Mechanic in Training: Training Programs
Elevating Devices Mechanic Certification
Apprenticeship training programs
If you’re a Mechanic-in-Training, you will need to enroll in a recognized training program. To one day become certified as an Elevating Devices Mechanic, applicants must successfully complete the training program for their respective class. In some cases, they must also complete supplementary education.
The table below provides details on recognized training programs in BC.
Note that when renewing your Mechanic-in-Training certificate of qualification, you must provide proof of successful progression through your chosen training program. This is required at the time of annual renewal.
Read Directive D-ED 2017-01 for more information.
Class A
Program | Details | Supplementary Education |
|---|---|---|
| CET: The Canadian Elevator Technician Education Program | This four-year program is offered online by the National Association of Elevator Contractors (US based) | 1, 2 & 4 (see below) |
| CEIEP: The Canadian Elevator Industry Education Program | A four-year program offered by the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) - available only to union members | |
| Electrician (Level 1 & 2) / Millwright (Level 1 & 2) | Offered by several technical educational institutions such as:Note: This list is not exhaustive | 1, 2 & 3 (see below) |
| Durham College (Ontario-based) | Elevating Device Mechanic Apprenticeship Training | 1 (see below) |
Class C
Program | Details | Supplementary Education |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician (Level 1 & 2) /Millwright (Level 1 & 2) | Offered by several technical educational institutions such as:Note: This list is not exhaustive | 1 & 5 (see below) |
Class H
Program | Details | Supplementary Education |
|---|---|---|
| CAT: Certified Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Technician Education Program | This two-year program is offered online by the National Association of Elevator Contractors (US based) | 1, 4, 6, 8 & 9 (see below) |
| Electrician (Level 1) / Millwright (Level 1) | Offered by several technical educational institutions such as:Note: This list is not exhaustive | 1, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (see below) |
Class MR
Instructor | Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Brownlee | Bambrough And Associates Inc. | jimbrownlee@bambrough.ca |
| Michael Chadney | Apex Elevator Consulting Inc. | michael@apexelevator.com |
| Nick Keogh | Interact Inspection Corp. | interactcorp@shaw.ca |
Supplementary Education
Program | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BC Safety Standards Act; BC Elevating Devices Safety Regulations; and BC Safety Standards General Regulation | Technical Safety BC offers an online course - Elevating Act BC Act & Regulations, which qualifies for this category. Expected training time: 4 hours |
| 2 | B44 Safety Code for Elevator and Escalators | ASME A17.7-2007/CSA B44.7-16 (R2017) - Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (Bi-National standard, with ASME A17.7) Note: Code book can be purchased from the link provided Expected training time: 3 hours |
| 3 | B355 Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities | B355-24 - Lifts for persons with physical disabilities Note: Code book can be purchased from the link provided. Expected training time: 1 hour |
| 4 | CET: The Canadian Elevator Technician Education Program courses: 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, and 12 | Program offered by: NAEC - National Association of Elevator Contractors |
| 5 | Canadian Electrical Code | Section 38 Expected training time: 4 hrs |
| 6 | Z185 - Safety Code for Personnel Hoists | CAN/CSA-Z185-M87 (R2016) - Safety Code for Personnel Hoists Expected training time: 4 hrs Note: Code book can be purchased from the link provided |
| 7 | B311 - Safety Codes for Manlifts | CAN/CSA-B311-02 (R2012) - Note: Code book can be purchased from the link provided |
| 8 | B355 - Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities | B355-19 (R2024) - Lifts for persons with physical disabilities Expected training time: 4 hrs Note: Code book can be purchased from the link provided |
| 9 | CAT reference materials from courses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Courses offered by: NAEC - National Association of Elevator Contractors |
| 10 | Product-specific training for the maintenance of elevating devices cabs, carriages, and platform cabs | Expected training time: 4 hrs |
| 11 | Product-specific training for repair of hydraulic systems | Expected training time: 12 hrs |