The Glow-worm Academy
As part of our mission to Keep Britain Glowing, we offer a wide range of courses to support our installers.
We offer both practical in-centre courses, and online training options, to help find the right courses and training journey for you.
Glow-worm Training Courses
Boiler Courses
| Course | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioning a Glow Worm Gas Appliance | Overview of specific commissioning and set up / optimisation requirements for various VG boiler focusing mainly on D / P codes but also including range rating, FGA, degassing product / system | |
| Energy Product Overview | Module provides an overview of Glow-worm's range of Energy boilers, their key features & benefits, and specification outline. The session will also explain how they should be commissioned & set up for optimal use | |
| Easicom3 Boiler Range | An introduction the complete range of Easicom3, including Combi, System and Open Vent boilers. You will be shown the main features and benefits of each product including installing, Commissioning and maintenance | |
| Betacom Combi Boiler Range | An introduction to the Glow-worm Betacom combination appliances, covering the product benefits, control types including wiring, installation and commissioning with tips on using the diagnostics information for Benchmark documentation. | |
| Energy Installation Commissioning & Service | This training course will cover all the practical elements involved in the installation and commissioning of the Energy range of products, including wiring and diagnostics used during the commissioning sequence. It is highly recommended that installers attend the online Energy Product Overview course prior to this course | Full day in-centre |
| Energy Diagnostic & Fault Finding | This training course will cover a step by step process using diagnostic and sequencing techniques to assist you to gain all the knowledge you require for diagnostic and fault finding | Full day in-centre |
Controls Courses
| Course | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Controls Part 1 - Systems & Logic | This course is the first course in our selection of controls courses and should be attended before any further controls courses and/or any in centre course This course is designed to give attendees the underpinning knowledge and theory of efficient control of appliances and heating systems whilst also covering VA/GW control system logic and terminology Suitable for both experienced engineers and those new to the industry as well as specifiers, surveyors and even end users. No products covered in this module | |
| Controls Part 2-Glow-worm Controls Overview | This course is used as a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to progress further with our controls courses and come into a centre on a practical course This course is aimed at all engineers wanting to learn more about the Glow-worm controls product range Ideally suited to installers and engineers either new to Glow-worm or its controls, and engineers already installing Glow-worm products and wanting to learn more about the range of controls available. Also suitable for domestic boiler installers, surveyors, specifiers and non engineers requiring this knowledge No installation, wiring or setup specifics covered - product range familiarity only (range, model names/numbers, F&Bs, system compatibility etc) | |
| Controls Part 3-Glow-worm Controls Wiring | This course is aimed at engineers wanting to learn about the installation and wiring of Glow worm controls (setup covered in another course) To cover basic combi control wiring (eBUS and 3rd party) To cover basic system wiring (S and Y plans and S plan plus) | |
| Controls Part 4-Glow-worm Controls Setup & Use | This course is aimed at all engineers wanting to learn more about the setup of our controls and what settings and parameters are available on them -to cover key specific settings of various systems & control parameters This online course will be supplemented by practical hands-on training in one of our Centres of Excellence. Aimed at boilers systems only | |
| Glow-Worm Controls Part 5 - Installation & Setup | This course brings together all of our on-line training into one in-centre training day that will allow you to practice everything you have learnt during the on-line stages. The course will cover how to specify the correct type of control, the installation including physical wiring, powering up and commissioning of the system to specific requirements. | Full day in-centre |
Industy Courses
| Course | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Heating Systems & Separation | This module provides an overview of commercial heating and how system separation using plate heat exchangers can prolong system life and efficiency. (Validated by CIBSE as a CPD session – certificates can be issued if required) | |
| Hydrogen | This session provides an introduction to hydrogen and the role that green gases will play in decarbonising heat in buildings. (Validated by CIBSE as a CPD session – certificates can be issued if required) | |
| Water Quality | Module considers the importance of good water quality and provides an introduction to best practice techniques including recent changes to BS7593 | |
| Unvented Hot Water Storage Cylinders | This module provides an overview of Vaillant's range of unvented hot water storage cylinders and considers key requirements of Building Regulations G3 |
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You can sign in to Glow-worm Academy training courses through your Club Energy account.