Become an Architectural Technologist AIBC

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.

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.

Learn more about the Ethics, Act and Bylaws course. The course is offered at a discounted rate for architectural technologist affiliates.

The Architectural Technologist examination covers statutory and regulatory issues as well as societal ethics and rules of professional conduct for architectural technologists as they relate to the practice of architecture in British Columbia.

2020 Exam Dates

Note: The exam set to take place on April 9, 2020, was cancelled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Fall

Exam Date: Thursday, November 19, 2–4 p.m.
Application Open Date: October 23
Application Close Date: November 9

The exams will take place at the Architectural Institute of British Columbia office located at 100–440 Cambie Street, Vancouver.

Applications will be accepted by mail or in person at the AIBC office. Only applicants who have met educational and experience requirements and have completed the Ethics, Act and Bylaws course are eligible to write the exam. You can expect a response regarding your application after the application period has closed.

• Architectural Technologist Examination Outline (PDF)
• Architectural Technologist Examination Application Form (PDF)
• Photo Identification Form (PDF)