Certification Renewal FAQ
When Do I Need to Renew?
You must renew your MIT certificate every year, or else your apprenticeship will expire. On your first renewal, you must:
- Submit proof that you are enrolled in an approved training program
- Pay a fee
To apply, log in to your Online Services account and follow the steps. 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.
For all other renewals, you must:
- Submit proof of progress in your training program
- Update your Skills Passport
- Pay a fee
To apply, log in to your Online Services account and follow the steps. 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.
What Happens if I Don't Renew?
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
How Do I Become a MIT?
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
- Complete and submit the appropriate form to Technical Safety BC:
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.
How Do I Renew My MIT certificate?
You must renew your MIT certificate every year.
What Happens if I Don't Renew?
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.