Training in foundry technology gives you in-depth, practical knowledge

This course provides you with in-depth and practical knowledge of all the technical aspects that are important in the production of castings.

What makes this course unique?

As well as offering teachers with years of practical experience we provide firmly-based course content and course materials (via presentations), incorporating expertise and knowledge built up over decades.

The structure of the course

The foundry technology course consists of five modules that can be taken separately:

Module 1: Casting of ferrous metals (1 traditional session + 9 online sessions)

Module 2: Casting of non-ferrous metals (1 traditional session + 3 online sessions)

Module 3: Clay-bonded moulding sand, chemically-bonded moulding sands and coatings (1 traditional session + 3 online sessions)

Module 4: Melting processes, work preparation, design of castings and casting defects (1 traditional session + 7 online sessions)

Module 5: Mechanical testing and non-destructive testing (2 traditional sessions)

During the traditional location-based sessions, a break is always provided in which students can exchange knowledge and experience with each other.

The detailed program with all sessions and the dates on which they take place can be found in the following overview (in Dutch):

Overview

You can choose to follow all the modules or one or more modules. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the course.

Examinations can be provided free of charge for testing the knowledge you have acquired during the course. This is done in consultation with the teachers after each module. You will then receive an exam certificate.

Who is this intended for?

The course is intended for Dutch-speaking technicians and engineers working in the foundry sector as well as technical personnel who regularly work with castings, such as casting designers, casting intermediaries, casting users, ...

Prices

You can choose to follow all the modules. The cost for the full course (five modules) is (excl. VAT):

• Members of Sirris: 2,920 euros for the first participant from a company and 2,628 euros for the second participant.
• Non-members of Sirris: 3,620 euros for the first participant from a company and 3,258 euros for the second participant.

You can also choose to follow one or more modules. You can find the cost prices for the individual modules in the table below.

As an SME, you can use the SME portfolio for this course (the SME portfolio must be requested no later than 14 calendar days after the first training day). (Approval No. Sirris: DV.O105154).
Click here for more information about the SME portfolio.