"Wood preservation in construction": A certificate of competence in three weeks

In February 2024, practitioners working in the field of timber construction will have the opportunity to acquire the nationally recognised certificate of expertise in timber protection in construction ("Sachkundenachweis Holzschutz am Bau") at the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE).
The training is aimed at professionals who want to expand their expertise as a competent employee in construction and renovation companies, as an architect or site manager in construction preparation and control of professional execution.

Recognising damage patterns, using wood preservatives correctly and making renovation recommendations - this is what participants in the three-week course "Sachkundenachweis Holzschutz am Bau", which takes place in February 2024, 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. Ten specialist speakers are part of the programme, which ends with an expert examination* on the last day of the course.

The course will take place from 12 February to 4 March 2024 at HNEE, Alfred-Möller-Str. 1, 16225 Eberswalde. The costs amount to EUR 1,350 plus an examination fee of EUR 230 (all prices net). This covers all organisational, personnel and material costs of the university. Discounted conditions are offered for students and DHBV members. 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.

Find out more about the programme.

*Specialists who have successfully completed this course and the examination are entitled to offer themselves as competent and specialised in accordance with VOB/A, § 8.3(1) and DIN 68 800-4 and to be requested to do so.

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