Applied science technician

Applied science technician is a Canadian certification awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience.

In the province of British Columbia, this is a regulated occupation.[http://www.jtst.gov.bc.ca/labourmobility/docs/AIT_OccupationsRegulators.pdf AIT Occupation Regulators] gov.bc.ca {{dead link|date=September 2023}}

The province of Alberta has never used the term and has no analog for the term. In Saskatchewan, the term has been superseded by the term "certified technician".{{cite web|url=http://www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca/pdf/SK_AB_BC%20regulated%20occupations.pdf|title=Regulated Occupations in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia|website=newwestpartnershiptrade.ca|access-date=7 September 2023}}

In the province of Manitoba, the term "applied science engineering technician" is referenced, but is considered outdated. The current term used is certified engineering technician.{{Cite web |url=http://www.cttam.com/site/profiles?nav=02 |title=CTTAM Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba, Profiles of Technicians & Technologists |access-date=2013-12-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226064452/http://www.cttam.com/site/profiles?nav=02 |archive-date=2013-12-26 |url-status=dead }}

In the province of Ontario, the term "applied science technician" is used to describe some college courses, but the term has been superseded in legislation by the term "Certified Technician".[http://www.oacett.org/downloads/Frequently_Asked_Questions/Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf Frequently asked questions] oacett.org {{dead link|date=September 2023}}

In the province of Nova Scotia, the term "certified applied science technician" is protected by the statue entitled "An Act Respecting the Certified Applied Science Technicians and Technologists."[http://nslegislature.ca/legc/statutes/applscie.htm An Act Respecting the Certified Applied Science Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia] nslegislature.ca