Workshops

Huvo co-hosts free to attend workshops with a multitude of manufacturers throughout the year, covering product demonstrations and training on specific topics and systems.

Latest Workshops

Event Date	Manufacturer	Time	Session Overview
24/9/25	Wisualarm	Session1: 10:00am -11:30am Session 2: 12-1:30pm Session 3: 2-3:30pm	Join us at Penderyn Distillery on 24th September for an exclusive certified training session on Wisualarm Cat D detectors, delivered by Dahua’s Nigel Ward. Wisualarm takes a fresh approach to the Cat D category, offering clever features with real-world benefits that genuinely set it apart. In a focused 1 to 1.5-hour session, Nigel will cover everything from legislation and site placement to installation tips, common mistakes, and essential maintenance know-how — giving you the knowledge to install with confidence.
13/5/25 – Passed	Wisualarm	12:00pm -1:30pm	An exclusive certified training session on Wisualarm Cat D detectors, delivered by Dahua’s Nigel Ward.
30/4/25 – passed	Nittan	9:30am -11:00am	Join us as we introduce Nittan’s latest range of innovative devices. We’ll explore the advantages of the Evolution protocol and cutting-edge sensor technology, featuring a live demonstration of the EV-DP dual optical detector. This detector enhances fire response and minimises false alarms. We’ll also highlight the benefits for installers seeking a reliable, “fit and forget” experience with high-quality products.
4/12/24 – passed	EMS	9:30am -12:30pm	EMS will be delivering a comprehensive training course on the SmartCell system. This covers product overview, installation, commissioning and undertaking radio surveys. Live kit will be available for attendees to use the system and the session will end with a Q&A.
6/11/24 – passed	CheckFire	9:30am -11am	CheckFire introduce their all-new LFX range of extinguishers designed to protect against the growing threat of lithium-ion battery fires. With statistics showing lithium-ion battery fires having quadrupled in number since 2020 this workshop is a must for anyone maintaining extinguishers.
9/10/24 – passed	Hochiki	9:30am -1pm	Martin Green of Hochiki delivers the full Ekho wireless training. Ekho is a wireless based family of products which can be fully integrated into Hochiki’s renowned ESP intelligent hardwired system and this training is compulsory for anyone who wishes to work on an Ekho system.
25/9/24 – passed	Advanced	9:30am -11:30am	Phil Calvey of Advanced provides an overview & demonstration of AdvancedLive. The new digital solution that gives you secure, easy, real-time access to your Advanced fire system data via any internet-enabled device. AdvancedLive is a digital representation of your Advanced fire system that lets you remotely monitor and control your fire panel and devices – wherever you are, whenever you want.
10/7/24 – Passed	Hochiki	9:30am -11:30am	Martin Green of Hochiki introduces the world-class Hochiki ESP addressable protocol. A must for any open-protocol installer who will receive an overview of the core features, use of the handheld programmer, soft & sub-addressing, optimising sound levels and how the ESP VADs can help you achieve a part-23 compliant system.
8/5/24 – Passed	Fike	9:30am – 3:30pm	Ross Evans from Fike delivers their Sita addressable training course. Ideal for those installing or maintaining Fike addressable systems. All candidates who successfully complete the training are provided with the programming software and added to the approved installers database.
13/3/24 – Passed	Vox Ignis	9:30am – 11:30am	Nick Teahan from Vox Ignis covers legislation and British Standards for EVCS & Assist Call. Includes a hands-on demonstration of equipment.

Why Attend?

Fire safety regulations are often quite loose, with risk assessors not necessarily needing to hold specific qualifications, so these workshops help installers to prove they are a ‘competent person’. Some of the workshops are also Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited, allowing you to keep your knowledge up-to-date and help take your career further.

In addition to this, our workshops give you the opportunity to build links with manufacturers, and talk with them individually to network and identify future collaborations.

About Penderyn Distillery

All workshops are held at Penderyn Distillery in Swansea. The Copperworks Distillery, which opened in 2023, is a brand new premises located on the picturesque Hafod Morfa Copperworks site. The Distillery houses a modern conference room featuring full width roof lights letting in natural light, with a relaxed feel that encourages collaboration and learning, making it an ideal venue for our workshops.