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

Become an Architectural Technologist AIBC

steps to register as an Architectural Technologist

Here are the steps to register as 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 AIBC Ethics, Act and Bylaws course

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

4. Apply for the Architectural Technologist exam

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.

2022 Architectural Technologist Exam Schedule

Spring

  • Dates: April 25 and April 26 (In person)
  • Location: AIBC office located at 100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
  • Application Open Date: Monday, March 14
  • Application Close Date: Friday, April 1 (at 4 p.m.)

Fall

  • Dates: November 24 and November 25 (In person)
  • Location: AIBC office located at 100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver
  • Application Open Date: Monday, October 17
  • Application Close Date: Friday, November 4 (at 4 p.m.)

Applications may be e-mailed to iap@aibc.ca or mailed to the AIBC office located at 100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver.

A refund minus an administration fee will be granted for withdrawal requested received one week before the exam. After this date, withdrawals are permitted without a refund. Under extenuating circumstances, requests for refunds will only be grated at the AIBC’s discretion.



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 Council meeting for review and approval. Applications which are missing components or require additional documentation to demonstrate eligibility may require additional time for review. Applications received after the deadline, or are delayed for other reasons, may be submitted to the subsequent meeting. Applicants will be notified of application approved approval within 24 hours of Council approval by email.

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
December 16, 2021January 4, 2022*
January 27, 2022January 31, 2022*
February 24, 2022March 8, 2021
March 31, 2022April 4, 2022*
April 28, 2022May 3, 2022
June 2, 2022June 6, 2022*
July 7, 2022July 11, 2022*
August 11, 2022August 15, 2022*
September 8, 2022September 12, 2022 *
October 6, 2022October 10, 2022*
November 3, 2022November 7, 2022*
December 1, 2022December 5, 2022
December 15, 2022January 5, 2023*

*Earliest possible approval date. The actual approval date may differ.

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 submitted. Use the following table to determine your fees:

20201st Quarter
(Jan 1-Mar 31)
2nd Quarter
(Apr 1-Jun 30)
3rd Quarter
(Jul 1-Sep 30)
4th Quarter
(Oct 1-Dec 31)
Annual Fee, Pro-Rated $241.00 $180.75 $120.50 $60.25
5% GST $12.05 $9.04 $6.03$3.01
Subtotal Annual Fees $253.05 $189.79 $126.53 $63.26
Non-Refundable Application Fee
($91 + 5% GST)
$97.65 $97.65 $97.65 $97.65
Total Due $350.70 $287.44 $224.18$160.91

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

  • Bulletin 1: Fees, Fines and Charges
  • Bulletin 1 Appendix A: Application and Prorated Annual Fees for Registration as an Architect or Associate

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