent education and work experience in other countries may be granted Trainee registration if you have not achieved required work experience in Canada. There will be a separate application process for Trainee.
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