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Anode Technical Institute

Certificate

Elevator & Escalator Systems Technician

A 12-credit certificate in four courses: elevator fundamentals, traction machines and hydraulic systems, elevator safety circuits, governors and code requirements, door operators, controllers and drive systems, and escalators and moving walks, inspection and maintenance. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits
3 terms
Free to study · $99 for the credential
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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Explain traction and hydraulic elevator systems
  2. 02Trace and test safety circuits
  3. 03Troubleshoot door operators and controllers
  4. 04Inspect and maintain escalators

Careers

Where graduates work

  • Elevator technician (apprentice level)
  • Escalator maintenance technician
  • Vertical transportation technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
ELV 1013 cr

Elevator Fundamentals, Traction Machines, and Hydraulic Systems

This foundational course provides technician trainees with a comprehensive introduction to vertical transportation mechanical layouts, traction drives, and hydraulic power assemblies. Students examine hoistway structural elements, wire rope dynamics, pump configurations, and control valves through applied theory and structured diagnostics.

Term 2

6 credits
ELV 1053 cr

Elevator Safety Circuits, Governors, and Code Compliance

This course provides an in-depth examination of elevator safety circuits, overspeed governors, mechanical safeties, and regulatory code requirements. Students develop essential diagnostic, testing, and compliance verification skills necessary to maintain fail-safe vertical transportation systems.

ELV 1103 cr

Elevator Door Operators, Controllers, and Variable Speed Drives

This course delivers technical training in elevator motion control, variable frequency drives, microprocessor controllers, and modern door operator mechanisms. Students learn systematic diagnostic methodologies to configure, troubleshoot, and maintain dynamic drive profiles and door operating equipment safely in field environments.

Term 3

3 credits
ELV 1153 cr

Escalator and Moving Walk Systems: Inspection, Maintenance, and Diagnostics

This course delivers advanced theoretical and practical instruction on the mechanical assemblies, electrical controls, and safety systems unique to escalators and moving walks. Students master essential maintenance workflows, component diagnostics, dynamic brake adjustments, and code-mandated periodic inspection methodologies.

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