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.
[2] In the province of Manitoba, the term "applied science engineering technician" is referenced, but is considered outdated.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.
[4] 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.