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Competent person lift maintenance (HTM 08-02)

LCP

Course Details

Course code
LCP
Days
5 days
Category
Lift Safety Training
Tags
Healthcare, Commercial
Accreditation
City & Guilds Assured
Training method
Scheduled

To provide learners with the skills and knowledge to carry out risk assessments and routine maintenance work on electric traction, MRLs and hydraulic lift installations in a safe and responsible manner, to ensure an effective and efficient system.

Who is the course for

This course is aimed at building services and or mechanical/electrical engineers new to the repair of electric traction, including MRLs and hydraulic lifts.

You are required to have a building services and or mechanical/electrical engineering background and attended either the LAP or RSWC course at Eastwood Park or an equivalent course with another provider.

Prior to attending the course, you will be asked to complete a pre-course assessment within 14 days of your booking made and 14 days prior to the commencement of the course.  If you fail to achieve the pre-course assessment pass mark you will be unable to attend the course.  The pre-course assessment will count towards your overall pass mark for the LCP.

 

Aims & objectives

To provide learners with the skills and knowledge to carry out risk assessments and routine maintenance work on electric traction, MRLs and hydraulic lift installations in a safe and responsible manner, to ensure an effective and efficient system.

 

BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Apply safe working practices and procedures in a lift environment to the current legislative standards and guidance
  • List the main safety, legal and regulatory documentation relevant to lift installations
  • Identify and control the hazards encountered in the lift installation according to current regulations
  • Complete routine checks and maintenance adjustments on electric traction and hydraulic lifts in accordance with HTM’s and other current guidance
  • Explain the thorough examination / inspection on a lift installation in accordance with LOLER
  • Explain a circuit diagram to be able to fault find to the required course standard

Upcoming Courses

Take a look at where you will train

Our extensive practical facilities give learners the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a safe and controlled environment.

Course FAQs

Eastwood Park’s lift training covers electrical traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lifts.

For staff nominated to carry out the release of trapped passengers, refreshers are required every 12 months. For Authorised Persons (Lifts) , re-training is required every 3 years.

You can download our learner handbook on our learners page.

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