Qualification as a material testing specialist (systems technology)

The continuing education programme is particularly suitable for:

• People with a vocational qualification in a technical field or the metal industry who wish to move into mobile, non-destructive materials testing through comprehensive continuing education
• Career changers from all fields (with an interest in technology) who are looking for sound continuing education with good labour market prospects
• Students of materials science, mechanical engineering or similar subjects seeking a formal qualification in non-destructive materials testing

• DIN EN ISO 9712 Level 2 certificates (UT, RT, PT, MT, VT, ET)
• Radiation protection certificates S 3.1 and R 1.2 for radiographic testing
• Radiation protection certificate R 2.2 for spectrometry
• ADR certificate for the transport of Class 7 dangerous goods
• Certificates issued by W.S. Werkstoff Service GmbH

• A Hauptschulabschluss (German lower secondary school-leaving certificate) or equivalent school qualification
• Proficiency in spoken and written German (at least Level B2)
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics
• An interest in technology
• Adequate vision in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9712
• Completion of the training provider’s aptitude test

Materials are processed and tested in every industrial sector. This creates a wide variety of career opportunities, for example:

• Material testing laboratories
• Production inspections in the automotive or aerospace industry
• Material inspections in mechanical and plant engineering
• Materials development, for example in medical technology
• Material inspections in the steel and metal trade