Mechanic in Training Renewal FAQ

MIT certificates are valid for one year and must be renewed annually to maintain your apprenticeship status. If a certificate is not renewed, the apprenticeship will expire.

Renewal applications can be submitted up to six months prior to the certificate’s expiry date. Renewing early does not shorten the active period of your certificate, but renewing after the expiration date will be subject to late renewal fees.

To renew your certificate, log in to your Online Services account and select "Renew or manage certificates" under the certification tab. Don't have an account? Sign up now.

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

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 enrol in a recognized MIT training program.

Supplementary renewal document(s) required:

• Proof of enrolment 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:

• Class A

• Class C

• Class H

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

If you do not renew your MIT certificate but continue to perform regulated work, you put yourself and others at risk. These are the consequences for working with an expired certificate:

• A safety officer may issue a compliance order, or recommend a monetary penalty

• A safety officer may be authorized to stop your work in the field

• You may be required to apply for a new MIT certification and pay any associated fees

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.