Credentials · Certification
Certified Elevator Technician (CET)
NAEC Certification Board credential earned through a two-level, roughly four-year education track (Level 1, 11 units, leads to the AET certificate; Level 2, 8 units, completes CET). ANAB-accredited; requires an employer sponsor with a CET Supervisor and 10 contact hours of continuing education annually.
Read the full guide: The CET Certification →
Variants
- Associate Elevator Technician (AET)
Milestone certificate in NAEC's CET program, earned after completing the 11-unit Level 1 core curriculum (about two years) and passing the Level 1 exam.
Verified requirements
| Where | Expires | Renewal | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (federal) | Yes | 1 year (certification cycle ends December 31) | 10 contact hours annually, 1-3 of which must focus on safety |
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