TRAINING
ELEVATOR TECHNOLOGY:
VDI-CERTIFIED TRAINING
Who is the target audience? All employees in the elevator industry who want to attend the follow-up courses A2, B, and/or C and complete them with a certificate. Also ideal for career changers into elevator technology in assembly, maintenance, and sales, as well as for electrically oriented employees.
What is covered? Safety -Legal/Regulatory Framework Occupational Safety Mechanics -Elevator Systems, Hydraulics, Rope -Safety Components -Mechanical Components Electrical Engineering -Electrical Drive Technology -Electrical Control Systems -EMC System Assessment Part 1 Exchange of Experiences
What qualification will I receive? As a training partner of the VDI, the VFA Academy issues VDI certificates upon passing the final exam (courses A2, B, and C). Courses B and C can be attended without attending the previous course and without taking the final exam. You will then receive a VFA certificate of participation.
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-250625 days to the eventNov 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – Nov 20, 2025, 4:30 PMKupferzell, Im Greut 5, 74635 Kupferzell, Germany
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-250588 days to the eventJan 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jan 22, 2026, 4:30 PMPliening, Gewerbestraße 9, 85652 Pliening, Germany
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-2506137 days to the eventMar 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – Mar 12, 2026, 4:00 PMKupferzell, Im Greut 5, 74635 Kupferzell, Germany
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-2506193 days to the eventMay 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – May 07, 2026, 5:00 PMKupferzell, Im Greut 5, 74635 Kupferzell, Germany
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-2506256 days to the eventJul 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jul 09, 2026, 5:00 PMKupferzell, Im Greut 5, 74635 Kupferzell, Germany
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-2506354 days to the eventOct 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – Oct 15, 2026, 5:00 PMKupferzell, Im Greut 5, 74635 Kupferzell, Germany
What is covered? Safety -Legal/Regulations and BetrSichV (Workplace Safety and Health Ordinance) -Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection -Fire and Explosion Protection Mechanics -Planning, Project Management -Mechanics and Hydraulics -Technical Design, Welding and Vibration Engineering -Drive Technology Calculations Electrical Engineering -Functional Modules of Control Systems -Electrical Drive Technology -Diagnostics and Service Concepts -Building Automation System Assessment Part 2 Exchange of Experience
Who is the target group? Assembly and disassembly workers, supervisors, assembly managers, and service managers
What qualification will I receive? As a training partner of the VDI, the VFA Academy issues VDI certificates upon passing the final exam (courses A2, B, and C). Courses B and C can be attended without attending the previous course and without taking the final exam. You will then receive a VFA certificate of participation.
- Advanced course A2 (3 days) - A2-25024 days to the eventOct 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 30, 2025, 4:30 PMDusseldorf, Erkrather Str. 264-268, 40233 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Advanced course A2 (3 days) - A2-2502116 days to the eventFeb 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – Feb 19, 2026, 4:30 PMDusseldorf, Erkrather Str. 264-268, 40233 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Advanced course A2 (3 days) - A2-2502179 days to the eventApr 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – Apr 23, 2026, 4:30 PMDusseldorf, Erkrather Str. 264-268, 40233 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Advanced course A2 (3 days) - A2-2502235 days to the eventJun 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jun 18, 2026, 5:30 PMDusseldorf, Erkrather Str. 264-268, 40233 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Advanced course A2 (3 days) - A2-2502326 days to the eventSep 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – Sep 17, 2026, 5:30 PMDusseldorf, Erkrather Str. 264-268, 40233 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Advanced course A2 (3 days) - A2-2502389 days to the eventNov 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 19, 2026, 5:30 PMDusseldorf, Erkrather Str. 264-268, 40233 Düsseldorf, Germany
Who is the target group? Those responsible for functional testing, foremen, project managers
What is covered? Safety -Legal/Regulations, BetrSichV (Workplace Safety Ordinance) and Monitoring/Testing -Occupational Safety and Health Mechanics -In-depth Study of Rope Systems -In-depth Study of Hydraulic Systems -Static Analysis and Strength, Fundamentals Electrical Engineering -Electrical Drive Technology -Control Systems -Bus Systems -PESSRAL System Assessment Part 3 Acoustics, Fundamentals Monitoring, Testing Exchange of Experience
What qualification will I receive? As a training partner of the VDI, the VFA Academy issues VDI certificates upon passing the final exam (courses A2, B, and C). Courses B and C can be attended without attending the previous course and without taking the final exam. You will then receive a VFA certificate of participation.
