National

Elevator
Industry
Educational
Program

PROGRAM
CATALOG
Training Today For Tomorrow’s Needs
Welcome to Elevator Education.

How do you become an Elevator Constructor? is a question commonly asked of those in our trade. Many are intrigued with the
mechanics and technology of the equipment installed, repaired and maintained in our industry. The fact is that the skills required
of every successful man and woman in our trade are comprised of a host of technical disciplines combined into one job. Electrical,
plumbing, sheet metal, steel work, welding, electronics, rigging and hoisting are a few of the skills necessary to work as an Elevator
Constructor. So where do you go to learn the trade? The National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP).

The Elevator Constructor members are among the most skilled and well-
trained of all the building trades. How did they become so proficient?
Enrollment and successful completion in the NEIEP program. The program
incorporates independent study, classroom training and “hands-on”
experiences culminating in a national certification exam. The National Elevator
Industry Inc., and the International Union of Elevator Constructors recognize the
need for extensive training to serve the needs of our ever-changing industry.
Together, since 1967, they have provided support and direction for the focus of
the program to better serve the industry.

This catalog is your guide to the courses offered by the National Elevator
Industry Educational Program (NEIEP). On behalf of the NEIEP Staff, thank you for
taking the time to review our curriculum.

Best wishes on your educational endeavors.

TABLE OF CONTENTS CE037 Motor Alignment Lab 8
CE038 AC Motor Starters 8
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CE039 AC Motor Lab 8
CE001 DC Generators and Motors 1 CE040 Drug and Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace 8
CE002 Solid State Theory and Application 1
CE041 Multimeter Course 9
CE003 Solid State Theory and Application II 1
CE042 Virtual Governor Lab 9
CE004 Microprocessor Based Control 1
CE044 Freight Door Maintenance and Repair 9
CE005 Solid State Motor Control 1
CE006 Hydraulic Controller Theory and Troubleshooting 1 CE045 Escalator Step Index Training 10
CE007 Reroping Series 1 OS001 OSHA 10 10
CE008 Customer Relations Series 2 OS002 OSHA 30 10
CE009 Escalators Series 2 The NEIEP Instructor Training Institute (NITI) at Roger Williams University 11
CE010 Door Operator Series 2
PROBATIONARY PROGRAM (NH002 NEW HIRE) 14
CE011 Meters Series 2
CE012 Maintenance 2 TRADE SKILLS 100 15
CE012.1 Machine Room Maintenance 2 Overview 15
CE012.2 Hoistway Maintenance 2 110 - OSHA 10 Certification: Introduction to OSHA 15
CE012.3 Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance 3 120 - Introduction to Safety in the Elevator Industry 15
CE013 Rack & Pinion 3 130 - Safety During Construction, Installation, Service,
CE014 Traveling Cable Series 3
Repair, and Modernization 15
CE015 LULA Series 3
140 - American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED 15
CE016 Asbestos 3
CE017 Safety Testing for Code Compliance 4 150 - SAIA: Competent Person Training for Framed Scaffolds 15
CE017.1 Testing Traction Elevators 4 155 - SAIA: Training Program for Suspended Scaffolds 16
CE017.2 Safety Testing for Hydraulic Elevators 4 160 - Elementary Technical Mathematics:
CE018 Scaffolding Competent Person Course 4 Review of Basic Mathematic Concepts 16
CE019 Welder Training 4 170 - Elementary Technical Mathematics: Measurement 16
CE020 Online Course in Signaling & Rigging 5 180 - Introduction to Installation Drawings 16
CE 021 Classroom-Based Course in Rigging 5 185 - Detail Drawings and Material Specifications 16
CE022 Financial Tools for the Trades 5
CE023 Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace 5 HOISTWAY STRUCTURES 200 17
CE024/S Advanced Hydraulic Valve Operation 5
Overview 17
CE025 Mechanic Review Eligibility Course 5
205 - Tools and Material Handling 17
CE026 Arc Flash Safety in the Workplace 6
CE027 Virtual Escalator 6 210 - Rigging and Hoisting 17
CE030 CPR/First Aid/AED 6 215 - Introduction to Pit Structures 17
CE031 Forklift Certification Course 6 220 - Introduction to Guide Rails 17
CE032 Aerial Lift Certification Course 7 225 - Guide Rail Installation 17
CE033 Introduction to Automated People Movers (APMs) 7 230 - Machine and Sheave Installation 18
CE035 Virtual Code Courses 7 235 - Elevator Control Equipment Installation 18
2013 Hydro Code Course 7 240 - Car and Counterweight Assembly 18
2013 Escalator Code Course 7 245 - Installing Suspension Means 18
2013 Traction Code Course 7
250 - Inspecting and Replacing Suspension Means 18
CE036 Confined Spaces Awareness 8
ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS 300 19 INSTALLATION 500 23
Overview 19 Overview 23
305 - Review of Basic Mathematic Concepts 19 505 - Planning, Piping and Wiring 23
310 - Working with Measurement Prefixes and Units 19 510 - Piping and Wiring the Machine Room and Hoistway 23
315 - Fundamentals of Equations and Formulas 19 515 - Piping and Wiring the Car 23
320 - Ratio and Proportion 19 520 - Start-Up Procedures 23
325 - Electrical Safety 19 525 - Passenger Elevator Door and Entrance Installation 23
330 - Basic Electricity 19 530 - Elevator Cab Assembly and Door Operators 23
335 - Understanding the Relationship Between 535 - Freight Elevator Doors and Gates 24
Voltage, Current, and Resistance 20 540 - Freight Door Operators 24
340 - Basic Electrical Circuit Components 20 545 - Dumbwaiters 24
345 - Series Resistive Circuits 20 550 - Machine Room Maintenance 24
350 - Parallel and Series-Parallel Resistive Circuits 20 555 - Hoistway Maintenance 24
355 - Magnetism and Electromagnetism 20 560 - Asbestos Awareness 24
360 - Alternating Current Theory 20
SOLID STATE 600 25
Overview 25
605 - Mathematics for Ohm’s Law 25
610 - Basic Components and Series and
Parallel Resistance 25
615 - Magnetism, Electromagnetism, AC Theory and
Transformers 25
620 - Capacitors and Capacitance 25
625 - Inductors and Inductance 25
630 - Diodes 26
635 - Transistors and Thyristors 26
640 - Analog Integrated Circuits 26
ELECTRICAL THEORY & APPLICATION 400 21 645 - Digital Integrated Circuits 26
Overview 21
405 - Introduction to Meters 21 POWER AND LOGIC 700 27
405 - Lab, & Meters Experiments 21 Overview 27
410 - Transformers 21 705 - Introduction to Circuit Tracing 27
410 - Lab, & Transformer Mini Electra Lab Workbook 21 710 - Relays & Timers 27
415 - DC Generator and Motor Theory 21 715 - Power and Power Control 27
420 - Components of DC Motors and Generators 22 720 - Logic Controls 27
425 - Types of DC Motors and Generators 22 725 - Constant Pressure Push Button Systems and
425 - Lab, & DC Motors and Generators Apprentice’s Lab Single Automatic Push Button Systems 27
Manual 22 730 - Collective Systems 28
430 - Maintenance and Service 22 735 - Hydraulic Controller Theory & Troubleshooting 28
435 - AC Motors 22 740 - Variable Voltage Selective-Collective Control Systems 28
ADVANCED TOPICS IN ELEVATORS 800 29
Overview 29
805 - Installing and Servicing the Jack 29
810 - Piping and Temporary Operation 29
815 - Basic Hydraulic Theory 29
820 - Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance 29
825 - Escalator Components and Installation Procedures 29
830 - Moving Walk Components and Installation
Procedures 30
835 - Service, Maintenance, and Repair 30
840 - Residential and LULA Elevators 30
845 - Residential and LULA Platform and Chair Lifts 30
850 - Rack and Pinion Hoists 30

ON-THE-JOB LEARNING (OJL) 31

MECHANIC EXAMINATION 31

NEIEP COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS 31

COLLEGE OPTION COMPARISON CHART 32

CE001 DC Generators and Motors CE005 Solid State Motor Control
Explores the basics of DC generator and motor theory, as well as components Examines the theory and devices used in the design of a typical solid-state
and types of equipment encountered in the field. Describes processes for motor control, along with operation and troubleshooting.
maintenance and service. Instruction Hours: 20
Instruction Hours: 36 Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, Solid
State 600 and Power & Logic 700

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Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300 and Electrical Theory & Application 400
Online: No Classroom: Yes Online: No Classroom: Yes

CE002 Solid State Theory and Application CE006 Hydraulic Controller Theory and
Details the various concepts and components for solid-state theory and
Troubleshooting
application: PC boards, diodes, transistors, thyristors, power supplies, and
Reviews troubleshooting methods using the NEIEP 4-Stop Hydraulic Controller
operational amplifiers.
Lab. Includes eighty fault scenarios, each representing a separate trouble call
Instruction Hours: 64
that requires demonstration of a logical procedure for finding the fault.
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400 and Instruction Hours: 16
Solid State 600
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, Solid
Online: No Classroom: Yes State 600 and Power & Logic 700
Online: No Classroom: Yes
CE003 Solid State Theory and Application II
Continues exploring solid-state theory and application and rounds out the
coverage by exploring applicable number systems, gates, memory elements,
and specialty devices.
Instruction Hours: 28 CE007 Reroping Series
Details the major procedures involved in reroping work. Covers inspecting
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400 and ropes for defects, which includes wire rope inspection criteria, an explanation
Solid State 600 of rouging, a look at rope diameter, the process of ordering replacement
Online: No Classroom: Yes ropes, and setting up the job with the customer. Addresses reroping
configurations and rope replacement, including preparation for reroping,
work site setup, tools and rigging equipment, car and counterweight setup
CE004 Microprocessor Based Control and reroping procedures for 1:1 and 2:1 rope routing. Discusses socketing and
Introduces processor-based systems, microprocessors, peripheral circuits, shackling, which involves rope re-socketing, Babbitting and wedge clamps,
and memory, as well as input/output and maintenance and servicing. rope length adjustments, rope tension adjustments, rope ID tags and the
Instruction Hours: 24 effects on load weighing.
Instruction Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, Solid
State 600 and Power & Logic 700 Prerequisites: Hoistway Structures 200
Online: No Classroom: Yes Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE008 Customer Relations Series

Discusses how Elevator Constructors present themselves to customers and the
role of body language and personal habits in building customers’ perceptions
of Mechanics. Explores the art of communication with our customers: the
communication process, listening skills, speaking skills, and questioning skills.
Details strategies for interacting with customers.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

CE009 Escalators Series

Details escalator components and installation procedures, moving walk
components and installation procedures, as well as maintenance and service
on these installations.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: Advanced Topics in Elevators 800
CE012 Maintenance
Online: No Classroom: Yes Details all facets of elevator maintenance including the machine room and
hoistway as well as hydraulic elevators.
CE010 Door Operator Series
Describes passenger elevator doors and entrance installations, elevator cab CE012.1 Machine Room Maintenance
assembly and door operators, freight elevator doors and gates, and freight Highlights the more common areas of maintenance in traction elevator
door operators. machine rooms and their accepted procedures, including customer
Instruction Hours: 8 relations skills, record keeping, and inventory management. Makes clear for
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, and apprentices to follow company procedures or policies where they exist.
Installation 500 Instruction Hours: 8

Online: No Classroom: Yes Prerequisites: Installation 500 and Advanced Topics in Elevators 800
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
CE011 Meters Series
Explores the VOM multimeter, including measuring voltage, current, and
CE012.2 Hoistway Maintenance
resistance. Stresses meter safety, care of the multimeter, and protecting Focuses on items common to most installations and their nearly universal
equipment. Addresses the line splitter, the precision shunt, and current periodic maintenance operations. Concludes with required testing
conversions. Covers capacitors and inductors and applications of current and procedures. Details code-required items for testing, along with traditionally
resistance measurements. Includes experiments on the mini Electra Lab. accepted methods of performing these tests.
Instruction Hours: 8 Instruction Hours: 8

Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300 and Electrical Theory & Application 400 Prerequisites: Installation 500 and Advanced Topics in Elevators 800

Online: No Classroom: Yes Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

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 CE012.3 Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance
Outlines common maintenance items and problem areas associated with CE015 LULA Series
hydraulic equipment, including motor starting and protection systems, Details all aspects of residential and limited
noise reduction, belt maintenance, and valve and solenoid care. Examines use/limited access (LULA) lifts including a
the area of the pit and discusses safety issues of the jack, pit shutoff valve comparison of the different types and their
and hydraulic piping. installations, machine rooms and spaces,

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Instruction Hours: 8 clearances, doors and entrances, types
of drive power, major components and
Prerequisites: Installation 500 and Advanced Topics in Elevators 800 more. Covers stairway lifts and discusses
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes stairway types and standard sequence of
installation as well as system components
and equipment options.
Instruction Hours: 16

CE013 Rack & Pinion Prerequisites: Advanced Topics in Elevators 800

Explores the components of rack & pinion Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
elevators as well as permanent and
temporary installations, maintenance,
repairs, and safety concerns associated
with this specialty lift. CE016 Asbestos
Instruction Hours: 8 Provides a brief history of asbestos
Prerequisites: Advanced Topics in Elevators 800 use in the United States, when
asbestos finally became regulated
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes and the progression of more stringent
exposure limits up to and including
the ban on the use of Asbestos-
Containing Material (ACM). Explains
how Elevator Constructors can protect
themselves and their families from
exposure. Presents current OSHA and
CE014 Traveling Cable Series EPA regulations and discusses workers’
Discusses the use of traveling cables within the elevator industry. Details the rights to access the results of required
fabrication, installation, and construction of various types and sizes of traveling testing for ACM use and abatement.
cable. Explains proper handling and preparation of the cable for installation. Instruction Hours: 4
Explores methods used to hang and protect traveling cable from undue wear
and abrasion on all installations, from low- to high-rise applications. Presents Prerequisites: None
methods of installing piping and wiring associated with the elevator car. Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: Installation 500
Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE017 Safety Testing for Code Compliance CE019 Welder Training

Details safe inspection procedures for traction and hydraulic systems. Identifies welding terms and definitions. Demonstrates safe work habits in
Designed for those with previous instruction in NEIEP material and experience the welding environment. Describes the parts and types of welds and weld
in the field. joints. Explains how to interpret basic welding symbol information. Details
the process of SMAW machine set-up, joint preparation, root pass, cover
CE017.1 Testing Traction Elevators pass, and cap and backing bar removal. Prepares students to identify the
Identifies the steps of category one and category five safety testing necessary steps and acquire the skills to pass the 3G/4G welding certification
procedures for traction elevators. Explains the purpose of the safety testing in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code. Recognizes AWS SMAW
process to prepare for annual and five-year inspections. Describes how to certification procedure specifications. Culminates in 3G and 4G welding
conduct annual and five-year safety tests for traction elevators. certification for successful challengers.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, and NEIEP provides welder training to all interested Elevator Constructors through
Advanced Topics in Elevators 800 a systematic program of deploying Mobile Welder Training Units. All elevator
constructors wishing to participate in this program will be required to fill out an
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes application available on the Online Training and Licensing page at [Link]
under Additional Training. Part I of the application process includes completion
of the Online SMAW course.
CE017.2 Safety Testing for Hydraulic Elevators Instruction Hours: 40
Outlines the testing procedures required for hydraulic elevators and lists
the tools needed for testing. Discusses system pressures and identifies the Prerequisites: Online SMAW Course
procedures for categories one, three, and five testing of hydros. Includes Online: No Classroom: Yes
examples of test forms.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, and
Advanced Topics in Elevators 800
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

CE018 Scaffolding Competent Person Course

Provides competent person training for framed scaffolds including erecting
and dismantling framed scaffolding. Details procedures for observing,
correcting, and preventing hazards associated with framed and suspended
scaffolding. Elevator constructors who successfully complete this course
receive a Competent Person certification and a Hazardous Awareness
certification.
Instruction Hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE020 Online Course in Signaling & Rigging CE023 Harassment and Discrimination in the
Covers signaling and rigging basics. CE020 is a prerequisite for CE021: Signal Workplace
Person & Rigger Level II Prep Course – a classroom-based course with a
Introduces the Title VII Civil Rights Act and explains what constitutes sexual
hands-on rigging component, which will prepare you to challenge the
harassment and the speech that harassment law restricts. Explores barriers to
Certified Signal Person & Rigger Level II Exam content. Please contact your
resolutions and strategies to exhibit respect in the workplace. Discusses what

