ITI Lift and Escalator Mechanic Syllabus: Detailed Syllabus, Marking Scheme

Professional Knowledge (Theory)

Basics of Electricity and Electronics

• Electrical terms and definitions: Voltage, current, resistance, and power.
• Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits.
• Measuring instruments: Voltmeter, ammeter, and multimeter.
• Introduction to electronics: Diodes, transistors, capacitors, and relays.

Engineering Drawing

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Basic electrical and mechanical symbols.
• Layout of lift shafts and escalator mechanisms.

Fundamentals of Lift Technology

• Types of lifts: Passenger, freight, and hospital lifts.
• Components: Shaft, car, counterweight, ropes, guide rails, etc.
• Control systems: Automatic and manual.
• Safety devices: Governors, buffers, and door interlocks.

Fundamentals of Escalator Technology

• Types and applications of escalators.
• Mechanical components: Steps, balustrades, handrails, and chains.
• Electrical components: Drives, motors, and control systems.

Maintenance Practices

• Preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Diagnosis of common faults.
• Standards and safety protocols (IS/IEC codes).

Professional Skills (Practical)

Installation

• Layout and alignment of lift/elevator shafts.
• Mounting guide rails, assembling the car and counterweight.
• Installing escalator steps and balustrades.
• Wiring and connecting electrical components.

Maintenance

• Servicing motors, brakes, and control systems.
• Lubricating mechanical parts.
• Inspecting and replacing worn-out components.
• Adjusting safety devices.

Troubleshooting

• Identifying faults in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Using diagnostic tools like insulation testers and multimeters.
• Fixing issues related to door operation, over-speed, and alignment.

Employability Skills

Communication

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding customer requirements.

Entrepreneurship

• Basics of starting and managing a service business.
• Customer relations and service contracts.

IT Skills

• Basics of computer operation.
• Internet usage for technical reference.

Environmental Awareness

• Handling electrical and mechanical waste.
• Energy-saving practices in lift and escalator systems.

Workshop Calculation and Science

• Units and measurements.
• Calculation of power, torque, and efficiency.
• Basic mechanics: Levers, pulleys, and gears.

Trade Practical

100

1000

Trade Theory

280

360

Workshop Calculation & Science

80

80

Engineering Drawing

80

80

Employability Skills

160

80

Total

1600

1600

60% to 75%

• The candidate’s work has demonstrated the attainment of an acceptable standard of craftsmanship for performance in this grade, with the assistance of occasional guidance and careful consideration for safety procedures and practices.
• Displaying proficiency with hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment.
• 60–70% accuracy was attained while performing tasks other than those required by the component or job.
• A respectable degree of uniformity and neatness in the final product.
• Occasional assistance in finishing the task or project.

75% to 90%

• For this grade, the candidate has produced work that demonstrates reaching a reasonable standard of craftsmanship while following safety procedures and practices with minimal guidance.
• Good proficiency with hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment.
• 70–80% accuracy was attained while performing tasks other than those required by the component or job.
• A good degree of uniformity and neatness in the final product.
• Little assistance in finishing the task or project.

Above 90%

• For this grade, the candidate has produced work that demonstrates reaching a high standard of craftsmanship while following safety procedures and practices with minimal or no guidance.
• High level of proficiency with hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment.
• More than 80% accuracy was attained while performing tasks other than those required by the component or job.
• A high degree of uniformity and neatness in the final product.
• No or minimal assistance in finishing the task or project.