Lift and Escalator Course for Engineers

The course is conducted over 5 days comprising 3.5 days of theory session (Module A) and 1.5 days of practical session (Module B). Participants are required to sit for an end- of-course assessment (for Module A).

MODULE A - THEORY

• Overview of Singapore’s current regulatory regime for lifts and escalators
• Types of Vertical Transportation Equipment
• Performance capabilities, limitations and selection of equipment
• Design considerations and specifications
• Functions of the equipment sub-systems and safety features/components of lifts and escalators
• Electrical installations and appliances
• Inspection of sub-systems and audit of critical information
• Installation methodologies for lift, escalator and passenger walkway
• Inspection hold points, functional testing and commissioning
• Assessment of standard conformity
• Authority submission requirements
• Maintenance of equipment

MODULE B - PRACTICAL

• Inspection and measurement • Operation testing
• Function and safety test
• Load test

• Professional Engineers in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disciplines
• Technical professionals working in the lift and escalator industry who wish to gain knowledge in lift and escalators may also attend the course.

Priority will be given to professional engineers in mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines. Attendance in this course will be considered as one of the requirements for registration as a Specialist Professional Engineer (SPE) in Lift and Escalator Engineering.

Participants are required to complete the MCQ online assessment.

An e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) will be issued to participants who:

• Achieve at least 75% class attendance; and
• Pass MCQ assessment