Schlüter Academy 

The constant new market challenges require ongoing further development of skilled employees. That is why we invest heavily in qualification measures. By expanding our Schlüter Academy, we are creating a solid foundation for lifelong learning. The Schlüter Academy sees itself as a trade center within the Schlüter company and is the first point of contact for training and further education.  
Thanks to our in-house and external trainers, we are able to offer a wide range of further education programmes. In addition to staff and executive development, our customers are the main focus. Whether it involves training courses on all aspects of the equipment, management techniques, time management or construction equipment driving licences: We make our customers and employees fit for their everyday work! 

Objectives of the Schlüter Academy 

  • Development of our employees and our company

    It is our highest priority to support our employees in their individual development and thus keep the company fit for the future.

  • Career support and guidance

    We provide guidance to our employees along their individual career paths.

  • Advice for executives

    We assist our executives in an advisory capacity in the development of their employees.

  • Network

    With our network of in-house and external trainers, we promote continuous training and further education programmes at Schlüter.

  • The Schlüter Academy is an organisational platform

    As an academy, we promote further training within the company and guide it along the desired paths both in terms of structure and curriculum.

  • The Schlüter Academy is a service provider

    We are a service provider and act as a point of contact for executives and employees in all matters concerning further training and personal development.

  • The Schlüter Academy makes economic sense

    It is our goal to bundle training resources in a way that makes good business sense.

  • The Schlüter Academy consolidates the mission statement

    With your courses, seminars and coaching at Schlüter for construction equipment we consolidate the mission statement of our company.
           

Our Training Facilities

Training Programmes of the Schlüter Academy 

We get you ready for the job

Training Programmes

Our Training Programme for Customers 

Apart from further training for our own staff, the Schlüter Academy focusses on customer training. We offer a variety of options to perfectly prepare your team for any job. 

  • Individual training on your machine

    Training options to suit your wishes!

    You haven’t found the right training course? No problem, we would be delighted to train you individually for your Komatsu machine. Depending on your requirements, with your help, we will design the training course that is tailored perfectly for you. Don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our experts will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

    Possible course content:
    • Basic training
    • Safety instruction
    • Functions of the display system
    • Handling the aftertreatment system
    • Maintenance and care of the machine in theory and practice
    • Tips for the efficient handling of the machine
    Dates:
    on request
    Duration:
    0,5 - 1 day
    Location:
    at your site or one of the Schlüter locations
    Price: € 1.598,- per training day plus travel expenses of our trainer
    Registration

  • Operator’s License for Earthmoving Machinery

    More safety and efficiency in your daily work!

    Operating earthmoving machinery requires more than just experience – it demands expertise, practical skills, and a responsible approach to handling the equipment.In our training course, we provide participants with all the essential knowledge needed to operate earthmoving machinery safely and efficiently.

    Companies benefit from increased workplace safety, smoother workflows, and reduced costs – whether through less wear and tear, fewer equipment damages, or more efficient machine use. Upon successful completion, participants receive the Operator’s License for Earthmoving Machinery in accordance with DGUV Guideline G 301-005 and DGUV Regulation 100-500, Chapter 2.12.

    Theoretical Content
    • Legal and regulatory requirements
    • Responsibilities of employers and operators
    • Machine-specific knowledge and special applications
    • Site- and operation-related requirements
    • Occupational safety and accident prevention
    • Theoretical final exam

    Practical Content
    • Safe commissioning and instruction
    • Handling of attachments
    • Practical driving exercises (with and without load)
    • Maintenance and care
    • Identifying and eliminating minor faults
    • Practical final exam
    Target Group:
    Operating and driving personnel of earthmoving machinery – from beginners to experienced operators
    Dates:
    On request
    Duration:
    2 days
    Location:
    At your site or one of the Schlüter locations
    Price: €1.598 per training day plus travel expenses for our instructor
    Registration

  • Operator training for Komatsu i-machines

    For sustainable and efficient use of i-machines!

    In our driver training for i-machines, we teach you the correct and safe handling of Komatsu i-machines so that you are well prepared for the next work assignment with digital control units. You will first be familiarized with the expert basics as well as the structure and control of an i-machine, before the knowledge you have learned is then put into practice.
    The goal of the training is to provide you with the expert knowledge and skills to operate your i-machine in a sustainable and efficient manner.

