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Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) — Elevator, Ride and Tramway UnitScope of Work
The Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (CCCM) is California's individual certification authorizing a person to perform construction, maintenance, service, and repair of elevators and other conveyances regulated by the Division (elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, stairway lifts, sidewalk elevators). Mechanics must be employed by a Certified Qualified Conveyance Company (CQCC). California also requires a separate Contractors State License Board C-11 license for elevator-contractor businesses; the CCCM is the individual credential. Source: California Cal/OSHA Elevator Certification (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/elevatorcertification.html).
Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the conveyance industry must be documented. Two-year apprenticeship completion plus additional industry experience is also accepted. Source: CCCM Application (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Elevator/CCCM_App.pdf).
Exam
Candidates either submit a certificate from an approved apprenticeship program (NEIEP, NAEC CET, or CAT) or earn a passing score on the qualifying examination administered by the Division. The exam fee is $100 in addition to the $210 application fee. Source: Cal/OSHA Elevator Certification (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/elevatorcertification.html).
Reciprocity
The DIR page does not publish a formal reciprocity table; out-of-state applicants are evaluated case-by-case under the experience pathway.
Renewal and CE
Two-year renewal cycle. Renewal application is $140. Applicants must document work experience covering the previous two years and submit an approved continuing education certificate. Source: CCCM Renewal Form (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/elevator/CCCM_Renewal.pdf). Editor must verify exact CE hour count from the renewal form before public launch.
Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) — Elevator, Ride and Tramway Unit before acting