NEIEP Mechanic Exam study plan
NEIEP Mechanic Exam · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Elevator and Escalator Installation, Assembly, and Replacement & Electrical and Mechanical Theory, Components, and Controls
Map the full installation sequence of a traction elevator (pit prep, guide rail alignment, car sling assembly, machine placement, roping, wiring) and sketch it from memory
Define plumb, level, and square tolerances for guide rails and explain how each is verified in the field
Identify the major mechanical components of a geared and gearless traction machine and state the function of each
Trace power flow from the disconnect through the controller to the hoist motor and brake coil
Your checkpoint
A one-page hand-drawn installation sequence diagram with component labels and stated tolerances
Elevator and Escalator Installation, Assembly, and Replacement & Electrical and Mechanical Theory, Components, and Controls
Compare roping arrangements (1:1, 2:1) and calculate the relationship between car travel speed and rope speed for each
Describe hydraulic elevator assembly: jack, cylinder, plunger, power unit, and valve functions
Explain escalator truss assembly, step chain routing, and handrail drive placement in installation order
List the counterweight, buffer, and governor placement checks performed before roping
Your checkpoint
A worked set of 10 roping and speed-ratio calculations with a labeled hydraulic and escalator assembly sketch
Electrical and Mechanical Theory, Components, and Controls & Maintenance, Service, and Repair of Conveyance Equipment
Apply Ohm's law and series/parallel rules to motor, brake, and control circuit problems
Explain how a variable-frequency drive controls an induction motor's torque and speed, including encoder feedback role
Describe the safety chain circuit and the function of each major switch in it
Diagnose a simulated intermittent door operation fault using a structured symptom-to-circuit approach
Your checkpoint
A troubleshooting worksheet covering five fault scenarios with the circuit path and likely cause for each
Maintenance, Service, and Repair of Conveyance Equipment & Electrical and Mechanical Theory, Components, and Controls
Build a preventive maintenance checklist for traction, hydraulic, and escalator equipment with intervals
Explain rope inspection criteria: broken wire counts, wear, and when replacement is required
Describe brake adjustment, lining wear limits, and the drop test procedure
Interpret relay and solid-state controller logic from a printed ladder-style sequence description
Your checkpoint
A complete PM checklist spanning all three equipment types with measurable acceptance criteria
Maintenance, Service, and Repair of Conveyance Equipment & Safety Awareness, Codes, and Workplace Practices
Outline lockout/tagout steps for servicing a controller, including verification of zero energy
Identify the required personal protective equipment and fall protection for pit, car top, and hoistway work
Describe the procedure for safely moving a car on inspection operation and the limits of that mode
Explain pit ladder, stop switch, and lighting requirements and how to verify them during a service visit
Your checkpoint
A written lockout/tagout and pit-entry procedure card that could be carried on the job
Safety Awareness, Codes, and Workplace Practices & Elevator and Escalator Installation, Assembly, and Replacement
Summarize the code requirements governing clearance, refuge space, and pit depth for new installations
Explain the role of the governor, safeties, and buffers as a coordinated overspeed and overshoot protection system
Describe inspection and test requirements for periodic and acceptance evaluations and who performs them
Identify documentation, permits, and notification obligations before and after an alteration
Your checkpoint
A code-requirement summary table linking each protection device to its governing requirement and test
Maintenance, Service, and Repair of Conveyance Equipment & Electrical and Mechanical Theory, Components, and Controls
Practice structured diagnosis of escalator faults: step chain wear, handrail slip, comb impact, and brake issues
Explain controller fault codes and how to use them to narrow a fault before testing
Describe motor and drive replacement steps including alignment, coupling, and post-install verification
Work through electrical measurement scenarios using a multimeter: voltage drop, continuity, and insulation resistance
Your checkpoint
A fault-tree document for escalator and traction equipment covering at least six symptom categories
Elevator and Escalator Installation, Assembly, and Replacement & Maintenance, Service, and Repair of Conveyance Equipment & Electrical and Mechanical Theory, Components, and Controls & Safety Awareness, Codes, and Workplace Practices
Complete a timed mixed-domain practice set and review every missed item to root cause
Re-derive the calculations from weeks 2 and 3 without notes
Recite the lockout, pit-entry, and inspection-operation procedures from memory
List remaining weak areas and schedule targeted review before exam day
Your checkpoint
A scored practice exam with a written error log and a prioritized final-review list
Milestones
Week 2: Can draw and label the traction, hydraulic, and escalator installation sequences and correctly solve roping speed-ratio problems unaided
Week 4: Scores at least 70% on a self-made mixed set of domain 1 and 3 questions and can explain each missed item
Week 6: Can describe lockout/tagout, pit entry, and the coordinated overspeed protection system without reference material
Week 8: Scores at least 80% on a full timed mixed-domain practice exam with an error log showing no repeated root causes