Training
Training must cover the training content recognised by the ET technical committee. The minimum training time is 6 days. (The duration of a training day is at least seven hours, which may be completed on a single day or by accumulated hours.)
Please note that for an intended Level 3 certification in a method, a passed BASIC examination is a prerequisite.
Examination centres
A list of authorised training and examination centres is available on the Locations page.
Examination procedure
| Section | Explanation | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Identification of participants, examination rules, preparations | ||
Part D1 Fundamentals of the method | 30 questions | 60 min |
| Break | ||
| Part E1 Codes and standards | 20 questions | 60 min |
| Break | ||
Part F Procedure description | 240 min |
Dates
| Course no. | Training | Examination | Organiser, location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET-26-326 Initial | 14.09.2026 - 21.09.2026 | 22.09.2026 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| ET-26-346 Renewal Recertification | 28.09.2026 | 01.10.2026 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| ET-27-053 Renewal Recertification | 04.03.2027 - 05.03.2027 | 05.03.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| ET-27-091 Initial | 22.03.2027 - 31.03.2027 | 01.04.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| ET-27-288 Initial | 11.10.2027 - 18.10.2027 | 19.10.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| ET-27-302 Renewal Recertification | 02.11.2027 - 03.11.2027 | 03.11.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |