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Site specific training is vital Site specific training is of vital importance to ensure safe operation of boiler plant, according to Wellman Thermal Services – a view echoed by the Chairman of the CEA
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uccessful partnerships between Wellman, its customers and their in-house training teams are resulting in positive feedback on the high quality and content of the company’s bespoke training programmes. And with skills, training and safety being the watchwords of the industry, CEA Chairman Derry Carr has also spoken of the importance of non-generic training, with legislation stating that people should be suitably trained on the equipment they are operating. Leigh Bryan, Wellman’s Boiler Divisional Sales Manager, says: “We provide extensive on-site training for customers, whether we have supplied them with one of our boilers or they have chosen us to deliver training to their staff after installation. “Effective operation is not just about ensuring boiler equipment is properly installed and maintained, it is about the safe operation and use of that equipment within the boiler house. And it is recognised that the way this training is delivered is key. “Whist attending a recent CEA PM5 replacement conference, it was good to hear Derry Carr give a presentation on How To Manage a Steam Boiler Plant Under the New Guide Lines in BG01, in which he covered the importance of site specific training.”
The value of on-site training “He made reference to the role boiler OEMs, such as Wellman, have in conducting training specific to the equipment and control arrangement for any given site. Our training supports the BOAS accredited training which is a comprehensive course covering all aspects of safe operation and management of the boiler facility – but by its nature, the content has to be generic,” continues Bryan. “The importance of training personnel on their own equipment on their own site is important; questions specific to their operation, equipment and burner/boiler control philosophy can be addressed as well as OEM specific recommendations for maintenance and operation. Wellman offers boiler training to fulfill these requirements, based on a single days training for up to eight people at a time. By delivering the courses on the client’s site, those attending are trained in a familiar and relaxed environment which usually stimulates a good level of interaction between the delegates and the trainer throughout the day. “Where Wellman differs to other training providers is the breadth of experience within our training team, and the expertise we have across a huge range of products, from our own systems to those from other manufacturers. We are passionate about developing the skills and awareness of boiler house and plant operatives, because this is the best way to ensure that boilers run safely and at their peak efficiency.” Clients recently receiving training from Wellman include St James Hospital, Leeds; Birmingham University, EDF Energy Generation, Kelda Water and Baxter Healthcare. Michael Jakovljevic, of EDF Energy Generation, says: “A recent Auxiliary Steam Enhancement project at EDF Energy’s Hinkley Point B power station in Somerset included the installation of three ULS 6000 boilers supplied by Wellmans Thermal Services, which was also the training provider. The boilers were being tied into an existing installation but required their own dedicated services; this determined that the training intervention had to satisfy knowledge gaps relevant to both boiler specific and plant specific aspects of the project. “From an early stage a successful partnership developed between Wellman and the station’s operations training representative, ensuring that appropriate and timely training was provided as the project progressed, at the commissioning stage and during the soak period. The training intervention was well received with positive feedback given at all sessions.” The training consists of presentations and importantly hands on training in the boiler house, supported by a written test and open discussion at the end of each session. For further information about Wellman, please visit www.wellman-group.com or call 0121 543 0000
Wellman supports its products with site specific training
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