Amusement Rides Discipline Hub
Welcome to the amusement rides discipline hub. This page is your central resource for certification, training, and updates specific to the discipline. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates, important announcements, and new resources.
Certifications
Entry Qualifications
One of the following:
- A registered professional engineer in mechanical, electrical, civil, or manufacturing industrial discipline with two years of experience.*
- A registered engineering technician in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing technology with three years of experience*.
- A certificate of proficiency in the trade of elevator constructor, millwright, mechanic, or non-destructive testing with five years of experience*.
- A high school diploma and subsequent classroom instruction of a minimum of 320 hours with eight years of experience*.
- Standard certification as an Elevators Group A or Group B Safety Codes Officer.
*Experience must include mechanical and electrical equipment design, maintenance, and/or inspection directly related to the amusement rides industry.
Required Courses
Base Competency:
Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400
Written Communications for Safety Codes Officers (100145) — $325
Professional Communication Skills for Safety Codes Officers (100140) — $250
Technical Training:
Field Experience: NAARSO and Mentoring
ASTM F2783-14
Continuing Education
All safety codes officers must complete 30 continuing education credits over three years to renew their certification. For discipline-specific continuing education resources, explore the Council’s education resources.
Organizations of Note
- Amusement Rides Sub-Council: Members meet to discuss issues in the industry.
- Alberta Elevating Devices & Amusement Rides Safety Association (AEDARSA): Responsible for ensuring all elevating devices, amusement rides, and passenger ropeways in Alberta comply with provincial safety codes and regulations.
- Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE): Member organization representing the Canadian fairs and festivals industry.
Official Documents
Other Links and Resources
We’re continuing to build this page. If you know of a resource that should be included, please contact us at certification@safetycodes.ab.ca.