Certifications

The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) establishes and enforces safety standards through examination, certification, and licensing, ensuring accordance with the acts and regulations set out by the Government of Saskatchewan.

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  • Certifications

    Boilers & Pressure Vessels

    Submit applications for certifications related to boilers and pressure vessels.

  • Certifications

    Elevating Devices

    Submit applications for certifications related to elevating devices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Boilers & Pressure Vessels

Once you have passed all of your exams for the current level of certification, you will need to submit your qualifications in order to receive your certificate.

  • Boilers & Pressure Vessels

Once you have submitted all of your requirements, it takes up to 30 business days for it to be reviewed and for your certificate mailed out. This is done on a first come, first serve basis. Please make sure that we have your current address on file to avoid delays.

  • Boilers & Pressure Vessels

Each person is required to submit their steam time (filled out and signed by their Chief) as well as any educational documents (course/lab completion), with the exception of some colleges submitting it on behalf of their students, in order for it to be reviewed and approved for certificate of qualifications.

  • Boilers & Pressure Vessels

The definition of a “Graduate Engineer” is an engineer who has graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering or a university degree that is recognized by the Chief Inspector as equivalent to a degree in mechanical engineering.

As per the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations 116(1)(g) a Graduate Engineer is able to obtain 4th class certification upon passing both 4A and 4B exams and having completed steam time.

For 3rd class through 1st class, you will receive a reduction in steam time required for certification. Please review the Power Engineering Examination Requirements for more information.

If you are an engineer with foreign qualifications, please review the Power Engineering Certification Requirements for more information.

  • Elevating Devices

If you do not have computer access or do not want to complete the applications online, contact us at 1-866-530-8599 to have an application mailed out to you, or visit our Regina office at 2202 2nd Avenue. Cheques will be accepted; they MUST be accompanied by a completed application.

  • Elevating Devices

You will require access to a computer or mobile device as the Saskatchewan Elevator Safety Acts & Regulations course and exam are both online.

If you do not have your own device or access to a friend or family member’s, you can visit any place with free computer access, like your local union office, the public library, or Government Employment Services.

  • Elevating Devices

The Saskatchewan Elevator Safety Acts & Regulations course and exam are both online. The links for each will be emailed, so you do require access to an email account.

You can use a friend or family member’s email address if you do not have an email address, or visit any place that has free computer access, like your local union office, the public library, or Government Employment Services. Most have staff available to assist with setting up a free email account.

  • Elevating Devices

Your credentials will be reviewed within 2 weeks.

  • Elevating Devices

Yes, you will be given a unique licence number that will never change and will be linked to your file.

  • Elevating Devices

At this time no, once you have taken the Saskatchewan Elevator Safety Acts & Regulations course and passed the exam, you do not have to retake it. However if there are changes to industry or the Acts & Regulations this may change.

  • Elevating Devices

An Elevating Device Mechanic licence is valid for 2 years.

  • Elevating Devices

No, you will not be approved. You will need to retake the exam and achieve a passing mark to apply for your licence.

  • Elevating Devices

The exam is comprised of 50 questions that you will have 3.5 hours to complete.

  • Elevating Devices

  1. Apply and pay for the Saskatchewan Elevator Safety Acts & Regulations course and exam. Once we process your application within 10 days, you will be sent a link to the online course and exam.
  2. After completing the course you can take the online exam. If you pass, you will be able to download your Certificate of Completion right away. If unsuccessful, you will have to reapply and pay to retake the exam.
  3. After passing the Saskatchewan Elevator Safety Acts & Regulations exam, complete the Elevating Device Mechanic Certification Work Experience form. This form is required for your certification.
  4. Once the Work Experience form is filled out, you can apply for an Elevating Device Mechanic Certificate of Qualification & licence.
  5. The Manager of Elevator Safety will review your credentials. Once complete, your Elevating Device Mechanic Certificate of Qualification and Elevating Device Mechanic licence will be mailed to you.

For full details, see the Elevating Device Mechanic Certification Information Paper.