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Local to find out when and where CE021 will be held in your area. While you
constitutes discrimination. Explores strategies for making the most of diversity
may use your CE020 Certificate of Completion to register for the Certified
in the workplace and beyond.
Signal Person & Rigger Levels I & II (CSPR-1/2) Exam at [Link].
Instruction Hours: 2
NEIEP strongly recommends completing BOTH CE020 (online) and CE021
(classroom) courses to ensure you are thoroughly prepared to challenge this Prerequisites: None
rigorous exam. Online: Yes Classroom: No
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: None CE024/S Advanced Hydraulic Valve
Online: Yes Classroom: No Operation—Adjustment and Troubleshooting
Covers the design, functioning, operation, and
CE 021 Classroom-Based Course in Rigging adjustment of various types of hydraulic valves,
Developed in collaboration with the Crosby Group, includes a hands-on together with methods of performing required
rigging component as preparation for challenging the Certified Signal Person testing. Stresses safe work practices throughout.
& Rigger Levels I & II (CSPR-1/2) exam content. Visit [Link] to Comprised of a manual with unit examination and
learn more about earning a Certified Signal Person & Rigger Levels I & II card three lab books for hands-on learning. All enrollees
through this ANSI-accredited Personnel Certification program. will explore the first two lab exercises. The third lab
Instruction hours: 20 guides enrollees on the use of the Hydraulic Valve
Simulator available in some locations.
Prerequisites: CE020 Online Course in Signaling & Rigging Instruction Hours: 12 (16 with Simulator)
Online: No Classroom: Yes Prerequisites: Advanced Topics in Elevators 800
Online: No Classroom: Yes
CE022 Financial Tools for the Trades
Provides an easy-to-understand overview of topics that are especially CE025 Mechanic Review Eligibility Course
important in this economy, including: creating and sticking to a budget; Offers students a thorough review of all eight semesters of NEIEP
reading and understanding credit reports; managing debt and fixing your apprenticeship to prepare for the Mechanic Examination. Maintains exam
credit; setting up an emergency fund in case you get laid off; and planning eligibility for students through their participation in active hours of classroom
for long-term goals like buying a house, saving for your kids’ college funds or training.
your own retirement. Instruction Hours: 72
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: All apprenticeship semesters 100-800
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

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CE026 Arc Flash Safety in the Workplace CE030 CPR/First Aid/AED

An arc flash is a sudden, unexpected discharge As part of our continuing emphasis on safety in the workplace, NEIEP offers
of electricity that travels through the air a certification that includes first aid, adult CPR, child CPR, and the use of
between conductors, or from a conductor to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Offered in conjunction with the
ground. This short circuit releases enormous American Heart Association. All course instructors are AHA Heartsaver® trained
amounts of energy as light and heat. This and certified.
course gives Elevator Constructors the
knowledge and awareness they need to avoid Classes are open to all active members, including probationary apprentices.
the calamities that can and do result every day Instructors can create classes of no more than nine and no less than three
from a lack of training. students at a time. All necessary training materials are provided. Classes
Instruction Hours: 8 are usually conducted in one day, and after completion of a written exam,
students are certified through the AHA. After all paperwork is returned to NEIEP,
Prerequisites: None certification cards are sent out electronically to the student’s email, along with
Online: Yes Classroom: No login information for the AHA website. This allows students instant access to
both their credentials and lifesaving information from the AHA.
Instruction Hours: 8
CE027 Virtual Escalator
Prerequisites: None
This interactive course allows students to explore the complex inner
workings of an escalator through a 3D computer model. Highlights structure Online: No Classroom: Yes
and functions of a typical escalator installation. Details the components
and assemblies of the escalator and how they work within the escalator CE031 Forklift Certification Course
framework. Introduces students to the names, locations, and functions of the Benefit-eligible members should take
major mechanical and electrical escalator components. Uses generic names advantage of NEIEP’s certification offering
when discussing components, since this nomenclature can be different from on the safe operation of the forklifts
one manufacturer to another. Provides a solid foundation in escalator system commonly found on work sites.
functionality no matter the company on the nameplate.
Instruction Hours: 24 Identifies hazards associated with the use
Prerequisites: None of a forklift, key points from code standards,
Online: Yes and site-specific rules and procedures
for operating a forklift safely. Students will
Classroom: No
complete an assessment of safe forklift
operation knowledge with a score of 80%
or higher, and they will be able to state
the procedure for becoming qualified to
safely operate another forklift with different
controls, fuel systems, and attachments.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: None
Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE032 Aerial Lift Certification Course CE035 Virtual Code Courses
2013 Hydro Code Course
After completing the Aerial Work Platform Safe
Provides a unique virtual experience for exploring hydraulic elevators
Operation Training Program, participants will be able
with a focus on the code requirements that govern them. Students are
to identify hazards associated with the operation of
placed in a virtual representation of the work environment where they
an aerial work platform. They will be able to identify
will maneuver to all parts of the equipment. Covers the ASME A17.1 2013

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key code-related points as well as procedures for
code for traditional hydraulic elevators, with code references regarding
operating an aerial work platform safely.
hydraulic elevator pits, hoistways, machine rooms, and cabs.
Students will complete an assessment of knowledge Instruction hours: 10
covering aerial work platforms with a score of 80% or
higher, and they will be able to state the procedure Prerequisites: None
for becoming qualified to operate another aerial Online: Yes Classroom: No
work platform with different controls, fuel systems,
configurations, and attachments. 2013 Escalator Code Course
Instruction Hours: 8 Provides a unique virtual experience
for exploring escalators with a focus
Prerequisites: None on the code requirements that govern
Online: No Classroom: Yes them. Students are placed in a virtual
representation of the work environment where they will maneuver to all
parts of the equipment. Covers the ASME A17.1 2013 Code for Escalators as
CE033 Introduction to Automated People Movers
well as ASME A17.2-2014 Guide for Inspection of Escalators.
(APMs) Instruction hours: 8
Discusses APM systems in use today, Prerequisites: None
with a specific emphasis on systems
Online: Yes Classroom: No
installed at airports. Describes the history
of APMs, covering origins, the beginnings 2013 Traction Code Course
of modern systems, and subsequent Provides a unique virtual experience for exploring overhead geared,
developments throughout the latter half overhead gearless, basement geared and machine room-less traction
of the twentieth century up to present day. elevators with a focus on the code requirements that govern them.
Explores the different types of APM systems Covers the most relevant aspects of ASME A17.1-2013 Safety Code for
configurations, including single-lane, dual- Elevators and Escalators for overhead, basement, and MRL installations
lane, single loop, double loop, and pinched as well as A17.2-2014 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and
loop. Covers APM control systems, with a Moving Walks. Students enrolling in the online course will find themselves
focus on Automated Train Control (ATC) in a virtual representation of the work environment where they can
systems and subsystems. Details a basic maneuver to all parts of the equipment.
sequence of operations for a generic APM.
Instruction Hours: 8 Instruction hours: 8

Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None

Online: Yes Classroom: No Online: Yes Classroom: No

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CE036 Confined Spaces Awareness CE038 AC Motor Starters

Confined spaces can pose dangers Covers multiple ways to connect and start an AC motor, including across-the-
in the work environment for line and Wye-Delta configurations. Explores how to construct reversing circuits
Elevator Constructors, including and how to perform a mod to replace Wye-Delta with a soft starter. Describes
entrapment, ventilation issues, or troubleshooting methods for all of the circuits.
accidents involving electrical or Instruction hours: 20
mechanical equipment. This course
provides an overview of the new Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300 and Electrical Theory & Application 400
Confined Spaces in Construction Online: No Classroom: Yes
standard, 29 CFR 1926. This new
ruling is compared to the older
Confined Spaces in General CE039 AC Motor Lab
Industry Standard, 29 CFR 1910. After successfully completing the course,
students will have a greater awareness of safe work practices for confined Explores the proper connections of all AC motor types, from three-lead to
spaces. twelve-lead. Discusses motor theory and the testing of motors that may have
Instruction hours: 6 faults such as open or shorted windings.
Prerequisites: None Instruction hours: 16
Online: Yes Classroom: No Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300 and Electrical Theory & Application 400
Online: No Classroom: Yes
CE037 Motor Alignment Lab
Competent motor alignment is a valuable skill not to be overlooked by
Elevator Constructors. Motor alignment, or tramming, is the operation of CE040 – Drug and Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace
bringing the shaft centerlines of the motor and machine into alignment. The
Motor Alignment Lab ensures that this important work does not fall away Focuses on the safety hazards that substance abuse can create on a jobsite.
from the skillset of IUEC members. Covers three types of motor misalignment: Offers examples and resources for members who might want to support
Angular misalignment occurs when the motor is set at an angle to the driven someone who struggles with a substance abuse issue.
equipment. Parallel misalignment occurs when the two shaft centerlines are For more information on benefits and support, visit the IUEC’s Member
parallel but not in the same plane. Combination misalignment occurs when Assistance Program at: [Link]
the motor shaft suffers from angular as well as parallel misalignment. Course
participants will have the opportunity to explore methods, tips, and techniques
Instruction hours: 2
to remedy these tramming troubles with the use of a specially designed lab
that simulates the real-world experience. Prerequisites: None
After completing the course, students will be able to:
Online: Yes Classroom: No
1. Assess job scenario and perform proper pre-alignment procedures
2. Demonstrate three different methods for motor alignment—“Rim and
Face,” “Feeler Gauge,” and “Dual Drum”—to manufacturer specs
3. Demonstrate pulley alignments to manufacturer specs using the
straight-edge technique
4. Perform belt tensioning to meet manufacturer specs
Instruction hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE041 Multimeter Course CE044 Freight Door Maintenance and Repair
Details safe and proper handling of a multimeter to produce accurate, useful
measurements. Examines details of freight door
systems. Discusses maintenance
Comprised of six lessons with 26 specific procedures and repairs for landing
learning objectives covering the following

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doors and car doors, power and
topics: manual doors, interlocks, chains and
linkages, lubrication, retiring cams, door
Lesson 1. Multimeter Orientation
Lesson 2. Around the Dial operators and controllers. Explores
Lesson 3. Advanced Measurement Modes freight door troubleshooting, including
Lesson 4. Extending Capabilities a chart that details possible solutions
Lesson 5. Choosing a Multimeter to different problems.
Lesson 6. Inspection and Maintenance
Instruction Hours: 8
Culminates with a final exam and provides a certificate upon successful
completion with an exam score of 80% or higher. Prerequisites: none

Online: No Classroom: Yes

Instruction hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: No

CE042 Virtual Governor Lab

Simulates governor testing procedures in a virtual environment. Focuses on
Category 1, Category 5, and Acceptance testing procedures as outlined by
ASME A17.1, and simulates tripping speed, pull-through, and force to activate
tests.

Designed by IUEC subject matter experts to function exactly as it would in the

field. Provides familiarity with special tools, interpreting ASME A17.1 charts, and
governor testing procedures.

Instruction hours: 2
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: No

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CE045 Escalator Step Index Training OS001 OSHA 10

Provides a template for performing periodic step index testing. Explores the GENERAL INDUSTRY • CONSTRUCTION
differences in equipment type and installations that may require a need to The 10-hour OSHA course provides basic awareness training on the
alter the test procedure. Details guidelines that ensure proper testing and that recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards.
may reduce injuries and equipment. Successful completion provides the OSHA 10 certificate.
Instruction Hours: 10
Instruction hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
Online: Yes Classroom: No

OS002 OSHA 30
GENERAL INDUSTRY • CONSTRUCTION
The 30-hour OSHA course provides training on an expanded list of safety
topics associated with workplace hazards, including the recognition,
avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards. Also provides
overview information regarding OSHA, including workers’ rights, employer
responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Successful completion provides
the OSHA 30 certificate.
Instruction Hours: 30
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

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The NEIEP Instructor Training Institute (NITI) at Roger Williams University

The NEIEP Instructor Training Institute (NITI) supports all of our classroom
educators, including those who are new to the role as well as those who have

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

been teaching for years. Two levels of certificate are offered (a Certificate in
Classroom Instruction and a Master Certificate in Classroom Instruction).
Our regimen of training for instructors includes core and advanced levels
of train-the-trainer, workshops on the full array of classroom labs, as well
as a professional development online course for our veteran educators. On
average, typical NEIEP instructors receive a minimum of 64 training hours in
the course of their careers instructing IUEC members. This level of training
deserves its own credential, and that’s precisely what each successful NEIEP
instructor is entitled to.

Requirements for certificate program completion:

Certificate in Classroom Instruction

• Instructor Orientation Course (online)
• Basic Train the Trainer Course (classroom)
• Advanced Train the Trainer Course (classroom)
• One Lab Workshop (classroom)

Master Certificate in Classroom Instruction

• All requirements listed above for the standard certificate

• Instructor Professional Development Course (online)

• One additional Lab Workshop (classroom)

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APPRENTICESHIP
COURSES
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REQUIRED COURSES HOURS

NH0002 New Hire Probationary Program 72

Semester 100 Trade Skills 72

Semester 200 Hoistway Structures 72

Semester 300 Electrical Fundamentals 72

Semester 400 Electrical Theory & Application 72

Semester 500 Installation 72

Semester 600 Solid State 72

Semester 700 Power & Logic 72

Semester 800 Advanced Topics in Elevators 72

Total Related Training Hours 648

OJL Hours (2,000 per year) 8,000

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NH002 NEW HIRE

PROBATIONARY PROGRAM

New Apprentices serve a 12-month probationary period. During

the first six months, they are required to successfully complete a
probationary training course provided by NEIEP (NH002). All organized
Apprentices are also required to complete NH002. Probationary
Apprentices who have not completed NH002 are not eligible to attend
RC semester training.

Unit 1: Introduction to Training & Awareness

Unit 2: Safety for Basic Tools & Tasks

Unit 3: Working Safely

Unit 4: Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace

Unit 5: Financial Tools for the Trades

Unit 6: Customer Relations

Unit 7: Tools for Success: Critical Skills for the Construction Industry

Unit 8: Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund for New Hires

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TRADE SKILLS 100 Trade Skills 130
Overview Safety During Construction, Installation, Service, Repair, and
Modernization
Apprentices who complete this semester are certified OSHA 10, hold a Considers the need for barricades and overhead protection, workers’ rights
CPR card from the American Heart Association, and may challenge SAIA’s and responsibilities, hazards specific to dumbwaiters, escalators and moving
Scaffolding certification. The NEIEP units in this course build a framework walks, and the importance of lockout/tagout (LOTO). Identifies hazards that
for these safety certifications, concentrating on basic mathematics, might pose a threat to other workers and the public and describes steps
measurement, and on-the-job safety training. that can be taken to mitigate those hazards. Includes a hands-on lab where
apprentices identify and demonstrate safety gear given to them on the
jobsite.

Trade Skills 110

TRADE SKILLS 100

OSHA 10 Certification: Introduction to OSHA
Promotes safety culture though peer training. The
training is participatory, hands-on, and tailored Trade Skills 140
for elevator constructors. The 10-hour training American Heart Association
program is primarily intended for entry level Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
workers and covers an overview of the hazards
a worker may encounter on a jobsite. Training Taught by AHA certified instructors, this unit
emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, teaches students critical skills needed to respond
control and prevention. to and manage an emergency until medical
professionals arrive. Covers first aid; choking
relief in adults, children, and infants; and what to
do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children,
and infants.
Trade Skills 120
Introduction to Safety in the Elevator Industry

Apprentices will recognize industry specific Trade Skills 150

hazards, as well as identify proper safety
equipment, PPE, and safety procedures associated Scaffold and Access Industry Association’s (SAIA) Competent
with common power and hand tools as well as Person Training for Framed Scaffolds
basic self-protective procedures and how to SAIA’s Competent Person Training trains on the skills needed to erect and
protect against potential environmental hazards dismantle framed scaffolding and provides the knowledge to observe,
on the jobsite. The importance of and need for correct, and prevent hazards associated with framed scaffolding and its use.
lockout/tagout (LOTO) is stressed throughout the Apprentices who successfully complete this course receive a Competent
unit. Person certification.

