Open Training Courses

Open Training Courses

NCC offers world-leading composites training, designed to re-skill and upskill teams and individuals across every sector to build composites capabilities in a range of disciplines.

Whether you prefer self-paced online learning, virtual classrooms, or in-person courses at our state-of-the-art facility, we have the right delivery method for you.

All of our courses have been developed by technical specialists and are delivered by experienced practitioners, covering a spectrum of subjects that suit a variety of levels of experience.

Explore our upcoming courses to boost your skills and knowledge, ensuring you stay ahead in your field. Each course page will detail what the training covers and the available delivery methods.

Our next three upcoming sessions

Composite Measurement and Inspection Techniques - Tuesday 1st July (1 day)

Virtual Composite Strength and Stiffness - Monday 7th July (4 half days)

Introduction to Composite Materials - Tuesday 8th July (1 day)

Training Courses

Find out more about our range of training courses on offer

Introduction to Design for Composites

If you're new to designing composite materials this course will give you the tools & techniques you need to confidently develop robust concept designs.

Introduction to Manual Prepreg Techniques

Whether you're moving into prepreg manufacturing or work in an environment where it's already used and want to broaden your skills, this course will give you an essential introduction to materials and processes along with their application.

Introduction to Automation for Composite Production

If you're looking to implement automated processes into your existing composite manufacturing activities this course will give you the knowledge you need to explore and assess techniques to take your production to the next level.

Composite Joining Principles

Use of the correct joints is vital to creating highly functional composite structures. We highly recommend this comprehensive theory course for composite designers who want to improve their approach to bonding and joining composite materials ensuring better results.

Composite Strength & Stiffness

If you need to focus on improving the strength and stiffness elements of your composite designs this course will give you a knowledge of composite properties and an understanding of how each of the plies effect the global part.

Intermediate Manual Prepreg Techniques

This course is highly recommended for individuals and teams who are already producing prepreg parts and want to improve their processes and the quality of their finished products.

Introduction to Resin Infusion Techniques

If you're a Technician who's new to using resin infusion for composites manufacture, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to avoid common mistakes and safely produce better parts.

Composite Measurement & Inspection Techniques

This course will give you the tools and knowledge you need to ensure that you understand the different challenges composites present and the techniques they require.

Composite Mould Tool Production

Whether you're working from original parts or creating your own mould tools, this course will give you the knowledge and practical skills to produce high quality mould tools and avoid common errors.

Composite Repair

As a Technician or Engineer in the composites world you'll know that as the industry grows and matures there's an increasing need to maintain and repair in-service structures.

Introduction to Composite Materials

If you have an engineering background, but are new to composites, a basic knowledge of their composition and manufacture is essential to begin your journey.

Introduction to Sustainability in Composites

This course provides an introduction to how businesses can start thinking differently about their operation, products and production processes in order to meet new legislation and support the drive for change.

Hydrogen Awareness Modules

The six centres that make up the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVM Catapult) have come together to create 'Hydrogen awareness: make it; move it; use it’, a series of open access online modules for all manufacturing sectors.

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