The necessary forms for applying for registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers are available online. If you encounter any difficulty with downloading, email the College at info@bccsw.ca and we will email the required form to you.

Application to Become a Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Use this application form to apply for Full registration. The application package includes the following:

• Application – Full Class
• Reference Form – Full Class

Applicants applying without a social work degree from an academic program approved by the board (i.e. applicants applying with a degree in a related field or a social work degree from an academic program currently not approved by the board) are required to submit a substantial equivalency assessment report approved by the College (see below).

Substantial Equivalency Assessment Report

Required for applicants without a social work degree from an academic program approved by the board

Applicants applying with a related degree or a social work degree from an academic program currently not approved by the board must complete and provide a substantial equivalency assessment report approved by the College in addition to a complete application for full registration. For a substantial equivalency assessment report, applicants must complete Application Supplement 1 and arrange for a supervisor to complete and submit Application Supplement 2.

• Application Supplement 1 – Knowledge Equivalency Portfolio
• Application Supplement 2 – Practice Experience Assessment

Application to Become a Provisional Registered Social Worker

Use this application form only if you would like to apply for provisional registration.

• Application for Provisional Registration

For existing provisional registrants only:

• Application for Provisional Registration Extension

Application to Become a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW)

Use this application form to apply for clinical registration. The application package includes the following:

• Application – Clinical Class
• Clinical Course of Study Form
• Reference Form – Clinical Class

Also, please take the time to read ‘How can I strengthen my Clinical Registration (RCSW) Application Package?‘ in the FAQ section.

Verification of Registration/Licensure Forms

Registration/Licensure verification forms are required for any applicant who is or has been registered with any professional regulatory body. The top link below is for applicants who are or have been registered as a social worker in another jurisdiction. The bottom link is for applicants who are or have been registered in another profession. Examples include teaching, nursing, and law. Completed forms must be sent directly from the regulatory body to the BC College of Social Workers.

• Verification of Registration/Licensure – Social Work Regulators
• Verification of Registration/Licensure – Non Social Work Regulators