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
Please refer to Frequently Asked Questions for more information on TSSA examinations, available examination dates, response times for results and information on Proof of Vaccination:
2022 Examination Schedule Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Exam Protocol:
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:
- Examination candidates may be 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.
If you wish to schedule an examination at the TSSA Hub City Examination Centre, or a Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, Skills and Development, please review the schedule above.
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Candidates should follow these steps to register for an exam:
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Complete the required application related to your industry. Each application form includes directions for the examination registration process.
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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 All accommodation requests must be pre-approved by TSSA before the examination candidate schedules/writes an examination. |
Examination Centres |
| 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, hub cities have been established for TSSA examinations, based on geography and accessibility of venues with spaces that can accommodate social distancing. To view the list of examination centres and where they are located please see the 2022 Exam Schedule button located above. |
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