Forms for Membership Application

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Where a report has multiple authors and where the applicant is not the lead author the role of the applicant must be corroborated by the lead author or supervisor. This declaration states that the applicant had primary responsibility for one or more of the criteria listed below.

A professional report acceptable to the College must demonstrate the applicant’s ability to:

Document methods of data collection and
Summarize and present data in a coherent and logical manner

Authorship Declaration

Read more about Data Report Authorship Declaration

In order to meet the data report requirements the applicant must demonstrate ability in all areas listed below through the submission of at least one but no more than three reports in applied biology.

Draft reports will not be accepted. All reports must be post diploma (or degree if applying in Stream 3), in English; Journal publications and theses must contain an English abstract. Post-graduate degree theses (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) on applied biology topics that have been accepted by the degree granting institution may be accepted as professional reports.

Read more about RBTech Data Report Worksheet and Upload form-2018

An applicant for membership in the College of Applied Biology has selected you to provide a Confidential Reference in support of their application for Registered Biology Technologist (R.B.Tech) status. Requirements for granting of R.B.Tech status includes a diploma/minimum of 20 courses, followed by a minimum of 2 years of work experience in applied biology, and authorship of a data report or paper that demonstrates an ability to document and summarize data in a coherent manner. The credentials committee uses the references to assist in evaluating the applicant’s character, integrity, work ethic and experience, and to validate work history.

You may provide a confidential reference if you have known the applicant for a minimum of 6 months. Please be fair and honest when completing this form, and when supplying any other information.

You may choose to submit this form electronically or submit the hard copy by mail, you do not need to do both.

The mail-in form is located here. Once you have completed the mail-in form, enclose it and any supporting information in an envelope with your signature across the back flap to ensure confidentiality, and mail this directly to the College office (address at bottom of page). Please note that in the event of an appeal, reference information may be made available to the applicant.

Applicant Details

Applicant Name *

Applicant Email Address *

Referee Details

Referee Name *

Referee Email *

Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Province *

Questions

I have known the applicant for *

I have known or been associated with the applicant as his/her *

Other

If you chose other please fill in here.

Do you have any reservations about recommending this applicant for membership in a professional body such as the College of Applied Biology? *

If you answered Yes

Please provide a brief but candid explanation.

Work History - Please provide information on the applicant’s work history and/or work ethic and the ability to communicate *

If you are an employer or supervisor please provide information on the term of employment, the responsibilities of the position, and any significant projects undertaken by the individual of which you are aware or with which you have been involved.

Declaration *

I declare that the above information is true and accurate.

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Read more about RBTech Confidential Reference Form - 2018

The applicant shall submit documentation to demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years experience practising applied biology post university graduation within the five (5) years prior to application. The work experience must demonstrate the applicant has progressed beyond following prescriptions to exercising professional level judgement and discretion. Documentation must include:

A clear statement, in chronological order, of all post graduation applied biology work experience specifying in each case:

The employer;
The length of time employed;
The job category;
A detailed description of the work;

Note: One-year of work experience is awarded for a M.Sc. and 2 years are awarded for a PhD.

Form instructions:

This form allows for up to three employers to be summarized. If additional employers are needed, please submit multiple copies of the form.

Personal Info

First Name *

Last Name *

Your Email *

Professional Work experience

Please start with your most recent employer.

Position *

Employer *

Date Employed (end) *

Month

Day

Year

Date Employed (start) *

Month

Day

Year

Employment *

Employment Duration *

Please add the number of months you were actively employed

Tasks Performed *

Please describe all tasks performed during the course of this job.

Professional Work experience

Position

Employer

Date Employed (end)

Month

Day

Year

Date Employed (start)

Month

Day

Year

Employment

Employment Duration

Please add the number of months you were actively employed

Tasks Performed

Please describe all tasks performed during the course of this job.

Professional Work experience

Position

Employer

Date Employed (end)

Month

Day

Year

Date Employed (start)

Month

Day

Year

Employment

Employment Duration

Please add the number of months you were actively employed

Tasks Performed

Please describe all tasks performed during the course of this job.

Optional CV/Resume upload

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.

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Read more about RBTech Work Experience Worksheet-2018

Please use this form to upload the following documents (these need to be downloaded and saved under a different file name first and then the information can be entered and retained):

Academic Worksheet - BIT/RPBio OR Academic Worksheet - Trainee(RBTech)/RBTech
Course Descriptions - BIT/RPBio (if you did not graduate from an accredited program) OR Course Descriptions - Trainee(RBTech)/RBTech (if you did not graduate from an accredited program)

The Credentials Committee will require this information to complete the review of your transcripts.

Applicant Information

Name *

Your Email *

Academic Worksheet

Files must be less than 10 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx xls xlsx zip.

Course Descriptions

Files must be less than 10 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx xls xlsx zip.

Form Submission Declaration

Declaration *

I certify the contents of the uploaded Academic Worksheet and Course Description Form, if applicable, to be true to the best of my knowledge.

