Overview

A Mechanic-in-Training (MIT) is an elevating devices apprentice. If you are new to the trade and have not yet met the criteria to become certified as an Elevating Devices Mechanic - Class A, C, or H, you’ll need to register as an MIT to work in BC.

To become a MIT, you must:

  • Work for a licensed Elevating Devices contractor in BC, that matches the class you’re applying for
  • Complete 24 hours of safety training

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Once you are registered, you must enroll in an Apprenticeship Training Program within one year of becoming an MIT. You will then follow the relevant program outline:

You will also receive a Skills Passport to track and record workplace achievements, which will qualify as scope of work endorsements when you finish your apprenticeship and apply to become a certified Elevating Devices Mechanic. Your Skills Passport is an important living document that you will need to keep throughout your time as an MIT and as an Elevating Devices Mechanic.

MIT certificates must be maintained and renewed on a yearly basis.

To have your renewal approved, you are required to submit a completed Skills Passport declaration form accompanied by the necessary supplementary documents. The supplementary documents required vary according to your stage in the MIT journey.

First Renewal

When you become a MIT, you are given one year to enroll in a recognized MIT training program.

Supplementary renewal document(s) required:

  • Proof of enrollment in a recognized MIT training program

Second and Subsequent Renewals

Each following year, you must provide proof of progression in your MIT training program

Supplementary renewal document(s) required:

  • Proof of progression in your apprenticeship program from the previous year

Skills Passport declaration forms for Mechanics in Training:

Note: Section C of the declaration must be completed by your designated signing officer.

You must complete your Apprenticeship Training Program within a certain number of years. If you are an MIT Class A, you have up to 7 years to complete your training. If you are an MIT Class C or H, you have up to 5 years.

If you do not complete your training within the given timeframe, you will not be able to apply to become a certified Elevating Devices Mechanic.

MIT Document Requirements At a Glance

 

MIT Certificate Application

First
Renewal

Second (And Subsequent) Renewal

Mechanic Certificate Application

Proof of 24 hour safety training completion

X

   
Proof of employment by a licensed Elevating Devices contractor in BC

X

   
Skills passport declarationXXX
Proof of enrollment in a recognized MIT programX 
Proof of progress in the enrolled MIT programX 
Proof of minimum workplace hours   X
Proof of MIT program completion   X
Class Specific Supplementary Training   X

 

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