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XPELAIR HELPS INSTALLERS UPSKILL WITH EXPERT TRAINING COURSES
Committed to driving education within the industry , Xpelair is offering two levels of learning – designed to help customers to stay ahead of the game when it comes to modern ventilation and the opportunity it presents .
Installers and contractors seeking to develop their skill set can now benefit from three different BPEC courses , all of which conform to the new Summit Skills syllabus for ventilation and are certified by the independent training organisation ( BPEC ). On completion of the BPEC training , installers are certified to install all four ventilation systems for five years – including mechanical ventilation with heat recovery ( MVHR ).
The BPEC course is housed within Xpelair ’ s purpose built state-of-the-art training facility in Peterborough , whilst the CPD seminars are delivered across the UK . Both courses are run by the business ’ team of ventilation experts who provide support and guidance to attendees beyond the four walls of the classroom .
Lee Stones , category manager for Xpelair , said , ‘ We ’ ve developed these courses specifically to cut through the confusion that surrounds the ventilation category , helping installers to stay fully up to date with industry changes and best practice in developing new systems , such as MVHR . We ’ d encourage all customers to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure they have the right skillset to meet future demand and grow their business .’
For further information visit : www . xpelair . co . uk
7th Jun 2017 12th Jul 2017 9th Aug 2017
KNX Certified Partner Basic Course : £ 750
22nd - 26th May 2017 10th - 14th Jul 2017
KNX Certified Advanced Course : £ 750
16th - 20th Oct 2017
FREE CPD-ACCREDITED WEBINARS FROM FLUKE
Throughout 2107 , Fluke is running a series of free , scheduled , CPD-accredited webinars . The first of these is titled , Detecting Electrical Energy Loss Using Thermal Imaging , and is suitable for electricians , electrical contractors , electrical engineers , plant maintenance facility managers and energy managers .
Other topics covered by the CPD-certified webinar series include power quality and energy saving , which are also aimed at personnel including electrical engineers , plant maintenance facility managers and energy managers .
The Detecting Electrical Energy Loss Using Thermal Imaging webinars focus on the use of thermal imagers to detect electrical energy loss . The content covers fault finding in electrical equipment such as cables , connections , fuses , breakers , transformers , motors , etc ., which can be associated with abnormal electrical energy losses .
During the webcast , participants will gain a good introduction to the possibilities of using thermal imagers to find faults in loaded electrical equipment without disturbing production . The webinars are not intended as a full training package and are suitable for personnel with entry-level to intermediate knowledge of thermal imaging . Each 45-minute webinar concludes with a 15 minute Q & A session .
For further information visit : www . flukeacademy . shuttlepod . org / UK-Seminars
C-TEC LAUNCHES FREE CPD EVENTS
C-Tec has announced dates for a new series of free CPD-certified training events .
The first five will be held in : Wigan 21st March , Glasgow 29th March , Reading 9th May , Wigan 11th May and Belfast 6th June , and feature the following informative presentations :
• Fire Alarm Systems : A Brief History and the Current State of the Industry
• Hush Those False Alarms : Unwanted Alarm Management Solutions for HMOs and beyond
• A Guide to BS5839-9 Disabled Refuge Systems
• EN54-23 Visual Alarm Devices Simplified
• Hearing Assistance Solutions : The Route to Equality Act Compliance
Andy Green , C-Tec ’ s marketing manager , said , ‘ We are delighted to be rolling out these not to be missed , free educational events across the country . Worth five Continuing Professional Development hours each , the sessions are designed to benefit your business by boosting your knowledge of life-safety systems and legislation .’
CPD seminars are assessed by independent experts to ensure their educational content is set at an appropriate level . C-Tec ’ s seminars are suitable for an intermediate audience meaning that both novice and experienced participants are likely to benefit .
For further information visit : www . c-tec . com
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UNITRUNK ’ S UPDATED CIBSE CPD COVERS COMPLIANCE , QUALITY AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR BIM
Unitrunk has updated and revised its CIBSE-accredited CPD presentation , introducing fresh insights for consultants , contractors and specifiers across areas as diverse as compliance , testing , value engineering and BIM .
Unitrunk has been instrumental in educating the marketplace on the importance of selecting the right cable management finish and loading capabilities since the company first gained CIBSE approval for its CPD in 2012 . Continued engagement with the marketplace since then has prompted the company to revise the CPD , including sections on some of the most commonly raised questions to ensure a comprehensive grounding in all aspects of cable management specification best practice
Unitrunk ’ s national sales manager , Tim Brown , commented , ‘ We have an established reputation for training , both on site and within colleges , and the CPD enables us to extend that to consultants and specifiers .’
Additions to Unitrunk ’ s CPD for 2017 include a full outline of all the various standards and compliance requirements for different types of cable management and the mandatory testing required for cable tray and cable ladder in order for it to be CE marked , as well as the importance of channel design .
Finally , the CPD includes a section on BIM , providing real life examples of how Unitrunk ’ s work with consultants and contractors on BIM schemes is genuinely helping to improve design , installation and lifecycles .
For further information visit : www . unitrunk . co . uk
24 | May 2017