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Trade Skills 155 Trade Skills 180

Scaffold and Access Industry Introduction to Installation Drawings
Association’s (SAIA) Training Program
for Suspended Scaffolds Covers the basic elements found on a print then describes the different
Provides the knowledge drawing methods such as orthographic projections and three-dimensional
to observe, correct, and views. Explores the types of working drawings and job abstracts used in
prevent hazards associated the industry, emphasizing the final layouts, which are the prints used for
with suspended scaffolding all installations. Includes PDF prints of final layouts for a geared traction
and its use. Apprentices who installation and a hydraulic installation.
successfully complete this
course receive a Hazardous
Awareness certification.

Trade Skills 185

Trade Skills 160 Detail Drawings and Material Specifications
Elementary Technical Mathematics: Review of Basic Explores the mechanical drawings (custom, marked-up, standardized,
Mathematic Concepts and component) that give details about equipment installation or specific
Covers basic math operations with whole numbers, components. Includes descriptions of different classes of fits and the ways to
fractions, decimals and percentages and also covers measure clearances and tolerances. Also covers different types of threads,
the order of operations, how to calculate area and fasteners, and locking devices found on the job. Culminates with information
volume, and powers and roots. on how to conduct a proper survey.

Trade Skills 170

Elementary Technical Mathematics:

Measurement
Presents methods for how to approximate numbers, use vernier and
micrometer calipers, perform basic operations for measurements, how to
calculate relative error and percent of error, and how to read scales.

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HOISTWAY STRUCTURES 200 Hoistway Structures 215
Introduction to Pit Structures
Overview

Course 200 continues where course 100 left off in the instruction of Demonstrates how components in an elevator pit are used and how to install
fundamentals. It progresses to the basic structures of an elevator starting them. Details the importance of elevator pit maintenance.
from the pit up.

HOISTWAY STRUCTURES 200

Hoistway Structures 220
Hoistway Structures 205
Tools and Material Handling Introduction to Guide Rails

Part one provides information on Defines the purpose of

how to use basic tools, such as guide rails, the more
wrenches, screwdrivers, ladders common types of rails
and scaffolds. Part two describes and sizes used, and some
the different types of handling of the components and
equipment encountered on the job tools necessary for their
and the proper methods for moving, installation.
handling, and storing materials.

Hoistway Structures 225

Hoistway Structures 210
Guide Rail Installation
Rigging and Hoisting
Apprentices learn the installation process for guide rails from initial unloading
to final alignment. Introduces important safety information when working
Introduces basic knots and different types of ropes used in the industry
in the hoistway. Presents the proper procedures for handling and storage
with a focus on safety and best practices. Apprentices will explore typical
including the differences between T-rail and formed rail preparation. Details
rigging devices such as chains, slings, hooks, and shackles. Concludes with a
initial steps of installation and emphasizes how to properly set and plumb the
section on setting up hoist supports and how to properly conduct the rigging
hoistway and rails. Describes how to compensate for building compression
procedure through hand and audible signals.
and alignment of the rails using the proper gauges and tools.

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Hoistway Structures 230 Hoistway Structures 245

Machine and Sheave Installation Installing Suspension Means
Covers basic information about the types of machines, sheaves, and beams Details the different types of ropes and belts that suspend the elevator car
found in the industry. Provides procedures for typical geared and gearless in the hoistway. Describes how suspension means are used in the industry,
machine installations with deflector and secondary sheaves. To assist along with proper handling procedures. Presents details on wire seizing,
the apprentice, oversized prints accompany the installation procedures. socketing, embedment methods, and the use of rope wedge clamps. The
Discusses additional installation procedures, including machine room floors procedures are based on current ASME Code. Concludes with descriptions
for machines above and below, as well as installation procedures for MRLs. of typical suspension means and compensation rope/chain installation
Describes different overhead sheave installations. procedures.

Hoistway Structures 235 Hoistway Structures 250

Elevator Control Equipment Installation Inspecting and Replacing Suspension Means
Introduces general machine room installation and safety requirements. Explores in detail the major
Covers major components including governors, selectors/encoders and procedures involved in re-roping
control panels. Each topic includes functional descriptions as well as and re-belting work. Topics include
installation information. wire rope and belt inspection
criteria, lubrication of wire rope,
rouging, rope stretch, rope
Hoistway Structures 240 diameter, the process of ordering
replacement ropes and belts,
Car and Counterweight Assembly
and setting up the job with the
customer. Details work site setup,
Familiarizes apprentices with car types,
tools and rigging equipment,
car assembly, car frame components,
car and counterweight setup,
and car frame installation procedures;
tensioning and re-belting/re-roping
as well as counterweight theory,
procedures for both 1:1 and 2:1
counterweight components, and
configurations.
counterweight assembly.

Identifies different types of safeties and

describes their operation. Explains why
compensating ropes and chains are
used. Calculates the amount of weight
needed to counterbalance an elevator
car. Explains and describes the purpose
and operation of a seismic derailment
system.

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ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS 300 Electrical Fundamentals 320
Overview Ratio and Proportion

Course 300 starts with an in-depth review of mathematics needed for Details how to express ratios, solve proportions, and understand how to write
electrical fundamentals. This course exposes the apprentice to basic inverse variations.
electrical theory as applied to direct current and alternating current.

ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS 300

Electrical Fundamentals 325
Electrical Fundamentals 305 Electrical Safety
Review of Basic Mathematic Concepts
Introduces basic concepts of electricity.
Covers basic operations for whole Apprentices must be aware of the hazards
numbers, fractions, decimals, of working with power, both in general as
percentages, and roots as a well as more specifically within the elevator
foundation for later concepts. Explores trade. Engages the learner in recognizing,
exponential and scientific notation, as evaluating, and controlling hazards
well as direct and inverse proportions. associated with electrical work.

Electrical Fundamentals 310

Working with Measurement Prefixes and Units
Introduces the metric system including length, mass and weight, volume and
area, time, current, temperature, as well as metric and U.S. conversion. Electrical Fundamentals 330
Basic Electricity
Electrical Fundamentals 315
Discusses the composition of matter and how it affects electricity. Explores
Fundamentals of Equations and Formulas important concepts such as current, voltage, and resistance. Prepares
apprentices to tackle problems in basic electricity and to develop an
Apprentices will learn how to solve equations, as well as work with equations
understanding of the interrelationships between current, voltage, and
that contain variables, parentheses, formulas, and solve reciprocal formulas
resistance.
using a calculator.

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Electrical Fundamentals 335 Electrical Fundamentals 355

Understanding the Relationship Between Voltage, Current, and Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Resistance
Applies apprentices’ understanding of equations to the relationship between Describes basic magnetic concepts, including the Domain Theory of
voltage, current, and resistance. Ensures accuracy in performing calculations Magnetism. Presents magnetic properties to give the apprentice an
using the Ohm’s Law formula. Concludes with descriptions of equipment that understanding of how different materials can be used. Expands on the basic
is used to automatically measure unknown values—ammeters, voltmeters, magnetic principles and shows how useful magnets can be created through
and ohmmeters. electricity. Concludes with examples of how these principles are applied in the
industry.
Electrical Fundamentals 340
Basic Electrical Circuit Components

Describes the practical aspects of basic electricity. Familiarizes apprentices

with common wiring diagram symbols so they understand the connection
between the wiring diagram and the components that comprise control
circuits in the elevator industry. Explores resistors in detail. Presents
information on fuses and circuit breakers.

Electrical Fundamentals 345

Series Resistive Circuits

Introduces the voltage and current relationship that exists in a series electrical
circuit using Kirchhoff’s Laws and the application of Ohm’s Law. Explores the
different methods used to determine voltage, current, and resistance for
series electrical circuits. Electrical Fundamentals 360
Alternating Current Theory
Electrical Fundamentals 350 Expands on fundamental concepts of AC. Describes basic sine waves and
their components. Demonstrates ways to determine the value of the sine
Parallel and Series-Parallel Resistive Circuits wave peak and peak-to-peak amplitudes using either average or effective
Examines the relationship between voltage and current that exists in calculations. Describes how to apply Ohm’s Law to alternating current.
parallel and series-parallel electrical circuits using Kirchhoff’s Laws and the Covers multiphase alternating current generation. Explains Wye and Delta
application of Ohm’s Law. configurations, as well as phase relationships. Details additional waveforms,
Provides several methods for determining voltage, current, and resistance for including square, rectangular, triangular, and sawtooth waves.
parallel and series-parallel circuits.

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ELECTRICAL THEORY & APPLICATION 400 Electrical Theory & Application 410
Transformers
Overview
Demonstrates how alternating current (AC) is distributed in elevator systems.
Course 400 puts theory to work by instructing apprentices in electrical Presents fundamental theory on the properties of mutual inductance.
applications. The course covers vital electrical components, real world Describes the elementary transformer including the ratio of transformation,

ELECTRICAL THEORY & APPLICATION 400

measurements, and includes hands-on and virtual labs to reinforce power ratings, and step-up and step-down transformers. Concludes with
apprentices’ classroom instruction. troubleshooting procedures for open primary and secondary windings and
tips for determining partially shorted windings.

Electrical Theory & Application 405

Electrical Theory & Application 410 Lab
Introduction to Meters
Transformer Mini Electra Lab Workbook
Explores the basic functions of the VOM
multimeter, including measuring voltage,
Provides demonstrations of hard-to-visualize, basic electrical concepts
current, and resistance. Identifies aspects
through hands-on experimentation. The experiments allow apprentices to
of meter safety, care of the multimeter,
apply and practice actual operations, including the application of Ohm’s Law,
and protecting equipment. Discusses the
calculating resistance, determining current, and operating relays.
characteristics of the digital multimeter,
as well as the clamp-on meter. Covers
reactive circuit elements—capacitors
Electrical Theory & Application 415
and inductors—and then addresses
practical applications of both current DC Generator and Motor Theory
and resistance measurements. Includes
Explores magnetism and the basic laws that affect magnetic materials.
a meters lab book supplement, with
Employs the elementary generator to demonstrate how magnetic fields
experiments to be performed on the mini
interact with a moving wire loop and monitors the output to show how we
Electra Lab.
develop AC voltage from 360 degrees of rotation. Describes commutation to
convey how an AC generator can be changed to produce DC at the output.
Describes how to purify and increase the DC levels from the generator.
Concludes with a clear description on counter electromotive force (CEMF)
and its effects on armature current.
Electrical Theory & Application 405 Lab
Meters Experiments

Challenges apprentices with hands-on lab work to test voltages with meters,
measure AC and DC current, measure AC and DC current with a clamp-
on ammeter, measure DC current using a precision shunt, and measure
resistance.

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Electrical Theory & Application 420 Electrical Theory & Application 430

Components of DC Motors and Generators Maintenance and Service

Provides practical topics related to generators and motors. Begins with

Challenges apprentices to apply
general information about cleaning and inspecting DC machines. Presents
their knowledge of DC motors
material on commutators and brushes, and how to troubleshoot commutator
beyond theory. Begins with the main
problems. Describes how to replace and adjust the brushes to get the
frame which acts as a support and
optimum performance from the machine. Describes how to troubleshoot
magnetic path for the DC machine.
grounds, open circuits, and shorts using meters and meggers. Includes
Covers armature core construction,
procedures for recovering if the exciter loses residual magnetism.
including the type of laminations
and windings. Describes the
commutator, ventilation, and the
types of bearings used. Concludes Electrical Theory & Application 435
with general guidelines on how to
properly disassemble and assemble
AC Motors
a DC machine. Introduces apprentices to the fundamentals of AC motor theory. Describes
how rotation occurs in the common three-phase wire-wound and squirrel
cage induction motors. Covers single-phase AC motors and some of the
Electrical Theory & Application 425 different methods used to develop a rotating field.

Types of DC Motors and Generators

Introduces the two general types of generator configurations: separately-
excited and self-excited fields. Presents information on the different types of
DC motors. Details the methods of DC hoist motor control including rheostatic
starting. Introduces the basic loop circuit between the hoist motor armature
and the generator armature. Describes how generator fields can be precisely
controlled to directly affect the speed and direction of the hoist motor. Details
the various small DC machines used throughout the industry such as door
motors, regulators, exciters, and tachometers.

Electrical Theory & Application 425 Lab

DC Motors and Generators Apprentice’s Lab Manual
Provides apprentices, through hands-on lab work, with a deeper
understanding of the principles and components related to DC motors and
generators, including Lenz’s Law, shunt motor direction control, Ward Leonard
Generator Field Control, and suicide circuits.

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INSTALLATION 500 Installation 520
Overview Start-Up Procedures
Course 500 takes the apprentice from a simple platform and bare hoistway Describes procedures to ensure maximum safety for the mechanic as well
to the piping, planning, and wiring of the elevator system. It also provides as the elevator equipment during the critical start-up phase, when power is
the information needed to install any type of door system. It finishes with an applied to the system after wiring.
overview of preventative and scheduled maintenance.

Installation 505 Installation 525

Planning, Piping and Wiring Passenger Elevator Door and Entrance Installation
Describes the fundamentals of construction wiring. Presents various wiring Introduces elevator hoistway

INSTALLATION 500
tools, materials, and methods. Explains the necessary electrical code sections. entrances and doors including
Details suggested methods for organizing and recording essential data. car doors. Describes the
Includes a non-technical discussion of wire sizes. principles of operation of the
various types of doors in use
today, such as passenger
Installation 510 elevators and service elevators
that carry passengers. Details
Piping and Wiring the Machine Room and Hoistway the tools, equipment, materials,
and hardware necessary for
Explains the installation of the electrical raceways that contain the elevator
the installation of passenger
wiring system. References the National Electrical Code (NEC) sections
elevator entrances and doors.
relevant to wiring throughout the unit. Stresses proper use of tools and safety
Presents some of the codes
equipment. Instructs apprentices on the proper technique for bending
applicable to elevator entrance
conduit to produce a tidy, well-ordered installation. Details methods for
and door work.
grounding and bonding. Describes best practices for dealing with wet and
hazardous locations.

Installation 515 Installation 530

Elevator Cab Assembly and Door Operators
Piping and Wiring the Car
Explores how and why the elevator industry uses traveling cables. Details Describes the installation steps for passenger elevator cabs, doors, and
the fabrication, installation, and construction of various types and sizes of operators and details the basic components that make up the car door
traveling cables. Stresses the proper handling and preparation of the cable operator and door assembly. Defines the types of operators—direct current
for installation. Describes methods used to hang and protect traveling open and closed loop, in line resistance control of AC operators, open and
cables from undue wear and abrasion on all installations, from low to high closed loop operators, and linear induction motor operators. Concludes
rise applications. Concludes with methods of installing piping and wiring with general descriptions of the types of door operating mechanisms, gate
associated with the elevator car. switches, and door protective devices found on passenger elevator cars.

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Installation 535 Installation 550

Freight Elevator Doors and Gates Machine Room Maintenance
Presents information on the various types of hoistway doors used today, Highlights the more common areas
including freight loading and requirements for handling material on and off of maintenance in traction elevator
the platform. Covers the installation procedures from initial hoistway survey machine rooms and their accepted
to the final checks necessary for putting the doors into operation. Describes procedures, including customer
how each motor is activated and how braking is applied. Details the gate relations skills, record keeping, and
assembly, including the gate, types of operators, related components, and inventory management. Makes
the retiring cam. clear for apprentices to follow
company procedures or policies
where they exist.

Installation 540
Freight Door Operators

Describes the operation and

repair of freight elevator doors,
interlocks, and the retiring cam.
Emphasizes safety and ASME
code requirements. Details car
gates, bi-parting freight doors, Installation 555
individually motorized doors,
master control, interlocks, retiring Hoistway Maintenance
cams, repairs, and annual tests.
Focuses on items common to most installations and their nearly universal
periodic maintenance operations. Concludes with required testing
procedures. Details code-required items for testing, along with traditionally
accepted methods of performing these tests.

