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ONLINE MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS

QEITF applications for MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATIONS are available via the following link:

Applications and Exam

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:

Detailed Instructions

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.

See Classes

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

Review of ASME QEI-1 Maintenance of Qualifications
Review of ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44:22 Summary of Changes Forward through Part One
Review of ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44:22 Summary of Changes Section 2.1 through Section 2.26
Review of ASME A17.1-2022 Parts Three through Parts Seven
Review of 2023 NFPA 70-2023-Chapter 6 Special Equipment Article 620 Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Moving Walks, Platform Lifts, and Stairway Chairlifts

July 2025 – June 2026 Syllabus

Review of ASME QEI-1 Maintenance of Qualifications and Safety
Review of ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44:22 Section 2.26.13 through Section 2.26.14 An in-depth review of Remote Interaction Operation and Test Enable Operation and its functions
Review of ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44:22 Summary of Changes Section 2.27 Emergency Operation and Signaling Devices
Review of ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44:22 Changes in Parts 8.6, 9 and the addition of 8.14
Review of ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44:22 Alterations Process
Review of ASME A17.3-2023
Review of ASME A18.1-2023 Sections 1 through the non-mandatory appendices

It is recommended you bring ASME A17.1 2022 and NFPA 70 2023 with you to the class however it is not required.

DESCRIPTION	DATE	LOCATION
2024-2025 8 Hour Safety Code Review	May 7, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT	Hampton Inn & Suites 600 Steed Road Ridgeland, MS 39157
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review	June 11, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm local time	Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown 501 South 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review	August 22, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm local time	EIWPF Headquarters 8221 Snowden River Pkwy. Columbia, MD 21045
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review	September 6, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm HST	IUEC Local 126 Hall 50S Beretania Street Suite C-211-E Honolulu, HI 96813
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review	October 14, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm local time	South Florida Operating Engineers Local 487 Training Facility 19700 SW 68th Ct. Pembroke Pines, FL 33332
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review	October 22, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm local time	IUEC Local 6 Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh Green Tree 500 Mansfield Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15205
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review	October 28, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm local time	IUEC Local 21 Hall 1924 Baird Farm Road, Suite 101 Arlington TX 76006
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review	October 29, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST	IUEC Local 18 Las Vegas 6100 Elton Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89017
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review	October 29, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST	IUEC Local 35 Local 35, 890 3rd Street Albany, NY 12206
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review	October 30, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm local time	IUEC Local 31 Hall 201 Broadway St. Houston, TX 77012
	Member Registration	Non-Member Registration

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.

Qualified Elevator Inspector Training Fund
8331 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21046
(888) 511-3113
ASME Short Courses
www.asme.org
The following short courses are approved:
1. How to Perform Elevator Inspections Using A17
2. ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
3. A17.2 Escalators and Moving Walks: Inspection and Maintenance
Evaluation Techniques
4. A17.3 Elevator and Escalator Code: A17.1 Requirements for Alterations
and Existing Installations
Elevator Consulting Services Inc.
Hollywood, FL
(954) 987-2038
Elevator Safety Solutions, LLC
Contact: John W. Koshack
Phone: (619) 726-1419
E-mail: jo**@****sl.com
Elevator Safety and Technical Services/Vertical Assessment Associates
Contact: Lee Rigby
www.elevatorsafetytraining.com
Phone: (850) 222-3787
Email: in**@*****nc.net
Elevator & Vertical Transportation Educational Associates, Inc.
Contact: Brad Fox
Phone: (313) 359-4026
Email: fs***@*tt.net
James Meyer Consulting, Inc.
Contact: James Meyer
Phone: (209) 267-0950
me*************@*****on.net
NAEC
www.naec.org
Contact: Amanda Smith
NAEC
1298 Wellbrook Circle, NE
Conyers, GA 30012
Phone: (770) 760-9660
(800) 900-6232 (US Only)
(888) 847-7530 (US/Canada)
Fax: (770) 760-9714
PACE State Licensing Courses
(888) 511-3113, ext. #3

PACE Programs and Applications are available through EIWPF: www.eiwpf.org/pace-programs/
Thompson Elevator Inspection Service, Inc.
1302 E. Thayer Street
Mt. Prospect, Il 60056
(847) 296-8211
(847) 296-5424 (Fax)

NAESA International
naesai.org
NEIEP
www.neiep.org
The following NEIEP Continuing Education courses are approved for 0.2 CEUs:
- CE008 Customer Relations Series
- CE012.1 Machine Room Maintenance
- CE012.2 Hoistway Maintenance
- CE012.3 Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance
- CE013 Rack & Pinion
- CE015 LULA Series
- CE017.1 Testing Traction Elevators
- CE017.2 Safety Testing for Hydraulic Elevators
- CE027 Virtual Escalator
- CE030 CPR/First Aid/AED
- CE035 Virtual Code Courses; 2013 Hydro Code Course;
- 2013 Escalator Code Course
- CE036 Confined Spaces Awareness
- OS001 OSHA 10
- OS002 OSHA 30
- 325 – Electrical Safety
- 820 – Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance
- 825 – Escalator Components and Installation Procedures
- 830 – Moving Walk Components and Installation Procedures
- 835 – Service, Maintenance, and Repair
- 840 – Residential and LULA Elevators
- 845 – Residential and LULA Platform and Chair Lifts
- 850 – Rack and Pinion Hoists
The QEI-1 Standard, 2.3(f)(2)(c) states in part that, completion of a self-study course (such as NEIEP courses listed above) allows for not more than 0.2 CEU’s per annual renewal period.
Vertex Corporation
1040 W. Albion Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-7066 (Toll Free)
(773) 338-6387 (Fax)
Virginia Elevator Safety Association (VAESA)
James J. McCoart Administration Building
1 County Complex Court
Prince William, VA 22192
Inspection Supervisors/Online Management Course
To order courses: www.corexcel.com/management-courses/management-class.htm
Scroll down toward the bottom of the page, and you will find the following approved management classes offered that provide 0.5 CEUs per class:
- Effective Negotiations
- How to Coach
- Managing in a Modern Organization
- Managing People
- Time Management

Certification Handbook

The Certification Handbook available online via the following link:

Certification Handbook

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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