RBTech Form RBTech Form Education and Training Communications: Do you have a communication course? ex. English composition, technical writing, scientific writing * Yes No Numeracy (mathematics or statistics): Do you have a course in Mathematics or Statistics? * Yes No Field or Laboratory Techniques: Do you have a course in Field Techniques or Laboratory Techniques? * Yes No Applied Science: Do you have a course in Applied Science? ex. Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Applied Microbiology, Conservation Management/Biology, Landscape Ecology, Restoration Ecology, Environmental Toxicology * Yes No Environmental Science: Do you have a course in Environmental Science? * Yes No A total of 20 courses or higher that include the above courses Yes No Work Experience Work Experience Requirements Two (2) years minimum of professional level work experience in applied biology within the last 5 years post diploma, degree or completion of course work with a maximum of 5 months of volunteer activities. Registered Biology Technologists (RBtechs) are required to demonstrate work experience that has progressed beyond following prescriptions to exercising professional level judgement and discretion. Do you have two (2) years minimum of professional level work experience in applied biology within the last 5 years post diploma, degree or completion of course work with a maximum of 5 months of volunteer activities? Yes No Are you able to provide a history of work experience that includes: * Position/Title Employer Length of employment (example: 6 months) Job category A detailed description of the work I am able to provide all of the above Yes Professional Practice Competencies RBTechs need to have at least one (1) example of a key indicator in each of the following seven (7) Professional Practice Competencies that you can explain in detail how you meet a key indicator through descriptions of your activities, knowledge, experience etc., and that can be verified by a reference. Scientific Concepts and Knowledge: Be aware of and have experience with scientific concepts, knowledge and implementation. Key Indicators: Demonstrate knowledge of scientific information and concepts Incorporate relevant scientific knowledge and concepts in their practice Use knowledge and scientific understanding to improve the application of existing and emerging scientific concepts, knowledge or technology in their practice None of the above I meet all requirements above Yes Laws, Regulations & Policies: The capability to interpret and understand the intent of legally binding requirements and policy. Key Indicators: Demonstrate knowledge of a) regulatory and policy requirements as a regulated professional; b) demonstrate knowledge relevant to Scope of Practice. Incorporate regulatory and policy requirements in their practice. Implement regulatory and policy requirements in their practice. None of the above I meet all requirements above Yes Standards and Practices: Understands the standards and practices and has the ability required to perform or practice applied biology. Key Indicators: Demonstrate knowledge of standards and practices relevant to Scope of Practice. Incorporate standards and practices in their practice. Implement standards and practices in their practice. None of the above I meet all requirements above Yes Project and/or Work Product Management: Experience in the discipline of planning, organizing or managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project or work product. Key Indicators: Demonstrate skills in the scoping, planning and implementing of projects/assignments. Demonstrate skills in evaluation of and in drawing conclusions from scientific and other data. Provide advice, options/solutions, requirements. None of the above I meet all requirements above Yes Records/Data Management and Informatics: Demonstrated ability to conduct the systematic control of creating, distributing, using, maintaining integrity, confidentiality, security and disposing of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions. Key Indicators: Demonstrate knowledge of records management and information. Implement policies and protocols relating to records management and informatics in their practice. Respect for confidentiality in their practice. None of the above I meet all requirements above Yes Professional Accountability: Performing the duties of one’s profession generally, or performing a particular professional task in a professional manner. Key Indicators: Demonstrate an awareness of scope of practice and limitations. Exercise skills in applied biology and other professional skills as required for work undertaken. Take responsibility for their work and work of others’ (if applicable). None of the above I meet all requirements above Yes Communication: Respectfully and effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Key Indicators: Communicate written and oral information in a clear, concise and comprehensible manner. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences, colleagues, clients and others. Communicate and acknowledge the value of alternative views and hypotheses. None of the above I meet all requirements above Yes Referees (references) The College requires 2 referees (references) preferably but not required to be applied biology practitioners such as Professional Biologists (RPBios, P.Biol), Registered Biology Technologists (RBTechs) or a combination of both, you have worked with who is knowledgeable of your professional work in applied biology. Do you have 2 references: * Who can attest to your character, integrity, work ethic and/or your work experience and can validate the work history Who are knowledgeable about your experience in applied biology Who are not related to you unless the relative is a supervising professional Who can speak to your professional practice competencies I meet all requirements above Yes Examples of Professional Work (work products) An individual must submit a minimum of two (2) professional work products in applied biology, to the College to become a Registered Biology Technologist (RBTech). An individual can submit a maximum of three (4) professional work products to meet the College’s requirements. Professional Work Products If your data report has multiple authors and you are not the lead author, you will need to have your work/role in the report confirmed by the lead author or supervisor. Data Report that demonstrates: Methods of data collection Presents data in a coherent and logical manner Summarizes data in a coherent and logical manner Examples: Consultant reports, technical memos, technical reports that meet the criteria above. Do you have a professional work product(s) where: * You were the lead or only author You were the second or third author and the lead or 1st author can provide you a statement explaining your role and responsibilities in the report preparation You have not authored a data report as a lead, secondary or third author I meet the requirements above Yes Does your professional work product include(s): * Methods Data analysis within established standards, parameters and/or guidelines Conclusions(s) and or recommendations Communicates technical scientific information to a non-expert audience Not meet the above requirements I meet the requirements above Yes Can you explain how, between the professional work products they meet at least 1 key indicator in each of the following professional competencies: Scientific knowledge & concepts Laws, regulations & policy Standards & practices Communication I meet all the requirement(s) above Yes Would you like your results emailed to you? 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