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Licences
All contractors that perform regulated work on elevating devices must be licenced by the BCSA. Your licence class determines what type of regulated work you can perform. For more details, see the Safety Standards Act.
Applying for your licence
If you would like to apply for your licence, complete the Elevating Device licence application form 317 and submit by mail or in person to the BCSA New Westminster office along with a cheque payable to the BCSA with the appropriate application fee according to the Fee Schedule. We’ll review your application to assess whether you’re qualified to receive your licence. Next, you’ll be invited for an interview with an elevating device Safety Officer and a written exam. For more information see Exams.
Renewing your Licence
You must renew your licence annually. If you have received a renewal notification, please pay the fee by credit card or mail a cheque with the applicable payment to the BCSA. Remember, you must not work on regulated elevating device without a valid licence. If your licence expired more than one year ago, we may require you to reapply.
Certificates
If you plan to operate a construction elevator or a personnel hoist for the purpose of raising or lowering individuals, materials or both, you’ll need a Certificate of Qualification first. To get this certificate, you’ll need 21 hours of training from a licensed personnel hoist contractor. Please contact 1-866-566-7233 to find your nearest licensed personnel hoist contractor. To get your certificate you’ll also need to pass the elevating device Certificate of Qualification exam. To begin this certification process, submit the Application for Elevating Devices Operating Certificate of Qualification Form 312 form to any BCSA office.
When you pass the exam we’ll mail a certificate that is valid for one year. You’ll receive notification to renew the certificate for it to remain valid.