If you wish to change your registration status to Non-Practising, please complete all sections of the Application for Non-Practising Registration form below and submit the completed form to registrations@asttbc.org for review and processing.
Definition of Non-Practising Status
Non-practising status gives current practising ASTTBC Registrants who are not actively employed or engaged in the practise of applied science or engineering technology the option of maintaining a form of registration. Non-practising status allows Registrants to continue to use their designation(s) in a restricted manner, as outlined below.
Intention of Non-Practising Status
Non-practising status is the category of registration intended for registrants on leave or who anticipate not engaging in practice for a defined period of time, such as parental leave, medical leave, caregiver leave, unemployment, returning to school, or out-of-province/country leave.
Registrants should determine whether the intended duration of their absence merits moving into the non-practising category of registration. It is recommended that registrants consider the implications of moving into non-practising, such as the elimination of practice rights, the restricted title, the non-practising fees, and the reinstatement fees.
Eligibility for Non-Practising Status
An ASTTBC practicing registrant in good standing or otherwise meeting the requirements for practising registration is eligible to apply for non-practising registration.
Overview of Non-Practising Registration
A non-practising registrant is not eligible to:
- practice, supervise or delegate in any class of applied science and engineering technology practice and must not display the certificate of registration where it could lead someone to believe you are a practising registrant.
- be nominated as a councillor by the nomination committee
- sit on committees
- vote in an election of councillors
- vote at the annual general meeting or any special general meeting
- use a stamp, seal or digital signature as outlined in section 84 of the bylaws
Professional Designations for Non-Practising Status
A non-practising registrant must include the word “non-practising” in brackets at the end of their title or designation, such as AScT (Non-practising), CTech (Non-practising), RFPT (Non-practising), ROWP (Non-practising), etc. A non-practising registrant shall retain their assigned registrant number. Information about non-practising registrants will be displayed in the ASTTBC registry as required by the bylaws, Act and/or regulations.
Moving back to Practising Status
Moving from non-practising status to practising status requires an application for reinstatement. Please read our reinstatement page for more information. Reinstatement requirements are based on time that has elapsed since that applicant was last a practising registrant in good standing. Reinstatement after 3 or more years also requires a declaration of competencies validated by referees and completion of a professional practice and ethics exam. It may also require completion of a jurisprudence exam (if applicable) and refresher courses, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
As a non-practising registrant must I continue to do continuing professional development?
A non-practising registrant is not obliged to meet the continuing professional development requirements while they remain in the non-practising category of registration.
Can I avoid an investigation or discipline if I elect non-practising status?
No. Changing your status to non-practising will not affect any active investigation or disciplinary action and will not stop an investigation or discipline arising from the time when you were practising.
What are the ramifications if I resume the practice of applied science or engineering technology while currently holding non-practising status?
Non-practising Registrants who engage in the practice of applied science or engineering technology are in contravention of the bylaws and are subject to potential investigation and discipline.
I am in good standing with ASTTBC but not as a practising registrant; can I apply for non-practising status?
No. Only an ASTTBC practising registrant in good standing is eligible to apply for non-practising registration.
I am not currently in good standing with ASTTBC; can I apply for non-practising status?
No. Only an ASTTBC practising registrant in good standing is eligible to apply for non-practising registration.
How do I display my title if I hold non-practising status?
If you hold non-practising status, you must include “non-practising” in brackets at the end of your reserved title.
Will my name appear in ASTTBC’s online directory if I elect non-practising status?
Yes. Your name will continue to appear on ASTTBC’s online directory, with an indication that you hold non-practising status.
Can I keep my physical stamp or seal?
Yes, you may still keep your physical stamp or seal, but you are not permitted to use it. Should you use your stamp or seal while holding non-practising status, you may be subject to potential investigation and discipline.
What happens to my digital seal if I elect non-practising status?
As per section 83.4 of the bylaws, the Registrar must revoke digital signature service for a registrant who ceases to be a practising registrant.