Leica Geosystems launch new three-tier training programme
Launch of industry-first training programme and new dealer network expansion announcement
MACHINE control and surveying equipment specialists Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have today announced the launch of a new three-tiered training programme for installation engineers and technicians.
The programme roll-out, which began this month with its first Level 1 course, attended by members of the Flannery Plant Hire team, is now open to all customers, dealers, and partners. It comes as Leica Geosystems continue to expand their dealer network with the appointment of Aska Attachments.
Commenting on the company’s investment in training and its dealer expansion, Mark Laud, business director - UK distribution at Leica Geosystems, said: ‘Thousands of machines now use Leica Geosystems 3D machine control on some of the largest and smallest projects in the UK and Ireland, and over the years we’ve built the largest dealer network to support them. This continues to expand with the addition of Aska Attachments and their team.’
Mr Laud added: ‘With new machines getting fitted daily and new entrants to the industry, we recognized we could further support our dealers and customers as they expand their capabilities for both the installation and maintenance of our solutions.
‘By developing a progressive learning programme with three levels, delivered by our expert team from our own Leica Geosystems School in Shropshire, we can not only share our knowledge but also practically show how our ecosystem works.
‘This includes both machine control hardware and software, as well as our surveying equipment and solutions, such as our base stations, which support the creation of 3D models used on site and the high levels of accuracy customers require.
‘It’s great to see Flannery Plant Hire already taking advantage of the Level 1 training,’ said Mr Laud.
Commenting on the different levels of training being offered, engineering support manager Eurig Price added: ‘Our programme starts with Level 1, which we call ‘Onboarding’ and is focused on engineers and technicians, both those with existing experience and others who are completely new to our product range and even the sector.
‘Level 1 is a three-day course that combines classroom and practical sessions in our sandpit at The School, providing participants with a deep understanding of our products and solutions.
‘It’s also the start of their journey with us, which can lead to Level 2 training, focusing on installation, maintenance, and technical remote support. This includes the practical elements of installation, such as wiring and calibrating a new system, as well as calibrating attachments such as buckets. It also supports advanced troubleshooting and the sharing of best-practice work methods.
‘Finally, Level 3 is our most advanced training, which aims to support the creation of qualified trainers who can then deliver Level 1 and 2 training to their colleagues, helping everyone to deliver the best possible outcomes for equipment owners and end users.’