    Training contents:
    • Safety instruction
    • Basics of machine control
    • Operating instructions
    • Structure and control of an i-machine
    • Application examples and practice on the machine
    Target Group:
    Operators and operators of i-machines, from newcomers to experienced users
    Dates:
    on request
    Duration:
    1 day
    Location:
    at your site or one of the Schlüter locations
    Price: € 1.598,- per training day plus travel expenses of our trainer
    Registration

  • Operator Training for Motor Graders

    Perfectly Prepared for Your Next Operation

    Our operator training provides you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for the safe and efficient operation of motor graders. From basic applications and foundational driving exercises—such as windrowing and surface creation—to material placement using the front blade, we prepare you specifically for your tasks. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your expertise, this training offers the right knowledge and hands-on practice for successful machine operation.

    Training Content:
    • Basic applications
    • Safety instructions
    • Use of different steering modes
    • Basic driving exercises:
    • Windrowing
    • Creating simple surfaces
    • Creating inclined surfaces
    • Fundamentals of road construction and crown profiling
    • Material placement using the front blade

    Target Group:
    Motor grader operators – from beginners to experienced users
    Dates:
    On request
    Duration:
    2 Days
    Location:
    We conduct the training at your facility
    Price: € 1.598,- per training day, plus trainer travel expenses
    Registration

  • Service training – daily maintenance

    Repair minor damages yourself!

    In our service training, the participants get an overview of the machine, the assemblies and how they work. After the training, participants will be able to service minor damage and regularly occurring difficulties themselves.

    Training contents:

    • Safety instruction according to DGuV 100-500
             - Equipment knowledge

    • Inspection / daily maintenance: principles and important points
             - fuel system
             - monitor system
             - error codes
             - Oil types and maintenance kit
             - Special features of KomatsuCare

    • Exhaust aftertreatment
             - Functions & structure
             - Regeneration process and its adjustment
             - Fault sources and diagnosis
             - Solutions for faults

    • Tool Control
             - Liter setting for different attachments
             - Typical error sources & solution approaches
    Target Group:
    Workshop staff and experienced machinists
    Dates:
    on request
    Duration:
    1 day
    Location:
    at your site or one of the Schlüter locations
    Price: € 1.598,- per training day plus travel expenses of our trainer
    Registration

  • 1S High-Voltage Qualification

    Instructed Person (FuP) for operating and driving personnel

    Electrically powered construction machinery not only offers new possibilities but also poses specific safety and expertise requirements.
    Our training course provides essential knowledge about legal regulations, potential hazards, and protective measures when working with high-voltage systems. Participants learn to safely identify high-voltage components, perform basic maintenance tasks, and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

    Upon completion of the course, participants are qualified as Instructed Persons (FuP) in accordance with DGUV Information 209-093 and are able to work safely and responsibly with electrically powered construction machinery.

    • Qualification Levels According to DGUV Information 209-093
    • Safe operation of machinery with high-voltage systems
    • Permitted tasks on high-voltage systems
    • Identification and function of high-voltage components
    • Safety measures when handling high-voltage equipment
    • Working under the supervision and guidance of a Qualified Person for High Voltage (FHV)
    Target Group:
    Personnel working with hybrid or battery-powered machinery
    Dates:
    On request
    Duration:
    2 hours
    Location:
    Online training
    Price: On request
    Registration

  • 2S High-Voltage Qualification

    High-Voltage Qualification for Service and Workshop Personnel (FHV)

    The increasing integration of high-voltage systems into construction machinery places high technical demands on everyday work. Especially in workshops and during maintenance on electrically powered vehicles, it is essential that only qualified professionals with the necessary expertise carry out such tasks.

    Our High-Voltage Training provides participants with the skills required to work safely and responsibly on vehicles equipped with high-voltage systems. They learn how to behave appropriately in the workplace, identify potential hazards at an early stage, and handle high-voltage components safely in a de-energized environment.
    Upon successful completion of the course, participants are certified as Qualified Persons (FHV) in accordance with DGUV Information 209-093 and are authorized to perform live work on high-voltage systems.

    • Training Content
    • Qualification for working on production vehicles with high-voltage systems
    • Basic electrical engineering knowledge
    • Electrical hazards and first aid
    • Protective measures against electric shock and arc flash
    • Organization of safety and health when working on high-voltage components
    • Application of high-voltage systems in vehicles
    • Structure and operation of on-board electrical systems
    Target Group:
    Workshop personnel performing maintenance and repair work on hybrid or battery-powered machinery
    Dates:
    On request
    Duration:
    2 days
    Location:
    Training can take place at your company site or at one of our selected Schlüter branches
    Price: €1.598 per training day plus travel expenses for our instructor
    Registration

  • Training in machine control systems

    Customised for you – training in the operation of integrated and retrofitted machine control

    With machine control systems by Komatsu and Topcon, you are using high-quality, innovative products to optimize your work and organizational processes. In our training courses, we will introduce you to the functions of digital machine controls.

