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ZECK Academy

Training center · Schesslitz

ZECK
Academy.

Training for overhead line construction and rail technology. Theory and practice: combined.

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ZECK Academy in figures

  • 2022OpeningZECK Academy with testing area and tower
  • 1,000+Participantsper year, as of 2024
  • 10CoursesOverhead lines, safety and rail technology
ZECK Academy

Theory and practice: combined.

Efficient and safe acting during stringing operations is a defining factor in the success of your projects. Trained expert personnel is decisive. During our training programs, your staff learns to safely and competently take full advantage of the potential and performance of your ZECK machines, contributing sustainably to your success.

We set the highest quality standards for our ZECK products and trainings. In our modern training center, as well as the new testing area with tower, we have created ideal conditions to convey theoretical and practical skills in a tangible way.

Legal basis

  1. Training

    A training at ZECK Academy contains all legally required components of an instruction in a machine group as well as a technical troubleshooting and conveys profound expert and background knowledge regarding the application of equipment. Successful participation is verified by a certificate, including an entry in the safety passport.

  2. Duty of care of the company

    Every employer provides their employees with tools and machines so they are able to perform their work. This work equipment must be in technically safe working order. Employees must be informed about potential dangers during use and trained in the safe handling of the equipment. This applies to all work equipment of the company as well as rental machines.

  3. Realisation of training | instruction

    The employer who has charged their employees with the execution of a task must ensure that the respective persons are appropriately and expertly trained or instructed. In Germany, the current accident prevention regulations of the DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance) demand an instruction of employees at least once a year.

  4. ISO 9001

    Certified training programme – in order to meet the highest quality demands of our customers and trainees. For this reason, we continuously check, develop and improve our training measures.

Training courses

Our
courses.

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10 courses

Overhead lines5 courses

Operator Training: Puller-Tensioner

Target group: Machine operator · Lateral entrants · Trainees

Duration
2 days
Participants
6–10 participants
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Dates
on request
Enquire: Operator Training: Puller-Tensioner

Overhead lines

Operator Training: Puller-Tensioner

Duration
2 days
Participants
6–10 participants
Dates
on request
Location
ZECK training center
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Price
on request

Objective

Acquisition of technical knowledge and practical competences for working with ZECK stringing machines. The successful participation is confirmed by a certificate.

Target group

  • Machine operator
  • Lateral entrants
  • Trainees

Theory

  • Structure of the machines
  • Operating elements and machine functions
  • Positioning, anchoring & grounding of machines
  • Calculation of forces
  • Forces applied onto technical equipment
  • Accident prevention and occupational safety

Practice

  • Positioning of machine (rule of 5° rope deviation)
  • Installation of drum stands and reel winders
  • Positioning the rope (left- and right-hand-lay rope)
  • Machine operation
  • Troubleshooting in case of failure

Note

Work clothes and personal protective equipment are required for the practical training.

Operator Training for Drum Winch

Target group: Trainees · Workmen · Machine operators

Duration
1/2 day
Participants
5–12 participants
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Dates
on request
Enquire: Operator Training for Drum Winch

Overhead lines

Operator Training for Drum Winch

Duration
1/2 day
Participants
5–12 participants
Dates
on request
Location
ZECK training center
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Price
on request

Objective

Acquisition of basic knowledge and expertise in operating the ZECK drum winches. The successful participation is confirmed by a certificate.

Target group

  • Trainees
  • Workmen
  • Machine operators

Theory

  • Structure of the machines
  • Operating elements and machine functions
  • Positioning, anchoring & grounding of machines
  • Forces applied onto technical equipment
  • Accident prevention and occupational safety

Practice

  • Positioning the machines
  • Operating the machines
  • Troubleshooting in case of malfunction
  • Accident prevention and occupational safety
  • Rope replacement and correct adjustment of rope spooling

Note

Work clothes and personal protective equipment are required for the practical training.

Operator Training for Line Cars

Target group: Lateral entrants · Trainees · Workmen · Machine operators · Site managers

Duration
1 day
Participants
5–8 participants
Theory / Practice
20 / 80 %
Dates
on request
Enquire: Operator Training for Line Cars

Overhead lines

Operator Training for Line Cars

Duration
1 day
Participants
5–8 participants
Dates
on request
Location
ZECK training center
Theory / Practice
20 / 80 %
Price
on request

Objective

Acquisition of basic knowledge and practical skills in operating ZECK line cars. The successful participation is confirmed by a certificate.

