这项为期两年的计划是安大略省唯一的此类计划。希望成为学徒的学生将获得有关行业术语的基础知识以及实际升降设备的动手经验，同时在工作场所应用可持续发展的最佳实践。机械技术员-升降设备文凭课程为学生做学徒进入升降设备行业做准备。提升设备技工必须完成学徒培训计划，才能成为获得许可的建筑商或服务技工。选择不参加学徒的毕业生也可以在该行业中担任销售人员或检查员的职位。
The responsibility is that of an elevating devices mechanic and our program will prepare you to enter this trade as an apprentice. With the continued development and modernization of high-rise buildings driving growth in the elevating devices industry, employment opportunities in this area have increased in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Durham College is a public training provider for an elevating devices mechanic apprenticeship, positioning you for employment as an apprentice upon graduation. Graduates are eligible for exemption from all of the in-school requirements for EDM 636E apprenticeship training. Graduates will also receive TSSA-mandated EDM-T Safety Training certification and meet the Ministry of Labour's Working at Heights training requirements.