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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.

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Our next three upcoming sessions

Composite Strength and Stiffness (Virtual) - Monday 10th November (4 mornings)

Introduction to Composite Materials - Tuesday 11th November (1 day)

Introduction to Resin Infusion - Wednesday 12th November (2 days)

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Introduction to Wet Lay-Up

This practically-focused course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding and practical experience of the wet layup process.

Sustainability Maturity Levels

This course introduces the Sustainability Maturity Levels (SML) framework, created through the £16.5M ASCEND project led by GKN Aerospace.

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.

Design for Sustainability

Our Design for Sustainability module aims to give learners a framework for designing with sustainability in mind.

Introduction to Resin Infusion Techniques

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to avoid common mistakes and safely produce better parts.

Introduction to Manual Prepreg Techniques

This this course will give you an essential introduction to materials and processes along with their application.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Introduction to Automation for Composite Production

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

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 Assembly Course

The Composite Assembly course is a practical hands on workshop that perfectly complements our Composite Joining Principles theory course.

Composite Strength & Stiffness

This course will give you a knowledge of composite properties and an understanding of how each of the plies effect the global part.

Introduction to Sustainability in Composites

This course provides an introduction to how businesses can start thinking differently about their operation, products and production processes to meet new legislation.

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’, online modules.

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