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Panasonic trainees offered 20% discount on Testo tools

UK: Those who participate in Panasonic UK’s in-person HVAC training courses can now claim a 20% discount on Testo tools.

By combining its hands-on training with access to high-quality diagnostic and measurement tools from Testo, Panasonic insists that trainees will be better positioned to achieve efficiency, precision, and reliability in their work.

Panasonic’s training courses are designed to enhance professional development through practical, real-world learning experiences. 

“This collaboration adds significant value to our training programmes,” said A2W product manager Sarah Prutton. “By giving our trainees access to Testo’s trusted tools at a reduced price, we are helping them deliver even higher standards of installation, servicing, and diagnostics.”

Panasonic UK offers comprehensive HVAC training for installers and engineers, ranging from accredited heat pump courses to CIBSE-approved CPDs. The training includes Aquarea air-to-water heat pump courses, covering system design, installation, and commissioning, as well as general courses covering such topics as the principles of air conditioning, F-gas and R32 technology, and indoor air quality.

View the Panasonic training calendar here.

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