Installation 545
Dumbwaiters
Installation 560
Examines differences between the two major types of dumbwaiters: powered Asbestos Awareness
dumbwaiters and dumbwaiters with automatic transfer devices. Includes Provides a brief history of asbestos use in the United States, as well as
significant ASME code requirements where applicable. Describes the information on different U.S. regulations. Presents current OSHA and EPA
installation procedures required for power-operated dumbwaiters. Details regulations in detail, as well as workers’ rights concerning access to the
the door operator circuits. Demonstrates one type of gate and hoistway door results of the various tests that are required when ACM is being used or
opening and closing using master operation. abated.

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SOLID STATE 600 Solid State 615
Magnetism, Electromagnetism, AC Theory and Transformers
Overview
Continues the review of the tools necessary to analyze AC waveforms,
Course 600 pulls the apprentice back into the electrical world of solid-state including phase relationships and frequency assessment. Defines Magnetism
electronics. Details solid-state components and uses hands-on labs to build and Electromagnetism with respect to application. Examines transformers
apprentices’ electrical repertoire. and their related formulas. Assesses apprentices’ theoretical knowledge as
they troubleshoot transformer failures.

Solid State 605

Solid State 620
Mathematics for Ohm’s Law
Capacitors and Capacitance

SOLID STATE 600

Reviews the necessary math skills needed to understand electrical concepts
and includes comprehensive review of technical material covered in Basic Explores the basic theory of
Electricity, including Ohm’s Law. capacitors, as well as the different
types used in the industry.
Examines capacitor operation,
showing how they charge
Solid State 610
and discharge. Describes how
Basic Components and Series and Parallel Resistance capacitors react in AC circuits,
presented using simple math
Discusses controller examples. Provides guidance on
components, then looks how to troubleshoot problems
at safety with electrical caused by shorts, leaks, or opens.
tools. Examines circuit
overloads, short circuits,
and fuses. Covers series,
parallel, and series- Solid State 625
parallel circuits in detail.
Inductors and Inductance

Presents the basic theory of inductors and inductance. Describes the

fundamentals such as factors affecting inductance, CEMF, units of
measurement, and how they are rated. Reveals how inductors are used in
DC and AC circuits. Supports theory with elevator-related examples such
as brake circuits, field windings, AC solenoids, and line noise suppressors.
Describes the process for testing inductors. Presents methods for isolating
open, externally shorted, and internally shorted windings.

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Solid State 630 Solid State 640

Diodes Analog Integrated Circuits

Details how the power supply converts AC to DC, then filters and regulates
Explores diodes and their related components. Describes how diodes the output voltage. Describes techniques for troubleshooting analog ICs.
work and provides practical examples of how they are used in AC and DC Concludes with fundamentals of how operational amplifiers work and are
elevator circuits. Details Zener diodes, varistors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in the industry.
and photodiodes. Describes how each of these items performs specialized
functions in elevator circuits. Applies theory with simple, common examples.

Solid State 635

Solid State 645
Transistors and Thyristors
Digital Integrated Circuits
Examines two important analog components, transistors and thyristors,
Describes the use of digital ICs. Reviews the differences among the decimal,
starting with basic theory on the transistor with an emphasis on biasing.
binary, and hexadecimal numbering systems. Defines the seven basic
Describes typical uses of transistors as well as how to properly test for failures.
digital gates used in all digital ICs. Includes truth tables to reveal how the
Covers basic circuit operation as related to thyristors. Details the most
circuit operates for any given input. Concludes with a description of digital
common use of SCRs in direct drive controllers. Presents techniques for
integrated circuits and how to handle and maintain the boards on the job.
troubleshooting thyristor problems.

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POWER AND LOGIC 700 Power & Logic 715
Power and Power Control
Overview
Examines primary distribution systems which feed controllers. Describes
Course 700 introduces apprentices to the fundamental circuits found in main line disconnects and fuses and includes troubleshooting hints to
elevator control systems. Apprentices learn basic control logic through isolate problems. Details the different types of motor control systems found
complex logic and troubleshooting. throughout the industry, including AC drives, hydraulic control, Ward Leonard
configuration, static drives and the variable voltage, variable frequency
(VVVF) drives. Addresses motor protection against overloads and phase
reversal as well as the different brakes used on the hoist motors.
Power & Logic 705
Introduction to Circuit Tracing

POWER & LOGIC 700

Explores the history of elevator development, wiring diagrams and the
symbols used to represent elevator and electrical components. Concludes Power & Logic 720
with some general but important troubleshooting philosophy and techniques.
Logic Controls

Describes selector circuits, which control the operation of the logic functions.
Discusses dump switches, jump/notch selectors, synchronous selectors,
and solid-state selectors. Defines logic functions: call registration, direction
selection, starting, stopping, call cancellation, and door operator control.
Examines common safety circuits found in the industry: primary safety
circuits, door safety circuits, and safety features for special conditions.

Power & Logic 725

Power & Logic 710
Constant Pressure Push Button Systems and Single Automatic
Relays & Timers Push Button Systems
Describes two very important elements used in elevator controllers: relays Presents two fundamental types of elevator control systems: Constant
and timers. Details how relays are constructed and includes valuable tips on Pressure Push Button (CPPB) and Single Automatic Push Button (SAPB)
troubleshooting relay problems. Defines the different types of timers used in control. Applies power control and logic functions to CPPB and SAPB control.
elevator controls, including the early dashpot and thermal timers and the Introduces apprentices to reading larger prints before moving on to more
more common capacitor timing circuits. Concludes with troubleshooting hints complex systems.
for timers.

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Power & Logic 730 Power & Logic 740

Collective Systems Variable Voltage Selective-Collective Control Systems
Describes the use of hydraulic collective system prints. Details Wye-Delta Introduces Selective-Collective Controls for simplex and duplex installations.
starting and the low oil timer associated with the collective print. Introduces Challenges apprentices to trace the circuit through various circuits and relay
firefighters’ service. Analyzes the functions of Phase I and Phase II operation. contacts. Refines diagram reading skills and familiarizes apprentices with
Includes for reference the complete unit on firefighters’ service from the ASME the selective-collective control used in either simplex or duplex operations.
code. Includes information on high-speed and group controls.

Power & Logic 735

Hydraulic Controller Theory & Troubleshooting

Sharpens troubleshooting skills and reinforces knowledge of hydraulic

controller theory with a hands-on lab. Uses up to eighty possible fault
scenarios to represent trouble calls to demonstrate logical procedures for
finding faults.

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ADVANCED TOPICS IN ELEVATORS 800 Advanced Topics in Elevators 815
Basic Hydraulic Theory
Overview
Describes how mechanical advantage is gained in fluids using Pascal’s
Course 800 details hydraulic elevators and the non-traditional sectors of the Law. Presents calculations of area and volume necessary to apply Pascal’s
industry. Escalators, residential lifts, and rack and pinion are the other main Law and reviews the mathematics involved. Describes the design, function,
topics of this course. operation, and adjustment of the various types of hydraulic valves, together
with methods of performing the required tests.

Advanced Topics in Elevators 805 Advanced Topics in Elevators 820

ADVANCED TOPICS 800

Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance
Installing and Servicing the Jack
Outlines common maintenance
Relates a brief history of the first hydraulic elevators. Compares hydraulic
items and problem areas
elevators with traction elevators. Discusses safety guidelines for drilling
associated with hydraulic
elevator jack holes and installing hydraulic elevators. Describes the typical
equipment, including motor
steps for hydraulic elevator installation, as well as the proper ways to unload,
starting and protection systems,
handle, and store materials on the jobsite. Details the installation of the
noise reduction, belt maintenance,
cylinder (handling, rigging, plumbing, corrosion protection, and backfilling).
and valve and solenoid care.
Defines the basic parts of the jack and describes the installation of the
Examines the area of the pit and
plunger.
discusses safety issues of the jack,
pit shutoff valve and hydraulic
piping.
Advanced Topics in Elevators 810
Piping and Temporary Operation
Explains location and placement of the
hydraulic power unit and completion Advanced Topics in Elevators 825
of the oil line. Describes assembly of Escalator Components and Installation Procedures
the car sling and the steps necessary
to achieve a safe, temporary running Explores moving walk and escalator installation. Details the necessary
platform for convenience in completing equipment to conduct the lifts and the proper handling gear for safe
work in the hoistway. Outlines execution of the work. Describes the major components found on a typical
techniques and guidelines for cutting escalator, including the truss, motors, track systems, step arrangements, and
and threading pipe. Discusses grooved balustrades. Provides an example of the electrical control circuit. Includes
joint piping. Explains the various types a step-by-step procedure for installing and assembling a two-segment
of pumps. Defines specifications of oils escalator.
used with hydraulic elevators.

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Advanced Topics in Elevators 830 Advanced Topics in Elevators 840

Moving Walk Components and Installation Procedures Residential and LULA Elevators
Introduces moving walk components and installation. Details the major Outlines procedures for professional and safe installation of home elevators.
components found on a typical moving walk, including the truss, motors, track Compares limited use/limited application (LULA) elevators with residential
systems, treadway arrangements, and balustrades. Explores an example of elevators. Describes all the elevator components in depth, before moving into
the electrical control circuit. Includes a step-by-step procedure for installing installation and safety.
the upper and lower truss and assembling the intermediate section. The
installation coincides with the NEIEP Moving Walk Final Layout included in the
Print Package for Escalators and Moving Walks. Advanced Topics in Elevators 845
Residential and LULA Platform and Chair Lifts
Details the specifics for platform and
Advanced Topics in Elevators 835 chair lifts, focusing on safety and code
requirements. Describes major stairway
Service, Maintenance, and Repair
chair lift components, providing details for
Addresses contract service—detailing the types of service and maintenance each piece of equipment, including how
normally performed on an escalator under contract—as well as to assemble the track, the recommended
troubleshooting—exploring the type of work performed on a call back. electrical installation sequence, seat
installation and adjustment, and
maintenance. Details different system
components, covering drive units, rack
and pinion, aircraft cable design, and
safeties. Summarizes different equipment
options, such as fire alarm integration
and required testing.

Advanced Topics in Elevators 850

Rack and Pinion Hoists

Explores the installation and maintenance

of rack and pinion hoists. Details code
requirements governing installations.
Describes all the components of a rack
and pinion elevator. Discusses temporary
and permanent installation, repairs, and
safety when working with these systems.

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ON-THE-JOB LEARNING (OJL) NEIEP COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS

OJL - MECHANIC EXAM - NEIEP COLLEGE TRANSFER

Description: During their participation in On-the-Job Learning Hours, NEIEP graduates choose to continue their education
apprentices work under the close supervision of a licensed Elevator beyond the apprenticeship program for a variety
Constructor Mechanic to apply concepts learned in the related training of reasons. Maybe
classroom to actual field work. you‘ve always wanted a college degree
but thought you’d never have the time or
• 1st Year OJL Hours: 2,000 the opportunity. Maybe you started college
• 2nd Year OJL Hours: 2,000 years ago and never finished. Maybe you’re
• 3rd Year OJL Hours: 2,000 a NEIEP Instructor who wants to sharpen
• 4th Year OJL Hours: 2,000 your skills as an educator. Maybe you’d like
• Total OJL Hours: 8,000 to advance in your career and are looking for something to give you an
edge over your competition.

NEIEP follows the national guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards. As

NEIEP has joined in partnership with several colleges
a registered apprenticeship program, it is aligned with the necessary
and universities to provide college credit for the work
required standards. Apprentices must maintain successful enrollment and
you completed as a student in the NEIEP Apprenticeship
participation in their NEIEP semester courses concurrently with their On-the-
Training program. By taking advantage of these, you can
Job Learning Hours. Apprentices must abide by the Disciplinary Code for
receive college credit for your classroom-based course
Apprentice Training with regard to their active participation in classroom and
work as well as your On-The-Job Learning Hours.
OJL hours at all times.

So which of our college options is right for you? We

recommend you take some time to review all of
the options on the following pages and determine
MECHANIC EXAMINATION which is the best fit for your unique situation.

Upon completion of all required courses, specified practical assessments,

and at least 8,000 hours of OJL, apprentices are eligible to sit for the capstone
Mechanic Examination. Completion of apprenticeship and ascendance to
the status of Elevator Constructor Mechanic is contingent upon successfully
challenging the Mechanic Examination.

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COLLEGE OPTION
This chart provides an overview of college transfer programs available for NEIEP graduates. All tuition costs listed should be considered approximate for the
current school year, may change without notice, and do not include additional student fees.

College Degree Program(s) Offered NEIEP Transfer Credit Assessment

Ivy Tech Community College Associates in Applied Science (Online) 45 (no additional transfer credit)

Goddard College Bachelors in Individualized Studies 52 (also accepts transfer/military/prior learning

(Low-residency) credit)

Thomas Edison State University Associates and Bachelors (Online) in a variety of 38 (will also accept additional transfer credits)
(Degree Option) programs

Thomas Edison State University Transcript only. TESU will “bundle” NEIEP credits to 38
(Portable Transcript Option) transfer.

Community College of Baltimore County Associates in Construction Craft Professional 24 (also accepts transfer/military credits)

Rowan University Bachelors in Construction Management (Online) 42 (will also accept additional transfer credits)

Wentworth Institute of Technology Bachelors in Project Management (online); OR 38 toward BS in Project Management; 20 toward
Associates in Engineering Technology (in person AAS in Engineering Technology
at New England campuses only)

University of Nebraska at Omaha Bachelors in Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) 36; also accepts additional transfer credits from
other colleges

US Department of Labor Registered Associates and Bachelors Degrees (classroom- Up to 38; varies by college. Contact colleges
Apprenticeship College Consortium based and online) directly for more information.

More info, including videos, is available on the NEIEP website under the ‘About’ tab on the main page (see ‘College Options’).

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Please verify all transfer credit requirements and tuition and fee information with your college’s Admissions Office before enrolling in a degree program.
Don’t forget to check with your company to see if they offer tuition reimbursement as part of your benefits package – a number of companies do.

Credits Needed to Complete Degree Tuition Cost Per Credit (as of 7/2021)
AAS: 15, all online. Between $150 - $300. See [Link]
Visit: [Link]

BA: 45–68, depending on incoming transfer credits. Must attend Between $580 – $727. See [Link]
1-week residency @ VT campus at the start of each semester.
Visit: [Link]

AA/AS: 15-22; BA/BS: 45-82, depending on incoming transfer Between $399 – $544. See [Link]
credits. Visit: [Link]

This depends on your unique situation. N/A. Credit banking fee of $400 applies.
Visit [Link]

AA/AS: 15-36, depending on incoming transfer credits.

Between $122-$372. See [Link]
Visit: [Link] and search for “Construction Craft
Professional”

BA: 36-78, depending on incoming transfer credits. Between $367-744. NABTU scholarships available.
Visit: [Link] See [Link]

BS: 90 or fewer; AS: 40 or fewer, depending on incoming transfer Between $785-$1,160. Tuition discount for IUEC members
credits. Visit: [Link] may be available. See [Link]

BMS: 84 or fewer, based on incoming transfer credits from other Between $235-$1,082. See [Link]
colleges. Visit: [Link]

Varies by college. Contact colleges directly for more information. Varies by college. Contact colleges directly for more information.
See [Link]

To speak with someone at NEIEP about your college options, please call or email Maggie Cleveland, Institutional Program Design & Assessment Manager,
at 508-699-2200 x 6121 or mcleveland@[Link].

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CONTACT NEIEP
Headquarters: 11 Larsen Way
Attleboro Falls, MA 02763

Website: [Link]
Admin: support@[Link]

T: (800) 228-8220

F: (508) 699-2495
[Link]
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Welcome to Elevator Education.

How do you become an Elevator Constructor? is a question commonly asked of those in our trade. Many are intrigued with the
mechanics and technology of the equipment installed, repaired and maintained in our industry. The fact is that the skills required
of every successful man and woman in our trade are comprised of a host of technical disciplines combined into one job. Electrical,
plumbing, sheet metal, steel work, welding, electronics, rigging and hoisting are a few of the skills necessary to work as an Elevator
Constructor. So where do you go to learn the trade? The National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP).

