A boost for training

BFT

BFT has opened up more training days at a time when the security installation sector continues to face skills shortages – and as many security teams will be preparing for potential new regulations introduced by the Protect Duty Bill.

The Bill covers legal duties to consider the risk of terror attacks in public places and, while it has yet to progress through Parliament, once it passes into law larger venues will be required to devise and provide specific security plans for a terror attack.

“With the Protect Duty Bill becoming closer to legislation, more and more organisations are likely to be considering Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) as part of their security plans. Anti-terrorism bollards are often the simplest and most versatile solution, but for installers who are new to these products, it’s often useful to have a level of support that goes beyond the details included in a manual,” said Richard Winstanley, UK Sales Manager at BFT Automation.

While demand for training on HVM solutions is particularly likely to grow, the scope of BFT’s training provision is broad, recognising the skills shortages that are prevalent across the security installation sector. Beyond HVM, other topics covered include: gate automation, bollards, barriers, automatic doors, parking systems and more, with a focus on safety at every step of the way.

BFT Automation has ramped up its training provision, including specifi c support focused on its antiterrorism bollards.

Held at BFT’s offices in Swindon or Stockport, training is tailored to the needs of teams or individuals, from apprentices through to experienced installers who would like to update their skills in particular fields.

Training is being delivered by BFT’s own technical staff, who have years of training and experience in working with its solutions, and typically encompass both theoretical and practical learning. Working test models offer hands-on practice.

“We don’t run standardised training as we recognise that everyone’s requirements are different,” explained Richard.

“This means that individuals will only receive training that’s relevant to them – whether they’re an apprentice or an installer with many years of experience. And, as all our training sessions are conducted in small groups, people get the individual attention they need, as well as the opportunity to have open discussions and ask questions.

“The aim is for installers to leave with the knowledge and hands-on-experience necessary to provide a quick and safe installation every time.”

BFT’s comprehensive training programme for installers of its anti-terrorism bollards includes training on setting up solutions from its X-PASS range of automated bollards, plus the Perseo control panel setting and parameters.

Examples of other specific training include calibrating motors, which focuses on the correct way to set up motors from underground to overground, plus wiring motors to a gate system. Advanced training on programming control panels goes into detail on the vast amount of parameter and logic features available on the control board and capabilities for a gate system – allowing a deeper understanding of the best way to set up each system for its purpose.

As well as its training provision, BFT offers ongoing maintenance support for all its products.