Contractor focus
Apart from helping the job to get done properly, on-site training is increasingly becoming a mandatory requirement for winning large jobs
Train for the future
One of the big drivers behind training of this nature is the pace of change in terms of product development. As new systems emerge, the people installing them will of course need training, but also specifiers should consid- er up-skilling so they have knowl- edge in the range of options out there and choose the best prod- ucts for a particular job. An exam- ple is the rise of carbon steel pipework for closed-circuit heat- ing and chilled systems, which, when used as part of a press fit- ting system, offers a greener and more cost-effective alternative to traditional steel.
One of the key benefits of car- bon steel is its anti-corrosive
nature, however unless installers are up to speed in the correct storage, handling, installation and commissioning, its anti-corrosive- ness can be compromised. In a nutshell, carbon steel must be kept clean and dry prior to instal- lation. Most importantly, oxygen must not enter the system after commissioning. Once installed, correct commissioning – at the end of the fitting process, not dur- ing – is essential. You wouldn’t drive a car on the road if you had only ever read about driving, or maybe done a circuit round the test centre, the same should be true of new prod- ucts. Manufacturers’ training is usually free and will help you do a job better and more efficiently, potentially saving time on site by reducing the risk of error. Don’t cut corners, step outside of the classroom and let us help you put real product into practice.
Geberit training Geberit offers training on any of its products, either on site, or at its purpose-built Training Academies, in Warwick and Dublin. Covering the essentials of installation, plus application spe- cific training, Geberit is happy to deliver this service to businesses already using their products or those who are simply just inter- ested – getting a feel for how a system works is the best way to decide whether it is suitable. For more information, visit:
www.geberit.co.uk
The Geberit Academy training room
Daily news update at
www.heatingandventilating.net
HVR | March 2014 | 15
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44