The Elevator Constructor members are among the most skilled and well-
trained of all the building trades. How did they become so proficient?
Enrollment and successful completion in the NEIEP program. The program
incorporates independent study, classroom training and “hands-on”
experiences culminating in a national certification exam. The National Elevator
Industry Inc., and the International Union of Elevator Constructors recognize the
need for extensive training to serve the needs of our ever-changing industry.
Together, since 1967, they have provided support and direction for the focus of
the program to better serve the industry.

This catalog is your guide to the courses offered by the National Elevator
Industry Educational Program (NEIEP). On behalf of the NEIEP Staff, thank you for
taking the time to review our curriculum.

Best wishes on your educational endeavors.

TABLE OF CONTENTS CE037 Motor Alignment Lab 8
CE038 AC Motor Starters 8
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
CE039 AC Motor Lab 8
CE001 DC Generators and Motors 1 CE040 Drug and Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace 8
CE002 Solid State Theory and Application 1
CE041 Multimeter Course 9
CE003 Solid State Theory and Application II 1
CE042 Virtual Governor Lab 9
CE004 Microprocessor Based Control 1
CE044 Freight Door Maintenance and Repair 9
CE005 Solid State Motor Control 1
CE006 Hydraulic Controller Theory and Troubleshooting 1 CE045 Escalator Step Index Training 10
CE007 Reroping Series 1 OS001 OSHA 10 10
CE008 Customer Relations Series 2 OS002 OSHA 30 10
CE009 Escalators Series 2 The NEIEP Instructor Training Institute (NITI) at Roger Williams University 11
CE010 Door Operator Series 2
PROBATIONARY PROGRAM (NH002 NEW HIRE) 14
CE011 Meters Series 2
CE012 Maintenance 2 TRADE SKILLS 100 15
CE012.1 Machine Room Maintenance 2 Overview 15
CE012.2 Hoistway Maintenance 2 110 - OSHA 10 Certification: Introduction to OSHA 15
CE012.3 Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance 3 120 - Introduction to Safety in the Elevator Industry 15
CE013 Rack & Pinion 3 130 - Safety During Construction, Installation, Service,
CE014 Traveling Cable Series 3
Repair, and Modernization 15
CE015 LULA Series 3
140 - American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED 15
CE016 Asbestos 3
CE017 Safety Testing for Code Compliance 4 150 - SAIA: Competent Person Training for Framed Scaffolds 15
CE017.1 Testing Traction Elevators 4 155 - SAIA: Training Program for Suspended Scaffolds 16
CE017.2 Safety Testing for Hydraulic Elevators 4 160 - Elementary Technical Mathematics:
CE018 Scaffolding Competent Person Course 4 Review of Basic Mathematic Concepts 16
CE019 Welder Training 4 170 - Elementary Technical Mathematics: Measurement 16
CE020 Online Course in Signaling & Rigging 5 180 - Introduction to Installation Drawings 16
CE 021 Classroom-Based Course in Rigging 5 185 - Detail Drawings and Material Specifications 16
CE022 Financial Tools for the Trades 5
CE023 Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace 5 HOISTWAY STRUCTURES 200 17
CE024/S Advanced Hydraulic Valve Operation 5
Overview 17
CE025 Mechanic Review Eligibility Course 5
205 - Tools and Material Handling 17
CE026 Arc Flash Safety in the Workplace 6
CE027 Virtual Escalator 6 210 - Rigging and Hoisting 17
CE030 CPR/First Aid/AED 6 215 - Introduction to Pit Structures 17
CE031 Forklift Certification Course 6 220 - Introduction to Guide Rails 17
CE032 Aerial Lift Certification Course 7 225 - Guide Rail Installation 17
CE033 Introduction to Automated People Movers (APMs) 7 230 - Machine and Sheave Installation 18
CE035 Virtual Code Courses 7 235 - Elevator Control Equipment Installation 18
2013 Hydro Code Course 7 240 - Car and Counterweight Assembly 18
2013 Escalator Code Course 7 245 - Installing Suspension Means 18
2013 Traction Code Course 7
250 - Inspecting and Replacing Suspension Means 18
CE036 Confined Spaces Awareness 8
ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS 300 19 INSTALLATION 500 23
Overview 19 Overview 23
305 - Review of Basic Mathematic Concepts 19 505 - Planning, Piping and Wiring 23
310 - Working with Measurement Prefixes and Units 19 510 - Piping and Wiring the Machine Room and Hoistway 23
315 - Fundamentals of Equations and Formulas 19 515 - Piping and Wiring the Car 23
320 - Ratio and Proportion 19 520 - Start-Up Procedures 23
325 - Electrical Safety 19 525 - Passenger Elevator Door and Entrance Installation 23
330 - Basic Electricity 19 530 - Elevator Cab Assembly and Door Operators 23
335 - Understanding the Relationship Between 535 - Freight Elevator Doors and Gates 24
Voltage, Current, and Resistance 20 540 - Freight Door Operators 24
340 - Basic Electrical Circuit Components 20 545 - Dumbwaiters 24
345 - Series Resistive Circuits 20 550 - Machine Room Maintenance 24
350 - Parallel and Series-Parallel Resistive Circuits 20 555 - Hoistway Maintenance 24
355 - Magnetism and Electromagnetism 20 560 - Asbestos Awareness 24
360 - Alternating Current Theory 20
SOLID STATE 600 25
Overview 25
605 - Mathematics for Ohm’s Law 25
610 - Basic Components and Series and
Parallel Resistance 25
615 - Magnetism, Electromagnetism, AC Theory and
Transformers 25
620 - Capacitors and Capacitance 25
625 - Inductors and Inductance 25
630 - Diodes 26
635 - Transistors and Thyristors 26
ELECTRICAL THEORY & APPLICATION 400 21 640 - Analog Integrated Circuits 26
Overview 21 645 - Digital Integrated Circuits 26
405 - Introduction to Meters 21
405 - Mini Electralab - Meters Experiments 21 POWER AND LOGIC 700 27
410 - Transformers 21 Overview 27
415 - DC Generator and Motor Theory 21 705 - Introduction to Circuit Tracing 27
420 - Components of DC Motors and Generators 21 710 - Relays & Timers 27
425 - Types of DC Motors and Generators 22 715 - Power and Power Control 27
430 - AC Motors Theory 22 720 - Logic Controls 27
430 - Motor Wiring Lab 22 725 - Constant Pressure Push Button Systems and
430 - AC Motors Lab 22 Single Automatic Push Button Systems 27
435 - AC Motor Starter Theory 22 730 - Collective Systems 28
435 - AC Motor Starter lab 22 735 - Hydraulic Controller Theory & Troubleshooting 28
740 - Variable Voltage Selective-Collective Control Systems 28
440 - Maintenance and Generator Maintenance and Repair 22
ADVANCED TOPICS IN ELEVATORS 800 29
Overview 29
805 - Installing and Servicing the Jack 29
810 - Piping and Temporary Operation 29
815 - Basic Hydraulic Theory 29
820 - Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance 29
825 - Escalator Components and Installation Procedures 29
830 - Moving Walk Components and Installation
Procedures 30
835 - Service, Maintenance, and Repair 30
840 - Residential and LULA Elevators 30
845 - Residential and LULA Platform and Chair Lifts 30
850 - Rack and Pinion Hoists 30

ON-THE-JOB LEARNING (OJL) 31

MECHANIC EXAMINATION 31

NEIEP COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS 31

COLLEGE OPTION COMPARISON CHART 32

CE001 DC Generators and Motors CE005 Solid State Motor Control
Explores the basics of DC generator and motor theory, as well as components Examines the theory and devices used in the design of a typical solid-state
and types of equipment encountered in the field. Describes processes for motor control, along with operation and troubleshooting.
maintenance and service. Instruction Hours: 20
Instruction Hours: 36 Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, Solid
State 600 and Power & Logic 700

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300 and Electrical Theory & Application 400
Online: No Classroom: Yes Online: No Classroom: Yes

CE002 Solid State Theory and Application CE006 Hydraulic Controller Theory and
Details the various concepts and components for solid-state theory and
Troubleshooting
application: PC boards, diodes, transistors, thyristors, power supplies, and
Reviews troubleshooting methods using the NEIEP 4-Stop Hydraulic Controller
operational amplifiers.
Lab. Includes eighty fault scenarios, each representing a separate trouble call
Instruction Hours: 64
that requires demonstration of a logical procedure for finding the fault.
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400 and Instruction Hours: 16
Solid State 600
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, Solid
Online: No Classroom: Yes State 600 and Power & Logic 700
Online: No Classroom: Yes
CE003 Solid State Theory and Application II
Continues exploring solid-state theory and application and rounds out the
coverage by exploring applicable number systems, gates, memory elements,
and specialty devices.
Instruction Hours: 28 CE007 Reroping Series
Details the major procedures involved in reroping work. Covers inspecting
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400 and ropes for defects, which includes wire rope inspection criteria, an explanation
Solid State 600 of rouging, a look at rope diameter, the process of ordering replacement
Online: No Classroom: Yes ropes, and setting up the job with the customer. Addresses reroping
configurations and rope replacement, including preparation for reroping,
work site setup, tools and rigging equipment, car and counterweight setup
CE004 Microprocessor Based Control and reroping procedures for 1:1 and 2:1 rope routing. Discusses socketing and
Introduces processor-based systems, microprocessors, peripheral circuits, shackling, which involves rope re-socketing, Babbitting and wedge clamps,
and memory, as well as input/output and maintenance and servicing. rope length adjustments, rope tension adjustments, rope ID tags and the
Instruction Hours: 24 effects on load weighing.
Instruction Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, Solid
State 600 and Power & Logic 700 Prerequisites: Hoistway Structures 200
Online: No Classroom: Yes Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE008 Customer Relations Series

Discusses how Elevator Constructors present themselves to customers and the
role of body language and personal habits in building customers’ perceptions
of Mechanics. Explores the art of communication with our customers: the
communication process, listening skills, speaking skills, and questioning skills.
Details strategies for interacting with customers.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

CE009 Escalators Series

Details escalator components and installation procedures, moving walk
components and installation procedures, as well as maintenance and service
on these installations.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: Advanced Topics in Elevators 800
CE012 Maintenance
Online: No Classroom: Yes Details all facets of elevator maintenance including the machine room and
hoistway as well as hydraulic elevators.
CE010 Door Operator Series
Describes passenger elevator doors and entrance installations, elevator cab CE012.1 Machine Room Maintenance
assembly and door operators, freight elevator doors and gates, and freight Highlights the more common areas of maintenance in traction elevator
door operators. machine rooms and their accepted procedures, including customer
Instruction Hours: 8 relations skills, record keeping, and inventory management. Makes clear for
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, and apprentices to follow company procedures or policies where they exist.
Installation 500 Instruction Hours: 8

Online: No Classroom: Yes Prerequisites: Installation 500 and Advanced Topics in Elevators 800
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
CE011 Meters Series
Explores the VOM multimeter, including measuring voltage, current, and
CE012.2 Hoistway Maintenance
resistance. Stresses meter safety, care of the multimeter, and protecting Focuses on items common to most installations and their nearly universal
equipment. Addresses the line splitter, the precision shunt, and current periodic maintenance operations. Concludes with required testing
conversions. Covers capacitors and inductors and applications of current and procedures. Details code-required items for testing, along with traditionally
resistance measurements. Includes experiments on the mini Electra Lab. accepted methods of performing these tests.
Instruction Hours: 8 Instruction Hours: 8

Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300 and Electrical Theory & Application 400 Prerequisites: Installation 500 and Advanced Topics in Elevators 800

Online: No Classroom: Yes Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

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 CE012.3 Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance
Outlines common maintenance items and problem areas associated with CE015 LULA Series
hydraulic equipment, including motor starting and protection systems, Details all aspects of residential and limited
noise reduction, belt maintenance, and valve and solenoid care. Examines use/limited access (LULA) lifts including a
the area of the pit and discusses safety issues of the jack, pit shutoff valve comparison of the different types and their
and hydraulic piping. installations, machine rooms and spaces,

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

Instruction Hours: 8 clearances, doors and entrances, types
of drive power, major components and
Prerequisites: Installation 500 and Advanced Topics in Elevators 800 more. Covers stairway lifts and discusses
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes stairway types and standard sequence of
installation as well as system components
and equipment options.
Instruction Hours: 16

CE013 Rack & Pinion Prerequisites: Advanced Topics in Elevators 800

Explores the components of rack & pinion Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
elevators as well as permanent and
temporary installations, maintenance,
repairs, and safety concerns associated
with this specialty lift. CE016 Asbestos
Instruction Hours: 8 Provides a brief history of asbestos
Prerequisites: Advanced Topics in Elevators 800 use in the United States, when
asbestos finally became regulated
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes and the progression of more stringent
exposure limits up to and including
the ban on the use of Asbestos-
Containing Material (ACM). Explains
how Elevator Constructors can protect
themselves and their families from
exposure. Presents current OSHA and
CE014 Traveling Cable Series EPA regulations and discusses workers’
Discusses the use of traveling cables within the elevator industry. Details the rights to access the results of required
fabrication, installation, and construction of various types and sizes of traveling testing for ACM use and abatement.
cable. Explains proper handling and preparation of the cable for installation. Instruction Hours: 4
Explores methods used to hang and protect traveling cable from undue wear
and abrasion on all installations, from low- to high-rise applications. Presents Prerequisites: None
methods of installing piping and wiring associated with the elevator car. Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: Installation 500
Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE017 Safety Testing for Code Compliance CE019 Welder Training

Details safe inspection procedures for traction and hydraulic systems. Identifies welding terms and definitions. Demonstrates safe work habits in
Designed for those with previous instruction in NEIEP material and experience the welding environment. Describes the parts and types of welds and weld
in the field. joints. Explains how to interpret basic welding symbol information. Details
the process of SMAW machine set-up, joint preparation, root pass, cover
CE017.1 Testing Traction Elevators pass, and cap and backing bar removal. Prepares students to identify the
Identifies the steps of category one and category five safety testing necessary steps and acquire the skills to pass the 3G/4G welding certification
procedures for traction elevators. Explains the purpose of the safety testing in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code. Recognizes AWS SMAW
process to prepare for annual and five-year inspections. Describes how to certification procedure specifications. Culminates in 3G and 4G welding
conduct annual and five-year safety tests for traction elevators. certification for successful challengers.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, and NEIEP provides welder training to all interested Elevator Constructors through
Advanced Topics in Elevators 800 a systematic program of deploying Mobile Welder Training Units. All elevator
constructors wishing to participate in this program will be required to fill out an
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes application available on the Online Training and Licensing page at [Link]
under Additional Training. Part I of the application process includes completion
of the Online SMAW course.
CE017.2 Safety Testing for Hydraulic Elevators Instruction Hours: 40
Outlines the testing procedures required for hydraulic elevators and lists
the tools needed for testing. Discusses system pressures and identifies the Prerequisites: Online SMAW Course
procedures for categories one, three, and five testing of hydros. Includes Online: No Classroom: Yes
examples of test forms.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, and
Advanced Topics in Elevators 800
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

CE018 Scaffolding Competent Person Course

Provides competent person training for framed scaffolds including erecting
and dismantling framed scaffolding. Details procedures for observing,
correcting, and preventing hazards associated with framed and suspended
scaffolding. Elevator constructors who successfully complete this course
receive a Competent Person certification and a Hazardous Awareness
certification.
Instruction Hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE020 Online Course in Signaling & Rigging CE023 Harassment and Discrimination in the
Covers signaling and rigging basics. CE020 is a prerequisite for CE021: Signal Workplace
Person & Rigger Level II Prep Course – a classroom-based course with a
Introduces the Title VII Civil Rights Act and explains what constitutes sexual
hands-on rigging component, which will prepare you to challenge the
harassment and the speech that harassment law restricts. Explores barriers to
Certified Signal Person & Rigger Level II Exam content. Please contact your
resolutions and strategies to exhibit respect in the workplace. Discusses what

