Class C

You must first complete:

• Your MIT Class C apprenticeship program
• Any supplementary training as specified in the Class C Program Outline
• 4000 hours of work experience

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If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.

How to Apply For Examination

Once you have submitted your application and declaration forms and paid the applicable fee, we will evaluate your qualifications. If you’re successful, we will contact you and you will be able to apply for the Elevating Devices - Class C exam.

Once you have been approved to apply for the exam, log in to your Online Services account and select "Book or view exams" under the certification tab. From there, you can view your available exam and choose your preferred dates, times, and locations. You will not be able to book your exam until we notify you that you are eligible.

If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.

This exam is open book and takes 3 hours. You must achieve a minimum grade of 70% to pass.

You will have three chances to pass; after each attempt, applicants will receive a Notification Letter from Technical Safety BC that details the marks achieved and highlights areas that need improvement. An exam re-write fee applies to each additional attempt. Additionally, if you fail an exam, you will will need to wait 30 days after the previous examination to rebook.

According to Elevating Devices Safety Regulation, if you fail your exam three times, you must wait five years before you can re-apply. Alternatively, you may request permission to take a fourth or subsequent attempt.

For more information on our exams visit the Exam Information page.

Required study material (can be brought to the exam):

• Elevator Industry Field Employee’s Safety Handbook 2010 (available from Elevator World)
• CSA B311-02 Safety Codes for Manlifts (available from CSA)
• CSA C22.1-12 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 Section 38 (available from CSA)
• CSA Z185-M87 Safety Code for Personnel Hoists (available from CSA)

Reference documents:

• Preparatory reference material for the exam - All Classes
• Practice exam questions - Class C
• Exam weighting - Class C
• Safety Standards Act
• Safety Standards General Regulation
• Elevating Devices Safety Regulation

Elevating Devices Mechanic certificates must be renewed every 3 years.

Proof of continuing education is required to renew. Learn more about Elevating Devices Mechanic certificate renewals.