HONG KONG, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TK Elevator has announced today a new in-house training program in Hong Kong, recognised under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework at QF Level 3. The locally-accredited Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Lift and Escalator) is the first program of its kind to be offered by a global urban mobility company in Hong Kong, providing a robust foundation for eligible employees to become registered workers.
With an annual training capacity of up to 40 employees, the program has welcomed its inaugural cohort in May 2023. Over the next 18 months, employees will undergo structured, practice-oriented training and assessment, with 70% of the course devoted to on-the-job field mentoring and 30% to classroom-based instruction and assessment.
The diploma is recognized under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (QF Level: 3; QR Registration Number: 23/000359/L3; Validity Period: 1/5/2023 – 30/4/2026). It also enables assistant mechanics to fulfill the academic requirement towards a career as a registered lift and escalator worker under Hong Kong's Lifts and Escalators Ordinance (Cap. 618).
As a leading provider of mobility solutions worldwide, TK Elevator is committed to customer service, quality, and innovation. In Hong Kong, the company's extensive portfolio of world-class elevators, escalators and moving walkways are seen in skyscrapers, museums, transportation infrastructure, and commercial properties.
David Ng, Managing Director of TK Elevator Hong Kong, said, "Talent is a fundamental part of our business – delivering on-the-ground support to customers, and ensuring that our mobility solutions are operating optimally. We are proud to cultivate the next generation of experts with this new diploma, empowering workers and furthering our mission to keep the city running safely. We are excited to welcome our first cohort and equip them with the right skills to serve our communities."
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With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of €8.5 billion in fiscal year 2021/2022. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world's leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company's most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.
