Register for an Exam

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) recommends that all examination candidates review the Certification Examination Preparation Guide before submitting a request for an examination.

The Guide includes:

Basic examination details
Scheduling information
Prohibited and non-prohibited materials
Frequently asked questions

Resumption of TSSA Examinations

The resumption of in-person examinations will have a phased approach to ensure the health and safety of examination candidates, invigilators and TSSA team members.

For the initial phase of examinations, two hub cities have been established for TSSA examinations, based on geography and accessibility of venues with spaces that can accommodate social distancing. Toronto and Burlington will act as the first hub cities for in-person examinations, with locations nearby to the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (“MLTSD”) examination centres, TSSA head office and major highways. Future phases and information on a return to examinations at the MLTSD examination centres will be published when more details are available. All MLTSD sittings booked for fall onwards are currently scheduled to continue as planned, unless you have received a direct cancellation email from TSSA. Cancellations will only be made if necessary, on a date-by-date basis.

The revised examination schedule can be found here, under the section “Schedule and Locations”: Register for an Examination. Please review this schedule to determine your first and second choices for an examination time and location.

If you received a cancellation notice, due to COVID-19, please forward that to certandexams@tssa.org with your primary and alternate request for your preferred examination date, location and time. A new application form will not be required if you have submitted an application and pre-payment in the past.

New applications will also be processed, in the order they are received, using the application forms posted at www.tssa.org.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the examination process has been modified to stop the spread of COVID-19. Examination candidates must be aware of these changes, as outlined below:

All examination candidates are required to wear a non-medical mask at all times during the examination process. You must bring your own non-medical mask. TSSA will not provide masks or personal protective equipment on the day of your examination.
- Entry into the examination room will not be permitted without a non-medical mask.
- Should you have a medical condition that would prevent you from wearing a mask, please contact the Examination Services team.
TSSA will no longer provide reference materials or code books for Operating Engineers/Operator (“OE”) examinations.
- Candidates will be responsible to bring their own reference materials/code books. More information on the permitted materials for OE examinations can be found in the TSSA Certification Examination Preparation Guide.
TSSA will not provide any stationary/writing utensils necessary for the examination.
- Candidates will be responsible to bring in their own materials, including pencils, pens, erasers, a ruler/protractor, and a non-programmable calculator.
- Multiple choice examinations must be completed in pencil, we recommend bringing multiple pencils and erasers to the examination.

Registration process

Examination candidates should follow these important steps of the registration process:

Review the examination schedule, which is updated daily to confirm availability before submitting an examination application. Examinations are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. Examination seats will not be held.
Submit a completed Examination Application. Ensure all information is accurate, including contact information and valid Visa or MasterCard information. Examination candidates who do not submit the applicable non-refundable examination fee will not be scheduled for the requested examination. We recommend submitting your application by email. (Applications can also be sent by mail or courier with valid Visa or Mastercard information and/or cheque or money order)
Remember, you can make changes or reschedule an examination only once without a fee. You must notify the TSSA by email at least two weeks prior to the examination date. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the examination fee and a new application form (including pre-payment) will be required.

Please note: for some cases, an accredited training provider will make examination arrangements for candidates who are enrolled and attending their in-class training program. Please contact your accredited training provider to learn more about this process.

Application forms

Complete the required application related to your industry. Each application form includes directions for the examination registration process.

Amusement devices

Application for Amusement Device Mechanic Examination

Please note: an examination candidate must have a formal approval issued by the TSSA before they are eligible to request an examination date/time.

Elevating devices

Application for Elevating Devices Mechanic Examination

Please note: an examination candidate must have a formal approval issued by the TSSA before they are eligible to request an examination date/time.

Ski lifts

Application for Ski Lift Mechanic Examination

Please note: an examination candidate must have a formal approval issued by the TSSA before they are eligible to request their Phase 2 examination date/time.

Operating engineers (operators)

Operating Engineers Examination Application

Fuels safety

Application for Fuels Safety Mechanic Examination

Please note: an examination candidate who is challenging a higher level certification (i.e. G.2, OBT-2, etc.) must have a formal approval issued by the TSSA before they are eligible to request an examination date/time.

Boilers and pressure vessels

Application for National Board Examination and Certificate of Competency Examination and Certification

Schedule and locations

If you wish to schedule an examination at the TSSA Head Office Examination Centre, or a Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, please review the following:

Technical Standards and Safety Authority and Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Examination Schedule 2020

Disability accommodations

The TSSA is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities have an equal opportunity to become certified to work in TSSA-regulated occupations. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the TSSA ensures our certification and examination practices meet the needs of all qualified candidates wishing to take the required examination(s) for the appropriate TSSA-issued certificate of qualification.

For more information, please view our Examination Disability Accommodation Policy.

Examinations Disability Accommodation Procedure

Examinations Disability Accommodation Application

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