Recognising damage patterns, using wood preservatives correctly and making restoration recommendations - this is what participants in the three-week course "Certificate of Expertise in Wood Preservation in Construction", which takes place in February 2022, will learn. "The course is aimed at professionals who want in-depth and nationally recognised additional training," says Prof. Dr Silke Lautner, HNEE lecturer and course director. It is aimed at all people who work in the field of refurbishment of old buildings and want to expand their expertise as a competent employee in construction and refurbishment companies, as an architect or site manager in the preparation of construction and monitoring of professional execution.

The programme is packed with topics ranging from the remediation of fungal and insect damage to investigation procedures and building regulations. "During an excursion, building materials will also be identified and practical problems analysed," says Silke Lautner. Nine specialist speakers are part of the programme, which ends with an expert examination* on the last day of the course.

A total of 23 places are available for the course, which takes place from 7 February to 25 February 2022 at the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, Alfred-Möller-Str. 1, 16225 Eberswalde. The fees amount to 1350 euros plus 230 euros examination fee (excl. VAT) for external participants. Registrations are still possible until 07 January 2022. The course is recognised as educational leave in the state of Brandenburg. Employees can take up to ten working days off work from their employer.
*Specialists who have successfully completed this course and the examination are entitled to offer and be requested as competent and specialised in accordance with VOB/A, § 8.3(1) and DIN 68 800-4.

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