BRAND-NEW
New GSB Training portal online now GSB International e.V. has launched a new training portal to expand and make access to its technical courses more flexible, now also open to non-member companies.
G
SB’s quality guidelines require member companies to undertake
In addition to the now well-established two-part “Training for quality-
regular training courses. At least once every two years, a company
responsible staff in GSB-certified coating companies”, which focuses not
must send at least one technical staff member to attend a GSB training
only on the structure of the GSB but above all on staff responsibilities,
course. These can take place in person or online, with the latter becoming
testing procedures and surface pre-treatment, training courses on
increasingly popular. A new training portal now also offers non-members
specialist topics are now also being offered: for instance, there will be
the opportunity to register and participate.
a colourimetry seminar in the autumn; specialised training courses will
To respond even more flexibly to the needs of businesses, the GSB has
highlight the benefits of well-managed factory production control and how
launched a new training portal just in time for the Paint Expo trade fair,
to achieve it; and, last but not least, the basics of powder coating will also
where those interested can register for training courses. All available
be explained. For 2027, specialist presentations by industry experts from
events are listed there and presented with a brief description of their
the fields of plant engineering, coating technology and testing are planned.
content, and are offered in German and English. Registration can take
In conclusion, Guido Rohloff notes: “As I come from a practical background
place as soon as dates are confirmed. For training events for which
myself, it is important to me to present the topics clearly using practical
no date has yet been set, interested parties can put their names down.
examples and to speak the language of the respective target group. This
Registration will take place once the minimum number of participants has
is not a language course; it is about the content. After the course, we are
been reached. “This represents a significant improvement on the previous
available to answer questions of any kind."
approach, where invitations to a single fixed training session were sent out several times a year via newsletter. Furthermore, the newsletters limited
For further information: www.gsb-international.de/schulungen/
us to the circle of member companies. Through the training portal, we can now also reach companies outside our membership,” notes Guido Rohloff, Technical Director and initiator of the project.
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