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Our Essentials training programme

Step into the future of small-bore tubing training with our fully redesigned Essentials training programme. Created by industry specialists, our courses combine up-to-date technical knowledge with practical, hands-on exercises to build real-world skills your team can apply immediately.

With 8 focused modules, from safe fitting installation and precision tube bending to inspection, troubleshooting, and flange assembly, you can create a bespoke course or book spaces in our training calendar which we can fit into your team’s needs. Every module includes interactive theory, practical exercises, and competency assessments, ensuring your team gains not just knowledge, but confidence, compliance, and the ability to excel in even the most challenging operational environments.

What's new?

A fully redesigned training programme, built for today’s challenges in small-bore tubing

  • Expanded, up-to-date content covering all key aspects of small-bore tubing

  • 1-day Swagelok® Tube fitting installation (STFI) courses replaced with Swagelok® Tube fitting installation essentials and tube bending essentials

  • Developed by industry specialists to deliver practical, real-world learning

  • Practical assessment with a wider range of tube fittings

  • Real world bending applications

  • Troubleshooting real world common installation errors

  • Introduction to flange assembly




 

Explore our expertly designed combined courses 

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Tube Fitting Installation & Tube Bending Essentials Course

Gain hands-on expertise in tube fitting installation, and bending in our 1-day course, building skills to work safely, efficiently, and with precision.

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Tube Fitting Installation and Inspection Essentials Course

This 1-day course provides practical training in tube fitting installation, and inspection, equipping you with the skills to ensure accuracy and system reliability.

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Cone & Thread Fitting & FK Fitting Installation Essentials

Cone and thread and FK high-pressure training course designed for teams working with systems operating above 1000 bar with liquids or gases.

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Explore our Essentials course modules

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Tube Fitting Installation Essentials

Learn the fundamentals of safe, reliable tube installation designed to build confidence, and reduce the risk of system failures.

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Tube Bending Training Essentials

Learn the fundamentals of hand tube bending to reduce mechanical connections and minimise potential leak points.

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Inspection Training Essentials

This course teaches participants how to identify correct tube system placement, install Swagelok® tube fittings correctly.

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Cone & Thread Fitting Installation Essentials

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of medium- and high-pressure cone and thread fittings.

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FK Fitting Installation Essentials

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Swagelok® FK series medium-pressure fittings.

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Flange Installation Essentials

Gain the essential knowledge and practical skills to safely assemble flanged connections using correct bolt-tightening techniques.

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VCR® and VCO® Fitting Essentials 

Learn the Swagelok VCR® metal gasket face seal fitting and VCO® O-ring face seal fitting, for leak-tight service in applications.

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Hose Essentials Training

Learn the fundamentals of hose and flexible tubing systems to extend service life, enhance safety, and reduce total cost of ownership. 

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Custom training programme options

If you're looking for a more custom training programme, please contact our training team for further information.
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 Maximise your learning with combined modules 

 Pair modules for a complete hands-on experience. Take your training further by combining modules for maximum impact:

  • Tube fitting installation + tube bending: Master tube fitting installation and expert bending techniques in one session

  • Tube fitting installation + inspection: Master tube fitting installation and develop inspection and troubleshooting expertise in one session

  • Cone & thread + FK fittings: Build confidence in high-integrity cone and thread connections while understanding correct assembly and application of FK fittings

Why combine?
Delegates gain a more holistic understanding, faster skill acquisition, and real-world competence, all in one flexible session.

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Flexible, tailored training that works around your team

With our tailored training programmes, our experts work with you to design learning experiences that align with your operations, skill gaps, and ambitions, because when training fits your world, results follow. 

Choose the modules, shape the content, and let us create a learning path that fits your team perfectly. Our bespoke training courses adapt to you, not the other way around. Your team, your challenges, your learning, bespoke from start to finish.

 

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Learn by doing: Hands-on training that delivers results 

Each module combines:

  • Interactive theory and hands-on training to build practical skills
  • Real-world exercises that mirror operational challenges
  • Built-in competency assessments to verify understanding

Your team leaves with knowledge they can apply immediately, gaining confidence, competence, and operational excellence.

Equip your team with skills that make a difference

Essentials Training combines deep technical expertise with practical, hands-on learning, providing a structured path to confidence, compliance, and excellence. Flexible, tailored sessions ensure your team gains real-world skills they can apply immediately, improving safety, efficiency, and performance.

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In-person training at Bristol or Warrington

All sessions are delivered in person to give your team hands-on experience in a controlled, practical environment.

We can also create bespoke sessions tailored to your operational needs as well as on-site training at your facility. If you require a more bespoke session or onsite training, please email our training co-ordinator who support you further.

 

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Take your team to the next level 

With our Essentials training courses, you’re not just learning, you’re building confidence, compliance, and operational excellence in small-bore tubing systems. 

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