Security expert
Abloy UK has announced the dates of its 2020 Academy Foundations courses as
part of its commitment to set the standard in emergency and panic escape
compliance.
The free courses are
designed to train installers, security managers, end users and specifiers,
giving them the skills and knowledge to ensure maximum safety and security
while helping to save lives in an emergency.
The course will help
delegates understand the minimum legal performance criteria for access control
locking applications for fire and escape doors, BS EN 179 and BS EN 1125 and
help attendees to specify only compliant solutions. They also include the new
BS EN 13637 standard on electronically controlled exit systems for use on
escape routes.
The course is led by
Pat Jefferies, Commercial Director at Abloy UK, an expert in locks and door
opening solutions. Pat is retained by BSI and CEN as the UK’s Electric Locking
Technical Expert, and is a member of committees responsible for the development
and improvement of new standards and legislation across Europe.
Pat said: “We
established the Academy 10 years ago to provide quality training to end users
while raising awareness and understanding of the importance of
compliance.
“At Abloy, we’ve a
strong reputation for championing standards and providing robust security
solutions, but their potential can only be realised if they’ve been specified
and installed to the correct standard – together it’s a winning
combination.
“What’s more,
evolving legislation means that it’s never been more important to stay up to
date with the latest best practice, and being proactive with training is a
great way to kick off 2020.
“Above all, the
courses are not just about standards for standards sake. Simply put, if an
emergency escape system is not compliant then lives are at risk, so I take
great pride in knowing that the Academy is doing its part in helping
people escape safely from a building if they need to.”
The day-long courses
take place at Abloy UK headquarters in Willenhall, West
Midlands. Courses are free of charge, offering delegates a complimentary
educational experience that can provide two years of validity on industry
standards.
The courses will run
on the following dates:
- Thursday 30th January 2020
- Thursday 27th February 2020
- Thursday 26th March 2020
- Thursday 30th April 2020
- Thursday 28th May 2020
- Thursday 25th June 2020
- Thursday 30th July 2020
- Thursday 24th September 2020
- Thursday 29th October 2020
- Thursday 26th November
2020.
For further
information on products and services available from Abloy UK or to book a place
on one of the courses, visit https://bit.ly/2HJvz05
