Alberta · designated trade
Overhead Door Technician - Level Two
Overhead Door Technician - Level Two is a designated trade in Alberta.
These facts were checked for Alberta on 4 October 2026. They do not by themselves apply in another province or territory. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
Overhead door technicians install, service, repair and conduct preventative maintenance on residential and commercial overhead sectional doors, coiling doors, coiling and sliding steel fire doors, electric operating devices for these doors, dock levelers, electric gate openers, and access control devices for commercial and industrial sites. Overhead door technicians - level two:
- Source
- Tradesecrets profile
- Last checked
- 4 October 2026
Work
Duties listed on the source page
- Certification is not required to work or train.
- The trade remains designated, and existing certifications remain valid.
- perform duties as per overhead door technician - level one certification as delivered by the Canadian Door Institute (CDI),
- have overall responsibility for planning and completing overhead door projects,
- ensure safe worksite practices and procedures,
- install, repair and maintain overhead doors systems having a height greater than 10 feet and opening to an interior with a ceiling height of greater than 12 feet,
- prepare assignments and supervise crew members, and
- provide assistance in the design and installation of overhead door systems.
Program Information
Trades Qualifier
- You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:
- Work Experience
- The requirements for Overhead Door Technician – Level 2 are:
- A minimum of 18 months AND 1,500 hours of work experience.
- successful completion and verification of the Canadian Door Institution Level 1 course.
- An Employer Assessment of Competency Form
- A successful theory exam.
- Recognized Training
- The requirements for Overhead Door Technician – Level 2 are:
- A minimum of 12 months AND 1,000 hours of work experience.
- Certification in Overhead Door Technician - Level 1.
- Successful completion and verification of Canadian Door Institution Level 2 course or equivalent (certificate issued after Jan 1/15).
- A successful theory exam.
Supporting Resources
Trade Information
- Trade Profile
Job Information
- Alberta Job Postings
Competency Outline
- Competency Outline (PDF)
Examinations
- Exam Prep Centre - Exam Counselling Sheets
Legislation
- Regulation
- Board Order
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