Weekday Full Day Classes

Date of Course:
TBC

Registration Period:
TBC

Duration:
16 hours / 2 days

Time:
8:30am - 5:30pm

Mode of Training:
Classroom and Practical

Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic

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Course Introduction

In Singapore, the need for Lift maintenance has increased tremendously throughout the year. With the recent multiple cases of lift/escalators incidents raises the awareness of the public and voices were heard to impose and upgrade the system performance and safety. This has led BCA to impose more stringent regulation for maintenance and inspection of lifts.

In order to maintain the safety of the public, the Authorities, Lift industries and Education Institutes must work together to provide relevant trainings to the Lift personnel in order to upgrade, update and create awareness in the trade so as to maintain the integrity of this industry and to protect the general publics that uses the products.

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Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to impart participants with the basic technical knowledge and skills on lift engineering. This introductory course also aims at broadening the knowledge in management of lifts through academic and practical training.

By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with fundamental technical knowledge and skills on lift engineering; to engage lift workers on maintenance projects which include:

• Plan and Select Equipment for Lifts
• Describe the Components of Lifts
• Interpret and Apply Inspection & Functional Test Compliance (SS 550:2009)
• Interpret and Apply Periodic Maintenance and Examination Compliance (SS 550:2009)
• Apply Energy Efficiency Principles for Lifts

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Course Outline

Life Course		Hours
A.	Fundamental Lift Planning and Selection of Equipment Overview of Code of Practices for lift Duties of lift owners, lift service contractor  An overview of the various types of lifting systems and operations	2
B.	Lift Components Overview Machines room equipment o  Traction machine  o  Governor  o  Control panel  o  EBOPS  Hoistway   o  Guide rail  o  Counter-weight  Lift Door Operator  o  Door machine  o  Door safety device  o  Door configuration  Lift Car and Landing   o  Indicator & Operation Board (OPB)  o  Crosshead, Transom, Jamb  Pit  o  Buffer   Suspension   o  Roping  o  Tailcord	2
C.	Inspection & Functional Test Compliance (SS 550:2009) Basic Electrical Installation Concepts   Machine room inspection  Test of safety circuits  Hoisting and governor rope inspection and examination  Lift well and equipment inspection and examination  Balance point check  Speed governor test   Safety gear test   Fire lift operation   Emergency operation	6
D.	Periodic Maintenance and Examination Compliance   (SS 550:2009) Lift maintenance outcomes  Periodic examination, test and inspection   Examinations and tests after a major modification  Periodic test of ARD and EBOPS	2
E.	Energy Efficiency of Lifts Traffic handling  Maintenance and modernisation	2
F.	Revision and Assessment	2
	Total hours	16
	Lecture = 8 hrs  Lab/ practical = 6 hrs  Test/ discussion = 2 hrs

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Suitable For

Facility managers, M&E consultants, Lift inspectors, Town council executives.

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Minimum Entry Requirements / Assumed Skills and Knowledge

Lift technician 2 years in the lift industry or at least a Diploma holder or having equivalent qualification (which may include supervisory role- technical or admin.)

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Award / Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the examination and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Course Fee
Fees Payable:
$513.60 (including GST)

$273.60 (including GST) after e2i funding  (T&C applies)

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Funding Incentives

e2i Funding Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 years old and above will be eligible for 50% course fee grant.

Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance for the course and/or sit for any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work under the course.

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.

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* Registration may be closed once seats are filled up

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Application Procedure

1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:

a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.

b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy

c) Cheques
Please make cheques payable to “Singapore Polytechnic”. Do cross the cheque and write the Registration Reference ID, Applicant Name and NRIC/FIN number at the back of the cheque. When you have completed required details, you may mail the cheque here. 

Please note that an administrative charge of $15 will be imposed for any returned cheques from the bank or financial institution.

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.