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-250318 days to the eventNov 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – Nov 12, 2025, 4:30 PMEltville am Rhein, Rohrbergstrasse 13, Plant 3, 65343 Eltville am Rhein, Germany
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-2503207 days to the eventMay 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – May 20, 2026, 5:30 PMEltville am Rhein, Rohrbergstrasse 13, Plant 3, 65343 Eltville am Rhein, Germany
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-2503396 days to the eventNov 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – Nov 25, 2026, 4:30 PMEltville am Rhein, Rohrbergstrasse 13, Plant 3, 65343 Eltville am Rhein, Germany
Who is the target group? Planners, engineers, or equivalent
What is covered? Safety -Legal/Regulations -Fire Protection -Explosion Protection Mechanics -Special Doors -Static Analysis and Strength -Materials Engineering Electrical Engineering -Electrical Drive Technology -Control Systems (Dynamic Traffic Control Systems) System Assessment Part 4 Exchange of Experience Elevator Planning
What qualification will I receive? As a training partner of the VDI, the VFA Academy issues VDI certificates upon passing the final exam (courses A2, B, and C). Courses B and C can be attended without attending the previous course and without taking the final exam. You will then receive a VFA certificate of participation.
- Advanced Course C (2 days) - C-250139 days to the eventDec 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – Dec 03, 2025, 4:30 PMNuremberg, Hadermühle 9-15, 90402 Nuremberg, Germany
- Advanced Course C (2 days) - C-2501404 days to the eventDec 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – Dec 03, 2026, 5:30 PMNuremberg, Hadermühle 9-15, 90402 Nuremberg, Germany
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION
Who is the target group? Assembly and maintenance workers working in elevator construction Eligibility requirements Completed apprenticeship in a technology-related trade from the Chamber of Crafts and Trades (HWK) or a technical profession from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) OR Equivalent professional activity (at the discretion of the employer) corresponding to two years of professional experience in elevator technology
What is included? Basic content for the Qualified Electrician (ffT) in Elevator Construction (32 teaching units): -Electrical Basics: Requirements, regulations; physical principles of electricity; DC circuits, electric fields, magnetic fields; Effects of electric current; focus on direct current; electrical components, technical applications. -Basic Electrical Engineer (ffT): Summary of electrical basics; focus on alternating current technology, introduction to measurement technology as well as circuit symbols and reading circuit diagrams, Measurement Practice I: Basic electrical circuits; Electric current: hazards, protection, first aid. -Self-study phase, in-house (23 teaching units): VFA worksheets on relevant standards, VDE regulations, DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance), and electrical engineering. Subsequent evaluation and discussion in the following classroom module: - Advanced content for qualified electricians (ffT) in elevator construction (25 teaching units): Focus: Three-phase technology, three-phase circuits (reversing contactors, star-delta), Measurement Practice II: Troubleshooting and measurement theory (VD), company-specific requirements; Electricity: Hazards, protective measures, first aid; Review course, performance assessment.
What qualification will I receive? VFA certificate in coordination with the BG ETEM (Energy, Textile, Electrical, and Media Products Accident Insurance Association). The employer can then place the order.
