Gardiner has passed the 1000 mark of certificates issued to installers attending its BFPSA training courses, and has celebrated by presenting a professional detector test equipment kit from No Climb Products Ltd to John Moore of PAL Security.

"Starting only two years ago, Gardiner courses make up a major and increasing part of BFPSA certificates," trainer Trevor Boxer said. "Gardiner courses must account for half the delegates I have trained since then, and with that number set to double again in 2006, we are taking on new trainers to cope with demand." Gardiner's fire training courses, catering for 20-25 at a session, are held regionally at hotels throughout the year. For more information, contact Mark Wild on 01706 510515 or email: mwild@gardinersecurity.co.uk.

Other training aids and initiatives launched by companies to help installers ...

Home communications, networking and entertainment solutions provider Asheridge Communications has introduced a home networking training course for security installers. Pitched at newcomers into this market, the course covers the fundamentals of voice, data, audio and CCTV design, installation and integration, and explores how installers can harness home networking technology to provide integrated solutions for their customers, and develop this new revenue stream for their business. For more information on the courses, visit www.ashcomms.com, or call direct on 01494 794770.

Raytec has published a 'Complete Guide to CCTV lighting', designed to assist with technical challenges and offer additional revenue opportunities. For an electronic copy, call 01670528446 or email sales@rayteccctv.com

MK Electric has released 'A Guide to Part P', which covers all the areas of electrical installation affected by the Part P regulations and their implications on normal working practices. For a copy, call 0870 240 3385.