Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM
Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM

European Adhesive Specialist (EAS) Online (Blended Learning)

ACCORDING TO GUIDELINES DVS® / EWF 3309 AND EWF 662 --- COURSE IS RECOGNISED ACCORDING TO DIN 2304, DIN 6701 AND TL A-0023

120-hour course for industrial supervisors of adhesive bonding work

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Training courses with digital learning elements are increasingly in demand. Against this background, the Adhesive Bonding Technology Training Center of Fraunhofer IFAM is expanding its portfolio with the DVS®/EWF European Adhesive Specialist qualifications in an online format with a classroom phase (blended learning). Contents and final certificates correspond to formerly face-to-face courses.

With this new concept, the theoretical content is mainly taught online. This enables you to work on the topics during the entire course without time pressure, whenever and wherever and as often as you wish. You will be supported by the possibility to discuss questions with the trainers or other course participants during weekly video conferences as well as by self-executed learning checks and further learning materials.

 

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The registration deadline is one week before the start of the course.


Online + On-site in Bremen (GERMANY)

EAS-BL-E-2-25

Online unit 1    August 25 - August 29, 2025
Online unit 2    September 08 - September 12, 2025
Online unit 3    September 22 - September 26, 2025
On-site phase    October 13 - October 17, 2025
 

EAS-BL-E-1-26

Online unit 1    April 13 - April 17, 2026
Online unit 2    May 04 - May 08, 2026
Online unit 3   May 18 - May 22, 2026
On-site phase    June 01 - June 05, 2026
 

EAS-BL-E-2-26

Online unit 1    September 14 - September 18, 2026
Online unit 2    September 28 - October 02, 2026
Online unit 3    October 05 - October 09, 2026
On-site phase    October 19 - October 23, 2026

 

Online + On-site in South Boston (USA)

EAS-BL-USA-1-26

Online unit 1    April 13 - April 17, 2026
Online unit 2    May 04 - May 08, 2026
Online unit 3    May 18 - May 22, 2026
On-site phase    June 01 - June 05, 2026


The registration deadline is one week before the start of the course.

 

This course is also offered (either as face-to-face or blended learning variant)  by the following of our international co-operation partners:

Yifa Institute for Bonding & Composite Materials  (China)

YIFA Institute of New Materials (China)

AESB (Japan)

Lijmacademie B.V. (Netherlands)

Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Górnósląski Instytut Technologiczny, Centrum Spawalnictwa (Poland)

BS Formaciones Adhesivas S.L.U (Spain)

Kiwa Belgelendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş (Turkey)

ChemQuest Technology Institute (USA)
 

For courses in German language please visit our Klebfachkraft Online webpage.

Figure 1: Adhesive Bonding Specialist online format with on-site phase (Blended Learning)

 

A technique check is offered before the start of the course to check that the hardware and software are working properly. All you need to participate in the course is browser access.

The course itself starts with a kick-off video conference for all participants (see figure 1). This will allow you to get to know the other participants and the trainers. In addition, the learning platform and its functions are explained.

The subsequent online phase comprises three theory units, each with a duration of approx. 25 hours. The detailed course contents can be viewed here: Adhesive specialist course contents (PDF).

For each of these three online units, you have the opportunity to view the learning content via our learning platform or download and work through it offline. The content is conveyed through short videos, presentations and animations. To support your learning success, flashcards, interactive learning checks and exercises are available for you to work on in small groups or alone.

In addition, you will meet with the trainers and your course group at mandatory online video conferences  (see in figure 1) to talk about previously defined course topics to be worked through, to discuss questions and to further consolidate the knowledge you have acquired. However, should anything be unclear or in need of explanation beforehand or »in between«, the trainers are of course also available for questions.

Following the online phase, the five-day on-site phase including the practical, written and oral examinations takes place at Fraunhofer IFAM. Here, further topics are presented so that all the contents of the DVS®/EWF Adhesive Bonding Specialist course are covered. Likewise, all practical exercises are now carried out and linked to the theory. You will be optimally prepared for the upcoming examinations through repetition units. After successfully passing the exams, you will receive the internationally recognised DVS®/EWF certificates.

 

Online phase (e-learning in three units)

  • Interactive learning on computer, tablet, smartphone or offline
  • Regular video conferences between course group and trainers
  • Support through e.g. virtual flashcards and interactive learning checks 
  • Learning without time pressure: individual and independent of location

On-site phase

  • Receipt of the course documents for the entire European Adhesive Specialist course
  • Refreshing, intensifying and completing the theory part
  • Practical exercises and exam preparation
  • Taking the practical and theoretical exams (written/oral)

1. Technical check

 

2. Online phase (e-learning / 3 theory units of 25 hours each)

  • Kick-off
  • Independent work through the theoretical content, supported by quizzes, exercises and regular, mandatory video conferences

 

3. On-site phase (5 days)

  • Receipt of the course documents for the entire adhesive specialist course
  • Presentation of further topics
  • Carrying out the practical exercises
  • Exam preparation
  • Taking the examinations
  • Presentation of the DVS®/EWF certificates

Participants must have:

  • A personal e-mail address, access to the internet and Microsoft TEAMS
  • Sufficiently good knowledge of the course language to enable them to understand the course material and take any relevant examinations (written and oral)
  • Successful completion of a professional qualification or technical qualification on EQF level 4 (high school diploma is for example EQF level 3) or an EAB diploma

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