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-00109.-12. Sept. | 04.-06. Nov. | 9am-4:30pmFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-00109.-12. Sept. | 04.-06. Nov. | 9am-4:30pmFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-00109.-12. Sept. | 04.-06. Nov. | 9am-4:30pmFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
EFK ffT: Refresher online
Who is the target group? All qualified electricians working in elevator construction for specific tasks – especially those who have completed the relevant VFA training – who want to refresh their theoretical knowledge because the maximum period of approximately two to three years recommended by the employers' liability insurance associations has elapsed since their last training.
What does it cover? -Requirements – Definitions -Regulations -Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering -Hazards, Accident Prevention, First Aid -Protective Measures and Tests -Measurement Technology – Circuit Technology -Operational Requirements
What qualification will I receive? Automated VFA certification confirming successful completion of the refresher module.
FOCUS TRAINING
Who is the target audience? -Elevator industry administrative, marketing, and sales staff -Building owners -Operators/users and facility management staff
What is included? -Elevator market – market overview, participants, size -Regulations – basic information on elevator-related regulations (who are the regulatory authorities, EU directives and their national implementation, standards of the EN 81 series) -Elevator systems – overview of the various elevator systems: traction elevators, hydraulic elevators -Mechanical components – fundamentals of elevator technology with a focus on mechanics and safety components -Safety components – mechanical and electrical; type testing -Drive technology – three-phase and DC motors, geared and gearless motors, frequency converter technology, hydraulic drives -Control technology, shaft copying, display elements
What qualification will I receive? VFA Certificate of Participation
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001131 days to the eventMar 04, 2026, 9:30 AMFellbach
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001172 days to the eventApr 14, 2026, 8:30 AM – Apr 15, 2026, 1:00 PMFellbach
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001314 days to the eventSep 03, 2026, 9:30 AMFellbach
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001319 days to the eventSep 08, 2026, 8:30 AM – Sep 09, 2026, 1:00 PMFellbach
Who is the target group? Elevator employees working in planning and project management, sales, design, development, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and maintenance.
What is covered? -Fundamentals -Regulation-related basic knowledge -Areas of application of elevators according to the new Machinery Regulation EU 2023/1230 -Interaction of safety components -Scope and accident occurrence -Tests, declaration of conformity, documentation – impact of the new Machinery Regulation The course offers support in the interpretation and implementation of the Machinery Regulation. The main topics of the course are the European and national regulations, with a focus on daily practice.
What qualification will I receive? VFA Certificate of Participation
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What is covered? • Day 1 • Introduction: Options for vertical building access • Positioning and layout within the building • Components and planning terms: Elevators • Components and planning terms: Escalators • Day 2 • Overview of regulations • Traffic volume in buildings • Determining capacity: Elevators • Determining capacity: Escalators • Introduction to planning tools • Tendering and awarding
Who is the target audience? • Employees in the elevator industry from sales, system planning, and construction • Employees from architectural and planning offices
What qualification will I receive? VFA Certificate of Participation
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-00125 days to the eventNov 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – Nov 19, 2025, 2:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001382 days to the eventNov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – Nov 11, 2026, 3:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
What is included? Calculations according to DIN EN 81-50, preview of DIN EN ISO 8100 - Guide rail calculations; determination of traction and pressure; suspension ropes, lower ropes, lower chains; pistons, cylinders, pressure lines; verification A3. Energy efficiency assessment according to VDI and DIN EN ISO Calculations related to the rope as a machine element Hydraulic calculations Electrical equipment calculations – Main circuit (data for electrical planners); safety circuit (loop impedance) Traffic performance calculations – Fundamentals; Conveyor performance simulation Application of calculation tools
Who is the target audience? - Employees in the elevator industry working in design, development, planning, and project management - Those entrusted with demanding engineering tasks - The seminar is particularly suitable for graduates of our advanced training series according to VDI 2168.
