During the two-year duration of Lift and Escalator Mechanic trade a candidate is trained on professional skill, professional knowledge, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Calculation & Science and Employability skill. In addition to this a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work and extracurricular activities to build up confidence. The broad components covered related to the trade are categorized in four semesters each of six months duration. The semester wise course coverage is categorized as below: -

1 st Semester - In this semester the trainee learns about safety and environment, use of fire extinguishers and artificial respiratory resuscitation. He gets the idea of trade tools & its standardization, identifies different types of conductors, cables & their skinning, joint making, soldering and crimping. He practices on allied trades like carpentry and fitting work. Basic electrical laws like Kirchhoff͛s law, ohm͛s law, laws of resistances and their application in different combinations of electrical circuit are practiced along with laws of magnetism. The trainee practices on testing and maintenance of batteries. The trainee works with different types of analog and digital measuring instruments. He also gets the basic idea of electronic components.

2 nd Semester - In this semester the trainee practices on basic civil/ drafting work. He uses lifting tools like hoist, pulley, chain block and carries out simple welding. He learns about panel wiring and fitment of various components. Basic function of Transformers and its testing is covered. The trainee practices on AC/DC machines, their starting, running, speed control, reversal of rotation and basic maintenance. He learns connection and operation of lift motor through VVVF drive, different parts of AC/DC drives, terminals of AC/DC drives. The trainee learns about power electronic devices viz., SCR, DIAC, TRAIC, UJT, FET, JFET, MOSFET etc., practices on D/A and A/C converters and controllers.

3 rd Semester - In this semester the trainee learns about safety practice to be adhered while working in elevators and escalators. He understands the working of Elevators, Escalators and Moving walkways. The trainee practices on installation/ fixing of all the component/ parts, control and safety circuits of Elevators. He understands installation process of lifts, types of elevator well, car bottom clearance, landing zone, top over travel, overhead clearance, observe running clearance. The trainee understands constructions and parts of escalators and moving walkways. He practices on various calculations like alighting areas, pit area etc. Practices on fixing of different mechanical parts, control and electrical equipment.

4 th Semester - In this semester the trainee learns and practices on installation of various electrical and electronic control devices, safety devices, control panels, limit switches and power wiring, etc. He carries out various checks, testing/ tuning of components, examine safety devices of lifts, escalators and moving walkways and ensures safe operation. The trainee practices on repairing/ replacement of electrical and electronic components, servicing of various mechanical parts, draining out and refilling of grease and oils, etc. He also gets familiarize with auto rescue device.