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Transit Elevator Escalator Technician
Transportation Learning Center
Work Process Content
On the Job Training
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Property Specific Orientation
4
40
- Traffic safety
- Flagging (Trains on tracks)
- Emergency evacuations
- Safety Data Sheets
Orientation and Background
6
8
- General Safety
- Customer Service and Communication
- System Security
- Station Orientation
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Public Safety
Electrical and Job Safety
4
8
- Developing a Safe Attitude
- Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Understanding Electrical Safety
- Lockout/Tagout
Tools and Material Handling
3
80
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Material Handling
Basic Mathematics
6
8
- Whole Numbers and Arithmetic Operations
- Integers and Order of Operations
- Decimals and Percents
- Fractions
- Measurements and Applications
- Basic Algebra Operations
Introduction to Electricity
4
8
- Electrical Safety
- Fundamentals of Electricity
- Introduction to Electrical Symbols, Schematics, and Print Reading
- Motors, Transformers, and Switches
Electrical Meters
4
8
- Multi-meter basics
- Use of meter to measure
- Meter safety
- Understanding meter types
Wiring Technologies and Equipment
7
12
- Electrical Safety
- Wiring Tools and Insulation Removal
- Hand Splicing Techniques
- Mechanical Terminals
- Electrical Wiring, Connector, and Terminal Repair
- Solder and Soldering Process
- De-Soldering Methods
Direct Current (DC) Fundamentals
7
12
- Safety Rules in Power Electronics
- Science of Electricity and Electronics
- Basic Instruments and Measurements
- Circuit Materials, Energy, and Source of Electricity
- Series Circuits
- Parallel Circuits
- Combination (Series-Parallel) Circuits
Alternating Current (AC) Fundamentals
8
12
- Electrical Safety
- Alternating Current Principle, Resistive, Alternating Current Circuits, and Oscilloscopes
- Transformers
- Inductance and Resistor – RL (Resistor-Inductor) Circuits
- Capacitance and RC (Resistor–Capacitor) Circuits
- Tuned Circuits and RLC (Resistor-Inductor-Capacitor) Networks
- Vector and Phase Relationships
- Alternating Current/Direct Current Troubleshooting
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fundamentals
5
16
- Safety
- Hydraulic Principles
- Basic Pneumatic Principles
- Basic Hydraulic and Pneumatic Symbols, Schematics, and Print Reading/Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Logical Troubleshooting
Basic Mechanical Theory and Applications
5
12
- Mechanical Power Transmission
- Pumps and Compressors
- Lubrication
- Bearings
- Coupled Shaft Alignment
Overview of Vertical Transportation in the Public Transportation Industry
4
16
- Types and styles of elevators and escalators
- Escalator components and controls
- Elevator components and controls
- Safety policies and procedures
Alternating Current Motors, Direct Current Motors, & Generators
12
40
- Electrical Safety
- Fundamentals of Rotating Machines
- Direct Current Motors and Generators
- Alternating Current Motors and Generators
- Three Phase and Single Phase Wiring Technique
- Motor Maintenance
- Characteristic and Operations of Control Devices
- Circuit Layout and Specifications
- Basic Control Circuits
- Jogging Control Circuits
- Reduced Alternating Current Voltage Starters
- Time Delay Circuits
Troubleshooting Electrical/Electronic Systems
6
40
- Electrical Safety
- Symbols and Circuit
- Meter Symbols and Meter Use
- Circuits Measurement
- Introduction to Troubleshooting Direct Current and Alternating Current Systems
- Introduction to Troubleshooting Digital Systems
Interpreting Electrical Schematics and Diagrams
7
40
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical and Electronic Symbols
- Documentation for Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Industrial Control Systems
- Print reading Fundamentals
- Digital Logic Gates and Diagrams
- Industrial Equipment
Alternating Current Circuit Analysis
3
40
- Inductance and RL (Resistor-Inductor) Circuits
- Capacitance and RC (Resistor-Capacitor) Circuits
- Tuned Circuits and RLC (Resistor-Inductor-Capacitor) Networks
Solid State Fundamentals
8
40
- Electrical Safety
- Semiconductors/Diodes
- DC Power Supplies – Single Phase
- Solid State Transducers
- Transistor as a Direct Current Switch
- Transistor as an Amplifier
- Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
- TRIACs (Triode for Alternating Current – a triode is a three way solid state device with three terminals), DIACs (Diode used for Alternating Current–solid state device), Unijunction Transistors (a three-lead solid state device which can act as a switch)
