Certified Training Courses

1 day Renewal: Certified HDPE Pipe Welder GW330

Installation & Welding of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipes for Gas and Water applications as per the standards of the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas & Water (DVGW).

This 1 day Renewal Class includes Theory & Practice, SKZ Documentation and SKZ Certificate & License (max 16 attendees).

Requirements: The attendees must be holder of the SKZ Welder License (GW330) and should have basic knowledge in English language (both written and spoken) and training subject to such an extent that the teaching can be followed and the theoretical qualification test can be taken.

Certified Geomembrane Welder DVS® 2212-3 (HDPE)

Installation and Welding of Lining Membranes made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) in geotechnical and hydraulic engineering applications as per the standards of DVS® German Welding Society.

This 5 days training includes Theory & Practice, SKZ Documentation and SKZ Certificate & License (max 10 attendees).

Certified HDPE Pipe Welder GW330

Installation & Welding of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipes for Gas and Water applications as per the standards of the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas & Water (DVGW).

This 5 days training includes Theory & Practice, SKZ Documentation and SKZ Certificate & License (max 16 attendees).

Requirements: The attendees should have basic knowledge in English language (both written and spoken) and training subject to such an extent that the teaching can be followed and the theoretical qualification test can be taken.

Certified HDPE Pipe Welding Supervisor GW331

Supervisor for the welding of pipelines made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) for Gas and Water applications as per the standards of the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas & Water (DVGW).

This 5 days training includes Theory & Practice, SKZ Documentation and SKZ Certificate & License (max 10 attendees).

Focus: Materials Science - Welding Procedures - Test Methods - Fault Detection and Monitoring - Producing, Testing and Evaluating of Welded Joints

SKZ Composite Essentials

"An intensive and highly practical 1 Day course."

This course is designed for those who are new to the composite industry and executives with a commercial background who are dealing with composite materials in their daily business.

The SKZ Composite Essentials module provides a solid foundation for understanding the types and properties of composite materials, manufacturing and processing technologies of composites, as well as quality assurance of composites. You will learn key terminologies that will help you communicate and solve problems within the composite industry.

Key areas covered:

  • Plastics materials: classification, chemical structure and physical behavior
  • Characteristics of fiber reinforced materials and areas of application
  • Global market for composites
  • Matrix Systems (polyester, epoxy, vinyl ester, phenolic)
  • Reinforcing fibers (glass, carbon, synthetic and natural fibers)
  • Textile semi-finished products (roving, matts, woven fabrics, multiaxial fabrics)
  • Process technologies for composite materials (from hand lay-up, over vacuum infusion and RTM to prepreg processing)
  • Sandwich construction
Who should attend?
The course addresses executives with a commercial background who are involved with composites in Sales, Service, Procurement, Marketing, Process Planning and Quality Management.

Related Industries
Participants are typically working in industries like Aviation, Architecture, Marine, Rail, Automotive, Renewable (Wind Turbine Blades) Pipes & Tubes, Composite Repairs, Sport & Leisure.

Course Leader: Eng. Stefan Fleischmann
Eng. Stefan Fleischmann graduated from the University of Applied Science, Faculty of Plastics Engineering in Würzburg, Germany. He started his career in the aeronautic industry at Airbus Group in the field of composite materials. With over 10 years of teaching experience in the field of plastics, Stefan provided coaching and customized trainings to over 2,000 industry professionals worldwide. Stefan is a certified teacher and examiner of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and has provided high-level staff trainings for lifelong learning programs of the European Union.

Course fees
The registration fees include expert tuition, comprehensive course documentation, lunch & refreshments and your official SKZ framed Certificate. The course will have a maximum of 18 delegates.

Requirements
Delegates shall have good knowledge in English language (both written and spoken) to such an extent that the teaching can be followed.

SKZ Extended Examination for HDPE Pipe Welders

According to DVS 2212-1 (I-6.3) HDPE, Butt-Fusion welding OD 315mm - OD 1600mm

SKZ Polymer Essentials

SKZ's Polymer Essentials
a highly practical and intensive 2 day course

This course is designed for those who are new to the polymer industry and executives with a commercial background who are dealing with plastics in their daily business.

The Polymer Essentials module provides a solid foundation for understanding the types and properties of plastics, manufacturing and processing technologies of plastics, as well as quality assurance of plastics. You will learn key terminologies that will help you communicate and solve problems within the polymer industry. 

Key areas covered:
- Plastics materials: chemical structure and physical behavior
- Classification (thermosets, elastomers, thermoplastics, semi-crystalline, amorphous)
- Major modifications (fiber reinforced, impact modified, etc.)
- Identification of plastics with confidence
- Machines and process technologies for: Injection molding, extrusion, blow molding
- Applications, joining of plastics: Welding and adhesive bonding
- High-performance plastics and thermoplastics elastomers
- Green Polymers: Sustainable Bioplastics, Biodegradable Plastics, Plastic Recycling

Who should attend?
The course addresses executives with a commercial background who are involved with plastics in Sales, Service, Procurement, Marketing, Process Planning and Quality Management.

Related Industries
Delegates are typically working in industries like Aerospace, Automotive, Building & Construction, Film & Sheets, Flooring, Insulation, Sport & Leisure, Marine, Packaging, Pipe & Tube, Polymer Production, Roofing and Wire & Cable.

Course Leader: Eng. Stefan Fleischmann
Stefan Fleischmann graduated from the University of Applied Science, Faculty of Plastics Engineering in Würzburg, Germany. He started his career in the aeronautic industry at Airbus Group in the field of composite materials. With over 10 years of teaching experience in the field of plastics, Stefan provided coaching and customized training to over 2,000 industry professionals worldwide. Stefan is a certified teacher and examiner of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and has provided high-level staff training for lifelong learning programs of the European Union.

Course fees
The registration fees include expert tuition, comprehensive course documentation, lunch & refreshments and your official SKZ framed Certificate.
The course will have a maximum of 18 delegates.

Requirements
Delegates shall have good knowledge in English language (both written and spoken) to such an extent that the teaching can be followed.

What will you leave with?

  • Understand the principles of HDPE materials in terms of implementation and accurate installation procedures, their scope of application, and quality control according to the German DVGW & DVS Standards.
  • Have more confidence when supervising or installing HDPE Gas & Water pipelines. (Including welding machines and tools)
  • Know the various methods of pipe welding techniques and installation procedures.
  • Being able to check and perform repairs on installed lines in accordance with approved QA/QC.

Certificate & Welder License

Certificate & Welder License from the educational establishment SKZ Germany will be issued to participants, who fully attend the training program and pass the written & practical examinations.

Methodology

Lecture, case studies, presentations, experience sharing and hands-on workshops.