About the Lift & Escalator Inspector (LEI) Registry and LEI Certification Scheme
Currently, all lifts and escalators in Singapore are required to be inspected annually by Authorised Examiners (AEs) or Specialist Professional Engineers, trained in the branch of lifts and escalators [SPE (L&E), from 15 July 2019] for the purpose of the renewal of the Permit-to-Operate (PTO).
With increasing number of lifts and escalators in Singapore and the additional job scope for the SPE (L&E)s, BCA (Building and Construction Authority) has worked with IES (The Institution of Engineers, Singapore) and ACES (Association of Consulting Engineers) to introduce a Lift and Escalator Inspector (LEI) scheme which accredits personnel to assist the SPEs in carrying out of their duties and to build up the pool of lift and escalator experts who possess necessary L&E knowledge and inspection skills and who can assist SPEs on the inspection of the L&E installation and maintenance work.
The registry encourages eligible degree holders to join L&E industry and gain deeper experience in experience in L&E and then pursue their PE/SPE.
L&E Inspectors (LEI) | |||
Diploma | Graduate | PE | |
[1] Qualification (Professional or Academic) | Work-Study Diploma in Vertical Transportation (WSDip-VT) from ITE / Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical / Electrical degrees not recognised by PEB | Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering recognised by PEB | PE (Mechanical) or PE (Electrical) |
[2] Years of L&E experience | ≥ 6 years | ≥ 3 years | N/A |
[3] Course and Registry Examinations | Pass the LEI training course conducted by IESA or BCAA, or passed the LEE course conducted by BCAA (or other BCA-recognised course) and a registration examination set by JAC. |
For registration of LEI course, you may contact the following:
Temasek Polytechnic - Email: tsa_shortcourse@tp.edu.sg) / Nancie Neo (DID: 6461 1238; Email: nancie.neo@iesnet.org.sg)
BCA Academy - Jenny Tan (DID: 6248 9828; Email: jenny_tan@bca.gov.sg)
Please note that your application will be rejected if:
Click here to download the LEI Registration Form.
You may submit the form, together with all supporting documents, by Email to: lei@iesnet.org.sg
For enquiries related to your application, please contact the Secretariat at:
Tel: 6469 5000
Fax: 6467 1108
Email: lei@iesnet.org.sg
Requirements for renewal of accreditation as LEI
1. Every LEI who wishes to renew his/her LEI accreditation with the Joint Accreditation Committee (JAC) (LEI) for the year commencing 1 Jan 2022, and annually thereafter, is required to have obtained a minimum of six (6) STU (LEI) annually from attending courses approved by the JAC (LEI).
2. The requirement of 6 STU (LEI) is equivalent to 6 hours of training obtained from attending courses approved by the JAC (LEI)
Carrying over of excess STU (LEI)
3. If an LEI has obtained more than the minimum number of STU (LEI) required for renewal of his/her accreditation, the excess number of STU (LEI), subject to a cap of 6 STU (LEI) can be brought forward for use in the renewal of accreditation for the following year.
For example:
YEAR 2022 RENEWAL | |||
Total STU (LEI) attained in 2021 | No. of STU (LEI) used for Renewal 2022 | No. of STU (LEI) carried forward for Renewal 2023 (Max CAP at 6) | |
15 | 6 | 6 |
Insufficient STU for renewal of accreditation
1. LEI who have not obtained sufficient STU (LEI) as at 31 Dec 2021 to meet the requirement for renewal of his/her accreditation may renew his/her accreditation on the condition that the shortfall in STU (LEI) is obtained during the following year, i.e. 2022. Up to a maximum of 6 STU (LEI) shortfalls are allowed. Any shortfall of more than 6 STU (LEI) will not be allowed for renewal.
STU (LEI) obtained in that following year will first be used to meet the shortfall, and the remaining can be used for the renewal of accreditation for the subsequent year.
For example:
YEAR 2022 RENEWAL | |||
Total STU (LEI) attained | No. of STU (LEI) used for Renewal 2022 | No. of STU (LEI) shortfall for 2022 | No. of STU (LEI) required for Renewal 2023 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
NOTE:
All renewal applications must be submitted online via the following link: |
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Documents required and payment amount: 1. Proof of attendance or certificates obtained for courses awarded 6 STU (LEI) 2. Renewal Fee: $185.30 (including 9% GST) |
Registration Charges | |
Application Fee (one-time, non-refundable) | $120.00 |
Registration Fee (for full period of registration, if application is successful) | $170.00 (Registration period: 1 year) |
Commitee Structure
Co-Chairs
Er. S Yogeeswaran (IES)
Er. Yeow Mei Leng (ACES)
Er. Hashim Mansoor (BCA)
Members
Er. Lim Kwee Guan (IES)
Er. Joshua Loke (ACES)
Mr Nick Yeo (BCA)
Er. Tan Kee Cheong (BCA)
Secretariat
Ms Ang Chai Hoon (IES)
Ms Siti Syahirah (IES)
List of Accredited Lift & Escalator Inspectors (LEI) |
STU (LEI) Approved Course List |
For Enquiries, Please Email: lei@iesnet.org.sg