Ideal Boilers, is urging installers to prepare for a busy heating season and the forthcoming implementation of the EU’s Energy Related Products (ErP) Directive, by updating their knowledge and skills.

The company boasts three ‘Training Centres of Excellence’, serving installers in the South at their Reading centre and those in the North from its Leeds centre and manufacturing plant in Hull. There are also satellite centres in Derby, Newton Abbot, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. However, for those installers who are unable to get to these centres, Ideal also has a mobile unit which it can take to customers’ premises, free of charge.

Southern training manager, Scott Young is keen to encourage installers to take advantage of the training options on offer. He said: 'Our free training sessions offer installers an opportunity to gain valuable updated technical training. All our courses include information on the ErP Directive changes coming into force on 26 September and how this will affect installers’ businesses. Compliance with the directive is a legal requirement for all installers.'

He added: 'The mobile training centre of excellence is ideal for groups where there are four or five installers needing to update their knowledge or training. Installers can get hands-on with six boilers and also enjoy a great workshop atmosphere, where they can talk to their peers, problem-solving and sharing knowledge.'

To book on a course email technical.training@idealboilers.com or phone 01482 498432.