ONLINE MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS
QEITF applications for MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATIONS are available via the following link:
REMINDER
Current Inspectors: in order to avoid re-taking the QEITF assessment exam, you must successfully complete the maintenance of qualification exam application and exam along with the additional required CEUs prior to the expiration date of your current QEITF certification credentials.
Detailed instructions for how to complete a renewal application can be found here:
QEITF Class Schedules
Classes will be listed as TENTATIVE until we have at least 10 applicants registered for the class. Classes are listed below.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Please see the list of current classes below.
QEITF is now offering only onsite, in-person continuing education classes. Please register for a class as soon as possible, as most classes have a maximum class size. If you need more information, please contact the office.
Continuing Education
July 2024 – June 2025 Syllabus
July 2025 – June 2026 Syllabus
It is recommended you bring ASME A17.1 2022 and NFPA 70 2023 with you to the class however it is not required.
All attendees to the CE classes must register with our office for the classes at least 24 hours prior to their start.
If you have any questions regarding the QEITF CEI program, please call us at:1-888-511-3113
QEI Approved Continuing Education Providers
The following Continuing Education providers have been approved to provide full or partial credit, depending on their course content, for annual maintenance of certification requirements listed in the QEI-1 Standard under Section 2.3 for Inspectors and 3.3 for Inspector Supervisors.
Certification Handbook
The Certification Handbook available online via the following link:
If you have any questions regarding the QEITF CEI program, please call us at:1-888-511-3113
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Maintenance of Qualifications FAQs
My question is not on this list, or I just need to talk to a person: Contact Vivienne Fritz at vf****@***pf.org or 410-701-2203
Please view our *DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS* for how to complete recertification on the Certification Portal.
What does the term MAINTENANCE of QUALIFICATIONS mean?
Once you achieve Certification, you must maintain that Certification on an annual basis.
What must I do to maintain my qualification?
Please see page 18 of the Certification Handbook
Each certified inspector must meet the following maintenance of certification requirements
each year:
- Earn 1.0 continuing education unit (CEU) by participating in acceptable continuing education and professional development activities as listed in the Certification Handbook.
- Successful completion of the recertification examination.
- Attest to the following: (via the Inspectors Maintenance of Qualifications Renewal Application)
- Reviewed and understood all changes to local administrative or operating procedures necessary to discharge the duties of the job.
- Maintaining knowledge of recent revisions and awareness of published interpretations of ASME Codes for the elevator trade.
- Possessing or having workplace access to the Standards listed in paragraphs 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 of the QEI-1 Standard as required.
- Adherence to the QEITF Code of Ethics
- Complete the Inspectors Maintenance of Qualifications Renewal Application and pay the renewal fee.
What is the cost of renewal?
- $100.00: member (not in benefit “self-pay”) / retiree in good standing, or employees of employers signatory to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the IUEC.
- $200.00: all others.
This fee is distinct from the charge for a Continuing Education class.
Does the Maintenance of Qualifications exam count toward my Continuing Education requirements?
Yes, the Maintenance of Qualifications exam earns 0.2 CEUs. This applies to QEITF CEI holders only.
Combined with a QEITF 8-hour (0.8 CEUs) continuing education class, you will achieve the required 1.0 CEUs needed for your renewal.
How do I complete the QEITF Inspectors Maintenance of Qualifications Renewal Application?
Please see our Detailed Instructions for renewal.
How do I complete the QEITF Maintenance of Qualifications Exam?
Please see our Detailed Instructions for the renewal application.
Does the QEITF provide Continuing Educaton classes to maintain my Inspector Certification?
Yes. Class locations and schedules may be found here. Fees for classes are as follows:
- $100.00: member (not in benefit “self-pay”) / retiree in good standing, or employees of employers signatory to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the IUEC.
- $200.00: all others.
Will the QEITF accept Continuing Education from other organizations?
Yes, if they are an approved continuing education provider. Please see the list of approved Continuing Education providers here.
Please check the www.qeitf.org website for a list of approved continuing education providers before attending a continuing education class. If you do not see a listed class on the website, check with our office to be sure the class has been approved by us.
How do I know if my certification has been renewed?
You will receive an email when your recertification application has been approved. Also, your certification expiration date will update on your CEI badge on the recertification portal Dashboard.
How do I know if I passed my Maintenance of Qualifications exam?
Upon exam completion, you will be notified of the result by an email sent to your account’s email address.
Also, a record of your Maintenance of Qualifications exam will be on the “Exams” section of the recertification portal with the status “Passed”.
Can I print out the Maintenance of Qualifications Exam before I take it?
No, but you can navigate back and forth between questions as often as you need.
I did not pass my Maintenance of Qualifications exam and need to retake it.
Please contact the office so that we can reset your exam.
Can I see what questions I got wrong on the Maintenance of Qualifications exam?
Please contact the office and we can send you a summary of your exam results.
I took Continuing Education, but it is not showing up in the certification portal.
- If you recently took Continuing Education with QEITF, it is possible your updates are still in progress. Please allow two business days for Continuing Education to be posted.
- If you took Continuing Education with QEITF more than 2 weeks ago, please contact the office.
- If you took Continuing Education with another provider, please follow the instructions on page 7-9 of the Detailed Instructions
I didn’t click the IUEC member button before I put my credit card information in, and I overpaid. How do I get my money back?
Please contact the office to process a refund.
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