ASTTBC’s new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) cycle

The 2026–27 CPD cycle is now underway, running from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. Whether you’re attending a webinar, taking a course or participating in other eligible professional development activities, now is the time to start building your CPD record for the new cycle. Explore upcoming learning opportunities on our Events & CPD page and remember to record your completed activities throughout the year.

  • Current CPD requirements

    Under ASTTBC Bylaws, all practising registrants of ASTTBC are required to complete their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements from June 1 to May 31 of each year.

    Currently, registrants are required to complete each of the following requirements:

  • Instructions for completing current cycle requirements
    • Registrants who became newly registered between November 15, 2024, and November 30, 2025 must report 12 hours of CPD that is completed between June 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027. For CPD hours completed prior to June 1, 2026, up to six hours may be carried forward and applied to the CPD cycle under the ASTTBC CPD carryover provision.
    • Existing registrants (registered prior to November 15, 2024) must report their 12 CPD hours under the current requirements by May 31, 2027.
  • Eligible CPD activities (2026 CPD year)

    We organize CPD eligible activities into one of four categories:

    Eligible Activity Description Examples of Eligible Activities
    Courses* Completing a structured course or online program.

    *Courses must include an evaluation or examination of the registrant’s learning that will result in the registrant passing or failing the course.

    		Post-secondary technology course.

    Code update training course.

    Indigenous cultural awareness and reconciliation education program.
    Teaching Teaching a course or training program. Teaching on topics related to your discipline in either a formal course setting or a technical learning program, when not a part of your employment.
    Presenting Presenting at a professional symposium (conference, workshop, or seminar). Presenting at a conference about topic affecting your discipline at a conference.
    Content Development Creating informational or instructional content related to a Registrant’s practice. Creating instructional materials, exercises, case studies, surveys or exams for a course, training program, workshop, seminar or webinar.

    Writing technical papers, articles, chapters or reviews that may be published in journals, books or submitted for professional or commercial purposes.

    Contributing to the development of codes, standards, innovative processes, applications of technology and patents.
    Conducting Research Process of identifying a question, gathering information, analyzing and evaluating evidence, and drawing conclusions. Receiving training from an informal structure or an unapproved training provider.
    Technical Training Informal learning that is information based and has no pass/fail element Attending seminars, workshops, webinars, technical field trips, or on-the-job training provided by your employer or a supplier of equipment or services
    Volunteering Contributing to the development of the profession and the community of practice*

    *Activities will count as volunteering even if an honorarium or gift is received.

    		 Volunteering as a subject matter expert for ASTTBC or other related professional regulatory body or industry association

    Contributing to the development of codes, standards, professional practice guidelines, or other practice related resource materials

    Please note: Restrictions and limits may apply to the number of hours a registrant may count toward their CPD in a given year. Please refer to ASTTBC Bylaws, Schedule E for more details.

  • Ineligible CPD activities

    While we have expanded the list of activities we now recognize, we have also provided clear guidance on what activities are ineligible for CPD credit.

    This includes:

    • Activities that are completed as a key part of a Registrant’s full-time employment or practice.
    • Mentoring activities
    • CPD activities that are repeated within the same CPD cycle.
    • Activities that are not related to a Registrant’s practice or do not contribute to the betterment of their ability to carry out their practice.
    • Activities that are undocumented or unverifiable when completed.
    • Courses that are partially complete.
    • Activities completed outside the June 1 to May 31 timeframe of the CPD year.

    Note: For the existing CPD cycle, activities completed between June 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027 will be accepted.

  • Indigenous awareness training

    Registrants are required to commit to a minimum of two hours in their first year where CPD is required to continuing professional development which addresses Indigenous intercultural competency, Indigenous history, Indigenous engagement, Indigenous conflict resolution, Indigenous human rights, and Indigenous anti-racism as it relates to a registrant’s applied science and engineering technology practice.

    While Indigenous Awareness CPD is mandatory for all practising registrants, ASTTBC recognizes that taking the course may cause hardship for Indigenous registrants. A request for accommodation may be considered by completing the following accommodation form and emailing it to our Registrar at: registrar@asttbc.org.

    About Indigenous awareness training

    Cultural awareness and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in BC are required among regulatory bodies as part of their mandatory continuing education programs.

    By learning about Indigenous Peoples, registrants will create greater understanding and enhance communications between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and help build more trusting and respectful relationships, communities and employment opportunities.

    Free online courses and Webinars:

    Online Courses With Minimal Fee:

    • Indigenous Awareness Canada: IAC 201, 301, 311, and 321, are all available at a discounted price for ASTTBC registrants. Please log into your ASTTBC account for discount codes.

    Activities:

     

  • Free CPD learning resources

    We have complied a list of resources to help you complete your CPD. This includes:

    CPD Learning Resources page – online training providers where you may find CPD offerings.

    ASTTBC recorded webinars eligible for CPD – log in to your ASTTBC account to access past ASTTBC webinars under the resources tab.

    This list is not comprehensive and registrants are free to choose any relevant course or training provider at their convenience. Any providers listed by ASTTBC does not imply course accreditation or endorsements.

  • Guidance & frequently asked questions

    To help registrants navigate their CPD requirements, we publish guidance materials and answer inquiries through the following:

    CPD guideline – all registrants are required to review and be familiar with the guideline.

    Frequently Asked Questions – regularly review these FAQs for up-to-date information.

  • Recording CPD activities

    To record your CPD activities, start by logging into your ASTTBC account.

    For guided instructions on recording your CPD activities, view our how-to videos on:

    Navigating and recording your CPD activities

    Recording your CPD activities to a previous CPD year

  • CPD Extension & Accommodation Policy

    Under section 55.3 of the ASTTBC Bylaws, a registrant may submit a written request to the registrar for an extension to complete annual CPD requirements if there are extenuating medical or other circumstances.

    If submitting a written request to the registrar for an extension, please follow the steps outlined below.

    Submission Process:

     

  • Forms

    CPD Extension Request Form

    CPD Accommodation Request Form – Disability

    CPD Accommodation Request Form – Reason Other than Disability

If you have further questions or concerns regarding CPD, please contact cpd@asttbc.org.