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.

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 (2 days):

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 (2 days):

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:

29/03/-01/04/21
26/04/-29/04/21
27/09/-30/09/21
30/11/-03/12/21

Duration:

4 days

Location:

Komatsu plant, Hanover

Price: 990€ plus VAT

Includes meals during the day, joint evening meals and a small evening programme on the 3rd night of the course

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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 (2 days):

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 (2 days):

Daily maintenance
Simulator training in different work scenarios
Basics of efficient machine operation
Correct operation in difficult situations

Target Group:

novice drivers

Dates:

06/04/-09/04/21
30/08/.-02/09/21

Duration:

4 days

Location:

Komatsu plant, Hanover

Price: 800€ plus VAT

includes catering during the course and one joint evening meal

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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 (1 day):

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

Practical part (2 days):

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:

01/02/-03/02/21
22/02/-24/02/21
01/03/-03/03/21
21/04/-23/04/21
26/05/-28/05/21
07/06/-09/06/21
13/09/-15/09/21
09/11/-11/11/21
22/11/-24/11/21
06/12/-08/12/21

Duration:

3 days

Location:

Komatsu plant, Hanover

Price: 790€ plus VAT

incl. catering during the course and one joint evening meal

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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:

Theoretical and practical training in machine control
Advantages of machine control and potential savings
Added value of digitalization
Advice and live demos at your site

Training packages (price list on request):

1-day training from 4 participants (see overview)
Company and individual training on request

Dates:

on request

Duration:

on request

Location:

on request

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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:

approx. 4 hours

Location:

at your site or one of the Schlüter locations

Price: on request

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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

Price: on request

(incl. 1 night’s hotel accommodation at our partner hotel ASAM ****s)

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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

Price: on request

(incl. 2 nights’ hotel accommodation at our partner hotel ASAM ****s)

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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

Katharina Steltemeier
Coordination of customer training and sales training

Telefon: +49 2943 987-279
ksteltemeier@schlueter-baumaschinen.de

Julia Rüther
Koordination Training Aftersales

Telefon: +49 2943 987-271
jruether@schlueter-baumaschinen.de

Petra Schlüter
Patron of the Academy

Telefon: +49 2943 987-0
pschlueter@schlueter-baumaschinen.de

Sascha Pogarell
Head of HR

Telefon: +49 2943 987-0
spogarell@schlueter-baumaschinen.de

Christiane Falkenrich
Coordination of after-sales training

Telefon: +49 2943 987-902
cfalkenrich@schlueter-baumaschinen.de

Schlüter Customer Training

Practical experience for practical use