Engineering (Lift and Escalator Technology)

This is a distance learning course allowing the student to study from home, work or wherever is most suitable. Students are also required to attend three weekend schools each year and will need access to the internet.

The course teaches the skills required in electrical and mechanical science, together with mathematics and other engineering studies associated with the lift industry.

The course is both modular and taught by distance learning, therefore study is very flexible. Students can study full-time or part-time and choose which modules to study. A module could also be taken as a one-off either as a taster before deciding whether or not to do other modules, or in order to update skills in that particular area.

• Distance learning
• Modular
• All course materials provided

• Advanced lift technology - electrical, hydraulic or mechanical
• Electronic systems and controls for lifts
• Escalator and passenger conveyor
• Fundamentals of lift technology
• Lift technology project
• Managing safely
• Practical management of a lift/escalator contract: commercial
• Practical management of a lift/escalator contract: commercial and on-site
• Stairlift technology

Assessment for each of the units comprises an assignment and end-of-unit examination.

The course is designed for people who are already working in the lift industries who want to gain qualifications in order to progress. Successful completion of the course will enable entry onto the FdSc Lift Engineering which is also taught by distance learning.