Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC. Established in 1958. Serving BC under the Professional Governance Act (PGA). ASTTBC is the provincial regulatory body responsible for advancing professional regulation and certification for approximately 6,000 applied science and engineering technology professionals in BC. ASTTBC is committed to protecting public interest and safety by ensuring its registrants -- applied science and engineering technology professionals across BC -- contribute to a secure, healthy and sustainable society and environment. Technologists, technicians and technical specialists work in applied science technology fields such as architecture, bio-medical engineering, building, civil, electrical, electronics, environmental, fire protection, house inspection, information, mechanical, onsite wastewater and other related disciplines tied to the built and natural environment.