    Our course content:
      2D/3D MACHINE CONTROL
      EXCAVATOR, CRAWLER, GRADER - BEGINNER
      • Basics and operation of machine systems, GNSS basis, repeater
      • Set-up, adjustment, commissioning, function control and troubleshooting

      2D/3D MACHINE CONTROL
      EXCAVATOR, CRAWLER, GRADER - ADVANCED
      • System explanation GNSS/LPS/mmGPS
      • Sitelink
      • Site setup
      • Own models and data handling

      CONSTRUCTION SITE SURVEYING - BEGINNER
      System explanation GNSS and software Pocket 3D
      • Site survey and setup
      • Site control/recording/staking out
      • Basic and reference service
      • Function control and troubleshooting

      CONSTRUCTION SITE SURVEYING - ADVANCED
      • System explanation GNSS/Tachymeter
      • Software Pocket 3D and MAGNET
      • Data handling/SiteLink
      Dates:
      on request
      Duration:
      0,5 - 1 day
      Location:
      at your site or one of the Schlüter locations
      Price: € 1.598,- per training day plus travel expenses of our trainer
      Registration

    • 3D Mass Data & UAV Training – Using Drones Efficiently

      Make the Most of Aerial Data: Training in UAV & 3D Mass Capture

      Would you like to integrate the efficient use of drone technology and modern data capture methods into your daily work? Our training course provides a solid introduction to working with UAV systems and offers hands-on guidance on how to achieve professional results using products from our partners DJI Enterprise, Vigram, and Propeller.

      In addition to a theoretical introduction covering legal requirements and flight planning, the focus is on practical handling of the equipment – including data analysis and documentation.

      Training Content:
      • Introduction to UAV systems and their areas of application
      • Legal basics for drone operations
      • Flight planning and execution of UAV missions
      • Choosing the right drone for your specific use case
      • Data collection and analysis using Propeller & more
      • Documentation of cable trenches, house connections, and small stockpiles
      • Use of the ViDoc handheld scanner for highly detailed point clouds
      • Practical workshop including flight execution and data processing
      Dates:
      On request
      Duration:
      1 Day
      Location:
      at your site or one of the Schlüter locations
      Price: € 1.598,- per training day plus travel expenses of our trainer
      Registration

    • Training Update Pocket 3D - Version 15

      Seamless Upgrade: Make the Most of Pocket 3D Version 15!

      Are you already familiar with a previous version of Pocket 3D and looking to smoothly transition to the latest release? Then our training course for Pocket 3D Version 15 is just what you need! This session will help you quickly get to grips with the new features, clarify any questions, and optimize your workflows and project organization.

      Training Content:
      • New features in Version 15
      • Overview of the function menu
      • Customizing the user interface
      • Object editing and calculations via context menu
      • Creating construction pits
      • Refresher: device and project setup, measurements, and stakeouts

      Dates:
      On request
      Duration:
      0,5 - 1 Day
      Location:
      at your site or one of the Schlüter locations
      Price: € 1.598,- per training day, plus trainer travel expenses
      Registration

    • Construction equipment operator licence

      We get your team ready for any operation.

      Operating construction machinery is a responsible task. It is, therefore, all the more important that the operators handle the machine safely and economically and can move around safely within the workshop or at the jobsite. With this course, we get your employees fit for the safe and efficient operation of your earthworks machine!

      Objective: operator licence for earthworks machines (German DGuV Rule 101-003, BGR118)

      Theoretical part:
      • Design and function of earthworks machines (according to DIN EN 474, DIN EN 500)
      • Operator and contractor obligations
      • Legal bases in the field of earthworks machinery
      • Safe operation, transport and daily maintenance
      • Basic principles of operating physics
      • Final theoretical exam


      Practical part:
      • Introduction to the equipment on site
      • Departure check in accordance with German Accident Prevention Regulations (UVV)
      • Digging curve on the excavator or load capacity diagram on loader resp.
      • Driving exercises with and without load
      • Digging exercises
      • Final practical exam
      Target Group:
      Operating and driving personnel of earthworks machines, from newcomers to experienced operators
      Dates:
      13.-15.01.2026 10.-12.02.2026 03.-04.03.2026 23.-25.06.2026 18.-20.08.2026 27.-29.10.2026
      Duration:
      3 days
      Location:
      Komatsu plant, Hanover
      Price: € 1.557,- per person
      Includes meals during the day and a joint evening meal. If you need an overnight stay nearby, we will be happy to assist you in booking a hotel.
      Registration

    • Basic training for wheel loaders and excavators

      Not every beginning needs to be hard!

