This year’s theme for National Apprenticeship Week, which took place from 6th-12th February, was ‘Skills for Life’. Companies across the lift industry have been celebrating their apprenticeships, including Jackson Lift Group whose employee Jamie became the first UK apprentice to complete the Level 3 Lift and Escalator Electromechanic Apprenticeship Standard. The award is part of the End Point Assessment organised by LEIA, and a massive achievement - congratulations Jamie!

In order to achieve this award Jamie had to demonstrate knowledge of the practices and legislation for the servicing, repairs and maintenance of lift systems. As part of this Jamie also had to demonstrate his knowledge of inspecting lift equipment, fault diagnosis, fault location and rectification, use of lubricants, hydraulic fluids and cleaning materials. The final assessment to secure the award includes a knowledge test, a 2000-word project report and presentation and finally a 45-minute structured Q&A interview.

To learn more about LEIA’s apprenticeship opportunities, click here.