National Certification (No test required).
You may be qualified for licensing as an elevator mechanic without
having to take the state elevator exam if you have earned a certificate
of completion and successfully passed the mechanic examination
of a nationally recognized training program for the elevator industry
such as the National Elevator Industry Educational Program and the National Association of Elevator Contractors (CET/CAT) Training Program.
Apprenticeship (No test required).
You may be qualified for licensing as an elevator mechanic without
having to take the state elevator exam if you have earned a certificate
of completion of an elevator mechanic apprenticeship program that
meets certain standards and is registered with the Washington
State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
Test Required.
A license to perform conveyance work on conveyances
in Categories 1-8 may be granted to you if:
- You provide acceptable proof to L&I that shows the necessary combination of documented experience and education credits in the applicable license category of not less than three years' work experience in the elevator industry performing conveyance work as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this state or as an employee of a public agency;
- You satisfactorily complete a written examination administered by L&I.
