New distance learning for elevator technicians granted

Distance learning represents an important step towards meeting the needs of the industry.

Today, Xenter Vocational School runs Sweden's only higher education for elevator and escalator technicians. The education, which graduates around 30 technicians each year, is highly regarded and has a high status both within the industry and among students. The education is given on site in Tumba outside Stockholm and therefore primarily generates a contribution to the need for skills in the Stockholm area and the Mälardalen region, which is why the announcement of a complementary distance education is very gratifying.

– The big advantage of distance learning is the increased opportunity for companies that are not located in the Stockholm area or Mälardalen to get hold of competent personnel, says Oskar Andersson, head teacher for the elevator technician training at Xenter Botkyrka.

– Collaboration with Xenter has worked very well and we are happy to take a new step together. As an industry, it is important to have well-trained expertise and that we then meet and receive the students during LIA periods and welcome them to an exciting and important career, says Sara Berggren, Secretary General of the Swedish Elevator Association.

Vocational school: Xenter Vocational School, Tumba (outside Stockholm)
Length of distance learning: 45 weeks (225 points)
Eligibility requirements: Basic eligibility requirements for polytechnics