GfA Training

We believe the best way to help maintain high standards across the industry is to share our technical knowledge and expertise with your teams.

We have been supporting your engineers/fitters for many years and our training is well recognised across the industry.

Tailored Training Solutions

We offer complimentary training for all aspects of your business with specific courses for your engineers/fitters, surveyors, estimators, and sales teams. This is held at our state-of-the art training centre based at our UK headquarters in Warwick, however, if you are unable to travel to Warwick and have a suitable facility at your own premises, please get in touch to discuss options. We also offer bespoke training courses to meet your specific requirements via prior agreement.

Our monthly scheduled course, for engineers/fitters, can be booked using the form at the bottom of this page

Please select your preferred dates and number of spaces required.

Alternatively, please contact Lisa Elbourn lisa.elbourn@gfa-elektromaten.co.uk to discuss a booking or your requirements for a bespoke session.

Training is in high demand and while we are glad to receive many requests, please note that no bookings are confirmed unless you receive an email confirmation from an authorised member of the GfA team.

Training Courses

Scheduled (monthly)

Our one-day scheduled course aimed at engineers/fitters is designed to familiarise you with our latest products and possible applications.

You will be given an insight into our core range of drives, control panels and accessories, along with a hands-on practical session on setting up a TS Control Panel, evodo Stick App and Bluetooth Stick.

This course is held each month at our UK headquarters in Warwick.

Once you have completed the training, a certificate of attendance will be provided along with links to useful and relevant documents.

Please note that photographs will be taken throughout the session for marketing purposes (e.g. our social media channels and website), please discuss with your trainer on the day should you prefer to not have your photograph taken.

Location: GfA UK Limited, Tournament Fields Business Park, Agincourt Road, Warwick, CV34 6XZ

Start time: Arrival from 9.30am onwards for a prompt 10.00am start (attendees can access the building from 9.30am)

NB: 2025 sessions - arrival from 8.40am onwards for a prompt 9.00am start (attendees can access the building from 8.40am)

Finish time: Around 3.30pm

NB: 2025 sessions - Finish around 2.30pm

Lunch: A sandwich buffet is provided, and refreshments are available on arrival and throughout the day

PPE: Hi Vis vests will be provided if required – no other equipment is required

Parking & access to car park: We have plenty of on-site parking available. Access to our car park is via intercom and bollards; on arrival please buzz the intercom and wait for the green light on your left before entering - if you are arriving as a team in more than one vehicle, please ensure each driver buzzes the intercom; please do not tailgate. Visitor parking is on the left-hand side as you drive in

Upcoming Training Dates & Availability

Scheduled (monthly):

Wednesday 4th December 2024 – fully booked

BEA Industrial Door Sensor Training:

Watch this space for our upcoming 2025 dates!

New 2025 Scheduled Training (monthly):

Wednesday 15th January - fully booked

Wednesday 19th February - 1 space

Wednesday 12th March - 8 spaces

Wednesday 16th April - 10 spaces

Wednesday 21st May - 10 spaces

Wednesday 18th June - 10 spaces

Wednesday 16th July - 10 spaces

Wednesday 13th August - 10 spaces

Wednesday 17th September - 10 spaces

Wednesday 15th October - 10 spaces

Wednesday 12th November - 10 spaces

Wednesday 3rd December - 10 spaces

If the above dates are fully booked please contact us to add your name to the reserve list or discuss requirements.

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Key Outcomes

Understanding of our products; key features, how they work and the benefits they offer
Ability to set up operational functionality of our TS Control Panels; setting and adjusting limits, timed return, radio controls, relays to perform different functionalities (such as traffic lights), programming a wireless safety edge
Understanding the information our TS Control Panels provide as standard, and how to best to use this
Understanding fault codes displayed and how to remedy issues
Ability to set up our Bluetooth Diagnostic Tool in conjunction with the evodo Stick App, along with understanding its benefits and how to interpret fault codes
Know who to contact for technical support and the key information to provide for the quickest possible solution
Understanding what to consider before you specify a system for a job – why this is important and what impacts product selection

Bespoke

If our standard Scheduled training course doesn’t quite meet your needs or the experience of your team, we can provide a tailored session for your engineers/fitters to cover the specific areas/topics you require.

In addition, we offer a tailored programme for your sales teams, estimators, and surveyors to cover areas such as product, what to consider before specifying, selling product benefits and application specific selling.

We can also come to your premises to carry out training (depending on facilities, location and number of attendees) as well as attend or host collaborative sessions.

Please contact Lisa Elbourn lisa.elbourn@gfa-elektromaten.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

Partner

GfA is the official UK training partner of BEA. Based in Belgium, BEA are a leading manufacturer of sensing solutions for automatic door systems. GfA UK supply products such as the Falcon, Condor and LZR Widescan to name but a few.

To find out more about the training we offer here at Warwick, please contact Lisa Elbourn lisa.elbourn@gfa-elektromaten.co.uk

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