Building & Construction
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional engineer or master tradesperson. Study draft only.
Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice)
6 mo full-time · 900 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Trade safety, lockout/tagout, and PPEapplied math and technical reading for the elevator tradeworkplace communication and career readinesshydraulic elevator systems and componentstraction elevator systems including motors, ropes, and sheaveselevator control systems and wiring fundamentalsASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalatorsjobsite safety practices and OSHA awarenesscapstone project integrating trade knowledgesupervised externship at an elevator worksitepreparation for industry certification exams
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 900 clock hours · tuition $9,395 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NAEC CET | Industry certification | National Association of Elevator Contractors |
| NEIEP/IUEC Apprenticeship Entry | Apprenticeship entry | National Elevator Industry Educational Program / International Union of Elevator Constructors |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Vertical Construction: Construction (general) → Electrical → Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice) → Construction Management / Estimating