Target group

  • Lateral entrants
  • Trainees
  • Workmen
  • Machine operators
  • Site managers

Theory

  • Structure and components of a line car
  • Operating elements and machine functions
  • Using the lifting device
  • Accident prevention and occupational safety

Practice

  • Safe handling and correct installation of line car on conductors
  • Practical operation of line car in testing area including crossing of suspension set
  • Rescue from the line car

Note

Work clothes and personal protective equipment against falls from a height are required for the practical training.

Operator Training for Pulling Robots

Target group: Machine operators · Lateral entrants · Apprentices · Site managers

Duration
1/2 day
Participants
6–10 participants
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Dates
on request
Enquire: Operator Training for Pulling Robots

Overhead lines

Operator Training for Pulling Robots

Duration
1/2 day
Participants
6–10 participants
Dates
on request
Location
ZECK training center
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Price
on request

Objective

Acquisition of basic knowledge and practical skills in operating the ZECK pulling robot. The successful participation is confirmed by a certificate.

Target group

  • Machine operators
  • Lateral entrants
  • Apprentices
  • Site managers

Theory

  • Operating elements and machine functions
  • Accident prevention and occupational safety
  • Structure and components of a pulling robot

Practice

  • Safe handling and correct installation of pulling robot on conductors
  • Correct use of cradle blocks, recovering device and line tensioner
  • Correct battery change
  • Operating the pulling robot in the testing area

Note

Work clothes and personal protective equipment against falls from a height are required for the practical training.

Tower Erection with Drum Winches

Target group: Site managers · Machine operators · Workmen

Duration
2 days
Participants
4–12 participants
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Dates
on request
Enquire: Tower Erection with Drum Winches

Overhead lines

Tower Erection with Drum Winches

Duration
2 days
Participants
4–12 participants
Dates
on request
Location
ZECK training center
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Price
on request

Objective

Acquisition of basic and technical knowledge in operating ZECK drum winches. The successful participation is confirmed by a certificate.

Target group

  • Site managers
  • Machine operators
  • Workmen

Theory

  • Methods of tower erection
  • Use and designs of gin poles
  • Design of technical equipment
  • Tower and gin pole calculations
  • Accident prevention and occupational safety

Practice

  • Positioning and anchoring of machines
  • Erection of first section with a drum winch
  • Installing the tension ropes and the support ropes
  • Elevating the gin pole to install the second section

Note

Work clothes and personal protective equipment against falls from a height are required for the practical training.

Safety2 courses

Safety Training for Construction Inspectors and Safety Officers

Target group: Construction inspectors · Safety officers

Duration
3 days
Participants
5–12 participants
Theory / Practice
60 / 40 %
Dates
on request
Enquire: Safety Training for Construction Inspectors and Safety Officers

Safety

Safety Training for Construction Inspectors and Safety Officers

Duration
3 days
Participants
5–12 participants
Dates
on request
Location
ZECK Academy
Theory / Practice
60 / 40 %
Price
on request

Objective

Acquisition of basic knowledge and expertise in accident prevention and occupational safety when handling ZECK machines (puller-tensioner, drum winch, line car). The successful participation is confirmed by a certificate.

Target group

  • Construction inspectors
  • Safety officers

Theory

  • Correct control of safety regulations during positioning, anchoring and grounding of machines under observation of applied forces on technical equipment
  • Positioning of machine (rule of 5° rope deviation for the prevention of birdcaging)
  • Danger zones at puller and tensioner site
  • Validity of CE marking according to accident prevention and occupational safety
  • Calculation of critical values accident analysis

Practice

  • Identification and assessment of danger zones at the machine site
  • Induction to safety devices of machines (puller-tensioner, drum winch, line car)

Note

Work clothes and personal protective equipment against falls from a height are required for the practical training.

Planning and Stringing Operations in Proximity to Live Lines

Target group: Engineers · Site managers · Specialists from network operators

Duration
2 days
Participants
8–12 participants
Theory / Practice
80 / 20 %
Dates
on request
Enquire: Planning and Stringing Operations in Proximity to Live Lines

Safety

Planning and Stringing Operations in Proximity to Live Lines

Duration
2 days
Participants
8–12 participants
Dates
on request
Location
ZECK Academy
Theory / Practice
80 / 20 %
Price
on request

Objective

Gaining basic knowledge and expertise about stringing operations in proximity to live parts and system components. The successful participation is confirmed by a certificate.

