{"id":8734,"date":"2025-08-27T15:43:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T13:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compositesnl.nl\/?page_id=8734"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:20:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:20:41","slug":"knowledge-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/compositesnl.nl\/en\/core-activities\/knowledge-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Knowledge &#038; Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751036789083{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-breadcrumb  align-left marginbottom-30px\r\n        \">\r\n            <ul id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs\">\r\n            <li class=\"item-home\"><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/compositesnl.nl\/en\/\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"separator separator-home\"> \/ <\/li><\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h1 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-30px align-left color-black\r\n            \">Knowledge &amp; Education<\/h1>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-0px\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>A skilled workforce is essential for the growth and competitiveness of the composites sector.<br \/>\nAs demand for talent increases, so does the need for education that reflects current technologies and industry needs.<\/p>\n<p>CompositesNL supports collaboration between companies, educational institutions and research organisations.<br \/>\nWe contribute to the development of composites-specific training \u2014 especially in processing and manufacturing \u2014 and help shape practical learning opportunities through joint projects, workshops and the Young Composites community.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-image  align-Left marginbottom-0px overlay-no\r\n        \"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/compositesnl.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Onderwijs-2-1.png\">\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-15px align-left color-black font-extra-small icon-disable\r\n            \">University and applied sciences programmes<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-0px mobile_marginbottom-60px\r\n        \">\r\n            <ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inholland.nl\/onderzoek\/lectoraten\/composiet\/\">InHolland \u2013 Lectoraat Composiet<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nResearch and education platform focused on composite behaviour in hybrid structures, applied in construction, infrastructure and civil engineering.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ocw.tudelft.nl\/courses\/advanced-design-optimization-composite-structures\/\">TU\u202fDelft \u2013 Course \u201cAdvanced Design &amp; Optimization of Composite Structures\u201d<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity course on the design principles of aerospace composite structures, with a focus on material behaviour and safety margins.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/research.tue.nl\/en\/courses\/composite-and-light-weight-materials-design-and-analysis-3\">TU\u202fEindhoven \u2013 Course \u201cComposite and Lightweight Materials: Design and Analysis\u201d<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMaster\u2019s course in Mechanical Engineering focused on the analysis and design of composite and lightweight structures.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fontys.nl\/Onderzoek\/Additive-Manufacturing.htm\">Fontys \u2013 Additive Manufacturing (composiet)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nResearch group focused on 3D printing of composites, plastics and metals, where students gain hands-on experience with AM technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlstenden.com\/minoren\/composite-design-solutions\">NHL\u202fStenden \u2013 Minor \u201cComposite Design Solutions\u201d<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA minor in which students explore manufacturing, materials science and design with composites, including company visits and practical projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saxion.nl\/onderzoek\/lectoraten\/lichtgewicht-construeren\">Saxion \u2013 Lectoraat \u201cLichtgewicht Construeren\u201d<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nPractice-oriented research and education in thermoplastic composites for SMEs, offering facilities and proof-of-concepts for recycling, automation and process optimisation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kennispark.nl\/nl\/services\/thermoplastic-composites-research-center\/\">Universiteit Twente \u2013 ThermoPlastic Composites Research Center (TPRC)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nResearch and education centre for thermoplastic composites, established in collaboration with industrial partners such as Boeing and Fokker.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windesheim.nl\/opleidingen\/voltijd\/master\/polymer-engineering\">Windesheim &amp; NHL Stenden \u2013 HBO Master Polymer Engineering<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nTwo-year master\u2019s programme focused on polymer materials and sustainable production, featuring modules such as Design for Recycling and composite processing in advanced laboratories.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterstudies.co.nl\/institutions\/pfh-private-university-of-applied-sciences\/master-of-science-in-lichtgewicht-techniek-en-composieten\">PFH Private University \u2013 Master Lightweight Engineering &amp; Composites<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGerman-language (German\/Dutch) master\u2019s programme focused on CFRP\/GFRP, developed in collaboration with partners such as Airbus and Fraunhofer, and including a management component.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-15px align-left color-black font-extra-small icon-disable\r\n            \">Vocational education programmes<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-60px\r\n        \">\r\n            <ul>\n<li><u> <\/u><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mboluchtvaarttechniek.nl\/opleidingen\/composite-repair-technicus\/\">MBO Luchtvaarttechniek \u2013 Composite Repair Technicus<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFour-year vocational education programme (EQF level 4) focused on production techniques, inspection and repair of composites for aerospace applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentum.nl\/opleidingen\/roc-van-flevoland\/middenkader-engineering-composieten-watersport-industrie-389851\">ROC van Flevoland \u2013 Middenkader Engineering Composieten &amp; Watersportindustrie<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVocational BOL programme in which students learn to plan, design and work with composites in the maritime and aerospace sectors, including an internship component.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-15px align-left color-black font-extra-small icon-disable\r\n            \">Practical courses &amp; training<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-0px\r\n        \">\r\n            <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vapro.nl\/opleiden\/composietverwerking\/opleiding-composietverwerken-3\"><strong>VAPRO \u2013 Opleiding \u201cComposietverwerken1,2 en 3\u201d<\/strong><\/a><strong><u> (ism CompositesNL)<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nA practical course for experienced professionals (EQF level 4) who want to specialise in advanced composite processes such as process optimisation and team leadership.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yonder.nl\/voor-volwassenen\/opleidingen\/detail\/basis-composieten-cursus\">Yonder \u2013 Basis Composieten Cursus<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>A seven-day EQF level 4 course with certification, combining theory and practice \u2014 covering epoxy resin, glass and carbon fibre, repair and safety.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inventas.nl\/trainingen\/composietconstructies\/\">Inventas \u2013 Cursus Composietconstructies<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA four-day course at advanced vocational\/applied sciences level (MBO+\/HBO) on design, laminate calculations and manufacturability of composite structures, including practical assignments.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firda.nl\/volwassenen\/opleidingen\/basis-composieten\">Firda \u2013 Basis Composieten (e-learning)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOnline course focused on repair techniques, damage detection and certification, suitable for self-study.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scabro.com\/wie-wij-zijn\/services\/cursussen\/\">Scabro \u2013 Elementaire Cursus Composieten (Autoschade)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFour-day course on damage repair in the automotive industry, covering repair and inspection techniques, laminate construction and vacuum methods, based on aerospace standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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