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Canadian Trainco is proud to be a member of the MTAA (Maintenance Training Association of the Americas).

About MTAA

The Maintenance Training Association of America (MTAA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2004. It was established to promote uniform standards of quality for training services and products provided to professionals responsible for performing and assuring maintenance in commercial and industrial facilities and environments.

MTAA CEU Approvals

All Canadian Trainco courses have received CEU values approved by MTAA. Any MTAA certified organization or licensed instructor meeting any qualifying rating level as outlined by MTAA is authorized to offer MTAA Continuing Education Units (CEU), and to grant certification of one MTAA CEU credit hour for each 10 hours of instruction or participation successfully completed by a participant.

The CEU as defined by The International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET) is designed to provide a standard unit of measure to quantify continuing adult education and training activities. Specifically, one CEU is equivalent to ten contact hours of participation in organized continuing education and training experience under responsible and qualified direction and instruction.

MTAA Certification Testing

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Many Canadian Trainco courses offer free MTAA Certification Testing, a $79.00 value for our students. The tests are designed to measure the basic knowledge associated with each individual test topic and most tests are based on multiple choice, true / false and matching questions. Students are provided with testing instructions at the end of the course for both online testing or for paper testing. A passing test score results in certification by the MTAA in proficiency for that topic.

Students are not required to take MTAA tests associated with the courses unless they are seeking college credit recommendations. Students seeking college credit recommendations for those courses that are approved must take and pass the MTAA certification exam in addition to attending all days of course instruction.

Test scores and student information is kept on record by Canadian Trainco. Test score information can be requested by contacting the Canadian Trainco testing administrator Testing@CanadianTrainco.com

FAQs

What are the MTAA tests like?

Most MTAA tests are 50 multiple questions consisting of combinations of multiple choice, true false and matching pictures. Test content resembles the course topic, however, there may be several questions on the MTAA test that were not covered in the course content. Student study guides are provided for some, but not all MTAA tests. Students may be required to do studying outside the class in order to pass an MTAA test.

What is the purpose of the MTAA tests?

MTAA tests are designed to give some measurement of a person's knowledge on a particular maintenance topic. Many organizations use the MTAA tests as guides for helping determine qualifications for employees, as assessments or as pre & post measurement of the people they send to Canadian Trainco courses. MTAA tests are also used by American Trainco as a testing platform that is used for college credit recommendations.

Why would I want to take an MTAA test?

• Passing MTAA tests are required to get college credit for Canadian Trainco courses.
• Measured outcome of learning objectives of the class.
• Required by some organizations as part of measuring training quality.
• Helps some students in getting promotions or higher pay.

Is testing mandatory?

Passing the MTAA test is required only for those students that desire to earn college credit through Canadian Trainco. Testing is optional for all other students.

Is testing free?

Testing is free with course registration or can be purchased separately without course registration.

How / when are the tests taken?

Tests are taken on the student's own time after courses are complete. Students receive instruction sheets on how to take the test online or by paper. Canadian Trainco encourages students to take the tests online to reduce manual labor and so that the student can get immediate feedback on their tests.

What does the student receive?

After completing the test, the student is immediately presented with their score online and they can print their test score information at that time. In addition, the student will be mailed a certificate and test score letter from the MTAA. For those taking the test by paper, they will receive their test transcript and certificate by mail a few weeks after taking the test. Transcripts for all tests taken are available upon request.

Are test scores kept?

Test scores and student information is kept on record by Canadian Trainco. Test score information can be requested by contacting the Canadian Trainco testing administrator.

Why is testing not done in the class?

The highest value of an instructor is instructing, not spending time proctoring tests. We want every minute that you spend in the classroom dedicated to learning from industry experts.

What if I want to take a paper test or doesn't have internet connection?

Test instructions advise how to take a paper test by contacting the test administrator at Canadian Trainco.

For details or further questions on MTAA testing, please contact our Testing Administrator at Testing@CanadianTrainco.com