TSSA approved Elevating devices training in Ontario
Join Ontario’s First Approved Independent Elevator Training Provider
EDM Safety Training, EDM-B, EDM-D and EDM-F courses, exam preparation, continuing education and specialist courses — taught by licensed mechanics, inspectors and safety professionals with decades in the trade.
- 50+ years founder’s experience
- TSSA approved programs
- In person in Markham, or online
Courses and upcoming dates
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EDM SafetyMost popular
EDM Safety Training
24-hour TSSA-approved safety training for anyone working toward EDM or EDM-T certification.
Payment plans available
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EDM-FStarts Jan 30, 2027
Elevating Devices Mechanic F Course 2027
TSSA-approved curriculum training for the EDM-F certificate, on weekends from January 30–31, 2027 — in person or remotely online.
Payment plans available
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EDM-CE
EDM Continuing Education
TSSA-approved CE for the 2027–2028 cycle: 6 hours of Acts, regulations, codes and safe work practices plus 6 hours of technical training. In person, online or on site.
Payment plans available
Also offered
Registering takes three steps
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Choose your course
Compare dates and formats on one page.
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Register online
A two-minute form — no printing, scanning or back-and-forth emails.
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Pay your way
E-transfer, credit card or company invoice — and payment plans are available for every course through our office.
Founded on a lifetime of elevator safety
Norm Benn Training Centre was founded by Norm Benn, who spent more than 50 years in the elevating devices industry — including as Chief Inspector of Ontario’s Elevating Devices Branch. His commitment to safety and good training still guides everything we teach.
- TSSA-approved programs that follow the official curriculum
- Instructors who still work in the field: mechanics, supervisors, inspectors and a CRSP safety professional
- Practical preparation for TSSA exams — including how to find answers quickly in the Acts, regulations and codes
- Classes at our Markham centre, with online options for EDM Safety Training, EDM-F and continuing education, and on-site training at your workplace
- Payment plans available for every course

Our vision and mission
Our vision
To become the leading North American Centre in Vocational and Professional Development for the Elevating Devices Industry.
Our mission
To continually deliver returns on training investments for vocational and professional development.
Safety services for employers
DoSafety© — a program for safety culture and excellence
DoSafety helps your company map its workflows, identify operational risks and put a practical plan in place to reduce them — reviewed by experienced safety professionals. Developed by our Managing Director, Geet Ramsamooj, it has achieved one million hours without a lost-time injury.
We also deliver workplace safety training, from executive briefings to accident investigation, WHMIS, working at heights and more.
1,000,000
hours without a lost-time injury with DoSafety©
Your instructors
Full bios →Geetram (Geet) Ramsamooj
B.Sc., M.Sc. (Safety), CRSP, EDM-F, RHFAC
William B. (Bill) Ware
EDM-A, QEI–CEI
Les Csaszar
EDM-B
William (Bill) D. Major
BA, EDM-A
Trevor Woudstra
EDM-B training (Norm Benn, 2021)
Victor Daniel Obando
EDM-A
Questions about which course you need?
Call or email us — we’ll point you to the right course for your certificate.
