Exams

Who: required for all ASTTBC registrations, except student applications

When: completed after an applicant has satisfied all other requirements for registration, staff will advise

Location: online, self-administered

Time: 2 hours

Passing score: 80.0%

Questions: 60, with weighted scoring

Format: multiple choice, true or false, matching

Study resources:

• PP&E study module
• ASTTBC bylaws
• ASTTBC standards of competence and code of ethics
• Professional Governance Act

The exam is open book, only these specific resources may be used during this exam. Reading, studying and understanding these resources before attempting the exam is important to be able to complete the exam within the time limit.

Notice: Effective January 2026, the AScT Technical (Certification) Exams will only be administered through a virtual proctoring service to ensure fair, accessible testing for all candidates.

ASTTBC has partnered with ASET (Association of Science Engineering Technology Professional of Alberta) and Meazure Learning (exam proctoring services) for the technical (certification) exams for AScT registration.

Who: required for applicants who have not completed a TAC technologist-level accredited program for the discipline or applicants who graduated from an accredited program but are applying for a different discipline than completed education, and there is a discipline-specific exam available or applicants who have completed a technician-level program in applied science and engineering technology and are seeking reclassification from CTech to AScT.

The following technical (certification) exams are available (handbooks linked):

• Architectural
• Civil
• Construction
• Electrical
• Electronics
• Instrumentation
• Mechanical
• Petroleum
• Fundamentals of technology*

*If there is no discipline-specific certification exam available for your discipline, you will be assigned the fundamentals of technology exam.

When: completed after an applicant has satisfied all other requirements for registration, staff will advise

Location: administered on a computer in one of Meazure Learning’s exam centers or through a virtual proctoring service. The virtual proctoring method of exam delivery uses a webcam with a virtual proctor to allow the candidate to write the exam from a home or work office. This method has additional requirements that are outlined in the certification handbook.

Time: the exam is closed book and is three hours in duration.

Passing score: varies depending on certification exam. See applicable certification handbook for details on the passing score.

Format: the examination consists of 110 multiple-choice questions, including questions with graphs, diagrams, and schematics and questions that require calculations. There are 10 experimental questions of the 110 that are not counted towards the candidate’s exam score. These items are used for future exam development following the Embedded Field Testing Method. Each multiple-choice question has four answer options, only one of which is correct. Exam questions vary in the level of cognitive difficulty.

Technical (Certification) exam handbooks: the technical exam handbooks from ASET contain information about exam content, study materials and practice exams, exam time and location, calculator policy, and exam results. If your discipline isn’t one of the discipline-specific exams, please use the fundamentals of technology handbook.  Handbooks are linked above.

Exam schedule:

*Note – Reschedules or cancellations of registered exams after the deadline date are subject to payment of the full exam fee.

Submission of a complete online application for registration is required before completing the exam, please see the CHI/CPI page for details.

Contact [email protected] for information on this challenge exam.

Who: challenge exams are available for all RFPT endorsements.

Completion of a challenge exam is mandatory for the FP (stationary fire pumps) and GS (emergency generator systems) endorsements.

Applicants who have not met the educational requirements for an endorsement may request to complete a challenge exam as part of their registration application.

When: a challenge exam is completed after the submission of a complete RFPT application for the endorsement. Successful completion of the challenge exam is required before the application can proceed to file review.

Location: paper-based, proctored in-person exam. Electronic devices such as smart phone or tablet are not permitted in test room.

Time: 3 hours

Passing Score: 80.0%

Format: exams are open-book

Who: required for ROWP applicants

When: completed after an applicant has satisfied all other ROWP  requirements for registration including the PP&E exam.

Location: online, proctored virtually or in person at a testing center

Time: 1.5 hours

Passing score: 70.0%

Questions: 25, with weighted scoring

Format: multiple choice, true or false, matching

Study resources:

• BC sewerage system regulation (SSR)
• BC standard practice manual version 3 (SPMv3)
• ASTTBC bylaws
• ASTTBC standards of competence and code of ethics
• Professional Governance Act

The exam is open book, only these specific resources may be used during this exam. Reading, studying and understanding these resources before attempting the exam is important to be able to complete the exam within the time limit.

ASTTBC has developed a Certified Technician certification exam for CTech registration.

Who: required for applicants who have not completed a technician-level accredited program.

When: completed after an applicant has satisfied all other requirements for registration, staff will advise

Location: administered on a computer in an ASTTBC approved exam center or through a virtual proctoring service. The virtual proctoring method of exam delivery uses a webcam with a virtual proctor to allow the candidate to write the exam from a home or work office.

Time: the exam is closed book and is three hours in duration.

Passing score: The pass mark is 70 out of 110 (63.64%).

Format: The exam consists of 3-option multiple choice test items.

Certification exam handbook: A handbook was created to assist applicants in preparing for the exam. The handbook includes information on eligibility, exam format, structure and timing, permitted materials, and results. Its purpose is to ensure that candidates clearly understand what to expect and what is required of them before, during, and after the exam.

Fees are listed in the ASTTBC bylaws. Payment is required for each exam and each attempt. Exam fees are non-refundable.

• $300 plus GST

Please read section 3.5.1 of the ASTTBC examination policy and procedures for the requirements.

An applicant has three attempts to successfully complete the exam. Payment of the exam fee is required for each exam attempt.

Applicants who fail an exam three times must apply to the credentials committee for permission to write the exam again.

There is a two-week waiting period to rewrite an exam after the first attempt.

There is a one-month waiting period for any subsequent attempt.

The final score and next steps are communicated directly to the examinee by email as soon as practicable.

ASTTBC online exams

At the end of the exam, you will be provided with an exam score. Note, the score is provisional until the results are reviewed and confirmed by registration staff.

Paper-based exams

The length of time to receive your results may depend on factors outside of ASTTBC’s control (i.e. Canada Post delivery delays).

Certification exams

Candidates are emailed their exam results within two to three weeks after the exam date.

Due to confidentiality of the exam, copies are not provided for passed or failed exams.

Special accommodations to take the exam may be requested for documented reasons like medical, learning disability, etc. Requests for accommodation must be submitted in writing, with supporting documentation, at least 30 days before the date of exam. Please read section 3.13 of the ASTTBC examination policy and procedures for details.