Elevating Mechanic Certification

The Elevating Device Mechanic (EDM) Policies and Procedures determine the process and requirements for EDM certification in Ontario, including:

Important definitions
Information on Skills Passports
Certificate holder's rights
Privileges and obligations

Certification process

View our EDM Certification Process, as well as the EDM Policies and Procedures, to learn about our formal certification process.

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In accordance with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 222/01: Certification and Training of Elevating Device Mechanics and the EDM Policies and Procedures, mechanics-in-training or mechanics who would like to obtain a higher certificate classification (i.e. EDM-A, EDM-B, EDM-F, etc.) are required to submit an application for assessment following the certification process.

Certificate reinstatement process

EDMs or mechanics-in-training must apply for reinstatement if they have failed to renew their certificate of qualification within 12 months from the date of expiry as outlined in Ontario Regulation 222/01 and the EDM Policies and Procedures.

We assess all applicants on an individual basis. Applicants approved for reinstatement at the EDM-A through EDM-F certification levels will be required to undergo a written examination [HYPERLINK TO: Elevating Devices> Training and Certification>Register for an Exam page] in order to qualify for reinstatement of the certificate.

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Non-matched out of province certificate assessment

Out of Province applicants who have completed training programs in their home jurisdiction or those with existing qualifications in Ontario may apply for a Non-Matched Out of Province Certificate Assessment for EDMs.

Out of Province apprentices, who are enrolled in an accredited training program in
their home jurisdiction, may apply for an EDM-T certificate by following the Elevating Device Mechanic-In-Training Out of Province Certificate Transfer guideline.

Certification and examination applications

If you are submitting a request for certification, reinstatement or an out of province assessment, you will be required to submit the following application forms:

Skills Passports

In accordance with the EDM Policies and Procedures, all EDMs and mechanics-in-training are required to hold and maintain a Skills Passport for the scope of work they are performing.

Skills Passports include the experience and skills acquired in specific areas within the elevating devices industry. They are a requirement for certification and the passport will serve to point supervising mechanics, inspectors, employers, and mechanics-in-training, toward areas where additional experience may be needed.

Skills Passports published by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) for use by EDMs and mechanics-in-training include:

Non-Apprentice Skills Passport

Accredited Training Provider Information

Training providers must be accredited by TSSA before they are eligible to provide or offer a training program to the public. In order for an individual/organization to become accredited, they must submit an Application for Accreditation as an Elevating Devices Training Provider to TSSA that meets the requirements of the Training Provider Accreditation Policy, and the curriculum requirements below.

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