Digital Fundamentals
9
40
- Electrical Safety
- Digital Technology
- Logic Elements
- Combination Logic
- NAND (NOT- AND function), NOR (NOT-OR function), XOR (EXCLUSIVE OR function) Elements (All logic elements/functions/gates control circuits in predetermined manner)
- Introduction to Digital Troubleshooting
- Binary Number Shortcuts
- Numbering Systems
- Relay Logic and Programmable Controllers
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Applications
5
64
- Practical Hydraulics
- Practical Pneumatics
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drawings (review, troubleshooting, applications)
- Applications of Hydraulics and Pneumatics for Elevators and Escalators
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Logical Troubleshooting
Escalator Specific: Principles of Operation
5
80
- General Safety Procedures
- Introduction to Principles of Operation
- Escalator Sub Systems Overview
- Electrical Control Systems
- Safety Devices
Escalator Specific: Electrical Systems
6
80
- General Electrical Safety Procedures
- Escalator Electrical Power Systems
- Escalator Safety Circuits
- Escalator Control Circuits
- Escalator Drive Motors
- Description of Operation
Escalator Step Installation & Maintenance
6
96
- General Safety Procedures
- Step Removal and Replacement
- Step Band Alignment and Adjustment
- Roller Removal and Replacement
- Step Band Maintenance
- Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
Escalator Handrail Installation & Maintenance
4
96
- General Safety Procedures
- Handrail Drive Systems
- Handrail and Handrail Drive Removal and Replacement
- Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
Escalator Specific: Inspection & Basic Maintenance
12
120
- General Safety and Maintenance
- Lighting and Heating Systems
- Step Bands
- Safety Devices
- Handrails
- Preventative Maintenance of Escalator Drive Systems
- Control Systems
- Brakes
- Operational Test
- General Housekeeping Procedures
- Code Compliance Overview / Jurisdictional Testing
- Internal Communications
Elevator-Specific: Principles of Operation
6
96
- · General Safety Procedures for Elevator Maintenance
- Hydraulic Elevators
- Electric Traction Elevators and MRL (Machine Room Less) Elevators
- Door Systems
- Control Systems
- Introduction to Code Specifications
Elevator-Specific: Electrical Systems
7
96
- General Electrical Safety Procedures
- Interpreting Electrical Diagrams
- Electrical Systems Testing
- Wiring Systems
- Safety Circuits
- Control Circuits
- Drive Motor Circuits
Elevator-Specific: Mechanical Drive Systems
5
96
- General Safety Procedures
- Geared Drive Systems
- Gearless Drive Systems
- Hydraulic Drive Systems
- Troubleshooting
Elevator-Specific: Door Operation & Maintenance
4
96
- Safety Procedures for Elevator Doors
- Introduction to Elevator Doors
- Component Maintenance and Replacement
- Door Inspection and Troubleshooting
Elevator-Specific: Electric Traction Elevator
5
120
- Safety Procedures
- Principles of Operation
- Traction Elevator Control Systems
- Roping
- Maintenance Requirements
Elevator-Specific Hydraulic Elevators
5
120
- Safety Procedures
- Principles of Operation
- Control Systems
- Hoist way
- Maintenance Requirements
Elevator Inspection & Basic Maintenance
14
120
- General Safety and Maintenance
- Lighting
- Emergency Equipment
- Elevator Car and Landings
- Door Operation
- General Housekeeping Procedures
- Hydraulic Hoist way
- Traction Machine Room
- Internal Communication
- Traction Hoist way
- Hydraulic Machine Room
- Controllers
- Brakes
- Operational Test
Elevator-Specific Other Systems
5
80
- Rack-and-Pinion Elevators
- ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Accessibility (Wheelchair Lifts)
- Dumbwaiters
- Inclined Elevators
- Material Lifts
Elevator: Entrapment Procedures
4
80
- Principles of Elevator Safety
- Assessing and Responding to Elevator Entrapment
- Techniques of Unlocking Elevator Doors and Moving Cars
- ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) code A17.4 Evacuation Procedures
Principles of Troubleshooting
5
80
- Troubleshooting Process
- General Troubleshooting Application
- Troubleshooting in Elevators
- Troubleshooting in Escalators
- Troubleshooting Tips and Pitfalls
Input Output Control Equipment
4
80
- Understanding Control Devices
- Elevator Input/output Control Equipment
- Escalator Input/output Control Equipment
- Testing and Troubleshooting
Electrical/Electronic Systems
4
80
- Electronic Drive Systems
- Motor Drive Electrical Systems
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Setup and Operation
Advanced Electrical Print reading
5
80
- Multiple Page Prints
- Electronic Sensors