Target group

  • Engineers
  • Site managers
  • Specialists from network operators

Theory

  • Planning of the stringing operation (work and time calculation)
  • Basic knowledge (voltage level, minimal and safety distances, ground fault, distances for working under live lines, step potential, grounding resistance)
  • Special features of the OPGW, OPPC installation and stringing operation of LWL lines
  • Installation methods (twin-line system, tri-line system)
  • Calculating the number of cradle blocks & synthetic fiber ropes (including application examples)
  • Calculating ropes
  • Alternatives to the default procedure
  • Accident prevention & occupational safety

Practice

  • Safe handling and correct installation of pulling robot on conductors
  • Correct use of cradle blocks, recovering device and line tensioner
  • Correct battery change
  • Operating the pulling robot in the testing area

Note

Work clothes and personal protective equipment against falls from a height are required for the practical training.

Rail technology3 courses

Introduction to overhead contact lines – work processes and best practices

Duration
5 days
Participants
8–12 participants
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Dates
26–30 April 2027
Enquire: Introduction to overhead contact lines – work processes and best practices

Rail technology

Introduction to overhead contact lines – work processes and best practices

Duration
5 days
Participants
8–12 participants
Dates
26–30 April 2027
Location
ZECK Academy
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %

Objective

Training in the installation, maintenance and monitoring of overhead contact lines.

Content

  • Basic knowledge of overhead contact line materials and connections
  • Types of overhead contact lines
  • Tools and aids
  • Structure of an overhead contact line, materials
  • Five safety rules
  • Testing and correct earthing of overhead contact line installations

Maintenance and monitoring of overhead contact lines

Duration
5 days
Participants
8–12 participants
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Dates
27 September–1 October 2027
Enquire: Maintenance and monitoring of overhead contact lines

Rail technology

Maintenance and monitoring of overhead contact lines

Duration
5 days
Participants
8–12 participants
Dates
27 September–1 October 2027
Location
ZECK Academy
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %

Objective

Training in the installation, maintenance and monitoring of overhead contact lines.

Content

  • Carrying out maintenance on overhead contact line installations in local transport
  • Implementing maintenance measures
  • Different types of wall fixings and their inspection
  • Adjustment, functions and overhaul of tensioning devices
  • Special designs and temporary overhead contact lines
  • Structure of a high catenary overhead contact line

Construction supervision and protective measures in overhead contact line technology

Duration
5 days
Participants
8–12 participants
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %
Dates
on request
Enquire: Construction supervision and protective measures in overhead contact line technology

Rail technology

Construction supervision and protective measures in overhead contact line technology

Duration
5 days
Participants
8–12 participants
Dates
on request
Location
ZECK Academy
Theory / Practice
30 / 70 %

Objective

Training in the installation, maintenance and monitoring of overhead contact lines.

Content

  • Fundamentals of construction supervision
  • Protective measures
  • Erecting poles and operator training in accordance with EN280
Preparing for training

Training
information.

The Academy team can answer questions about your training.

What equipment do I need?

Work clothes and personal protective equipment are required for practical training. Personal fall-protection equipment is required for line car, pulling robot, safety, tower erection and stringing near live lines training.

Is participation certified?

Successful participation in ZECK overhead line training is confirmed by a certificate. The Academy brochure also specifies an entry in the safety passport. For the IHK certificate course, the information provided by IHK Erfurt applies.

Cooperation with IHK Erfurt

IHK-Fachkraft Freileitungsmonteur/in

ZECK is an official cooperation partner of IHK Erfurt for the certificate course IHK-Fachkraft Freileitungsmonteur/in. The aim is to develop practical experience and improve safety and quality when working on the high-voltage overhead line network.

This certified vocational training provides the required skills and knowledge in a practical way. The organiser is the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Erfurt. Information on the electrical engineering, foundation construction and tower assembly modules, as well as registration, is available from IHK Erfurt.

  • 160 hours
  • Stringing module: ZECK training center
  • Dates and registration via IHK Erfurt
Information and registration at IHK Erfurt
Insights into the Academy

Center of Excellence

Advanced “Center of Excellence” Training in Cooperation with SPIE SAG GmbH

Line cars at the ZECK Academy test tower, title: ZECK Academy – Training “Center of Excellence”, SPIE SAG GmbH

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Welcome to the ZECK Academy.

Training center address

ZECK Academy Columba-Schonath-Str. 8 96110 Schesslitz, Germany

ZECK Academy – training brochure

The brochure dates from August 2024. Where information differs, the current course details on this page apply. Please contact the Academy team about dates and prices.

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