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

2021 Examination Schedule

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:

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.

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 schedule above. Please refer to Frequently Asked Questions for more information on TSSA examinations.

Registration process

Candidates should follow these steps to register for an exam:

Download the Application Form: Select, download and complete the application form related to your program of interest (for example, Elevating Devices or Fuels Safety) from the “Application forms” dropdown menu below.
Check the Examination Schedule: Review the exam schedule which is updated daily to confirm the availability of exam dates and centres before applying. Exams are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. (In the Examination Schedule, an exam sitting is considered closed when the “Available Seats” column is marked with “0”).
Submit the Application Form: Complete the application form and ensure that all information is accurate (including contact and payment information) before submission.
Complete Payment:
- Candidates will only be scheduled for the requested exam upon submitting the applicable non-refundable exam fee.
- If the exam pre-payment declines, the candidate will be removed from the exam schedule and their exam will be cancelled. A new application form (including pre-payment) will be required to be submitted to book an exam.
- Exam applications submitted by email are recommended. Applications via mail or courier with valid payment information and/or cheque or money order are also accepted.

Note:

Reschedule an Exam: You can make changes or reschedule an exam only once without a fee. You must notify the TSSA by email at least two weeks (10 business days) before the exam date. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the exam fee and a new application form (including pre-payment) will be required.
Accredited Training Providers: In some cases, an accredited training provider will make exam 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.
Fuels Safety Exam: If you are registering for a Fuels Safety exam and have completed an Accredited Training Program, please review the work instruction in the FAQ. TSSA cannot schedule your exam until we have received an Application for an Ontario Certificate of Qualification completed by your Accredited Training Provider.

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

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

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, two hub cities have been established for TSSA examinations, based on geography and accessibility of venues with spaces that can accommodate social distancing. View the list of examination centres to see where your examination centre is located.

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