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

Local to find out when and where CE021 will be held in your area. While you
constitutes discrimination. Explores strategies for making the most of diversity
may use your CE020 Certificate of Completion to register for the Certified
in the workplace and beyond.
Signal Person & Rigger Levels I & II (CSPR-1/2) Exam at [Link].
Instruction Hours: 2
NEIEP strongly recommends completing BOTH CE020 (online) and CE021
(classroom) courses to ensure you are thoroughly prepared to challenge this Prerequisites: None
rigorous exam. Online: Yes Classroom: No
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: None CE024/S Advanced Hydraulic Valve
Online: Yes Classroom: No Operation—Adjustment and Troubleshooting
Covers the design, functioning, operation, and
CE 021 Classroom-Based Course in Rigging adjustment of various types of hydraulic valves,
Developed in collaboration with the Crosby Group, includes a hands-on together with methods of performing required
rigging component as preparation for challenging the Certified Signal Person testing. Stresses safe work practices throughout.
& Rigger Levels I & II (CSPR-1/2) exam content. Visit [Link] to Comprised of a manual with unit examination and
learn more about earning a Certified Signal Person & Rigger Levels I & II card three lab books for hands-on learning. All enrollees
through this ANSI-accredited Personnel Certification program. will explore the first two lab exercises. The third lab
Instruction hours: 20 guides enrollees on the use of the Hydraulic Valve
Simulator available in some locations.
Prerequisites: CE020 Online Course in Signaling & Rigging Instruction Hours: 12 (16 with Simulator)
Online: No Classroom: Yes Prerequisites: Advanced Topics in Elevators 800
Online: No Classroom: Yes (Available in Spanish)
CE022 Financial Tools for the Trades
Provides an easy-to-understand overview of topics that are especially CE025 Mechanic Review Eligibility Course
important in this economy, including: creating and sticking to a budget; Offers students a thorough review of all eight semesters of NEIEP
reading and understanding credit reports; managing debt and fixing your apprenticeship to prepare for the Mechanic Examination. Maintains exam
credit; setting up an emergency fund in case you get laid off; and planning eligibility for students through their participation in active hours of classroom
for long-term goals like buying a house, saving for your kids’ college funds or training.
your own retirement. Instruction Hours: 72
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: All apprenticeship semesters 100-800
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

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CE026 Arc Flash Safety in the Workplace CE030 CPR/First Aid/AED

An arc flash is a sudden, unexpected discharge As part of our continuing emphasis on safety in the workplace, NEIEP offers
of electricity that travels through the air a certification that includes first aid, adult CPR, child CPR, and the use of
between conductors, or from a conductor to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Offered in conjunction with the
ground. This short circuit releases enormous American Heart Association. All course instructors are AHA Heartsaver® trained
amounts of energy as light and heat. This and certified.
course gives Elevator Constructors the
knowledge and awareness they need to avoid Classes are open to all active members, including probationary apprentices.
the calamities that can and do result every day Instructors can create classes of no more than nine and no less than three
from a lack of training. students at a time. All necessary training materials are provided. Classes
Instruction Hours: 8 are usually conducted in one day, and after completion of a written exam,
students are certified through the AHA. After all paperwork is returned to NEIEP,
Prerequisites: None certification cards are sent out electronically to the student’s email, along with
Online: Yes Classroom: No login information for the AHA website. This allows students instant access to
both their credentials and lifesaving information from the AHA.
Instruction Hours: 8
CE027 Virtual Escalator
Prerequisites: None
This interactive course allows students to explore the complex inner
workings of an escalator through a 3D computer model. Highlights structure Online: No Classroom: Yes
and functions of a typical escalator installation. Details the components
and assemblies of the escalator and how they work within the escalator CE031 Forklift Certification Course
framework. Introduces students to the names, locations, and functions of the Benefit-eligible members should take
major mechanical and electrical escalator components. Uses generic names advantage of NEIEP’s certification offering
when discussing components, since this nomenclature can be different from on the safe operation of the forklifts
one manufacturer to another. Provides a solid foundation in escalator system commonly found on work sites.
functionality no matter the company on the nameplate.
Instruction Hours: 24 Identifies hazards associated with the use
Prerequisites: None of a forklift, key points from code standards,
Online: Yes and site-specific rules and procedures
for operating a forklift safely. Students will
Classroom: No
complete an assessment of safe forklift
operation knowledge with a score of 80%
or higher, and they will be able to state
the procedure for becoming qualified to
safely operate another forklift with different
controls, fuel systems, and attachments.
Instruction Hours: 8
Prerequisites: None
Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE032 Aerial Lift Certification Course CE035 Virtual Code Courses
2013 Hydro Code Course
After completing the Aerial Work Platform Safe
Provides a unique virtual experience for exploring hydraulic elevators
Operation Training Program, participants will be able
with a focus on the code requirements that govern them. Students are
to identify hazards associated with the operation of
placed in a virtual representation of the work environment where they
an aerial work platform. They will be able to identify
will maneuver to all parts of the equipment. Covers the ASME A17.1 2013

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key code-related points as well as procedures for
code for traditional hydraulic elevators, with code references regarding
operating an aerial work platform safely.
hydraulic elevator pits, hoistways, machine rooms, and cabs.
Students will complete an assessment of knowledge Instruction hours: 10
covering aerial work platforms with a score of 80% or
higher, and they will be able to state the procedure Prerequisites: None
for becoming qualified to operate another aerial Online: Yes Classroom: No
work platform with different controls, fuel systems,
configurations, and attachments. 2013 Escalator Code Course
Instruction Hours: 8 Provides a unique virtual experience
for exploring escalators with a focus
Prerequisites: None on the code requirements that govern
Online: No Classroom: Yes them. Students are placed in a virtual
representation of the work environment where they will maneuver to all
parts of the equipment. Covers the ASME A17.1 2013 Code for Escalators as
CE033 Introduction to Automated People Movers
well as ASME A17.2-2014 Guide for Inspection of Escalators.
(APMs) Instruction hours: 8
Discusses APM systems in use today, Prerequisites: None
with a specific emphasis on systems
Online: Yes Classroom: No
installed at airports. Describes the history
of APMs, covering origins, the beginnings 2013 Traction Code Course
of modern systems, and subsequent Provides a unique virtual experience for exploring overhead geared,
developments throughout the latter half overhead gearless, basement geared and machine room-less traction
of the twentieth century up to present day. elevators with a focus on the code requirements that govern them.
Explores the different types of APM systems Covers the most relevant aspects of ASME A17.1-2013 Safety Code for
configurations, including single-lane, dual- Elevators and Escalators for overhead, basement, and MRL installations
lane, single loop, double loop, and pinched as well as A17.2-2014 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and
loop. Covers APM control systems, with a Moving Walks. Students enrolling in the online course will find themselves
focus on Automated Train Control (ATC) in a virtual representation of the work environment where they can
systems and subsystems. Details a basic maneuver to all parts of the equipment.
sequence of operations for a generic APM.
Instruction Hours: 8 Instruction hours: 8

Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None

Online: Yes Classroom: No Online: Yes Classroom: No

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CE036 Confined Spaces Awareness CE038 AC Motor Starters

Confined spaces can pose dangers Covers multiple ways to connect and start an AC motor, including across-the-
in the work environment for line and Wye-Delta configurations. Explores how to construct reversing circuits
Elevator Constructors, including and how to perform a mod to replace Wye-Delta with a soft starter. Describes
entrapment, ventilation issues, or troubleshooting methods for all of the circuits.
accidents involving electrical or Instruction hours: 20
mechanical equipment. This course
provides an overview of the new Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300 and Electrical Theory & Application 400
Confined Spaces in Construction Online: No Classroom: Yes (Available in Spanish)
standard, 29 CFR 1926. This new
ruling is compared to the older
Confined Spaces in General CE039 AC Motor Lab
Industry Standard, 29 CFR 1910. After successfully completing the course,
students will have a greater awareness of safe work practices for confined Explores the proper connections of all AC motor types, from three-lead to
spaces. twelve-lead. Discusses motor theory and the testing of motors that may have
Instruction hours: 6 faults such as open or shorted windings.
Prerequisites: None Instruction hours: 16
Online: Yes Classroom: No Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300 and Electrical Theory & Application 400
Online: No Classroom: Yes
CE037 Motor Alignment Lab
Competent motor alignment is a valuable skill not to be overlooked by
Elevator Constructors. Motor alignment, or tramming, is the operation of CE040 – Drug and Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace
bringing the shaft centerlines of the motor and machine into alignment. The
Motor Alignment Lab ensures that this important work does not fall away Focuses on the safety hazards that substance abuse can create on a jobsite.
from the skillset of IUEC members. Covers three types of motor misalignment: Offers examples and resources for members who might want to support
Angular misalignment occurs when the motor is set at an angle to the driven someone who struggles with a substance abuse issue.
equipment. Parallel misalignment occurs when the two shaft centerlines are For more information on benefits and support, visit the IUEC’s Member
parallel but not in the same plane. Combination misalignment occurs when Assistance Program at: [Link]
the motor shaft suffers from angular as well as parallel misalignment. Course
participants will have the opportunity to explore methods, tips, and techniques
Instruction hours: 2
to remedy these tramming troubles with the use of a specially designed lab
that simulates the real-world experience. Prerequisites: None
After completing the course, students will be able to:
Online: Yes Classroom: No
1. Assess job scenario and perform proper pre-alignment procedures
2. Demonstrate three different methods for motor alignment—“Rim and
Face,” “Feeler Gauge,” and “Dual Drum”—to manufacturer specs
3. Demonstrate pulley alignments to manufacturer specs using the
straight-edge technique
4. Perform belt tensioning to meet manufacturer specs
Instruction hours: 12
Prerequisites: None
Online: No Classroom: Yes (Available in Spanish)

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CE041 Multimeter Course CE043 Virtual Hydraulic Controller Theory and
Details safe and proper handling of a multimeter to produce accurate, useful Troubleshooting
measurements. Reviews troubleshooting methods using the Virtual Hydraulic Controller Lab
(VHCL). Includes numerous fault scenarios, each representing a separate
Comprised of six lessons with 26 specific
trouble call that requires demonstration of a logical procedure for finding the
learning objectives covering the following

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topics: fault.
Instruction Hours: 16
Lesson 1. Multimeter Orientation
Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals 300, Electrical Theory & Application 400, Solid
Lesson 2. Around the Dial
Lesson 3. Advanced Measurement Modes State 600 and Power & Logic 700
Lesson 4. Extending Capabilities
Lesson 5. Choosing a Multimeter
Lesson 6. Inspection and Maintenance

Culminates with a final exam and provides a certificate upon successful

completion with an exam score of 80% or higher.

Instruction hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: No

CE042 Virtual Governor Lab CE044 Freight Door Maintenance and Repair
Simulates governor testing procedures in a virtual environment. Focuses on
Category 1, Category 5, and Acceptance testing procedures as outlined by Examines details of freight door
ASME A17.1, and simulates tripping speed, pull-through, and force to activate systems. Discusses maintenance
tests.
procedures and repairs for landing
Designed by IUEC subject matter experts to function exactly as it would in the doors and car doors, power and
field. Provides familiarity with special tools, interpreting ASME A17.1 charts, and manual doors, interlocks, chains and
governor testing procedures. linkages, lubrication, retiring cams, door
operators and controllers. Explores
freight door troubleshooting, including
Instruction hours: 2 a chart that details possible solutions
Prerequisites: None to different problems.
Online: Yes Classroom: No Instruction Hours: 8

Prerequisites: none

Online: No Classroom: Yes

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CE045 Escalator Step Index Training OS001/0S001G OSHA 10

Provides a template for performing periodic step index testing. Explores the CONSTRUCTION • GENERAL INDUSTRY
differences in equipment type and installations that may require a need to The 10-hour OSHA course provides basic awareness training on the
alter the test procedure. Details guidelines that ensure proper testing and that recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards.
may reduce injuries and equipment. Successful completion provides the OSHA 10 certificate.
Instruction Hours: 10
Instruction hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes
Online: Yes Classroom: No

OS002/0S002G OSHA 30
CONSTRUCTION • GENERAL INDUSTRY
The 30-hour OSHA course provides training on an expanded list of safety
topics associated with workplace hazards, including the recognition,
avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards. Also provides
overview information regarding OSHA, including workers’ rights, employer
responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Successful completion provides
the OSHA 30 certificate.
Instruction Hours: 30
Prerequisites: None
Online: Yes Classroom: Yes

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The NEIEP Instructor Training Institute (NITI) at Roger Williams University

The NEIEP Instructor Training Institute (NITI) supports all of our classroom
educators, including those who are new to the role as well as those who have

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been teaching for years. Two levels of certificate are offered (a Certificate in
Classroom Instruction and a Master Certificate in Classroom Instruction).
Our regimen of training for instructors includes core and advanced levels
of train-the-trainer, workshops on the full array of classroom labs, as well
as a professional development online course for our veteran educators. On
average, typical NEIEP instructors receive a minimum of 64 training hours in
the course of their careers instructing IUEC members. This level of training
deserves its own credential, and that’s precisely what each successful NEIEP
instructor is entitled to.

Requirements for certificate program completion:

Certificate in Classroom Instruction

• Instructor Orientation Course (online)
• Basic Train the Trainer Course (classroom)
• Advanced Train the Trainer Course (classroom)
• One Lab Workshop (classroom)

Master Certificate in Classroom Instruction

• All requirements listed above for the standard certificate

• Instructor Professional Development Course (online)

• One additional Lab Workshop (classroom)

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APPRENTICESHIP
COURSES
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REQUIRED COURSES HOURS

NH0002 New Hire Probationary Program 72

Semester 100 Trade Skills 72

Semester 200 Hoistway Structures 72

Semester 300 Electrical Fundamentals 72

Semester 400 Electrical Theory & Application 72

Semester 500 Installation 72

Semester 600 Solid State 72

Semester 700 Power & Logic 72

Semester 800 Advanced Topics in Elevators 72

Total Related Training Hours 648

OJL Hours (2,000 per year) 8,000

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NH002 NEW HIRE

PROBATIONARY PROGRAM

New Apprentices serve a 12-month probationary period. During

the first six months, they are required to successfully complete a
probationary training course provided by NEIEP (NH002). All organized
Apprentices are also required to complete NH002. Probationary
Apprentices who have not completed NH002 are not eligible to attend
RC semester training.

Unit 1: Introduction to Training & Awareness

Unit 2: Safety for Basic Tools & Tasks

Unit 3: Working Safely

Unit 4: Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace

Unit 5: Financial Tools for the Trades

Unit 6: Customer Relations

Unit 7: Tools for Success: Critical Skills for the Construction Industry

Unit 8: Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund for New Hires

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TRADE SKILLS 100 Trade Skills 130
Overview Safety During Construction, Installation, Service, Repair, and
Modernization
Apprentices who complete this semester are certified OSHA 10, hold a Considers the need for barricades and overhead protection, workers’ rights
CPR card from the American Heart Association, and may challenge SAIA’s and responsibilities, hazards specific to dumbwaiters, escalators and moving
Scaffolding certification. The NEIEP units in this course build a framework walks, and the importance of lockout/tagout (LOTO). Identifies hazards that
for these safety certifications, concentrating on basic mathematics, might pose a threat to other workers and the public and describes steps
measurement, and on-the-job safety training. that can be taken to mitigate those hazards. Includes a hands-on lab where
apprentices identify and demonstrate safety gear given to them on the
jobsite.

Trade Skills 110

TRADE SKILLS 100

OSHA 10 Certification: Introduction to OSHA
Promotes safety culture though peer training. The
training is participatory, hands-on, and tailored Trade Skills 140
for elevator constructors. The 10-hour training American Heart Association
program is primarily intended for entry level Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
workers and covers an overview of the hazards
a worker may encounter on a jobsite. Training Taught by AHA certified instructors, this unit
emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, teaches students critical skills needed to respond
control and prevention. to and manage an emergency until medical
professionals arrive. Covers first aid; choking
relief in adults, children, and infants; and what to
do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children,
and infants.
Trade Skills 120
Introduction to Safety in the Elevator Industry

Apprentices will recognize industry specific Trade Skills 150

hazards, as well as identify proper safety
equipment, PPE, and safety procedures associated Scaffold and Access Industry Association’s (SAIA) Competent
with common power and hand tools as well as Person Training for Framed Scaffolds
basic self-protective procedures and how to SAIA’s Competent Person Training trains on the skills needed to erect and
protect against potential environmental hazards dismantle framed scaffolding and provides the knowledge to observe,
on the jobsite. The importance of and need for correct, and prevent hazards associated with framed scaffolding and its use.
lockout/tagout (LOTO) is stressed throughout the Apprentices who successfully complete this course receive a Competent
unit. Person certification.