- International Drawings
- PLC (Programmable Logic Controls) Prints
- Troubleshooting
Elevator Specific: Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Manual References
0
80
Escalator Specific: Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Manual References
0
80
Related Instruction Content
Training Provider(s):
Property Specific Orientation
8
• Traffic safety • Flagging • Emergency evacuations
Orientation and Background
6
• General Safety • Customer Service and Communication • System Security • Station Orientation • Safety and Emergency Procedures • Public Safety
Electrical and Job Safety
2
• Developing a Safe Attitude • Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Understanding Electrical Safety • Lockout/Tagout • Safety Data Sheets
Tools and Material Handling
32
• Hand Tools • Power Tools • Material Handling
Basic Mathematics
36
• Whole Numbers and Arithmetic Operations • Integers and Order of Operations • Decimals and Percent’s • Fractions • Measurements and Applications • Basic Algebra Operations
Introduction to Electricity
6
• Electrical Safety • Fundamentals of Electricity • Introduction to Electrical Symbols, Schematics, and Print Reading • Motors, Transformers, and Switches
Electrical Meters
8
• Multi-meter basics • Use of meter to measure • Meter safety • Understanding meter types
Wiring Technologies and Equipment
16
• Electrical Safety • Wiring Tools and Insulation Removal • Hand Splicing Techniques • Mechanical Terminals • Electrical Wiring, Connector, and Terminal Repair • Solder and Soldering Process • De-Soldering Methods
Direct Current (DC) Fundamentals
24
• Safety Rules in Power Electronics • Science of Electricity and Electronics • Basic Instruments and Measurements • Circuit Materials, Energy, and Source of Electricity • Series Circuit • Parallel Circuits • Combination (Series-Parallel) Circuits
Alternating Current (AC) Fundamentals
28
• Electrical Safety • Alternating Current Principle, Resistive, Alternating Current Circuits, and Oscilloscopes • Transformers • Inductance and RL(Resistor-Inductor) Circuits • Capacitance and RC (Resistor-Capacitor) Circuits • Tuned Circuits and RCL (Resistor-Capacitor-Inductor) Networks • Vector and Phase Relationships • Alternating Current/Direct Current Troubleshooting
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fundamentals
16
• Safety • Hydraulic Principles • Basic Pneumatic Principles • Basic Hydraulic and Pneumatic Symbols, Schematics, and Print Reading/Troubleshooting • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Logical Troubleshooting
Basic Mechanical Theory and Applications
32
• Mechanical Power Transmission • Pumps and Compressors • Lubrication • Bearings • Coupled Shaft Alignment
Overview of Vertical Transportation in the Public Transportation Industry
4
• Types and styles of elevators and escalators • Escalator components and controls • Elevator components and controls • Safety policies and procedures
Alternating Current Motors, Direct Current Motors, & Generators
48
• Electrical Safety • Fundamentals of Rotating Machines • Direct Current Motors and Generators • Alternating Current Motors and Generators • Three Phase and Single Phase Wiring Technique • Motor Maintenance • Characteristic and Operations of Control Devices • Circuit Layout and Specifications • Basic Control Circuits • Jogging Control Circuits • Reduced Alternating Current Voltage Starters • Time Delay Circuits
Troubleshooting Electrical/Electronic Systems
32
• Electrical Safety • Symbols and Circuit • Meter Symbols and Meter Use • Circuits Measurement • Introduction to Troubleshooting Direct Current and Alternating Current Systems • Introduction to Troubleshooting Digital Systems
Interpreting Electrical Schematics and Diagrams
32
• Electrical Safety • Electrical and Electronic Symbols • Documentation for Electrical and Electronic Systems • Industrial Control Systems • Print reading Fundamentals • Digital Logic Gates and Diagrams • Industrial Equipment
Alternating Current Circuit Analysis
24
• Inductance and RL (Resistor-Inductor) Circuits • Capacitance and RC (Resistor-Capacitor) Circuits • Tuned Circuits and RLC (Resistor-Inductor-Capacitor) Networks
Solid State Fundamentals
60
• Electrical Safety • Semiconductors / Diodes • Direct Current Power Supplies - Single Phase • Solid State Transducers • Transistor as a Direct Current Switch • Transistor as an Amplifier • Silicon Controlled Rectifiers • TRIACs (Triode for Alternating Current - a triode is a three-way solid state device with three terminals), DIACs (Diode used for Alternating Current–solid state device), Unijunction Transistors (a three-lead solid state device which can act as a switch)
