14 May 2025
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Gary Hall of TQ Environmental and Carrier's David Dunn open the new training centre
Carrier Solutions UK and TQ Environmental have linked up to launch a dedicated HVAC training centre in Yorkshire.
The new facility, hosted and managed by TQ Environmental, offers targeted training on air conditioning systems from Toshiba, part of the Carrier Solutions UK group, with the goal of developing a highly competent and confident engineering workforce.
Based in Wakefield, TQ Environmental specialises in gas and environmental monitoring systems, with over three decades of experience supporting a wide range of commercial, industrial and public sector applications. The partnership brings together Carrier’s technical support and HVAC technologies with TQ Environmental’s complementary gas detection solutions and commitment to skills development. The result is a purpose-built training hub that will serve as a local resource for contractors, engineers, and service providers.
Gary Stanley, Operations Director at TQ Environmental, said: "This partnership with Carrier aligns perfectly with our ethos. It’s about raising the bar for technical training and creating a space where engineers can grow their knowledge and hands-on experience."
Courses on offer include residential and commercial systems, including VRF. Engineers will receive both classroom instruction and practical demonstrations using the latest Toshiba by Carrier equipment.
David Dunn, Sales Director, Northern Europe, Carrier RLC EMEA, added: "The value of this partnership lies in its ability to deliver relevant, real-world training close to where our customers work. It ensures that engineers are not just qualified, but truly prepared to work with our systems safely and effectively."
The facility, located near major transport routes, aims to offer a professional yet welcoming learning environment. It builds on the momentum of Carrier’s expanding training network and follows the recent launch of its Stockport centre, which offers courses in VRF, controls, commissioning and low-carbon heating technologies. Alongside technical instruction, the centre addresses key industry themes such as energy efficiency, environmental compliance and refrigerant safety. With a focus on delivering industry-recognised qualifications and hands-on experience, the centre is part of Carrier’s long-term commitment to developing a skilled, future-ready workforce.
Gary Hall, Managing Director at TQ Environmental, said: "We are delighted to partner with Carrier Solutions UK. The leak detection products we produce in the UK complement the product ranges offered by the Carrier Group. They are tried and tested, and we are in a position to develop bespoke solutions in-house, quickly and effectively, for any project requiring gas detection. It’s a real pleasure to see the training centre being used already. Extra dates have been added and the footfall is high."
The partnership underscores both companies’ shared focus on supporting the HVAC sector through long-term investment in people and education. With support from regional Carrier distributors, the centre is positioned to become a flagship for industry training in the North.
Training sessions are now available to book, with strong interest already coming in from engineers across the region.
https://www.toshiba-aircon.co.uk/support-resources/training-academy/
