TRAINING
Tech college embraces training from Conex Bänninger
Supporting the apprentices of today and tomorrow is high on the agenda of Conex Bänninger, manufacturer of high-quality fi ttings, valves and accessories for the plumbing and HVAC industry.
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he latest example of this is a collaboration with Dudley College of Technology to provide training in the installation of the >B< MaxiPro, a press-fi t range
of copper fi ttings with pipe jointing specifi cally designed for air conditioning and refrigeration applications. Designed with a 3-point press system (up to 1 5/8”), this ensures a secure, permanent leak-free joint. A series of training sessions were recently undertaken
by Mike Lucken, technical sales manager for acr, at Conex Bänninger and delivered to apprentices studying for the three-year Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician – Level 3 qualifi cation. College lecturer Chris Clamp commented: “All the
apprentices are currently working in the RAC ‘fi eld’ and attend the course once a week through day release, whilst at work for the remaining four days. The course focuses on the practical skills and knowledge required to install, service and maintain refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems. During their time at the College, they also obtain the F-GAS certifi cate, which allows engineers to work with refrigerants. “I fi rst became aware of Conex Bänninger after seeing
an RAC webinar and subsequently invited them to provide training to our apprentices. “Press fi t is ideal for new-build projects, with lots of work
currently taking place in schools and colleges in London, for example, and a signifi cant number of these builds don’t
allow brazing – as no hot works are permitted ‘on-site’. Press fi ttings are also a lot quicker to install and don’t need a permit.”
Darwin Siooito is undertaking an apprenticeship with Chris Clamp 16 February 2024 •
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AGGORA, the nationwide commercial catering solutions provider that employs both catering equipment engineers and refrigeration engineers. He commented: “The Conex Bänninger training session was informative, and we were able to learn about the whole process of installing the >B< MaxiPro. Installation is quick and easy and faster than brazing. The training session was very good.” Mike Lucken commented: One of the biggest challenges facing the HVAC industry is a skills shortage and that is why so much of my time is spent training apprentices up and down the country about press fi tting. Whilst plumbers and heating engineers have been working with press fi t since the 1980s, there is still a need to make engineers in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry aware of the advantages that press fi t off ers over established jointing methods such as brazing. “The apprentices at Dudley College of Technology had the opportunity to try their hand at installing >B< MaxiPro fi ttings. Choosing the correct tube for a job and cutting to
The course focuses on the practical skills and knowledge required to install, service and maintain refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems.
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