What qualification will I receive? VFA Certificate of Participation
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-250318 days to the eventNov 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – Nov 12, 2025, 4:00 PMEltville am Rhein, Rohrbergstrasse 13, Plant 3, 65343 Eltville am Rhein, Germany
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-2503186 days to the eventApr 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 PMEltville am Rhein, Rohrbergstrasse 13, Plant 3, 65343 Eltville am Rhein, Germany
What is included? Basics Documentation for conducting conformity assessments and documentation required for operation Compliant documentation Operating instructions, type-examination certificates, notification and registration documents, elevator logbook; information on design-related components and systems as well as aids for personnel rescue; safety assessment, hazard analysis, and FMEA analysis Documentation for system assessment – mechanical and electrical sections System quality review/operating data, ride quality measurement; noise measurement, sound insulation measures; energy efficiency, ride behavior/ride curve/setting parameters; EMC, system interference, lightning protection; measurements according to DGUV Regulation 3
Who is the target group? Employees from design, development, and planning
What qualification will I receive? VFA Certificate of Participation
- Basic Course A1 (3 days) - A1-2503347 days to the eventOct 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMEltville am Rhein, Rohrbergstrasse 13, Plant 3, 65343 Eltville am Rhein, Germany
What is included? Basics Documentation for conducting conformity assessments and documentation required for operation Compliant documentation Operating instructions, type-examination certificates, notification and registration documents, elevator logbook; information on design-related components and systems as well as aids for personnel rescue; safety assessment, hazard analysis, and FMEA analysis Documentation for system assessment – mechanical and electrical sections System quality review/operating data, ride quality measurement; noise measurement, sound insulation measures; energy efficiency, ride behavior/ride curve/setting parameters; EMC, system interference, lightning protection; measurements according to DGUV Regulation 3
Who is the target group? - Safety officers and safety specialists in elevator construction - Experts from maintenance and repair companies - Technical sales representatives, e.g., from modernization - Employees of testing organizations - Authorized personnel of operators
What qualification will I receive? Confirmation of participation
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001180 days to the eventApr 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – Apr 23, 2026, 2:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001375 days to the eventNov 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 04, 2026, 2:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
What is included? Basics Documentation for conducting conformity assessments and documentation required for operation Compliant documentation Operating instructions, type-examination certificates, notification and registration documents, elevator logbook; information on design-related components and systems as well as aids for personnel rescue; safety assessment, hazard analysis, and FMEA analysis Documentation for system assessment – mechanical and electrical sections System quality review/operating data, ride quality measurement; noise measurement, sound insulation measures; energy efficiency, ride behavior/ride curve/setting parameters; EMC, system interference, lightning protection; measurements according to DGUV Regulation 3
Who is the target group? Employees from design, development, and planning
What qualification will I receive? Confirmation of participation
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001151 days to the eventMar 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PMFellbach
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001349 days to the eventOct 08, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PMFellbach
What is included? E-introduction – General, Occasions, Upgrades, Operational Maintenance -Conceptual Solutions for Modernization -Legal Basis – Relevant Regulations -Solutions for Modernization – Practical Experiences in the Elevator Market -Modernization of Traction Elevators -Modernization of Hydraulic Elevators
Who is the target group? Employees in the elevator industry who are involved in challenging engineering tasks in project planning, design, development, planning, and other relevant areas.
What qualification will I receive? Confirmation of participation
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-00111 days to the eventNov 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – Nov 05, 2025, 1:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001144 days to the eventMar 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – Mar 18, 2026, 2:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
What is included? E-introduction – General, Occasions, Upgrades, Operational Maintenance -Conceptual Solutions for Modernization -Legal Basis – Relevant Regulations -Solutions for Modernization – Practical Experiences in the Elevator Market -Modernization of Traction Elevators -Modernization of Hydraulic Elevators
Who is the target group? Employees in the elevator industry who are involved in challenging engineering tasks in project planning, design, development, planning, and other relevant areas.