      Not every beginning needs to be hard: This course is designed specifically for operators who have little or no experience with construction equipment. Our Komatsu experts will first train you or your operators in handling construction machinery on the simulator before taking you to the demonstration site. The focus of the course is the general operation, the safe and efficient handling of wheel loaders and excavators as well as daily maintenance tasks.

      Objective: To strengthen the operator’s knowledge for the sustainable operation of earthworks machinery

      Theoretical part:
      • Daily machine inspection and maintenance by the machine operator
      • Physical machine basics
      • Machine components
      • Switch settings and operation of the machine
      • Productive handling of the machine

      Practical part:
      • Daily maintenance
      • Simulator training in different work scenarios
      • Basics of efficient machine operation
      • Correct operation in difficult situations
      Target Group:
      novice drivers
      Dates:
      01.-03.09.2026
      Duration:
      3 days
      Location:
      Komatsu plant, Hanover
      Price: € 1.557,- per person
      includes catering during the course and one joint evening meal
      Registration

    • Wheeled Excavator Training

      Effective handling of a wheeled excavator is part of a profitable workday with the machine. Participants will learn safe operation, machine basics, attachments, and daily maintenance of the
      machine. Drivers start with simulator training before getting on the machine. The goal is to strengthen the driver's knowledge and effective use with a wheeled excavator.

      Training contents:

      Theoretical part:
      • Daily machine inspection/maintenance by the machine operator
      • Operating settings and controls for effective use of the machine
      • Safe handling during tool change (quick coupler, tool control)
      • Physical machine basics
      • Machine components

      Practical part:
      • Daily maintenance
      • Training of different working situations on the simulator and the machine
      • Basics of efficient machine operation
      • Handling the machine during tool change (quick coupler, tool control)
      Dates:
      24.-25.02.2026
      Duration:
      2 days
      Location:
      Komatsu-Werk Hannover
      Price: € 1.038,- per person
      The training costs include daily catering including a joint dinner. If you need an overnight stay nearby, we will be happy to help you book a hotel.
      Registration

    • Efficiency training

      We ensure efficiency

      With the support of our Komatsu experts in Hanover, we offer you or your operators an efficiency training that is specifically tailored to your operational needs. Using the KomatsuEdge Analyse Tool, a detailed operation analysis is carried out for your specific areas of application. Learn about the possibilities provided by our digital analysis programmes and work even more efficiently in the future.

      Objective: Reducing operational costs through the implementation of efficient ways of working

      Theoretical part:
      • Machine settings in detail
      • Daily machine inspection by the operator
      • Physical details of machine operation
      • Efficient operation of the machines

      Practical part:
      • Variety of driving tasks with wheel loaders WA380-8 to WA500-8
      • Efficient operation with WA simulator
      • Analysis and individual training based on KomatsuEdge data
      • Detailed daily maintenance in the VR room

      Machines: WA380-8, WA470-8, WA475-10, WA480-8, WA500-8
      Target Group:
      experienced machine operators
      Dates:
      17.-19.02.2026 05.-07.05.2026 25.-27.08.2026 15.-07.09.2026 24.-26.11.2026 01.-03.01.2026
      Duration:
      3 days
      Location:
      Komatsu plant, Hanover
      Price: € 1.557,- per person
      incl. catering during the course and one joint evening meal
      Registration

    • Operator training for material handlers

      We are aware of the responsibility you have for your employees. That is why this very practice-oriented course enables operators to run the machine independently and efficiently as well as to recognise and eliminate minor malfunctions on their own. The training concept is flexibly designed, leaving room for individual requirements.

      Participants will become familiar with the operation and functions of the machine, learn how to carry out daily maintenance and cleaning tasks and receive tips on how to operate the machine as trouble-free as possible.

      Content:
      • Correct interpretation of error messages and necessary measures
      • Assemblies and definitions
      • Machine technology
      • Safety regulations
      • Use of attachments incl. driving exercises

      Target Group:
      Employees in charge of machine operation. With new machines, this training should ideally take place before commissioning.
      Dates:
      on request
      Duration:
      1.5 days
      Location:
      SENNEBOGEN Academy, Straubing
      Daily meals are included in the training costs. We can also book overnight accommodation in the Sennebogen partner hotel ASAM.
      Registration

    • Operator licence for material handlers

      The German professional associations and the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health stipulate in their regulations that only trained and certified persons may be assigned to drive and operate earthworks machines.

