How to become a lift engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
- training with a professional body
College
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include:
- Level 3 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology
- Level 3 Diploma in Building Services Engineering
- Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Lift Engineering
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national certificate or higher national diploma
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Apprenticeship
The following apprenticeships may be relevant to this role:
- Stairlift, platform lift and service lift electro-mechanics intermediate apprenticeship
- Lift and escalator mechanic advanced apprenticeship
- Lifting equipment technician advanced apprenticeship
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
If you work in the lift and escalator industry you can do a higher national diploma or foundation degree in lift engineering, with the support of your employer.
Direct Application
You can apply directly to employers if you've got relevant qualifications and experience in electrical, electro-mechanical or building services engineering.
Other Routes
You can do training in lift engineering technology through the Lift and Escalator Industry Association.
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Further information
You can get more details on careers in maintenance engineering from the Lift and Escalator Industry Association and Tomorrow's Engineers.