The course
The course is divided into full and half units of study. The full units cover engineering principles, lift technology, electric traction lifts and hydraulic lifts. The half units cover lift and escalator technology, safety and commercial management.
Units of study
Units marked by a link below can be downloaded as a PDF.
- Introduction to Lift Technology
- Fundamentals of Lift Technology
- Advanced Lift Technology Mechanical
- Advanced Lift Technology Electrical
- Advanced Lift Technology - Hydraulic
- Electronic Systems and Controls for Lifts
- Escalator and Passenger Conveyor Technology
- Lift Technology Project
- Managing Safely
- Practical Management of a Lift/Escalator Contract Part 1 - Commercial
- Practical Management of a Lift/Escalator Contract Part 2 - Site
- Stairlift Technology
Examples of Study Routes
Most of those considering undertaking the course will start with the Introduction to Lift Technology followed by Fundamentals of Lift Technology.
Students working only on escalators or passenger conveyors usually go straight to the escalator and passenger conveyor unit.
Those who have completed the Introduction to Lift Technology followed by Fundamentals of Lift Technology will often go on to the advanced units.
Those involved with contractual issues and/or site work may choose to undertake the Practical Management of a Lift/Escalator Contract Part 1 Commercial, Practical Management of a Lift/Escalator Contract Part 2 Site or Managing Safety.
Learning Materials
These are text based and comprise a set of Learning Packages usually supported by a Course Reference Book, which can also be provided in CD-Rom format.
Learning Packages (LP) - Technical information presented in a format of self study. Learning Packages are issued in batches throughout the year of study.
Course Reference Book (CRB) - Comprehensive technical reference material supporting the Learning Packages.