How to Become an Amusement Device Mechanic in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Amusement device mechanic is a compulsory trade in Ontario. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Before carrying out work on an amusement device, a mechanic must first obtain one of the following certificates as specified in Ontario Regulation 187/03, Certification and Training of Amusement Device Mechanics.”
From tssa.org/certification-amusement-device-mechanic, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Licensed in another province: 4 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
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Licensed in another province
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Complete your application request through the TSSA Client Portal.
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“To apply, complete your request and submit a colour copy of your equivalent certificate through our Client Portal.”
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Submit a colour copy of your equivalent certificate, which must be active and in good standing.
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Submit the Chart of Experience form for the Amusement Device Mechanic equivalency.
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“Certificate Holders applying for an Elevating Device Mechanic, Amusement Device Mechanic, or Ski Lift Mechanic equivalency are required to submit the corresponding Chart of Experience form found below”
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Certified mechanics operating within Amusement Devices complete and submit a colour copy of their equivalent certificate through the TSSA Prepayment Portal.
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“For certified mechanics operating within Amusement Devices or Ski Lifts are to complete and submit a colour copy of your equivalent certificate through our TSSA Prepayment Portal.”
tssa.org/out-province-certificate-holders
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with TSSA
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Experience
Applicants must provide proof of work experience, including letters from current and/or previous employers on company letterhead verifying the nature of the work experience.
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“Provide proof of work experience, including letters from current and/or previous employers on company letterhead, signed and dated by an authorized person of the company verifying the nature of the work experience.”
tssa.org/certification-amusement-device-mechanic
Other
Applicants must attach a completed Skills Passport completed by a current or valid supervising mechanic.
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“Current or valid supervising mechanics must complete the Skills Passport, which shall accurately represent the experience and training gained during the qualifying period.”
tssa.org/certification-amusement-device-mechanicOut-of-province applicants applying with an equivalent certificate must hold a certificate that is active and in good standing.
Applicants applying without recognized equivalency must have all documentation translated into English by a certified translator.
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“All documentation must be translated into English by a certified translator. The original certified translated documents must also be submitted.”
tssa.org/certification-amusement-device-mechanic
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Applying for a certificate from outside Ontario allows an individual within Canada who has been certified for a specific occupation in one province or territory to be recognized for the equivalent certification in another province or territory without undertaking additional training, experience, exam, or assessments. Source
“Applying for a certificate from outside Ontario allows an individual within Canada who has been certified for a specific occupation in one province or territory to be recognized for the equivalent certification in another province or territory without undertaking additional training, experience, exam, or assessments.”
tssa.org/certification-amusement-device-mechanic
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Exams
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written reinstatement exam
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“applicants who have been approved for reinstatement will take a written reinstatement exam.”
tssa.org/certification-amusement-device-mechanic
Language tests
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Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Demand and pay
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Amusement device mechanics in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Certification: Amusement Device Mechanic tssa.org/certification-amusement-device-mechanic · fetched October 9, 2026
- Out-of-Province Certificate Holders tssa.org/out-province-certificate-holders · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an amusement device mechanic in Ontario?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Ontario. Certification is managed by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
Which exams are required?
written reinstatement exam.
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