Curriculum

1.1 – Hazards in the Hoistway, Machine Room and Pit
1.2 – Fundamentals of Communication Techniques
1.3 – Fundamentals of Personal Protective Equipment
1.4 – Fundamentals of Housekeeping Safety
1.5 – Material Handling
1.6 – Hand and Power Tool Safety
1.7 – Fundamentals of Electrical Safety
1.8 – Fundamentals of Environmental Hazards
1.9 – Asbestos
1.10 – Babbitting
1.11 – Fundamentals of Oxy-acetylene Equipment Safety
1.12 – Fire Safety
1.13 – Accident and Unsafe Working Condition Reporting
1.14 – Fundamentals of Worker’s Compensation Insurance
1.15 – Fundamentals of Public Safety
1.16 – Safety Issues Relating to Substance Abuse

2.1 – History and Terminology of Vertical Transportation
2.2 – Acts, Regulations, Standards and Codes
2.3 – Introductory information of the development of Codes and Standards for the ASME A.17.1/C.S.A. B44 Code Book
2.4 – History of the harmonized North American Elevator Code system
2.5 – Format of Standards and Conventions used for Codes
2.6 – Perform the Procedure to access information from the ASME A17.1/C.S.A. B44 Code Book

3.1 – Fundamentals of Using Ladders
3.2 – Fundamentals of Using Scaffolding

4.1 – Fundamentals and Operating Principles of Rigging and Hoisting Equipment
4.2 – Construction Features and Application of Rigging and Hoisting Equipment
4.3 – Safe Use of Rigging and Hoisting Equipment
4.4 – Fundamentals of Hardware for Hoisting Equipment

5.1 – Architectural and Structural Prints
5.2 – Elevating Device Layout Prints
5.3 – Elevating Devices Mechanical Print Reading
5.4 – Key Elements of Architectural and Structural Prints

6.1 – Fundamentals of Escalators and Moving Walks
6.2 – Operating Principles and Safety Considerations of Escalators and Moving Walks
6.3 – Fundamentals of Preparing for Installation/Construction of Escalators and Moving Walks
6.4 – Fundamentals of Installation/Construction Methods of Escalators and Moving Walks
6.5 – Fundamentals of Adjusting, Testing and Completion of Escalator and Moving Walk Installations
6.6 – Safe Maintenance Procedures for Escalators and Moving Walks
6.7 – Maintenance Examinations of Escalators and Moving Walks
6.8 – Fundamentals of Cart Conveyors

7.1 – Fundamentals and Types of Hydraulic Systems
7.2 – Construction Features and Applications of Elevator Hydraulic Pumping Systems and Components
7.3 – Construction Features and Applications of Elevator Hydraulic Distribution Systems and Components
7.4 – Construction Features and Applications of Elevator Hydraulic Jacking Systems and Components

8.1 – Site Planning
8.2 – Hoistway Plumbing
8.3 – Brackets and Guide Rails
8.4 – Machine Room Equipment
8.5 – Introduction to Cutting and Welding
8.6 – Pit Structures
8.7 – Car Assemblies, Counterweight Assemblies and Wire Rope
8.8 – Door Frames, Hoistway Doors and Lock Assemblies
8.9 – Duct Risers, Conduit, Wiring and Hoistway Switches
8.10 – Car Cab Assemblies and Travelling Cables
8.11 – Start-Up Procedures and Special Emergency Service
8.12 – Preparing for Inspection and Testing