Personnel Hoist & Construction Use Elevator Operator

The Personnel Hoist & Construction Use Elevator Operator certificate allows you to operate a temporary construction elevator or a temporary personnel hoist that transports individuals, materials, or both.

Exam eligibility 

You must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Complete an approved, 21-hour personnel hoist operator training course

Approved training providers

The following contractors offer approved personnel hoist operator training:

• James Hickey School (Tall Crane)
• SEP Products Group Ltd.
• River Spring Enterprises Ltd
• Bigfoot Crane Company Inc

Study materials

• Rules for Licensed Operators.

Apply for an exam

To take either exam, you must:

1. Complete and submit an application to take the exam.
2. Pay the required fee.

Technical Safety BC will contact you to book your exam once your application has been approved.

About this exam

This exam consists of 35 questions.