Training

Numerous FREE training courses hosted by FAAC's technical team

Here at FAAC we offer FREE onsite training at our Head Office in Basingstoke. You can download our calendar here. Please see a list of available courses below. Please note if you have a particular requirement we can adapt any training for you.

Control boards

Familiarisation with the different panels both old and new. Explanation of functions, connections and programming. Basic fault finding, common problems, FAQs. Practical wiring and programming exercise.

Available dates: 30th Jan (fully booked), 15th Feb (fully booked), 19th April (fully booked), 7th June (fully booked), 25th July, 13th Sept, 15th Nov

Electromechanical & hydraulic swing & underground operators

Familiarisation with different operators, explanation of functionality and limitations of different operators. Swing gate geometry calculation and determination of operator suitability. Safety requirements. Basic fault finding and servicing. Practical wiring and set up exercise.

Available dates: 24th Jan (fully booked), 7th Feb (fully booked), 10th April, 27th June (fully booked), 4th July, 5th Sept, 8th Nov

Automatic barriers

Familiarisation with the FAAC 615, 620 & 640, B680 & Magnetic Microdrive Barriers. Explanation of functionality and limitations of different operators. Installation requirements. Swapping handing, spring change, pump change, replacement of beam, bleeding of system etc. Basic fault finding and servicing. Safety requirements. Practical wiring and set up exercise.

Available dates: 25th Jan (fully booked), 22nd Feb (fully booked), 21st March (fully booked), 18th April (fully booked), 20th June (fully booked), 19th July, 6th Sept (fully booked), 26th Sept, 10th Oct, 22nd Nov

Sliding gate operators

Familiarisation with different models, explanation of functionality and limitations of different operators. Installation requirements, fixing of racking, positioning of limits, etc. Safety requirements. Basic fault finding and servicing. Practical wiring and set up exercise.

Available dates: 18th Jan, 15th March, 28th June (fully booked), 19th Sept (fully booked), 21st Nov

Swing door automation

Familiarisation with A951 and 950N models, arm options and accessories. Installation requirements, wiring and programming. Relevant British Standards & Safety requirements. Basic fault finding, use of KP Controller and servicing.

Available dates: 6th Feb, 25th April, 19th June (fully booked), 18th Sept, 27th Nov

Sliding door automation

Explanation of the Machinery Directive and relevant British Standards & Euro Norms. The Installers Responsibilities. Technical File requirements. CE Marking and Declaration of Conformity. Types of safety edges and their controllers. Force Limitation requirements & Practical Force Testing Demonstration.

Available dates: 21st Feb, 20th March, 23rd May (fully booked), 17th July, 24th Oct

Safey, standards, Force testing and safety devices

Available dates: 17th Jan (fully booked), 14th Feb (fully booked), 14 March (fully booked), 11th April (fully booked), 16th May (fully booked), 13th June (fully booked), 11th July, 12th Sept (fully booked), 17th Oct, 14th Nov

If you want to find out more information or register to attend a course then please email: adassa.varty@faac.co.uk or call: 01256 318100