      In a 2-day theoretical and practical seminar, we will instruct you in the competent and safe operation and maintenance of material handlers.

      With this training, those of your employees who already have knowledge and experience in the operation of these machines will gain the specialist knowledge and ability to operate excavators and loaders and acquire the driving licence for material handlers.

      Content:
      • Legal bases
      • Definitions
      • Hazard analysis
      • Practical instruction in the operation of Sennebogen material handlers incl. driving exercises
      • Securing, care and maintenance of the machine
      Target Group:
      People who operate machines and would like to receive tips and techniques to increase efficiency day by day. Anyone who wants to obtain the "expert" certificate to carry out tests on SENNEBOGEN material handlers.
      Dates:
      on request
      Duration:
      2 days
      Location:
      SENNEBOGEN Academy, Straubing
      Daily meals are included in the training costs. We can also book overnight accommodation in the Sennebogen partner hotel ASAM.
      Registration

    • Operator licence for telehandler

      The regulations of the German Employer's Liability Insurance Associations and the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health stipulate that only trained and certified persons may be assigned to drive and operate telescopic handlers.The experts from Sennebogen will instruct you in the competent and safe operation and maintenance of telescopic loaders in a 2-day theoretical and practical seminar. With this training, your employees who already have basic knowledge and experience in handling these machines will gain the expertise and ability to operate telescopic handlers. Following the course, participants will receive a driving license for telescopic handlers in accordance with DGUV Principle 308 - 009.

      Training contents:
      • Legal and physical basics
      • Training and testing according to BetrSichV, TRBS2111, BGV A1, BGR 500 chap.2.12, DGUV principle 308-009
      • Instruction on the machine, hazard analysis
      • Practical instruction in Sennebogen telescopic forklift incl. driving training
      • Machine operation
      • Daily maintenance and inspection
      • Simple troubleshooting for the operator
      • Tips for economical operation of the machine
      Target Group:
      People who operate machines and want to receive tips and techniques for this to increase efficiency day after day. Anyone who wants to obtain the certificate of "expert" to perform tests
      Dates:
      on request
      Duration:
      1.5 days
      Location:
      SENNEBOGEN Akademie, Straubing
      Daily meals are included in the training costs. We can also book overnight accommodation in the Sennebogen partner hotel ASAM.
      Registration

    Contact person

    Schlüter Baumaschinen GmbH
    Soester Straße 49-51
    59597 Erwitte

    Phone: +49 2943 / 987-2777
    Fax: +49 2943 / 987-910
    akademie-erwitte@schlueter-baumaschinen.de
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    Lebenslanges Lernen in der Schlüter-Akademie

    In-house training

    Lifelong learning at the Schlüter Academy

    The constant changes in the market require ongoing further training on the part of our employees. That is the reason why we invest in qualification measures and with our Schlüter Academy offer the best conditions for lifelong learning.

    Our training courses are divided up into three main subject areas:
    • Professional skills
    • Social skills
    • Organisational skills

    Should you have any questions about further training available to our employees, we will be delighted to answer them in a personal discussion.
      

    The team at the Schlüter Academy 

    Judith Quente
    Coordination of customer-, sales- and product training

    Phone: +49 2943 987-2777
    akademie-erwitte@schlueter-baumaschinen.de
    Martina Nolte
    Organisation of sales training and product training

    Phone: +49 2943 987-2777
    akademie-erwitte@schlueter-baumaschinen.de

    Jessica Sternberg
    Jessica Sternberg
    Organisation of sales training and product training

    Phone: +49 2943 987-2777
    akademie-erwitte@schlueter-baumaschinen.de
    Katharina Steltemeier
    Katharina Steltemeier
    Coordination of customer training and technical training

    Phone: +49 2943 987-2777
    akademie-erwitte@schlueter-baumaschinen.de
         
    Julia Rüther
    Dr. Manuel Wille
    Project Manager Academy

    Telefon: +49 2943 987-2777
    akademie-erwitte@schlueter-baumaschinen.de 
    Sascha Pogarell
    Sascha Pogarell
    Head of HR

    Telefon: +49 2943 987-0
    akademie-erwitte@schlueter-baumaschinen.de
        
    Petra Schlüter
    Petra Schlüter
    Patron of the Academy

    Telefon: +49 2943 987-0
    akademie-erwitte@schlueter-baumaschinen.de
       
    Schlüter Baumaschinen GmbH | Soester Straße 49-51, 59597 Erwitte | Tel: +49 2943 987-0 | Fax: +49 2943 987-910 | erwitte@schlueter-baumaschinen.de

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