TRAINING
Without structured training, we risk a future where this vital skill set dwindles, leaving us ill-prepared to tackle the challenges ahead.
equipment – it’s equally important to focus on training the next generation of applications engineers. These individuals play a pivotal role in designing effi cient and reliable systems that align with industry goals to reduce the environmental impact of refrigeration and heating equipment. The urgency of this need cannot be overstated. With the industry striving to meet ambitious environmental targets, the ability to design effi cient and sustainable systems is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. Without structured training, we risk a future where this vital skill set dwindles, leaving us ill-prepared to tackle the challenges ahead.
With this in mind, I am committed to collaborating with industry colleagues in 2025 to develop a comprehensive, standardised design course. Such a course would aim to transfer existing knowledge to the next generation, ensuring that this essential expertise is preserved and enhanced. To succeed, this initiative needs input from across the industry. What should a long-form design course cover? How can we best deliver it? What role should institutions, employers, and trade bodies play in its implementation? I’d love to hear from you if you have ideas, expertise, or a
desire to contribute. Together, we can bridge this training gap and safeguard the future of our industry. Liam Davies –
liam.davies@bitzeruk.com
Bitzer UK training courses 2025
Bitzer UK is rolling out a new series of training courses on compressor technology, designed to get refrigeration technicians up-to-speed on the latest technical advances and electronics solutions. The one-day courses, being held at the company’s UK headquarters in Milton Keynes, will cover modern screw compressors, reciprocating compressors, and condensing units, plus the application of inverters and IQ modules. The courses are based on a combination of classroom and hands-on sessions, and draw on the wealth of expertise across both Bitzer UK and Green Point UK, the company’s remanufacturing and services arm.
Liam Davies, Bitzer UK’s technical
manager, who is heading up the programme, said: “Compressor technology and related control systems are advancing rapidly, and it is essential for installers and service technicians to keep abreast of the latest developments. Today’s focus on decarbonisation, energy effi ciency and lower-GWP refrigerant options requires up- to-date knowledge of the latest tech and how to apply it eff ectively.” He added: “The new courses will provide a
solid grounding for hands-on practitioners and give them the knowledge and skills to work confi dently with modern technology and deliver the best result for customers.” The use of advanced electronics – to
control, monitor and optimise refrigeration systems – is an area of particular interest
today, given the system effi ciency and manpower productivity gains possible. Refl ecting this, a dedicated course will focus on the new technology available, and how IQ Modules can help transform service operations via connection to Bitzer’s Digital Network (BDN).
Sessions will take place between December 2025 and March 2026, avoiding the summer spike in workload for contractors and service companies. Courses include refreshments and lunch, with allocated parking available for delegates. In addition to the scheduled courses at Milton Keynes, the company also off ers the option of training for larger groups at customers’ premises, and bespoke training tailored to specifi c requirements.
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