norddeutsches kunststoffnetzwerk northern german plastics network

Education and Training at SAZSAZ offers extensive education and trainingoptions for companies in the plastics,automation and machine tool engineeringindustries. Key occupations in the cooperativeprograms for companies and SAZ include:Process mechanics for plastics andrubber technologies (VKK)Machining mechanicsElectronics specialistsProduction mechanicsIndustrial mechanicsMechatronics specialistsTool mechanicsMachine and equipment operatorsProduction technology specialistsSpecialists for warehouse logisticsDesign and construction mechanics.The entire range of vocational andapprenticeship occupations is providedto address diverse, company-specificneeds; the programs offered extendfrom less theoretical training (such asfor machine and equipment operators)to a cooperative course of study offeredin conjunction with Wismar University (aBachelor of Engineering together with anapprenticeship for VKK certification).One category of courses in the cooperativeeducation program encompasses specializedsubjects. Courses for the VKK certification,for instance, cover these fields:MaterialsPlastic testing and inspectionPlastic production by injectionmolding and extrusionFiber-reinforced plasticsPlastic processing and weldingAutomation and control technologies(hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC).The course content is taught using thelatest technologies and innovativeteaching methods (such as digital mediaand the on-site support of service training),all in consideration of the work tobe done at the enterprise.Another category of courses impartsbroader knowledge (as found in thecourses ”Study methods”, ”Time budgeting”)that helps students and apprenticesto handle the everyday challengesof their occupations. Adult and continuingeducation and training also focus on thespecial challenges of plastics, automationand machine tool engineering industries.SAZ offers the following certified programsin this area:Professional training to become aprocess managerCareer-accompanying advancementtraining to become a ”Certifiedindustry master (German Chamber ofIndustry and Commerce)” in the fieldof plastic and rubberContinuing training to become atechnician.12