Career Details

Certified Elevator Inspector

Description

The purpose of the Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) exam is to confirm that candidates for CEI certification can perform the duties and responsibilities of an elevator inspector to a degree of competence that protects both the public and elevator employees (e.g., mechanics) from injury or death. To satisfy this goal, the exam is developed to meet established standards of validity, reliability, and fairness. The exam is based on a job analysis study that provided a formal investigation of the elevator inspector job. The job analysis study provides the foundation for the exam's content and format. Basing the development of the exam on the job analysis study ensures that the content of the exam reflects the priority and importance of the job content; and, the format of the exam conforms to the actual performance of the job duties and responsibilities with as much fidelity as feasible. The job analysis relies on multiple methods for defining job tasks including referring to pre-existing job descriptions and standards, interviewing experts in elevator inspection and inspection supervision, and administering surveys to inspectors and inspector supervisors. QEITF conducted a job analysis study in 2013 and will conduct new studies every six years. Based on the outcome of the job analysis study task survey and input from subject matter experts a test plan, or content outline, for the exam was developed.

Certifying Organization

Qualified Elevator Inspector Training Fund

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Fluid Power Connector and Conductor

Certifying Organization

International Fluid Power Society

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Accessibility Technician

Certifying Organization

National Association of Elevator Contractors

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Elevator Technician

Certifying Organization

National Association of Elevator Contractors

Type

A - Core

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