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Trade Skills 155 Trade Skills 180

Scaffold and Access Industry Introduction to Installation Drawings
Association’s (SAIA) Training Program
for Suspended Scaffolds Covers the basic elements found on a print then describes the different
Provides the knowledge drawing methods such as orthographic projections and three-dimensional
to observe, correct, and views. Explores the types of working drawings and job abstracts used in
prevent hazards associated the industry, emphasizing the final layouts, which are the prints used for
with suspended scaffolding all installations. Includes PDF prints of final layouts for a geared traction
and its use. Apprentices who installation and a hydraulic installation.
successfully complete this
course receive a Hazardous
Awareness certification.

Trade Skills 185

Trade Skills 160 Detail Drawings and Material Specifications
Elementary Technical Mathematics: Review of Basic Explores the mechanical drawings (custom, marked-up, standardized,
Mathematic Concepts and component) that give details about equipment installation or specific
Covers basic math operations with whole numbers, components. Includes descriptions of different classes of fits and the ways to
fractions, decimals and percentages and also covers measure clearances and tolerances. Also covers different types of threads,
the order of operations, how to calculate area and fasteners, and locking devices found on the job. Culminates with information
volume, and powers and roots. on how to conduct a proper survey.

Trade Skills 170

Elementary Technical Mathematics:

Measurement
Presents methods for how to approximate numbers, use vernier and
micrometer calipers, perform basic operations for measurements, how to
calculate relative error and percent of error, and how to read scales.

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HOISTWAY STRUCTURES 200 Hoistway Structures 215
Introduction to Pit Structures
Overview

Course 200 continues where course 100 left off in the instruction of Demonstrates how components in an elevator pit are used and how to install
fundamentals. It progresses to the basic structures of an elevator starting them. Details the importance of elevator pit maintenance.
from the pit up.

HOISTWAY STRUCTURES 200

Hoistway Structures 220
Hoistway Structures 205
Tools and Material Handling Introduction to Guide Rails

Part one provides information on Defines the purpose of

how to use basic tools, such as guide rails, the more
wrenches, screwdrivers, ladders common types of rails
and scaffolds. Part two describes and sizes used, and some
the different types of handling of the components and
equipment encountered on the job tools necessary for their
and the proper methods for moving, installation.
handling, and storing materials.

Hoistway Structures 225

Hoistway Structures 210
Guide Rail Installation
Rigging and Hoisting
Apprentices learn the installation process for guide rails from initial unloading
to final alignment. Introduces important safety information when working
Introduces basic knots and different types of ropes used in the industry
in the hoistway. Presents the proper procedures for handling and storage
with a focus on safety and best practices. Apprentices will explore typical
including the differences between T-rail and formed rail preparation. Details
rigging devices such as chains, slings, hooks, and shackles. Concludes with a
initial steps of installation and emphasizes how to properly set and plumb the
section on setting up hoist supports and how to properly conduct the rigging
hoistway and rails. Describes how to compensate for building compression
procedure through hand and audible signals.
and alignment of the rails using the proper gauges and tools.

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Hoistway Structures 230 Hoistway Structures 245

Machine and Sheave Installation Installing Suspension Means
Covers basic information about the types of machines, sheaves, and beams Details the different types of ropes and belts that suspend the elevator car
found in the industry. Provides procedures for typical geared and gearless in the hoistway. Describes how suspension means are used in the industry,
machine installations with deflector and secondary sheaves. To assist along with proper handling procedures. Presents details on wire seizing,
the apprentice, oversized prints accompany the installation procedures. socketing, embedment methods, and the use of rope wedge clamps. The
Discusses additional installation procedures, including machine room floors procedures are based on current ASME Code. Concludes with descriptions
for machines above and below, as well as installation procedures for MRLs. of typical suspension means and compensation rope/chain installation
Describes different overhead sheave installations. procedures.

Hoistway Structures 235 Hoistway Structures 250

Elevator Control Equipment Installation Inspecting and Replacing Suspension Means
Introduces general machine room installation and safety requirements. Explores in detail the major
Covers major components including governors, selectors/encoders and procedures involved in re-roping
control panels. Each topic includes functional descriptions as well as and re-belting work. Topics include
installation information. wire rope and belt inspection
criteria, lubrication of wire rope,
rouging, rope stretch, rope
Hoistway Structures 240 diameter, the process of ordering
replacement ropes and belts,
Car and Counterweight Assembly
and setting up the job with the
customer. Details work site setup,
Familiarizes apprentices with car types,
tools and rigging equipment,
car assembly, car frame components,
car and counterweight setup,
and car frame installation procedures;
tensioning and re-belting/re-roping
as well as counterweight theory,
procedures for both 1:1 and 2:1
counterweight components, and
configurations.
counterweight assembly.

Identifies different types of safeties and

describes their operation. Explains why
compensating ropes and chains are
used. Calculates the amount of weight
needed to counterbalance an elevator
car. Explains and describes the purpose
and operation of a seismic derailment
system.

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ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS 300 Electrical Fundamentals 320
Overview Ratio and Proportion

Course 300 starts with an in-depth review of mathematics needed for Details how to express ratios, solve proportions, and understand how to write
electrical fundamentals. This course exposes the apprentice to basic inverse variations.
electrical theory as applied to direct current and alternating current.

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Electrical Fundamentals 325
Electrical Fundamentals 305 Electrical Safety
Review of Basic Mathematic Concepts
Introduces basic concepts of electricity.
Covers basic operations for whole Apprentices must be aware of the hazards
numbers, fractions, decimals, of working with power, both in general as
percentages, and roots as a well as more specifically within the elevator
foundation for later concepts. Explores trade. Engages the learner in recognizing,
exponential and scientific notation, as evaluating, and controlling hazards
well as direct and inverse proportions. associated with electrical work.

Electrical Fundamentals 310

Working with Measurement Prefixes and Units
Introduces the metric system including length, mass and weight, volume and
area, time, current, temperature, as well as metric and U.S. conversion. Electrical Fundamentals 330
Basic Electricity
Electrical Fundamentals 315
Discusses the composition of matter and how it affects electricity. Explores
Fundamentals of Equations and Formulas important concepts such as current, voltage, and resistance. Prepares
apprentices to tackle problems in basic electricity and to develop an
Apprentices will learn how to solve equations, as well as work with equations
understanding of the interrelationships between current, voltage, and
that contain variables, parentheses, formulas, and solve reciprocal formulas
resistance.
using a calculator.

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Electrical Fundamentals 335 Electrical Fundamentals 355

Understanding the Relationship Between Voltage, Current, and Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Resistance
Applies apprentices’ understanding of equations to the relationship between Describes basic magnetic concepts, including the Domain Theory of
voltage, current, and resistance. Ensures accuracy in performing calculations Magnetism. Presents magnetic properties to give the apprentice an
using the Ohm’s Law formula. Concludes with descriptions of equipment that understanding of how different materials can be used. Expands on the basic
is used to automatically measure unknown values—ammeters, voltmeters, magnetic principles and shows how useful magnets can be created through
and ohmmeters. electricity. Concludes with examples of how these principles are applied in the
industry.
Electrical Fundamentals 340
Basic Electrical Circuit Components

Describes the practical aspects of basic electricity. Familiarizes apprentices

with common wiring diagram symbols so they understand the connection
between the wiring diagram and the components that comprise control
circuits in the elevator industry. Explores resistors in detail. Presents
information on fuses and circuit breakers.

Electrical Fundamentals 345

Series Resistive Circuits

Introduces the voltage and current relationship that exists in a series electrical
circuit using Kirchhoff’s Laws and the application of Ohm’s Law. Explores the
different methods used to determine voltage, current, and resistance for
series electrical circuits. Electrical Fundamentals 360
Alternating Current Theory
Electrical Fundamentals 350 Expands on fundamental concepts of AC. Describes basic sine waves and
their components. Demonstrates ways to determine the value of the sine
Parallel and Series-Parallel Resistive Circuits wave peak and peak-to-peak amplitudes using either average or effective
Examines the relationship between voltage and current that exists in calculations. Describes how to apply Ohm’s Law to alternating current.
parallel and series-parallel electrical circuits using Kirchhoff’s Laws and the Covers multiphase alternating current generation. Explains Wye and Delta
application of Ohm’s Law. configurations, as well as phase relationships. Details additional waveforms,
Provides several methods for determining voltage, current, and resistance for including square, rectangular, triangular, and sawtooth waves.
parallel and series-parallel circuits.

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ELECTRICAL THEORY & APPLICATION 400 Electrical Theory & Application 410
Transformers
Overview
Demonstrates how alternating current (AC) is distributed in elevator systems.
Course 400 puts theory to work by instructing apprentices in electrical Presents fundamental theory on the properties of mutual inductance.
applications. The course covers vital electrical components, real world Describes the elementary transformer including the ratio of transformation,

ELECTRICAL THEORY & APPLICATION 400

measurements, and includes hands-on and virtual labs to reinforce power ratings, and step-up and step-down transformers. Concludes with
apprentices’ classroom instruction. troubleshooting procedures for open primary and secondary windings and
tips for determining partially shorted windings.

Electrical Theory & Application 405

Electrical Theory & Application 415
Introduction to Meters
DC Generator and Motor Theory
Explores the basic functions of the DMM
multimeter, including measuring voltage, Explores magnetism and the basic laws that affect magnetic materials.
current, and resistance. Identifies aspects Employs the elementary generator to demonstrate how magnetic fields
of meter safety, care of the multimeter, interact with a moving wire loop and monitors the output to show how we
and protecting equipment. Discusses the develop AC voltage from 360 degrees of rotation. Describes commutation to
characteristics of the digital multimeter, convey how an AC generator can be changed to produce DC at the output.
as well as the clamp-on meter. Covers Describes how to purify and increase the DC levels from the generator.
reactive circuit elements—capacitors Concludes with a clear description on counter electromotive force (CEMF)
and inductors—and then addresses and its effects on armature current.
practical applications of both current
and resistance measurements. Includes
a meters lab book supplement, with Electrical Theory & Application 420
experiments to be performed on the mini
Electra Lab.
Components of DC Motors and Generators

Challenges apprentices to apply their

knowledge of DC motors beyond theory.
Begins with the main frame which
acts as a support and magnetic path
Electrical Theory & Application 405 Lab
for the DC machine. Covers armature
Mini Electralab - Meters Experiments core construction, including the type of
laminations and windings. Describes the
Challenges apprentices with hands-on lab work to test voltages with meters, commutator, ventilation, and the types of
measure AC and DC current, measure AC and DC current with a clamp-on bearings used. Concludes with general
ammeter. Measure and check resistors, capacitors, and diodes. guidelines on how to properly disassemble
and assemble a DC machine.

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Electrical Theory & Application 425 Electrical Theory & Application 435
Types of DC Motors and Generators AC Motor Starter Theory

Introduces the two general types of generator configurations: separately- Covers the code that relates to the wiring, starting and protecting AC motors.
excited and self-excited fields. Presents information on the different types of
DC motors. Details the methods of DC hoist motor control including rheostatic
starting. Introduces the basic loop circuit between the hoist motor armature
Electrical Theory & Application 435 Lab
and the generator armature. Describes how generator fields can be precisely
controlled to directly affect the speed and direction of the hoist motor. Details AC Motor Starter Lab
the various small DC machines used throughout the industry such as door
motors, regulators, excite rs, and tachometers. Covers multiple ways to connect and start an AC motor, including across-
the-line and Wye-Delta configurations. Explores how to construct reversing
circuits and how to perform a mod to replace Wye-Delta with a soft starter.
Electrical Theory & Application 430 Describes troubleshooting methods for all of the circuits.

AC Motors Theory
Introduces apprentices to the fundamentals of AC motor theory. Describes Electrical Theory & Application 440
how rotation occurs in the common three-phase wire-wound and squirrel
Maintenance And Generator Maintenance And Repair
cage induction motors. Covers single-phase AC motors and some of the
different methods used to develop a rotating field.
Provides practical topics related to generators and motors. Begins with
general information about cleaning and inspecting DC machines. Presents
Electrical Theory & Application 430 Lab material on commutators and brushes, and how to troubleshoot commutator
problems. Describes how to replace and adjust the brushes to get the
AC Motor Wiring Lab optimum performance from the machine. Describes how to troubleshoot
Provides practical topics related to generators and motors. Begins with grounds, open circuits, and shorts using meters and meggers. Includes
general information about cleaning and inspecting DC machines. Presents procedures for recovering if the exciter loses residual magnetism.
material on commutators and brushes, and how to troubleshoot commutator
problems. Describes how to replace and adjust the brushes to get the
optimum performance from the machine. Describes how to troubleshoot
grounds, open circuits, and shorts using meters and meggers. Includes
procedures for recovering if the exciter loses residual magnetism.

Electrical Theory & Application 430 Lab

AC Motors Lab
Explores the proper connections of all AC motor types, from three-lead to
twelve-lead. Discusses motor theory and the testing of motors that may have
faults such as open or shorted windings.

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INSTALLATION 500 Installation 520
Overview Start-Up Procedures
Course 500 takes the apprentice from a simple platform and bare hoistway Describes procedures to ensure maximum safety for the mechanic as well
to the piping, planning, and wiring of the elevator system. It also provides as the elevator equipment during the critical start-up phase, when power is
the information needed to install any type of door system. It finishes with an applied to the system after wiring.
overview of preventative and scheduled maintenance.

Installation 505 Installation 525

Planning, Piping and Wiring Passenger Elevator Door and Entrance Installation
Describes the fundamentals of construction wiring. Presents various wiring Introduces elevator hoistway

INSTALLATION 500
tools, materials, and methods. Explains the necessary electrical code sections. entrances and doors including
Details suggested methods for organizing and recording essential data. car doors. Describes the
Includes a non-technical discussion of wire sizes. principles of operation of the
various types of doors in use
today, such as passenger
Installation 510 elevators and service elevators
that carry passengers. Details
Piping and Wiring the Machine Room and Hoistway the tools, equipment, materials,
and hardware necessary for
Explains the installation of the electrical raceways that contain the elevator
the installation of passenger
wiring system. References the National Electrical Code (NEC) sections
elevator entrances and doors.
relevant to wiring throughout the unit. Stresses proper use of tools and safety
Presents some of the codes
equipment. Instructs apprentices on the proper technique for bending
applicable to elevator entrance
conduit to produce a tidy, well-ordered installation. Details methods for
and door work.
grounding and bonding. Describes best practices for dealing with wet and
hazardous locations.

Installation 515 Installation 530

Elevator Cab Assembly and Door Operators
Piping and Wiring the Car
Explores how and why the elevator industry uses traveling cables. Details Describes the installation steps for passenger elevator cabs, doors, and
the fabrication, installation, and construction of various types and sizes of operators and details the basic components that make up the car door
traveling cables. Stresses the proper handling and preparation of the cable operator and door assembly. Defines the types of operators—direct current
for installation. Describes methods used to hang and protect traveling open and closed loop, in line resistance control of AC operators, open and
cables from undue wear and abrasion on all installations, from low to high closed loop operators, and linear induction motor operators. Concludes
rise applications. Concludes with methods of installing piping and wiring with general descriptions of the types of door operating mechanisms, gate
associated with the elevator car. switches, and door protective devices found on passenger elevator cars.

