Personnel Hoist & Construction Use Elevator
Operator Certification
Overview
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.
Approved Training Providers
The following contractors offer approved personnel hoist operator training:
- Alimak Group Canada Ltd.
- SEP Products Group Ltd
- River Spring Enterprises Ltd
- Bigfoot Crane Company Inc
General Eligibility
You must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Complete an approved, 21-hour personnel hoist operator training course
How to Apply For Certification
To apply, log in to your Online Services account and select "Apply for a new certificate" 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.
How to Apply For Examination
Once you have submitted your application 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 this certification's exam.
Once you have been approved to apply for the exam, log in to your Online Services account to find your available exam and choose your preferred exam dates, times, and locations. You will not be able to book your exam until we notify you that you are eligible.
About This Exam
The examinee has 30 minutes to write the exam and the exam consists of 35 questions.
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.
If you fail an exam, you will will need to wait 30 days after the previous examination to rebook. If you fail your third or any subsequent attempt, you must request permission to take a fourth or further attempts, with additional time required between each attempt.
For more information on our exams visit the Exam Information page.
Study Materials
Renew Your Certificate
Your certificate is valid for one year after the date of issue and then can be renewed through your online account.
Renewing early does not shorten the active period of your certificate, but renewing after the expiration date will be subject to late renewal fees.
What Happens If I Don’t Renew?
If you do not renew your certificate but continue to perform regulated work, you put yourself and others at risk. These are the consequences of 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
- If your certificate has been expired for more than six months you will also have to re-write the certification exam.
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