Hochiki Europe has welcomed its 2,000th member to the Hochiki Training Academy, the free online platform launched in February 2024 to provide installers, specifiers and engineers with access to product and system training at no cost.
Ricky Wyatt of Blake Contractors Ltd became the 2,000th person to register for the Academy.
Online and practical learning
Like all Academy learners, Wyatt completed the FIREscape Nepto training modules online before attending Hochiki Europe’s headquarters in Gillingham with colleagues to undertake the practical element of the course.
The Academy combines on demand online learning with optional practical sessions, allowing customers to develop product knowledge without the need for initial travel. Practical training is available once the online modules have been completed.
To mark the milestone, Wyatt was presented with a hamper by Phil Green, Senior Technical Support Engineer at Hochiki Europe.
Growing international community
Since its launch, the Academy has grown into a community of professionals from the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
Reflecting on the course, Ricky said: “The online course is really clear in its delivery with diagrams and explanations. It’s always good to come in, see the products in real life and receive physical training with the experts.”
Phil Green said: “Meeting Ricky and seeing him become our 2,000th member really brought home what we’ve built here. Training doesn’t stop once someone finishes their first course.
“That’s why the Academy gives members free access to CPDs, ‘How To’ videos and webinars as well as product training, open to anyone responsible for installing or maintaining life safety equipment.
“Days like today, meeting the people who use what we make, are exactly why we keep investing in it.”
Registration remains free for anyone working with Hochiki products, including installers, distributors, specifiers and facilities teams.