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Installation 535 Installation 550

Freight Elevator Doors and Gates Machine Room Maintenance
Presents information on the various types of hoistway doors used today, Highlights the more common areas
including freight loading and requirements for handling material on and off of maintenance in traction elevator
the platform. Covers the installation procedures from initial hoistway survey machine rooms and their accepted
to the final checks necessary for putting the doors into operation. Describes procedures, including customer
how each motor is activated and how braking is applied. Details the gate relations skills, record keeping, and
assembly, including the gate, types of operators, related components, and inventory management. Makes
the retiring cam. clear for apprentices to follow
company procedures or policies
where they exist.

Installation 540
Freight Door Operators

Describes the operation and

repair of freight elevator doors,
interlocks, and the retiring cam.
Emphasizes safety and ASME
code requirements. Details car
gates, bi-parting freight doors, Installation 555
individually motorized doors,
master control, interlocks, retiring Hoistway Maintenance
cams, repairs, and annual tests.
Focuses on items common to most installations and their nearly universal
periodic maintenance operations. Concludes with required testing
procedures. Details code-required items for testing, along with traditionally
accepted methods of performing these tests.

Installation 545
Dumbwaiters
Installation 560
Examines differences between the two major types of dumbwaiters: powered Asbestos Awareness
dumbwaiters and dumbwaiters with automatic transfer devices. Includes Provides a brief history of asbestos use in the United States, as well as
significant ASME code requirements where applicable. Describes the information on different U.S. regulations. Presents current OSHA and EPA
installation procedures required for power-operated dumbwaiters. Details regulations in detail, as well as workers’ rights concerning access to the
the door operator circuits. Demonstrates one type of gate and hoistway door results of the various tests that are required when ACM is being used or
opening and closing using master operation. abated.

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SOLID STATE 600 Solid State 615
Magnetism, Electromagnetism, AC Theory and Transformers
Overview
Continues the review of the tools necessary to analyze AC waveforms,
Course 600 pulls the apprentice back into the electrical world of solid-state including phase relationships and frequency assessment. Defines Magnetism
electronics. Details solid-state components and uses hands-on labs to build and Electromagnetism with respect to application. Examines transformers
apprentices’ electrical repertoire. and their related formulas. Assesses apprentices’ theoretical knowledge as
they troubleshoot transformer failures.

Solid State 605

Solid State 620
Mathematics for Ohm’s Law
Capacitors and Capacitance

SOLID STATE 600

Reviews the necessary math skills needed to understand electrical concepts
and includes comprehensive review of technical material covered in Basic Explores the basic theory of
Electricity, including Ohm’s Law. capacitors, as well as the different
types used in the industry.
Examines capacitor operation,
showing how they charge
Solid State 610
and discharge. Describes how
Basic Components and Series and Parallel Resistance capacitors react in AC circuits,
presented using simple math
Discusses controller examples. Provides guidance on
components, then looks how to troubleshoot problems
at safety with electrical caused by shorts, leaks, or opens.
tools. Examines circuit
overloads, short circuits,
and fuses. Covers series,
parallel, and series- Solid State 625
parallel circuits in detail.
Inductors and Inductance

Presents the basic theory of inductors and inductance. Describes the

fundamentals such as factors affecting inductance, CEMF, units of
measurement, and how they are rated. Reveals how inductors are used in
DC and AC circuits. Supports theory with elevator-related examples such
as brake circuits, field windings, AC solenoids, and line noise suppressors.
Describes the process for testing inductors. Presents methods for isolating
open, externally shorted, and internally shorted windings.

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Solid State 630 Solid State 640

Diodes Analog Integrated Circuits

Details how the power supply converts AC to DC, then filters and regulates
Explores diodes and their related components. Describes how diodes the output voltage. Describes techniques for troubleshooting analog ICs.
work and provides practical examples of how they are used in AC and DC Concludes with fundamentals of how operational amplifiers work and are
elevator circuits. Details Zener diodes, varistors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in the industry.
and photodiodes. Describes how each of these items performs specialized
functions in elevator circuits. Applies theory with simple, common examples.

Solid State 635

Solid State 645
Transistors and Thyristors
Digital Integrated Circuits
Examines two important analog components, transistors and thyristors,
Describes the use of digital ICs. Reviews the differences among the decimal,
starting with basic theory on the transistor with an emphasis on biasing.
binary, and hexadecimal numbering systems. Defines the seven basic
Describes typical uses of transistors as well as how to properly test for failures.
digital gates used in all digital ICs. Includes truth tables to reveal how the
Covers basic circuit operation as related to thyristors. Details the most
circuit operates for any given input. Concludes with a description of digital
common use of SCRs in direct drive controllers. Presents techniques for
integrated circuits and how to handle and maintain the boards on the job.
troubleshooting thyristor problems.

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POWER AND LOGIC 700 Power & Logic 715
Power and Power Control
Overview
Examines primary distribution systems which feed controllers. Describes
Course 700 introduces apprentices to the fundamental circuits found in main line disconnects and fuses and includes troubleshooting hints to
elevator control systems. Apprentices learn basic control logic through isolate problems. Details the different types of motor control systems found
complex logic and troubleshooting. throughout the industry, including AC drives, hydraulic control, Ward Leonard
configuration, static drives and the variable voltage, variable frequency
(VVVF) drives. Addresses motor protection against overloads and phase
reversal as well as the different brakes used on the hoist motors.
Power & Logic 705
Introduction to Circuit Tracing

POWER & LOGIC 700

Explores the history of elevator development, wiring diagrams and the
symbols used to represent elevator and electrical components. Concludes Power & Logic 720
with some general but important troubleshooting philosophy and techniques.
Logic Controls

Describes selector circuits, which control the operation of the logic functions.
Discusses dump switches, jump/notch selectors, synchronous selectors,
and solid-state selectors. Defines logic functions: call registration, direction
selection, starting, stopping, call cancellation, and door operator control.
Examines common safety circuits found in the industry: primary safety
circuits, door safety circuits, and safety features for special conditions.

Power & Logic 725

Power & Logic 710
Constant Pressure Push Button Systems and Single Automatic
Relays & Timers Push Button Systems
Describes two very important elements used in elevator controllers: relays Presents two fundamental types of elevator control systems: Constant
and timers. Details how relays are constructed and includes valuable tips on Pressure Push Button (CPPB) and Single Automatic Push Button (SAPB)
troubleshooting relay problems. Defines the different types of timers used in control. Applies power control and logic functions to CPPB and SAPB control.
elevator controls, including the early dashpot and thermal timers and the Introduces apprentices to reading larger prints before moving on to more
more common capacitor timing circuits. Concludes with troubleshooting hints complex systems.
for timers.

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Power & Logic 730 Power & Logic 740

Collective Systems Variable Voltage Selective-Collective Control Systems
Describes the use of hydraulic collective system prints. Details Wye-Delta Introduces Selective-Collective Controls for simplex and duplex installations.
starting and the low oil timer associated with the collective print. Introduces Challenges apprentices to trace the circuit through various circuits and relay
firefighters’ service. Analyzes the functions of Phase I and Phase II operation. contacts. Refines diagram reading skills and familiarizes apprentices with
Includes for reference the complete unit on firefighters’ service from the ASME the selective-collective control used in either simplex or duplex operations.
code. Includes information on high-speed and group controls.

Power & Logic 735

Hydraulic Controller Theory & Troubleshooting

Sharpens troubleshooting skills and reinforces knowledge of hydraulic

controller theory with a hands-on lab. Uses up to eighty possible fault
scenarios to represent trouble calls to demonstrate logical procedures for
finding faults.

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ADVANCED TOPICS IN ELEVATORS 800 Advanced Topics in Elevators 815
Basic Hydraulic Theory
Overview
Describes how mechanical advantage is gained in fluids using Pascal’s
Course 800 details hydraulic elevators and the non-traditional sectors of the Law. Presents calculations of area and volume necessary to apply Pascal’s
industry. Escalators, residential lifts, and rack and pinion are the other main Law and reviews the mathematics involved. Describes the design, function,
topics of this course. operation, and adjustment of the various types of hydraulic valves, together
with methods of performing the required tests.

Advanced Topics in Elevators 805 Advanced Topics in Elevators 820

ADVANCED TOPICS 800

Hydraulic Elevator Maintenance
Installing and Servicing the Jack
Outlines common maintenance
Relates a brief history of the first hydraulic elevators. Compares hydraulic
items and problem areas
elevators with traction elevators. Discusses safety guidelines for drilling
associated with hydraulic
elevator jack holes and installing hydraulic elevators. Describes the typical
equipment, including motor
steps for hydraulic elevator installation, as well as the proper ways to unload,
starting and protection systems,
handle, and store materials on the jobsite. Details the installation of the
noise reduction, belt maintenance,
cylinder (handling, rigging, plumbing, corrosion protection, and backfilling).
and valve and solenoid care.
Defines the basic parts of the jack and describes the installation of the
Examines the area of the pit and
plunger.
discusses safety issues of the jack,
pit shutoff valve and hydraulic
piping.
Advanced Topics in Elevators 810
Piping and Temporary Operation
Explains location and placement of the
hydraulic power unit and completion Advanced Topics in Elevators 825
of the oil line. Describes assembly of Escalator Components and Installation Procedures
the car sling and the steps necessary
to achieve a safe, temporary running Explores moving walk and escalator installation. Details the necessary
platform for convenience in completing equipment to conduct the lifts and the proper handling gear for safe
work in the hoistway. Outlines execution of the work. Describes the major components found on a typical
techniques and guidelines for cutting escalator, including the truss, motors, track systems, step arrangements, and
and threading pipe. Discusses grooved balustrades. Provides an example of the electrical control circuit. Includes
joint piping. Explains the various types a step-by-step procedure for installing and assembling a two-segment
of pumps. Defines specifications of oils escalator.
used with hydraulic elevators.

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Advanced Topics in Elevators 830 Advanced Topics in Elevators 840

Moving Walk Components and Installation Procedures Residential and LULA Elevators
Introduces moving walk components and installation. Details the major Outlines procedures for professional and safe installation of home elevators.
components found on a typical moving walk, including the truss, motors, track Compares limited use/limited application (LULA) elevators with residential
systems, treadway arrangements, and balustrades. Explores an example of elevators. Describes all the elevator components in depth, before moving into
the electrical control circuit. Includes a step-by-step procedure for installing installation and safety.
the upper and lower truss and assembling the intermediate section. The
installation coincides with the NEIEP Moving Walk Final Layout included in the
Print Package for Escalators and Moving Walks. Advanced Topics in Elevators 845
Residential and LULA Platform and Chair Lifts
Details the specifics for platform and
Advanced Topics in Elevators 835 chair lifts, focusing on safety and code
requirements. Describes major stairway
Service, Maintenance, and Repair
chair lift components, providing details for
Addresses contract service—detailing the types of service and maintenance each piece of equipment, including how
normally performed on an escalator under contract—as well as to assemble the track, the recommended
troubleshooting—exploring the type of work performed on a call back. electrical installation sequence, seat
installation and adjustment, and
maintenance. Details different system
components, covering drive units, rack
and pinion, aircraft cable design, and
safeties. Summarizes different equipment
options, such as fire alarm integration
and required testing.

Advanced Topics in Elevators 850

Rack and Pinion Hoists

Explores the installation and maintenance

of rack and pinion hoists. Details code
requirements governing installations.
Describes all the components of a rack
and pinion elevator. Discusses temporary
and permanent installation, repairs, and
safety when working with these systems.

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ON-THE-JOB LEARNING (OJL) NEIEP COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS

OJL - MECHANIC EXAM - NEIEP COLLEGE TRANSFER

Description: During their participation in On-the-Job Learning Hours, NEIEP graduates choose to continue their education
apprentices work under the close supervision of a licensed Elevator beyond the apprenticeship program for a variety
Constructor Mechanic to apply concepts learned in the related training of reasons. Maybe
classroom to actual field work. you‘ve always wanted a college degree
but thought you’d never have the time or
• 1st Year OJL Hours: 2,000 the opportunity. Maybe you started college
• 2nd Year OJL Hours: 2,000 years ago and never finished. Maybe you’re
• 3rd Year OJL Hours: 2,000 a NEIEP Instructor who wants to sharpen
• 4th Year OJL Hours: 2,000 your skills as an educator. Maybe you’d like
• Total OJL Hours: 8,000 to advance in your career and are looking for something to give you an
edge over your competition.

NEIEP follows the national guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards. As

NEIEP has joined in partnership with several colleges
a registered apprenticeship program, it is aligned with the necessary
and universities to provide college credit for the work
required standards. Apprentices must maintain successful enrollment and
you completed as a student in the NEIEP Apprenticeship
participation in their NEIEP semester courses concurrently with their On-the-
Training program. By taking advantage of these, you can
Job Learning Hours. Apprentices must abide by the Disciplinary Code for
receive college credit for your classroom-based course
Apprentice Training with regard to their active participation in classroom and
work as well as your On-The-Job Learning Hours.
OJL hours at all times.

So which of our college options is right for you? We

recommend you take some time to review all of
the options on the following pages and determine
MECHANIC EXAMINATION which is the best fit for your unique situation.

Upon completion of all required courses, specified practical assessments,

and at least 8,000 hours of OJL, apprentices are eligible to sit for the capstone
Mechanic Examination. Completion of apprenticeship and ascendance to
the status of Elevator Constructor Mechanic is contingent upon successfully
challenging the Mechanic Examination.

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COLLEGE OPTION
This chart provides an overview of college transfer programs available for NEIEP graduates. All tuition costs listed should be considered approximate for the
current school year, may change without notice, and do not include additional student fees.

College Degree Program(s) Offered NEIEP Transfer Credit Assessment

Ivy Tech Community College Associates in Applied Science (Online) 45 (no additional transfer credit)

Goddard College Bachelors in Individualized Studies 52 (also accepts transfer/military/prior learning

(Low-residency) credit)

Thomas Edison State University Associates and Bachelors (Online) in a variety of 38 (will also accept additional transfer credits)
(Degree Option) programs

Thomas Edison State University Transcript only. TESU will “bundle” NEIEP credits to 38
(Portable Transcript Option) transfer.

Community College of Baltimore County Associates in Construction Craft Professional 24 (also accepts transfer/military credits)

Rowan University Bachelors in Construction Management (Online) 42 (will also accept additional transfer credits)

Wentworth Institute of Technology Bachelors in Project Management (online); OR 38 toward BS in Project Management; 20 toward
Associates in Engineering Technology (in person AAS in Engineering Technology
at New England campuses only)

University of Nebraska at Omaha Bachelors in Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) 36; also accepts additional transfer credits from
other colleges

US Department of Labor Registered Associates and Bachelors Degrees (classroom- Up to 38; varies by college. Contact colleges
Apprenticeship College Consortium based and online) directly for more information.

More info, including videos, is available on the NEIEP website under the ‘About’ tab on the main page (see ‘College Options’).

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Please verify all transfer credit requirements and tuition and fee information with your college’s Admissions Office before enrolling in a degree program.
Don’t forget to check with your company to see if they offer tuition reimbursement as part of your benefits package – a number of companies do.

Credits Needed to Complete Degree Tuition Cost Per Credit (as of 7/2021)
AAS: 15, all online. Between $150 - $300. See [Link]
Visit: [Link]

BA: 45–68, depending on incoming transfer credits. Must attend Between $580 – $727. See [Link]
1-week residency @ VT campus at the start of each semester.
Visit: [Link]

AA/AS: 15-22; BA/BS: 45-82, depending on incoming transfer Between $399 – $544. See [Link]
credits. Visit: [Link]

This depends on your unique situation. N/A. Credit banking fee of $400 applies.
Visit [Link]

AA/AS: 15-36, depending on incoming transfer credits.

Between $122-$372. See [Link]
Visit: [Link] and search for “Construction Craft
Professional”

BA: 36-78, depending on incoming transfer credits. Between $367-744. NABTU scholarships available.
Visit: [Link] See [Link]

BS: 90 or fewer; AS: 40 or fewer, depending on incoming transfer Between $785-$1,160. Tuition discount for IUEC members
credits. Visit: [Link] may be available. See [Link]

BMS: 84 or fewer, based on incoming transfer credits from other Between $235-$1,082. See [Link]
colleges. Visit: [Link]

Varies by college. Contact colleges directly for more information. Varies by college. Contact colleges directly for more information.
See [Link]

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