Lift Mechanic

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Lift Mechanic. A qualified learner will be able to: • Install electrical and mechanical components of electric and hydraulic passenger and goods lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment. • Maintain electrical and mechanical components of electric and hydraulic passenger and goods lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment. • Repair electrical and mechanical components of electric and hydraulic passenger and goods lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment. • Adjust electrical and mechanical components of electric and hydraulic passenger and goods lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment.

South Africa currently has a significant shortage of qualified Lift Mechanics. The industry is highly regulated and recent amendments to the legislation have emphasised the need for qualified Lift Mechanics in sufficient numbers to enable the industry to comply with legislation governing installation and maintenance as per the most current Regulations. In terms of the amended legislation all lifts, escalators and passenger conveyors have to undergo specific maintenance, examinations and tests at prescribed intervals, which must be carried out by competent Lift Mechanics. This qualification provides the most direct route to attaining the status of a competent Lift Mechanic. The legislation also highlights the importance of Lift Inspectors, who conduct the regular statutory inspections without which lifts and escalators may not legally continue to operate. Lift Inspectors, who complete additional training and are professionally registered, are drawn from the ranks of qualified, experienced Lift Mechanics. This is a further key reason for ensuring that adequate numbers of people qualify as Lift Mechanics.

Entry Requirements: Learners are required to have the following in place in order to be considered for admission: • NQF Level 1 qualification with 50% in Mathematics. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

• Interpret electrical drawings to fault find and wire circuits.
• Apply the appropriate hand skills using various hand tools and power tools.
• Install, maintain ropes and adjust lift components.
• Interpret electronic principles and build basic electronic circuits.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of critical areas of lift installation, maintenance, repair and adjustment processes.
• Interpret layout diagrams and set out an installation job.