What qualification will I receive? Confirmation of participation
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-00146 days to the eventDec 09, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-00147 days to the eventDec 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001123 days to the eventFeb 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001124 days to the eventFeb 25, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001250 days to the eventJul 01, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMOrt wird bekanntgegeben
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001251 days to the eventJul 02, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PMOrt wird bekanntgegeben
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001410 days to the eventDec 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001411 days to the eventDec 09, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
What is included? E-introduction – General, Occasions, Upgrades, Operational Maintenance -Conceptual Solutions for Modernization -Legal Basis – Relevant Regulations -Solutions for Modernization – Practical Experiences in the Elevator Market -Modernization of Traction Elevators -Modernization of Hydraulic Elevators
Who is the target group? Employees in the elevator industry who are involved in challenging engineering tasks in project planning, design, development, planning, and other relevant areas.
What qualification will I receive? Confirmation of participation
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001389 days to the eventNov 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 18, 2026, 3:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
What is included? Introduction to Special Systems Differentiation of Elevators by Use Fire Department Elevators -Basics -Technical Features -Special Technical Requirements -Limits and Restrictions -Technical Documentation Freight Elevators -Standards, Use, Technical Features -Car Elevators as a Special Type of Freight Elevator, General Information, Technical Documentation Glass Elevators -Standards and Regulations, Shaft Scaffolding -Glazing Examples, Pendulum Impact Test -Panoramic Elevators Visit to a Special System
Who is the target audience? -Sales and engineering staff -Planners -Operators
What qualification will I receive? VFA certificate in coordination with the BG ETEM (Energy, Textile, Electrical, and Media Products Accident Insurance Association). The employer can then place the order.
- Special systems: fire service, freight and glass lifts25 days to the eventNov 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – Nov 19, 2025, 3:30 PMWittur, Rohrbachstraße 26-30, 85259 Sulzemoos, Germany
- Special systems: fire service, freight and glass lifts396 days to the eventNov 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – Nov 25, 2026, 4:30 PMWittur, Rohrbachstraße 26-30, 85259 Sulzemoos, Germany
PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR FITTERS
What is covered? (8 teaching units) Theory -Fundamentals of frequency converters and special features of frequency converters in elevators -Risks when working with frequency converters -Tools for working with frequency converters -Introduction to various models of frequency converters -Troubleshooting and diagnostics, common causes of errors -Procedure for defective frequency converters -Replacing frequency converters -Repairing frequency converters Practical -Performing measurements on frequency converters -Reading circuit diagrams -Commissioning various models of frequency converters
What qualification will I receive? VFA certificate in coordination with the BG ETEM (Energy, Textile, Electrical, and Media Products Accident Insurance Association). The employer can then place the order.
Who is the target group? Elevator technicians, service managers Eligibility requirements: At least one year of experience in elevator construction with installation experience
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001130 days to the eventMar 03, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001354 days to the eventOct 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
What is covered? (8 teaching units) Theory -Fundamentals of frequency converters and special features of frequency converters in elevators -Risks when working with frequency converters -Tools for working with frequency converters -Introduction to various models of frequency converters -Troubleshooting and diagnostics, common causes of errors -Procedure for defective frequency converters -Replacing frequency converters -Repairing frequency converters Practical -Performing measurements on frequency converters -Reading circuit diagrams -Commissioning various models of frequency converters
What qualification will I receive? VFA certificate in coordination with the BG ETEM (Energy, Textile, Electrical, and Media Products Accident Insurance Association). The employer can then place the order.
Who is the target group? Elevator technicians, service managers Eligibility requirements: At least one year of experience in elevator construction with installation experience
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-00132 days to the eventNov 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – Nov 27, 2025, 4:30 PMFellbach, Erich-Herion-Straße 16, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
- Qualified electrician for specific tasks in elevator construction according to DGUV 303-001333 days to the eventSep 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – Sep 25, 2026, 4:30 PMOrt wird bekanntgegeben