Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice)

Shared first block for every VoTechWorks program. OSHA 10 (30 for construction management), first aid/CPR/AED, applied trade math and measurement, technical reading and writing, digital literacy, and career readiness. Completed before students enter the shop and live-work site unsupervised.

• Hold an OSHA 10 card and current CPR/AED certification
• Convert, measure and estimate with trade units, fractions, percentages and basic geometry
• Read a specification, code excerpt or manual and write a clear technical report
• Use email, spreadsheets, and the program's digital job-management tools
• Present a resume, portfolio and interview answers to an employer panel

Competency course in Hydraulics for the Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice) program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the shop and live-work site, measured against the governing code and manufacturer specifications. Students build, install and inspect real work in Hydraulics and keep a shop log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern Hydraulics
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for Hydraulics
• Perform the core tasks of Hydraulics to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in Hydraulics work and correct them
• Document Hydraulics work in the shop log to industry format

Competency course in traction systems for the Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice) program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the shop and live-work site, measured against the governing code and manufacturer specifications. Students build, install and inspect real work in traction systems and keep a shop log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern traction systems
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for traction systems
• Perform the core tasks of traction systems to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in traction systems work and correct them
• Document traction systems work in the shop log to industry format

Competency course in controls for the Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice) program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the shop and live-work site, measured against the governing code and manufacturer specifications. Students build, install and inspect real work in controls and keep a shop log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern controls
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for controls
• Perform the core tasks of controls to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in controls work and correct them
• Document controls work in the shop log to industry format

Competency course in ASME A17.1 for the Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice) program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the shop and live-work site, measured against the governing code and manufacturer specifications. Students build, install and inspect real work in ASME A17.1 and keep a shop log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern ASME A17.1
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for ASME A17.1
• Perform the core tasks of ASME A17.1 to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in ASME A17.1 work and correct them
• Document ASME A17.1 work in the shop log to industry format

Competency course in safety for the Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice) program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the shop and live-work site, measured against the governing code and manufacturer specifications. Students build, install and inspect real work in safety and keep a shop log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern safety
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for safety
• Perform the core tasks of safety to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in safety work and correct them
• Document safety work in the shop log to industry format

An integrated, assessed piece of real work that draws on every trade course in Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice): planned, estimated, executed and documented by the student, reviewed by an employer advisor. Capstones are shown in the Student Yard or the Museum of VoTech where the work allows.

• Plan and estimate a complete job from a specification
• Execute the job to standard within the estimate
• Present the finished work and its documentation to an employer panel

Supervised placement with an employer partner in Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice) work. Hours are logged against the certifying body's task list; the employer evaluates against the same rubric used in the shop.

• Perform the trade's tasks in a real workplace under supervision
• Meet employer expectations for attendance, safety and conduct
• Log hours and tasks in the format the certifying body accepts

Structured preparation for NAEC CET; NEIEP/IUEC Apprenticeship Entry: content review mapped to the exam blueprint, timed practice exams, practical-exam rehearsal, and registration/eligibility paperwork with the registrar.

• Score ≥ 80% on two timed mock exams
• Complete the eligibility application and hours verification
• Rehearse the practical exam format to time

The program completion credential(s). Sat at the school's authorized testing center or the body's test site; results recorded in the student record and reported in the annual outcomes report. Pass standard: Credential issued by the body.