Program Overview

Lift & Escalator Technology HNC

Key Facts

• Level: UndergraduateUG HNC
• Duration: Distance Learning: 2 – 3 years
• Starting: September
• Fees UK 25/26 >: Distance Learning: £975 per 20 credit module
• Fees International 25/26 >: Distance Learning: £1,240 per 20 credit module
• Location >: Distance Learning

Overview

The Lift and Escalator Technology HNC is a recognised qualification aimed at students who require a broad but complete academic qualification in Lift Technology. Covering a range of concepts of lift and escalator technology, from fundamentals to more advanced topics the course is delivered in a modular format and taught online so that you can study the learning materials, attend online tutorial sessions and complete your assessments remotely – albeit with a fixed schedule of dates and deadlines to meet. It allows seamless progression from the Certificate through to the HND in Lift and Escalator Technology.

Highlights

• Access to expert tutorial support and University of Northampton services and facilities.
• Online learning to allow you to study remotely.
• Unique, widely recognised industry-relevant programme.

Entry Requirements

As a course designed for people who are working in the lift industry, we do not expect the majority of applicants to have any formal qualifications but to have relevant work experience. Those without relevant work experience may enter the course with one A-level qualification as well as GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

Course Content

All Lift Technology programmes are modular. This HNC programme consists of modules, some of which are delivered and assessed by The University of Northampton and some by The Lift & Escalator Industry Association (LEIA).

The programme is delivered through distance learning (online) and so no attendance is required. It is therefore specifically designed for those working within the industry while studying at the same time.

Coursework is used to assess learning and offers the opportunity for you to develop and demonstrate valuable understanding of relevant engineering principles and relevant Codes and Standards, and to apply problem solving, project planning and research skills. Assignments are often related to real life situations and are therefore an important learning activity.

Fees and Funding

2025/26 Tuition Fees

• UK – Distance Learning: £975 per 20 credit module
• International – Distance Learning: £1,240 per 20 credit module

Fees for LEIA modules are set by LEIA, and are paid directly to them.

2024/25 Tuition Fees

• UK – Distance Learning: £950 per 20 credit module
• International – Distance Learning: £1,210 per 20 credit module

Fees for LEIA modules are set by LEIA, and are paid directly to them.

Staff

• Senior Lecturer - Engineering
  Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology

Jonathan Adams

Related Courses

• Lift & Escalator Technology HND
• Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng
• Lift Engineering MSc