Carrier Solutions UK has officially opened its training academy in Stockport, where it will offer education and support for HVAC engineers across the UK. The new training centre spans approximately 1300 square metres and has been converted from a former warehouse to create the learning environment.
Equipped with Carrier Solutions UK’s latest innovations and technology, it will offer hands-on experience with an extensive multi-brand range of Carrier and Toshiba residential and light commercial HVAC equipment and heating solutions under the Viessmann and Vokèra brands, enabling engineers to refine their skills using air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps, SHRM Advanced VRF systems, boilers and controllers.
The site will function as an accredited BPEC training centre, ensuring trainees receive a high level of industry-recognised training so they can confidently offer their services backed by a 10-year warranty.
“This investment in training excellence is a major step in supporting the future of the UK’s HVAC industry,” said David Dunn, Managing Director, UK&I, Carrier RLC EMEA. “We are committed to equipping engineers across the country with the knowledge and expertise they need to work with the most advanced solutions available today.”
During the official opening, industry professionals, customers and partners were offered an exclusive first look at the facility, with the ribbon cutting by England and Sale Sharks rugby stars George Ford and Ben Curry.
The company says additional training centres are set to open in Wakefield, Telford, London Colney and Plymouth later this year.
“Our goal is to make high-quality training accessible to engineers nationwide,” added David Dunn. “By expanding our network of brand-standard training centres, we are ensuring that professionals up and down the country can train on all the equipment from across the Carrier Solutions UK portfolio, be backed by a 10-year warranty, and remain at the forefront of HVAC innovation.”
