Carry out the installation or maintenance and repair of stairlifts, lifting platforms and service lifts

Details of standard Occupational Profile A Stairlift is a mechanism used for transporting less able persons up and down stairways. A Lifting Platform is a mechanism to raise a wheelchair and its occupant to overcome a step or similar vertical barrier. A Service Lift (also known as a Dumb‐waiter) is a mechanism used for transporting small goods from one floor to another Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Lift Electromechanics work in varying environments including domestic, retail and industrial buildings above and below ground. They carry out the installation or maintenance and repair of stairlifts, lifting platforms and service lifts dependent upon the chosen specialism. They ensure that the stairlift, lifting platform or service lift performs within established parameters in line with the applicable codes and standards, historical and current, required by the EU Machinery Directive. They ensure the stairlift, lifting platform or service lift is safe for use and free from defects. The skills employed when conducting the work are of a complex nature and draw upon knowledge and experience of a wide range of equipment, mainly comprising mechanical traction or hydraulic systems of varying complexity operating at low and medium speeds, controlled by a microprocessor or analogue control technology. Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Lift Electromechanics install new, high-technology equipment, maintain and repair older equipment of varied age and technology. They carry out the assembly, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical and electronic components forming stairlifts, lifting platforms and service lifts, following safe systems of work. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others and that the unit meets the requirements of the EU Machinery Directive. On completion of their work, the stairlift, lifting platform or service lift must be safe to use having received the appropriate sign off from a designated Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Lift Electromechanic.

OPTIONS
Option 1 – Stairlift Installation
Option 2 – Stairlift Service and Repair
Option 3 – Lifting Platform Installation
Option 4 – Lifting Platform Service and Repair
Option 5 – Service Lift Installation
Option 6 – Service Lift Service and Repair

Qualification: The apprentice will achieve a Level 2 QCF NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation following an appropriate pathway in installing stairlifts, servicing stairlifts, installing lifting platforms, servicing lifting platforms, installing service lifts or servicing service lifts.

Level 2 STAIRLIFT L2 apprenticeship standard strategy
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