Carrier officially opens new UK training centre
14th July 2024
UK: Carrier has officially opened a new training academy at its service and rentals facility in Bracknell.
The state-of-the-art facility offers trainee engineers and technicians hands-on experience with Carrier’s commercial product portfolio, including heat pumps, chillers and air handling units.
To enhance their learning and understanding of total life cycle asset management, trainees can also gain skills in service repairs and upgrades, such as VFD, refrigerant, compressor overhauls and controls, as well as modernisation and preventative and predictive maintenance.
“The grand opening of our new training academy marks a significant milestone for Carrier and stands as a testament to our commitment to building a skilled workforce capable of leading the way in intelligent climate and energy solutions,” said Carrier Commercial HVAC UK MD Andrew Paddock.
Carrier is encouraging young people to join the company and has plans to recruit 20 new UK apprentices in the coming months.
Recently appointed apprenticeship programme lead Adele Watson commented: “With the skills gap growing and the industry at risk of losing a wealth of knowledge when our experienced technicians retire, it is crucial that we invest in training new talent.”
Carrier says it intends to develop a training programme focused on educating its engineers about the adoption of new refrigerants, including R290, and invite customers and contract partners to experience exclusive training days at the new facility.
Additionally, the training academy will also be used for Carrier’s CIBSE-approved CPD training courses to support HVAC professional’s ongoing professional growth.
