Skills, Education and Experience

• Completion of a college Diploma or Certificate of Technology (or the equivalent) is generally required to work as an electrical or electronics engineering technologist or technician.
• Technologists need a two to three-year college program in electrical/electronics engineering technology, computer engineering technology, or an equivalent area of study.
• Technicians need a one- to two-year college program in electrical/electronics engineering technology.
• Continuing technical education throughout your career is also necessary to remain current in the field

This profession is not regulated in British Columbia.

In B.C. professional certification or registration is not mandatory for this occupation; however, it increases employment opportunities and professional recognition.

Certification is available through the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC).  Minimum requirements for certification include:

Education:

• Applied Science Technologist: – a Diploma of Technology or equivalent
• Certified Technician – a Certificate of Technology or equivalent

Work experience:

• minimum of two (2) years progressive, relevant experience with a minimum of one year at the level of registration

For more information on Certification see:

Internationally trained professionals require an assessment of your academic and work experience credentials in order to be certified with ASTTBC. Additional competency requirements including English language proficiency and proof of good character must also be completed.  

If you have not completed the required work experience (24 of progressive, relevant work experience of which a minimum of 12 months must be at the appropriate profile of practice), you may be eligible for the trainee category of registration while you work to obtain the required work experience. 

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