Training in foundry technology: gain in-depth, practical knowledge - Module 2
Restart of the in-depth foundry technology course
At the request of foundries and their customers, Sirris is once again organising the foundry technology training course. The series of lessons combines live and online sessions and covers the entire casting process, from preparation to quality control, for both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. The training course consists of five separate modules that can be taken individually or as a whole.
For whom?
For Dutch-speaking technicians and engineers working in the foundry sector, and for technical personnel who regularly work with castings, such as designers, intermediaries and users of castings.
Key take-aways
- Complete overview of the casting process (ferrous and non-ferrous).
- Practical knowledge from experienced teachers.
- Five separate modules with certificates.
- Mix of live and online lessons.
- Access to extensive course documentation..
Programme
The course consists of five modules, each combining live sessions (Sirris Zwijnaarde, 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) and online sessions (3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.):
Module | Thema | Form | Start |
| 1 | Ferrous metals | 1 live + 8 online sessions | Live: 21st January 2026 Online: 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 24/02, 3/03, 10/03, 17/03 and 24/03 |
| Module 1 has finished | |||
| 2 | Non-ferrometalen | 1 live + 3 online sessions | Live: 28 april 2026 Online: 5/05, 12/05 and 19/05 |
| 3 | Moulding and core sands | 1 live + 3 online sessions | Live: 26 May 2026 Online: 2/06, 9/06 and 16/06) |
| 4 | Melting processes, designs and casting defects | 2 live + 4 online sessions | Live: 1 september 2026 and 6 october Online: 08/09, 15/09, 22/09 and 29/09 |
| 5 | Mechanical tests and non-destructive testing | 2 live sessions | Live: 20 October 2026 and 27 October |
Consult the complete overview of dates and topics:
Foundry Technology Training Programme 2026
You can choose to take all modules or select one or more modules. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the course. To test the knowledge you have acquired during the training, exams can be provided free of charge. This will be arranged in consultation with the teachers after each module. You will then receive an exam certificate.
Prices
Registration for Full training course (five modules) isn't possible anymore.
You can also choose to follow one or more modules. The costs for the individual modules are listed in the table below.
| PRICE | Non-Member | Member Sirris/Agoria |
| Module 1 - registration ended | €1.210 | €1.150 |
| Module 2 | €640 | €480 |
| Module 3 | €640 | €480 |
| Module 4 | €1.150 | €860 |
| Module 5 | €640 | €480 |
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Language
Dutch