How Do I Become a Land Survey Technologist or Technician?
Certification is not required to work as a land survey technologist or technician in BC, but it can provide better employment opportunities.
Certification as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Certified Technician (CTech) in Land Surveying Technology is obtained through the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC).
Minimum requirements include:
- AScT: Diploma of Technology (2 or 3 years) from a nationally accredited program or equivalent in geomatics or land survey technology
- CTech: Certificate (1 or 2 years) from a nationally accredited program or equivalent in land surveying technology
AND
- completion of 24 months (3,600 hours) progressive, relevant work experience of which a minimum of 12 months (1,800 hours) must be at the technologist/technician profile of practice or higher and in a Canadian work environment
Internationally trained technologists and technicians:
Internationally trained professionals that have equivalent education and work experience in other countries may be granted Trainee registration if they have not achieved required work experience in Canada. Trainees are registrants who have completed the academic requirements for registration in their chosen field, but are in the process of gaining the requisite experience before they may register as practicing technologists, technicians, or technical specialists.
A trainee registrant may only engage in applied science and engineering technology practice while under supervision.