Event code: 78081
OVERVIEW
This technical course covers design principles, installation, testing and commissioning, operations and maintenance including periodic examination and inspection of lifts and escalators. This 5-day course comprises both classroom lectures and practical sessions. Participants will gain in-depth technical knowledge on lifts and escalators, with emphasis on the examination, inspection and testing of the equipment.
OBJECTIVES
This course aims to deepen the understanding of practising engineers in the examination, inspection and testing of lifts and escalators.
COURSE OUTLINE
The course is conducted over 5 days comprising 3.5 days of theory session (Module A) and 1.5 days of practical session (Module B). Participants are required to sit for an end- of-course assessment (for Module A).
MODULE A - THEORY
• Overview of Singapore’s current regulatory regime for lifts and escalators
• Types of Vertical Transportation Equipment
• Performance capabilities, limitations and selection of equipment
• Design considerations and specifications
• Functions of the equipment sub-systems and safety features/components of lifts and escalators
• Electrical installations and appliances
• Inspection of sub-systems and audit of critical information
• Installation methodologies for lift, escalator and passenger walkway
• Inspection hold points, functional testing and commissioning
• Assessment of standard conformity
• Authority submission requirements
• Maintenance of equipment
MODULE B - PRACTICAL
• Inspection and measurement • Operation testing
• Function and safety test
• Load test
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Professional Engineers in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disciplines
• Technical professionals working in the lift and escalator industry who wish to gain knowledge in lift and escalators may also attend the course.
Priority will be given to professional engineers in mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines. Attendance in this course will be considered as one of the requirements for registration as a Specialist Professional Engineer (SPE) in Lift and Escalator Engineering.
COURSE INFORMATION
Frequency: Bi-annual
Classroom (16th Run)
Date: 18, 19, 20 September 2024
Time: 9.00am to 5.30pm
Date: 23 September 2024
Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm
Venue: BCA Braddell Campus
Practical (Hands-on-learning)
Date: 24 September 2024
Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Date: 25 September 2024
Time: 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Venue: ITE College East
Online Assessment
Date: 25 - 27 September 2024
FEE & FUNDING
Course Fee (inclusive of 9% GST) | Singaporeans and Singapore PRs, including those sponsored by non-SME companies. Fee payable after 50% funding support
| Singaporeans 40 years old and above OR SME company sponsored Singaporeans or Singapore PRs. Fee payable after 70% funding support |
S$3,830.00 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Participant must achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all assessments. BCA Academy reserves the right to recover the funded amount from the participant (self-sponsored) or employer (company sponsored) if participant did not meet the eligibility criteria. Details of SSG’s funding can be found on Home (skillsfuture.gov.sg) (TGS-2022012874).
ASSESSMENT & AWARD
This course involves assessment. A e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) for the course will be issued to participants who:
i. Achieve at least 75% class attendance; and
ii. Pass the assessment.
REGISTRATION
For latest update on course date and/or registration, please visit BCA Academy Online StoreFront (OSF) - CLICK HERE
CPD POINTS
Subject to award from PEB.
To check for CPD point eligibility, please CLICK HERE