Digital Fundamentals
28
• Electrical Safety • Digital Technology • Logic Elements • Combination Logic • NAND (NOT-AND function), NOR (NOT-OR function), XOR (EXCLUSIVE OR function) Elements (All logic elements/functions/gates - control circuits in predetermined manner). • Introduction to Digital Troubleshooting • Binary Number Shortcuts • Numbering Systems • Relay Logic and Programmable Controllers
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Applications
16
• Practical Hydraulics • Practical Pneumatics • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drawings (review, troubleshooting, applications • Applications of Hydraulics and Pneumatics for Elevators and Escalators • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Logical Troubleshooting
Escalator Specific: Principles of Operation
8
• General Safety Procedures • Introduction to Principles of Operation • Escalator Sub Systems Overview • Electrical Control Systems • Safety Devices
Escalator Specific: Electrical Systems
16
• General Electrical Safety Procedures • Escalator Electrical Power Systems • Escalator Safety Circuits • Escalator Control Circuits • Escalator Drive Motors • Description of Operation
Escalator Step Installation & Maintenance
16
• General Safety Procedures • Step Removal and Replacement • Step Band Alignment and Adjustment • Roller Removal and Replacement • Step Band Maintenance • Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
Escalator Handrail Installation & Maintenance
32
• General Safety Procedures • Handrail Drive Systems • Handrail and Handrail Drive Removal and Replacement • Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
Escalator Specific: Inspection & Basic Maintenance
64
• General Safety and Maintenance • Lighting and Heating Systems • Step Bands • Safety Devices • Handrails • Preventative Maintenance of Escalator Drive Systems • Control Systems • Brakes • Operational Test • General Housekeeping Procedures • Code Compliance Overview / Jurisdictional Testing • Internal Communications
Elevator-Specific: Principles of Operation
24
• General Safety Procedures for Elevator Maintenance • Hydraulic Elevators • Electric Traction Elevators and MRL (Machine Room Less) Elevators • Door Systems • Control Systems • Introduction to Code Specifications
Elevator-Specific: Electrical Systems
32
• General Electrical Safety Procedures • Interpreting Electrical Diagrams • Electrical Systems Testing • Wiring Systems • Safety Circuits • Control Circuits • Drive Motor Circuits
Elevator-Specific: Mechanical Drive Systems
32
• General Safety Procedures • Geared Drive Systems • Gearless Drive Systems • Hydraulic Drive Systems • Troubleshooting
Elevator-Specific: Door Operation & Maintenance
32
• Safety Procedures for Elevator Doors • Introduction to Elevator Doors • Component Maintenance and Replacement • Door Inspection and Troubleshooting
Elevator-Specific: Electric Traction Elevator
32
• Safety Procedures • Principles of Operation • Traction Elevator Control Systems • Roping • Maintenance Requirements
Elevator-Specific Hydraulic Elevators
24
• Safety Procedures • Principles of Operation • Control Systems • Hoist way • Maintenance Requirements
Elevator Inspection & Basic Maintenance
48
• General Safety and Maintenance • Lighting • Emergency Equipment • Elevator Car and Landings • Door Operation • General Housekeeping Procedures • Hydraulic Hoist way • Traction Machine Room • Internal Communication • Traction Hoist way • Hydraulic Machine Room • Controllers • Brakes • Operational Test
Elevator-Specific Other Systems
12
• Rack-and-Pinion Elevators • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Accessibility (Wheelchair Lifts) • Dumbwaiters • Inclined Elevators • Material Lifts
Elevator: Entrapment Procedures
8
• Principles of Elevator Safety • Assessing and Responding to Elevator Entrapment • Techniques of Unlocking Elevator Doors and Moving Cars • ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Code A17.4 Evacuation Procedures
Principles of Troubleshooting
4
• Troubleshooting Process • General Troubleshooting Application • Troubleshooting in Elevators • Troubleshooting in Escalators • Troubleshooting Tips and Pitfalls
Input Output Control Equipment
20
• Understanding Control Devices • Elevator Input/output Control Equipment • Escalator Input/output Control Equipment • Testing and Troubleshooting
Electrical/Electronic Systems
28
• Electronic Drive Systems • Motor Drive Electrical Systems • Testing and Troubleshooting • Set-up and Operation
Advanced Electrical Print reading
16
• Multiple Page Prints • Electronic Sensors • International Drawings • PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) Prints • Troubleshooting