Training courses and seminars for track vehicles

Here you will find a useful overview of all basic training courses for vehicles. With a simple click on "learn more about" you can obtain extensive information on the respective training course, alongside the training course number and course summary displayed here.

Component Training for Freight Wagons

Learn more about our different training courses on components for freight wagons.

VRT 0AVV I

1-day course in Theory for the General Contract of Use for Freight Wagons (AVV)

In this seminar, the General Contract of Use for Freight Wagons (AVV) will be presented.

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VRT 0AVV II

2-day Course in Theory and Practice for the General Contract of Use for Freight Wagons (AVV)

This training includes a theoretical seminar day in Rail Training Event (VRT) 0AVVI and a practical training day directly on vehicles for components of freight wagons

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VRT 6123

Component summary

All vehicle components from VRT 160 to VRT 660 summarised in 1 week according to AVV up to maintenance according to VPI EMG.

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VRT 060

General Overview of Freight Wagons

In this seminar, participants with little experience and/or career changers will be introduced to freight wagons.

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VRT 160

Wheelsets

This seminar is all about wheelsets. Starting with their construction, up to maintenance according to the Maintenance Guideline (VPI EMG) and the General Contract of Use for Freight Wagons (AVV)

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VRT 360

Brakes

In this seminar, braking systems will be presented. Starting with their construction, up to maintenance according to the Maintenance Guideline (VPI EMG) and the General Contract of Use for Freight Wagons (AVV)

more informationBrakes
VRT 460

Bogies and Base Frames, Springs

In this seminar we will introduce you to bogies and base frames. Starting with their construction, up to maintenance according to the Maintenance Guideline (VPI EMG) and the General Contract of Use for Freight Wagons (AVV)

more informationBogies and Base Frames, Springs
VRT 560

Drawgear and Buffers

In this seminar, drawgear and buffers are presented. Starting with their construction, up to maintenance according to the Maintenance Guideline (VPI EMG) and the General Contract of Use for Freight Wagons (AVV)

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VRT 660

Vehicle Bodies and Tanks

This seminar deals with types and treatment/operation of superstructures according to the General Contract of Use for Freight Wagons (AVV) up to maintenance according to the Maintenance Guideline (VPI EMG).

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VRT 699

Additional Training to Become a Brake Quality Inspector

This seminar is of interest to participants who need an operating license for freight wagons.

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Training and Advanced Training for Brakes on Rail Vehicles

Learn more about training courses for brakes in track vehicles.

VRT 300

Preparatory Course for Maintenance Technicians on Rail Vehicle Brakes

In this seminar, the participants are prepared for the training to become a qualified brake maintenance technician.

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VRT 301

Partial Training as a Qualified Maintenance Technician for Freight Wagon Brakes I

This seminar is suitable for participants who are to be used for brake testing and brake inspection BR 0.

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VRT 302

Partial Training as a Qualified Maintenance Technician for Freight Wagon Brakes II

This seminar is suitable for participants who are to be used for brake testing and brake inspection BR 0 - BR 3.

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VRT 305

Partial Training as a Qualified Maintenance Technician for Freight Wagon Brakes III

This seminar is suitable for participants who are to be used for brake tests and brake revisions BR 0 - BR 3, for example on auxiliary vehicles.

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VRT 310

Full Training as a Qualified Maintenance Technician for Freight Wagon Brakes IV

This seminar is suitable for participants who are to be used for brake testing and brake inspection BR 0 - BR 3.

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VRT 315

Full Training as a Qualified Maintenance Technician for Freight Wagon Brakes V

This seminar is suitable for participants with basic knowledge who would like to complete Rail Training Event VRT 300 together with the VRT 315 so that they can then be used for the BR 0 - Br 3.

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VRT 340

Additional Training for Brake Maintenance Technicians with Valid Existing Basic Training

In this seminar, the participants are introduced to the various regulations, guidelines and leaflets for braking equipment in theory and practice.

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VRT 350

Additional Training to Become a Brake Quality Inspector

For participants who need authorisation for braking systems on rail vehicles.

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VRT 399

Other additional training for brake systems and brake testers by arrangement

In this seminar, the participants are familiarised with the various brakes and brake testers.

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Annual Advanced Training Course for Qualified Brake Maintenance Technicians

Learn more about our annual further training course for already qualified maintenance technicians for brakes.

VRT 320

Annual Advanced Training Course for Qualified Brake Maintenance Technicians

This training course serves to maintain a licence for brake fitters on freight wagons.

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VRT 330

Annual Advanced Training Courses for Qualified Brake Maintenance Technicians for Rail Vehicles in General, Such As Auxiliary Vehicles

This training course serves to maintain a licence for brake fitters on freight wagons, such as auxiliary vehicles.

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VRT 820

Annual Advanced Training Course for Qualified Brake Maintenance for Traction Vehicles

This training course serves to maintain a licence for brake fitters for traction vehicles.

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VRT 920

Annual Training Course for Qualified Brake Maintenance Technicians for Passenger Carriages

This training course serves to maintain a licence for brake fitters for passenger carriages.

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Training and Advanced Training for Brakes on Passenger Carriages

Learn more about our training courses for brakes in passenger carriages.

VRT 901

Training as a Qualified Maintenance Technician for Passenger Carriage Brakes I

In diesem Seminar werden die Teilnehmer in die Instandhaltung an Nahverkehrswagen Br 0 und Br 1 eingewiesen.

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VRT 902

Training as a Qualified Maintenance Technician for Passenger Carriage Brakes II

In this seminar, the participants will be instructed in the maintenance of brakes on long-distance coaches Br 0 and Br 1.

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VRT 903

Additional Training for Passenger Coaches with Automatic Load Braking III

In this seminar, the participants will take a basic course (VRT 901 or VRT 902) with automatic load braking.

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VRT 904

Additional Training for Passenger Coaches with Automatic Load Braking IV

In this seminar, the participants will expand what they have learned in VRT 902 to include knowledge of magnetic rail brakes.

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Our training courses and seminars for track vehicles provide you with the opportunity to undertake further training at any time. A hands-on seminar for operating track vehicles will also frequently cover practical training using an actual freight wagon, as is the case for our seminar "VRT 360 Brakes" for example.

If you are searching for a preparatory course to qualify as a "Maintenance Technician – brakes for track vehicles" or wish to complete the full training course to become a "Qualified Maintenance Technician – brakes for freight wagons", you will find detailed information on our extensive range of training courses in the section "Further training for operating brakes in track vehicles".

The annual further training course for already qualified Maintenance Technicians for brakes will provide brake mechanics with the opportunity to receive solid training. The ECM qualification "Brake mechanics" / license validation for brake mechanics operating freight wagons, traction units, passenger carriages or track vehicles in general, can be obtained by completing our further training courses.

Our basic training courses for track vehicles will also cover training for operating brakes on passenger carriages.

Should you have any questions or suggestions you can of course contact us by phone or email. Our contact details can be found in the section "contact".