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General Information

Applicant's Name *

Education

Examiner *

File Number (please use zip file#) *

Your Email *

Qualification 1: Education

Assessed separately by Chair or Designate.

Qualification 2: Professional Experience

Applicant must have a minimum of 36 months in applied biology within 10 years after obtaining BSc. MSc research counts as 12 months work experience PhD research counts as 24 months work experience

Does the applicant have 36 months work experience?

Yes

No

If 'no', please provide comments below.

Comments

Examiner’s Recommendation

Accept/Not Accept

Date of Examiner’s Assessment

Month

Day

Year

Comments

Additional Comments: (Note: If ‘not accept’ please provide a rationale to assist with Registrar decision)

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Personal Info

Name *

Email *

Member Type *

Choose your membership category

Declarations

CPD Declaration *

--CPD Declaration-- 

I have reviewed my obligations with regard to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program of the College of Applied Biology. As a member I am aware of the CPD program requirements and am working toward achieving them. I understand that I must maintain a written record of my professional development activities in accordance with the College Rules.

On Leave Declaration *

--On Leave Declaration--

I hereby declare that I will not practice applied biology of any kind (paid or volunteer), while on reduced fee status.  I further understand that payment of the reduced fee will result in listing my membership as On Leave. Note that Rule 7.12.5 provides after one year on temporary withdrawal the member must complete 50% of the CPD requirement for each of the subsequent years on temporary withdrawal. If at any time during the year I resume gainful employment of any kind, I will inform the College of Applied Biology and will remit the dues and reinstatement fee as specified in the College Rules.

Retired Member Declaration RBTech *

--RBTech (Ret)--

I hereby declare that I will not practice applied biology of any kind (paid or volunteer), while on retired status.  I further understand that payment of the reduced fee will result in listing my membership as RBTech (Ret.).  If at any time during the year I resume gainful employment of any kind, I will inform the College of Applied Biology and will remit the RBTech dues ($225.00) and reinstatement fee ($56.25)

Retired Member Declaration RPBio *

--RPBio (Ret)--

I hereby declare that I will not practice applied biology of any kind (paid or volunteer), while on retired status. I further understand that payment of the reduced fee will result in listing my membership as RPBio (Ret.). If at any time during the year I resume gainful employment of any kind, I will inform the College of Applied Biology and will remit the RPBio dues ($325.00) and reinstatement fee ($81.25).

Student Member Declaration *

--Student Member Declaration-- 

I am currently enrolled in a minimum of 3 courses per semester in a program leading to education credentials suitable for meeting the admission requirements of the College.

I agree to the above declaration *

Yes

Code of Ethics Declaration *

--Code of Ethics Declaration--

I certify that I have read the College's Code of Ethics within the last 12 months.

Go to the College's Code of Ethics

By ticking this box, I recognize my declaration can be audited by the College *

I agree

Your Name *

Date of declaration *

Month

Day

Year

Have you been convicted of an indictable offence within the past year? *

Yes

No

Indictable Offence Declaration *

Have you been convicted of an indictable offence within the past year?

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Read more about Declarations

All A.B.T. applicants shall submit documentation to demonstrate a minimum of one *(1) years' experience practising applied biology after completion of a certificate or completion of 200 hours of training within the five (5) years prior to application.

ocumentation must include;

A clear statement, in chronological order, of all post training applied biology work experience specifying in each case:

The employer;
The length of time employed;
A detailed description of the work;

If there are periods where employment has overlapped please state clearly the length of employment for each employer / project

* For those applying under Stream 3 a minimum of 3 years of experience is required

Personal Info

First Name *

Last Name *

Your Email *

Professional Work experience

Please start with your most recent employer.

Position *

Employer *

Date Employed (end) *

Month

Day

Year

Date Employed (start) *

Month

Day

Year

Employment *

Employment Duration *

Please add the number of months you were actively employed

Tasks Performed *

Please describe all tasks performed during the course of this job.

Professional Work experience

Position *

Employer *

Date Employed (end) *

Month

Day

Year

Date Employed (start) *

Month

Day

Year

Employment *

Employment Duration *

Please add the number of months you were actively employed

Tasks Performed *

Please describe all tasks performed during the course of this job.

Professional Work experience

Position *

Employer *

Date Employed (end) *

Month

Day

Year

Date Employed (start) *

Month

Day

Year

Employment *

Employment Duration *

Please add the number of months you were actively employed

Tasks Performed *

Please describe all tasks performed during the course of this job.

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Read more about ABT Work Experience Worksheet

Where the applicant wants to use volunteer experience to contribute to their work experience requirements, the applicant must submit documentation by way of this form. The applicant must demonstrate a maximum of seven (7) months of volunteer experience practicing applied biology post university graduation within ten (10) years prior to application to the College. Documentation must include:

Read more about Confirmation of Volunteer Experience Form - RPBio

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