Download the Equivalency Member Application Form 

The $100.00 non-refundable application fee can be paid by:

• credit or debit HERE (Indicate Association number 7, Registration number 12345)

Provide the NBASW with a pdf copy of your C.V.

Two reference forms must be submitted directly from the referees to the NBASW. For recent graduates, at least one reference form must be provided by a field placement supervisor. Please review the Reference Form Policy before choosing your referees.

Download the Reference Form for your referees.

A Declaration of Criminal Record must be submitted as part of your application.

• Upon approval of the application, the NBASW will request a valid Criminal Record Check and will be required at that time as a condition of NBASW membership. Please review our Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Criminal record checks dated 3 months before the date of application review will not be valid.

Review the Equivalency Verification Form Policy.

Complete the applicant portions of the Equivalency Verification Form.

Forward the form to an eligible employer, and ensure the employer is informed they must:

• Initial each task marked “yes;”
• Initial each completed description;
• Complete the Investigations and Unethical Conduct section; and
• Sign and submit the form directly to shae.mccarthy@nbasw-attsnb.ca subject: Equivalency.

Required if the applicant has graduated from a social work technician related program. Must be submitted directly from the educational institution to the NBASW following reception of the diploma.

Required only if requested by the NBASW after the initial review of the Equivalency application.

Once all applicable application documents have been received, the NBASW will confirm reception of the completed application. Due to the unique nature of the Equivalency application process, the NBASW cannot guarantee a timeframe in which the application will be considered. The NBASW will make our most sincere effort to review Equivalency applications at our earliest opportunity.

A notice of the decision will be sent to the applicant by email which will outline any conditions of approval that apply, or actions required.

If the application is approved and conditions fulfilled, the NBASW will request the full payment of dues applicable. Once all outstanding items have been received, the registration will be processed, and the successful applicant will be sent the official member card by email.

2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES

Dues will only be requested upon application approval and will be required in full to be granted NBASW membership.

• Practicing Member: $409
• Practicing Member: $204.50
  *for applicants who begin registration after September 30
• Non-Practicing Member: $120