Curriculum for Lift Fitter VG3 / in-service training at a training establishment (HEI3-01)

Lift installations

• plan and carry out installation, start up the lift system and carry out functions tests that document the requirements set for the system
• perform work according to relevant directives, current rules and regulations, guidelines and standards for lifts
• plan and execute work on the lift's electrical systems according to current safety regulations
• give necessary first aid
• identify and do control checks on the different power supply systems on the lift, and install protective safety devices according to current rules and regulations
• elaborate on how a lift's electrical motors are built and function
• plan and carry out measurements for height, width and depth of lift shafts
• plan the location of the lift, and carry out the installation of tracks and guiderails etc
• install, adjust and carry out functions tests and maintenance on safety components for lifts
• install, adjust and do functions tests on brakes for a lift system
• identify, carry out functions tests and maintain anti-fall devices and systems
• plan the placement of, install, adjust and do functions tests on manual and automatic doors
• install and configure regulated drive systems based specific product procedures
• evaluate wear and leaks, replace gaskets and adjust valves in a hydraulic system, then do a functions test on the system
• carry out replacement of electric and electronic components in the control mechanism in a safe and systematic manner
• use measuring instruments and digital tools for troubleshooting and start-up, and interpret the results from the measurements
• select, maintain and use the correct tools for work operations
• install, start up, run functions tests and do maintenance on alarm systems for lifts
• do a systematic troubleshoot of relays and digital lift controls
• select and handle subsidiary materials and aids
• carry out the joining and connecting of components with different fastening techniques
• carry out the joining and connection of components using electric arc welding
• start-up and maintain the lift's digital network based on the product's particular procedures
• plan the placement of and install the lift car, counterweights, disks, and primary machine and hydraulic components
• understand the dynamic and static elements in lift construction
• measure, evaluate and carry out balancing on a lift system
• select and use correct lifting tools and equipment
• evaluate consequence measures for modifications, and plan, carry out and start up a lift system, then carry out functions tests that document that requirements set for the system are upheld
• carry out final inspections on hydraulic and electric lifts based on correct control procedures
• perform preventive maintenance on lifts
• select and use approved personal protective equipment based on risk assessments
• evaluate wear on load-bearing elements and disks, and plan measures and carry these out safely
• make a report about finished work for internal company use in a clear and concise manner, both written and oral, and instruct lift inspectors in a clear and precise manner about stand-by and emergency servicing and daily inspection
• install, adjust and carry out functions tests and maintenance on the lift's shaft information
• identify any possible electromagnetic sources that might influence a lift's equipment, and be familiar with any possible measures needed to correct this
• describe the in-service training establishment's organisation, economy, requirements for dealing with customers and social influence, and the company's system of agreements between the company and its employees
• carry out work according to routines for quality assurance and current rules and regulations for environment, health and safety, and contribute to improvement processes
• communicate planning and execution with colleagues and personnel from other disciplines
• read and understand English words and terminology related to lift installations
• make a report about finished work in a clear and concise manner, both written and oral
• document own learning and training in lift installations