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Home / Registration / Architectural Technologists / Become an Architectural Technologist AIBC

Become an Architectural Technologist AIBC

1. Meet education and experience requirements from one of the categories

Registration requires you to have an acceptable combination of education and related experience. There are three categories under which you can qualify:

  • Category 1
    Education:
    Graduation from an AIBC-approved two-year technology diploma program (such as the BCIT Architectural and Building Engineering Technology Diploma Program) or equivalent.
    Experience: Two years of related work experience, at least one year of which must be under the direct supervision of an Architect AIBC.
  • Category 2
    Education: Graduation from an AIBC-approved one-year certificate program or equivalent.
    Experience: Five years of related work experience, at least three years of which must be under the direct supervision of an Architect AIBC.
  • Category 3
    Education: No AIBC-approved education necessary.
    Experience: Seven years of related work experience under the direct supervision of an Architect AIBC.

2. Apply for architectural technologist affiliate status and submit documentation

Upon meeting the education and experience requirements, an optional but highly recommended next step is to apply as an architectural technologist affiliate. See Affiliates section for more information.

Once signed up as an affiliate, you are invited to submit proof of your educational and related experience for review by the AIBC. The Institute will determine your eligibility category and advise you on whether further education or experience is required.

Note: this step is optional but highly recommended.

3. Complete the Professional Practice Standards & Ethics course (previously Ethics, Act & Bylaws)

Learn more about the Professional Practice Standards & Ethics course. The course is offered at a discounted rate for architectural technologist affiliates.

4. Apply for the Architectural Technologist exam

Before applying for registration as an Architectural Technologist AIBC, applicants must successfully complete the Architectural Technologist exam.

For more information, refer to the Architectural Technologist Exam Candidate Guidebook (PDF).

2025 Architectural Technologist Exam Schedule

Spring (In-Person Delivery)

Architectural Technologist Exam Date: April 25, 2025
Application Open Date: March 7, 2025
Application Close Date: March 28, 2025

Fall (In-Person Delivery)

Architectural Technologist Exam Date: November 21, 2025
Application Open Date: October 3, 2025
Application Close Date: October 24, 2025

Application

Submit your application by email to iap@aibc.ca.

  •  Application for Architectural Technologist Exam (PDF).

 

Apply for registration as an Architectural Technologist AIBC

Applicants who pass the Architectural Technologist exam will be eligible to apply for registration as an Architectural Technologist AIBC. Successful candidates will be provided with further instructions and invited to submit an application form to proceed to registration.

Application Submission Deadlines

Complete and eligible applications will be submitted to the next AIBC Credentials Committee meeting for review and approval. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed in a subsequent meeting. Applicants will be notified by email of application approval within two business days following Committee’s review. We highly encourage early submission of applications.

Note the below dates are guidelines only. During periods with high volumes of requests, the AIBC may not be able to process all applications within these timelines.

Application for Registration Submission Deadline Dates

Application DeadlineDate of Approval
January 7, 2025 January 10, 2025
January 28, 2025January 31, 2025
February 25, 2025February 28, 2025
March 25, 2025March 28, 2025
April 29, 2025May 2, 2025
May 27, 2025May 30, 2025
July 1, 2025July 4, 2025
July 29, 2025August 1, 2025
August 19, 2025August 22, 2025
September 23, 2025September 26, 2025
October 21, 2025October 24, 2025
November 18, 2025November 21, 2025
December 2, 2025December 5, 2025
January 6, 2026January 9, 2026

Fees Due upon Application

When submitting an application you must pay an application fee plus the prorated annual fee, which is dependent on the date your application is approved. Please review the Prorated Annual Fees for Registrations document (PDF).

For more information about application and annual fees due upon application to the AIBC, please refer to:

  • AIBC Bylaws (PDF)
  • Schedule B: Fees (PDF)
  • Prorated Annual Fees for Registrations (PDF)
  • Annual Renewal Webpage

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Please contact the Registration & Licensing Department at registration@aibc.ca for more information.

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