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Underfloor Heating Training
Underfloor heating (UFH) systems are a popular choice of heat emitter to work alongside a low-temperature system such as air-to-water heat pumps. Ideal for new builds and extensions, an UFH system can also be retrofitted onto existing floors. Grant UK’s Training Academy provides underfloor heating training for installers and engineers looking to install and work with Grant’s Uflex range which includes traditional screeded UFH, low profile UFH and overlay board systems.
Underfloor Heating Courses Offered
Heating engineers and installers can attend underfloor heating system product training with the Grant UK Training Academy to learn about UFH system design and how to install, test and commission Grant’s Uflex underfloor heating systems.
Grant Uflex Underfloor Heating Installer Course (1 day)
Covers the basic principles of UFH, UFH system design considerations, and in-depth training on Uflex systems including installation, filling, pressure testing and commissioning.
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eLearning training
Express courses on Grant UK’s heat emitter ranges are available on the Grant eLearning Academy including a short course which provides an overview of the Uflex UFH range, accessories and controls.
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ASHP System Design Course (1 day)
This course focuses on system design for Grant air source heat pumps but also covers heat emitter sizing and selection, including underfloor heating.
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Locations and schedule
The Grant Uflex Underfloor Heating product training course is delivered by Grant UK’s Trainers at centres in Wiltshire, North Yorkshire and West Lothian. Grant UK’s Training Academy Headquarters in Swindon has a dedicated underfloor heating training workshop with Uflex, Uflex MINI and Uflex Overlay UFH systems installed. Underfloor heating training is also delivered at the GTEC Centre in Hawes and at the Livingston Centre in West Lothian, making this product training more accessible to installers and engineers located in Northern England and Scotland. Online learning is also available with the Grant Uflex Underfloor Heating Overview express course which is free to access via the Grant eLearning Academy.
Each training venue has its own schedule of availability for the 1-day Grant Uflex UFH training course, with courses scheduled to meet demand. To view upcoming underfloor heating training courses, please click here to read more about the UFH course and to submit an enquiry for the course date you would like to reserve.
Who should attend
Central heating installers as well as other professionals in the heating sector will find the Grant Uflex Underfloor Heating training course of interest. In particular, the course is designed for domestic heating installers who work with boilers and/or heat pumps and renewables, who either have UFH experience or are new to working with underfloor heating systems. There are no prerequisites for attending this UFH training course.
Course content and format
Grant UK’s underfloor heating course mixes both classroom learning with hands-on, practical training. The first part of this 1-day course will typically start with the theory session, covering the basic principles of an underfloor heating system, UFH system design considerations, in-depth information on all of Grant’s Uflex, Uflex MINI and Overlay Board systems, as well as installation, filling and testing, and commissioning. The training will also cover the range of UFH controls supplied by Grant UK, including their operation, installation and set-up.
The practical session of the UFH course will vary according to training venue but will usually comprise of hands-on training with the UFH pipework, manifolds and controls to allow engineers and installers to put their theory learning into practice. Attendees on the course will be provided with training resources including technical literature and manuals.
Benefits of UFH training
Lots of heating engineers and installers offer underfloor heating system installations to their customers, whether working alongside traditional high temperature heating systems or low temperature renewable systems. By undertaking underfloor heating training, you can access benefits including:
- Gain a competitive edge in the market by adding UFH installation expertise to your business and offering for customers
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of UFH systems through in-depth theory and hands-on practice during the course
- Install with confidence this type of popular heat emitter, designed to complement both renewables and traditional heating systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
To book onto a course at Grant UK's Training Academy, you can either submit a booking enquiry via our website or you can contact our Training Department directly via training@grantuk.com. Please click here to view our product training and qualification courses, where you can read the course descriptions and submit a booking enquiry for upcoming course dates.
Grant UK’s in-house Trainers deliver all of their product training courses, as well as OFTEC and ERS qualification courses and assessments. The Grant UK Trainers have a wealth of experience in the heating sector, having been installers and engineers themselves during their careers. Please click here to Meet our Trainers.
The Grant Uflex UFH Training Course is focused on the product features specific to the Grant Uflex underfloor heating range. However, the principles of operation and system design apply to most types of wet underfloor heating systems.
You do not need to bring any tools with you when attending the Grant Uflex UFH Training Course – our Academy will provide any equipment you will need for the practical session.
Underfloor heating systems require little maintenance. When you carry out an annual service on the boiler or heat pump that the UFH is connected to, that is usually a good time to also check the underfloor heating system. Please refer to the Grant UFH Installation Manual for further support with servicing UFH systems – please visit our Professional Support Centre here to view our latest manuals.
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Underfloor Heating Design Service
Are you looking to install an underfloor heating system? Grant UK's in-house Design & Specification Team can help with providing a comprehensive design support service for their underfloor heating range
