The CAT™ CURRICULUM 

Course 1: Introduction to the Vertical Transportation Industry

• 1.1 Vertical Transportation History 
• 1.2 Organizations Relevant to the Vertical Transportation Industry 
• 1.3 Applicable Codes and Regulations
• 1.4 "CAT" Industry Terminology
• 1.5 Types of "CAT" Industry Equipment
• 1.6 General Safety
• 1.7 Basic Electricity
• 1.8 Print Reading
• 1.9 Installation 

Course 2: Vertical Platform Lifts 

• 2.1 Landing Doors/Gates
• 2.2 Landing Doors/Gates Locking Devices
• 2.3 Machinery Tower/Mast
• 2.4 Platform
• 2.5 Hoistway/Runway Enclosure
• 2.6 Information Applicable to All Types

Course 3: Inclined Platform Lifts

• 3.1 Installation (guides/support track)
• 3.2 Operating Signals/Landing Calls (track to platform)
• 3.3 Platform (folding/non-folding)
• 3.4 Barrier Arms
• 3.5 All Types (AV alerts; traveling cables

Course 4:  Inclined Stairway Chairlifts

• 4.1 Installation
• 4.2 Chair Seats/Housings
• 4.3 Requirements for All Types

Course 5: Private Residence Elevators

• 5.1 Landing Doors/Gates
• 5.2 Landing Doors/Gates Locking Devices
• 5.3 Drive Machines (types; benefits; installation; etc.)
• 5.4 Car Enclosure
• 5.5 Hoistway/Runway Enclosure
• 5.6 Guide Rails and Other Guiding Means
• 5.7 All Types