College of Applied Biologists https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html College Board, Committees, & Staff Credentialing Standard Changes June 2026 Chris Godfreyson Using Your Professional Seal Credentialing Standard changes as of June 1, 2026 Online/North Vancouver Apply to Register Will the changes align the College’s requirements with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB)’s requirements? Accredited Program Application Accredited Program Application – RPBio and BIT Accredited Program Application – RBTech and RBTech in Training Accredited Program Application – ABT and ABT in Training The Applicant Self-assessment Tool deactivated until updates are complete AGM Minutes College Connections E-newsletter Archives College’s Public Register Committee & Task Force Openings Professional Practice Resources Audit and Practice Review Programs College Board Minutes Application Fee Payment Schedule Online/North Vancouver Chris Godfreyson BC Cumulative Effects Framework- Guidance for Natural Resource Professionals (Option 2) When will the changes be in effect? Why did the College do a review? What was the process? Online – MS Teams Online – MS Teams Governance Documents, Bylaws, Policies and Standards College Matters 2026 Annual General Meeting Designations Understanding Your Application Status I have recently submitted my application – will it be evaluated against the old or the new Standard? Are You Considering Submitting a Complaint? BC Cumulative Effects Framework- Guidance for Natural Resource Professionals (Option 1) Do these changes weaken the College’s entrance standards? Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Have there been any changes affecting Registered Biology Technologists (RBTech) or Applied Biology-Limited Licensee (AB-LL) applicants? Have there been any changes affecting Applied Biology Technicians (ABTs)? Will the changes affect my institution’s accreditation? Did you consider creating an exam that people can take in lieu of a course, like Forest Professionals BC (FPBC)? Will the changes speed up the application process? Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship I am part-way through creating my application –  will the system delete my draft on May 31st? I have recently submitted my application under the old Standard. Can I amend my application to reflect the new requirements? Riparian Areas Protection Regulation My application was rejected under the old Standard. Can I be reassessed under the new Standard? My program is accredited and requires courses that CAB no longer requires – do I still need to take them? Home