Training and test centre

The gbd Group has numerous training and testing centres in which training courses are regularly held and continuous training provided. The modern training centres of gbd Group are to found at the locations of Dornbirn (AT), Winterthur (CH) and Wünnewil (CH). The accreditation through the ÖGfZP (Austrian Society for Non-destructive Testing) and the SGZP (Swiss Society for Non-destructive Testing) as training and testing body as well as ATB (Authorised Training Body) through the EWF (European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting), ensure international recognition of qualifications achieved with subsequent certification.

Overview of training services: 

• NDT personnel
• Welding supervisor
• Welder
  

Range of services:

• EN ISO 9712 - NDT personnel levels 1, 2, 3, surface procedures: VT, PT, MT, ET, volume method: UT (general, TOFD, PA, R), RT
• EN 4179 - Aerospace, surface processes: VT, PT, MT, ET, volume method: UT
• SNT-TC-1A ASME - NTD
• EN 14731 - Welding supervision according to EWF Guideline
• ASME welding technology, AWS D.1.1 Qualifications
• Quality assurance (factory production control, destructive testing, metallography)
• Courses at customers` request
• Welding education and training: EN ISO 9606-1+2 and EN ISO 14732