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Keep abreast of the industry by registering for courses through NEIEP. Browse through our course descriptions below to learn more about the topics studied by registered apprentices in the Elevator Industry.

   
Year 1 Elevator Industry Fundamentals
Year 2 Basic Electricity for Elevator Constructors
Year 3 Advanced Topics in Elevator Training
Year 4 Circuit Tracing, Solid State Electronics and Elevator Maintenance

Year 1 Elevator Industry Fundamentals

1.1 Safety for Elevator Constructors

1.1.1 Introduction to Safety  
1.1.2 Safety During Construction and Modernization  
1.1.3 Safety During Maintenance and Repairs  
1.1.4 Alcohol and Other Drugs  
     
1.1.5SM Introduction to OSHA  
1.1.6SM Hazard Communication  
1.1.7SM PPE  
1.1.8SM Materials Handling  
1.1.9SM Tool Safety  
1.1.10SM Electrical Safety  
1.1.11SM Scaffold Safety  
1.1.12SM Fall Protection  
1.1.13SM Stairways and Ladders  
1.1.14SM Confined Spaces  
1.1.15SM Ergonomics  
1.1.16SM Fire Safety 28 Hours

1.2 Diversity Training

1.2.1 Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace  
1.2.2 Diversity and Success  
1.2.3 Case Studies 8 Hours

1.3 Customer Relations

  Customer Focus  
  Presentation  
  Communications  
  Dealing with Customers 4 Hours

1.4 IUEC History

    8 Hours

1.5 Fundamentals of Print Reading

1.5.1 Introduction to Installation Drawings  
1.5.2 Detail Drawings and Material Specifications 16 Hours

1.6 Material Handling, Rigging and Hoisting

1.6.1 Tools and Material Handling  
1.6.2 Rigging and Hoisting  
1.6.3 Crosby Fasteners* (*CD-ROM) 16 Hours

1.7 Pit Structures

1.7.1 Pit Structures  
1.7.2 Welding Basics* (*CD-ROM) 8 Hours

1.8 Guide Rails

1.8.1 Introduction to Guide Rails  
1.8.2 Installation of Guide Rails 16 Hours

1.9 Machine Room and Overhead Installation

1.9.1 Machine and Sheave Installation  
1.9.2 Elevator Control Equipment Installation 12 Hours

1.10 Car and Counterweight Assembly, Roping and Re-roping

1.10.1 Car and Counterweight Assembly and Roping  
1.10.2 Elevator Rope and Roping  
1.10.3 Re-roping  
1.10.4 Elevator Cab Modernization, Refinishing and Floor Covering 32 Hours

^ Top TOTAL: 144 Hours

Year 2 Basic Electricity for Elevator Constructors

2.1 Basic Math Review

2.1.1 Elementary Technical Mathematics 8 Hours

2.2 Basic Electricity

2.2.1 Arithmetic Review  
2.2.2 Basic Electricity Introduction  
2.2.3 Understanding the Relationship Between Voltage, Current, and Resistance  
2.2.4 Basic Electrical Circuit Components  
2.2.5 Series and Parallel DC Resistive Circuits  
2.2.6 Magnetism and Electromagnetism  
2.2.7 DC Generators and Motors  
2.2.8 Alternating Current Theory  
2.2.9 Transformers  
2.2.10 AC Motors 92 Hours

2.3 Meters

2.3.1 Introduction to Analog and Digital Meters  
2.3.2 Meters Experiments 12 Hours

2.4 Advanced DC Motors and Generators

2.4.1 DC Generator and Motor Theory  
2.4.2 Components of DC Motors and Generators  
2.4.3 Types of DC Motors and Generators  
2.4.4 Maintenance and Service 32 Hours

^ Top TOTAL: 144 Hours

Year 3 Advanced Topics in Elevator Training

3.1 Construction Wiring

3.1.1 Planning, Piping and Wiring  
3.1.2 Piping the Machine Room and Hoistway  
3.1.3 Traveling Cables  
3.1.4 Wiring the Hoistway and Machine Room  
3.1.5 Piping and Wiring the Car  
3.1.6 Start-Up Procedures 28 Hours

3.2 Doors and Operators

3.2.1 Introduction to Passenger and Freight Entrances  
3.2.2 Passenger Elevator Doors and Entrance Installations  
3.2.3 Elevator Cab Assembly and Door Operators  
3.2.4 Freight Elevator Doors and Gates  
3.2.5 Passenger Door Operators  
3.2.6 Freight Door Operators  
3.2.7 Door Protective Devices  
3.2.8 Troubleshooting Door Operators  
3.2.9 Dumbwaiters 48 Hours

3.3 Hydraulics

3.3.1 Drilling and Casing the Jack Hole  
3.3.2 Installing and Servicing the Jack  
3.3.3 Piping and Temporary Operation  
3.3.4 Basic Hydraulic Theory 24 Hours

3.4 Escalators and Moving Walks

3.4.1 Safety and General Installation Procedures  
3.4.2 Escalator Components and Installation Procedures  
3.4.3 Moving Walk Components and Installation Procedures  
3.4.4 Escalator Safety and Terminology  
3.4.5 Escalator Steps and Step Chains  
3.4.6 Escalator Handrails  
3.4.7 Escalator Service and Maintenance 44 Hours

^ Top TOTAL: 144 Hours

Year 4 Circuit Tracing, Solid State Electronics and Elevator Maintenance

4.1 Basic Elevator Solid State Electronics

4.1.1 Capacitors and Capacitance  
4.1.2 Inductors and Inductance  
4.1.3 Diodes  
4.1.4 Transistors and Thyristors  
4.1.5 Analog Integrated Circuits  
4.1.6 Digital Integrated Circuits 40 Hours

4.2 Circuit Tracing

4.2.1 Introduction to Circuit Tracing  
4.2.2 Relays and Timers  
4.2.3 Power and Power Control  
4.2.4 Logic Controls  
4.2.5 Constant Pressure Push Button Systems & Single Automatic Push Button Systems  
4.2.6 Collective Systems  
4.2.7 Variable Voltage Selective-Collective Control Systems 80 Hours

4.3 Elevator Maintenance

4.3.1 Elevator Machine Room Maintenance  
4.3.2 Elevator Hoistway Maintenance  
4.3.3 Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance 24 Hours

^ Top TOTAL: 144 Hours