DOELCO Academy -- Freiburg

Seminars for Leak Detection,
Drying & Damage Management

DOELCO qualifies you as a drying technician & leak detection technician. Practice-oriented professional seminars directly from the manufacturer -- at the training center in Freiburg or as a web seminar.

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2-day
Basic seminar
Freiburg
Training center
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Group discount from 4 participants

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01

Basic seminar: Damage management and system technology

Introductory seminar
2-day1,129 EUR plus VAT

The 2-day seminar on damage management and system technology forms the foundation of your training as a drying technicia

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02

Advanced seminar: Leak detection in interior areas

1-day (can be combined with building physics -> 2-day)390 EUR plus VAT

Expand your knowledge in the field of leak detection and building physics. Our experienced speaker, Michael Carl (Gradua

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03

Advanced seminar: Building physics for the measurement technician

1-day (can be combined with leak detection -> 2-day)390 EUR plus VAT

Sound knowledge of building physics as a basis for precise moisture measurement, drying planning, and cause diagnosis. S

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04

Expertise in leak detection (IFS) incl. examination

2-day780 EUR + 110 EUR examination fee

Become a specialist company for leak detection! Obtain expertise as a leak detector. With an expert certificate, you ens

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05

Flat roof leak detection and flat roof drying

1-day549 EUR plus VAT

Theory and practice on leak detection on flat roofs and the basics of flat roof drying. You will receive an overview of

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06

Expertise in mold remediation in interior areas

2-day790 EUR incl. 110 EUR examination fee

Mold in interior areas is an underestimated danger. This course teaches the basics and practical knowledge to safely ide

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07

Insurance claim processing & calculation

1-day380 EUR plus VAT

Intensive advanced seminar on insurance claim processing. We give you a comprehensive overview of how optimal claim proc

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08

Thermography -- Basics and application

1-day (web seminar)490 EUR plus VAT

The seminar takes place online as a web seminar. Basics of infrared thermography and application of the thermal imaging

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09

Web seminar: DOELCO damage manager software

Free of charge
approx. 1 hourFree of charge

Free introduction to the DOELCO damage manager software. After registration, you will receive the Zoom link. Ideal for n

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10

Web seminar: Digital damage management

approx. 4 hours215 EUR plus VAT

Intensive web seminar on digitalization in damage management. Zoom link after registration.

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DOELCO Training Center

Expert knowledge directly
from the manufacturer

The drying industry is a sector without a specific job profile. DOELCO has been operating a training center for water damage restoration for decades. Many drying processes and techniques have their origins at DOELCO.

📍 Training building: Gewerbestr. 19, 79112 Freiburg
👥 Group discount: 2 participants -5% | 3 participants -10% | 4 participants -15%

Our speakers

Timo Karnik
Head speaker | Water damage restoration
Managing Director DOELCO GmbH. Leak detection, water damage drying, system technology.
Michael Carl
Graduate Engineer (FH) Building Physics | Leak detection
Over 20 years of practical experience as a measurement technician and building physicist.
Joerg Brandhorst
Expert | Mold expertise
Publicly appointed and sworn expert for damage to buildings.

Seminar descriptions

Detailed information on
each seminar

01

Basic seminar: Damage management and system technology

2-day1,129 EUR plus VAT
Basic seminar: Damage management and system technology
Basic seminar: Damage management and system technology — Praxis

The 2-day seminar on damage management and system technology forms the foundation of your training as a drying technician. We examine not only the technical side of water damage drying but also important economic aspects.

Late registrations for system partners: 50.00 EUR catering flat rate per person.

Part 1: Theory / economic aspects
  • Potential clients, industry insider knowledge, and industry overview
  • Billing of drying services
  • Price structures in water damage services
  • Order form system / damage management software
  • Measurement protocols and drying protocols
  • Pitfalls / dealing with insurance companies
  • Insurance law: Rights and obligations of policyholders / insurers
Part 2: Practice / technical aspects
  • Basics, problems & risks caused by water damage
  • Immediate measures after damage occurs / handling mold infestation
  • Methods of insulation layer drying technology
  • Methods for non-destructive screed insulation layer drying
  • Theory of air humidity: relative, absolute, dew point, equilibrium moisture measurement
  • Technical theory: Building materials science, drying times, measurement protocol
  • Technical theory: Drying-specific features, wooden beam ceilings, bonded screed
  • Technical theory: Dimensioning of drying measures
  • Practical part: Equipment configuration
  • Practical part: Germ reduction in insulation layers and cavities
  • Practical part: Setting up drying measures on the screed insulation layer model
  • Practical part: Pipe and leak detection on models
  • Practical part: Non-destructive tile removal
👥Group discount: 2 participants -5% | 3 participants -10% | 4+ participants -15%
02

Advanced seminar: Leak detection in interior areas

1-day (can be combined with building physics -> 2-day)390 EUR plus VAT
Advanced seminar: Leak detection in interior areas

Expand your knowledge in the field of leak detection and building physics. Our experienced speaker, Michael Carl (Graduate Engineer in Building Physics), shares his knowledge from over 20 years of practical experience.

Seminar content
  • Basics and prerequisites for successful leak detection
  • Efficient procedures and high hit rate in non-destructive leak detection
  • Various measurement techniques and procedures
  • Digital loss measurement on cold and hot water pipes
  • Use and application possibilities of infrared thermography
  • Acoustic detection methods (structure-borne noise, geophone)
  • Forming gas measurements
  • Pipe detection of metallic pipes
Your benefits
  • Entry into the world of leak detection
  • High hit rate and effective search times
  • Integrate new service offerings
  • Increase in sales
👥Group discount: 2 participants -5% | 3 participants -10% | 4+ participants -15%
03

Advanced seminar: Building physics for the measurement technician

1-day (can be combined with leak detection -> 2-day)390 EUR plus VAT
Advanced seminar: Building physics for the measurement technician

Sound knowledge of building physics as a basis for precise moisture measurement, drying planning, and cause diagnosis. Speaker: Michael Carl, Graduate Engineer in Building Physics.

Basics of building physics
  • Relative and absolute air humidity
  • Dew point temperature and capillary condensation
  • Surface drying with condensation dryers and infrared heaters
  • Building salts - hygroscopicity - restoration plaster
Thermal bridges according to DIN 4108
  • Basics of thermal weak points & thermal bridges
  • Mold formation & its growth requirements
  • Assessment and evaluation according to DIN 4108
  • Practical examples of mold damage patterns
👥Group discount: 2 participants -5% | 3 participants -10% | 4+ participants -15%
04

Expertise in leak detection (IFS) incl. examination

2-day780 EUR + 110 EUR examination fee
Expertise in leak detection (IFS) incl. examination

Become a specialist company for leak detection! Obtain expertise as a leak detector. With an expert certificate, you ensure that you can also provide written proof of a good professional foundation.

Scope
  • Leak detection in interior areas (1-day)
  • Building physics for the measurement technician (1-day)
  • Subsequent expert examination according to IFS standard
  • Certificate upon passing the examination
👥Group discount: 2 participants -5% | 3 participants -10% | 4+ participants -15%
05

Flat roof leak detection and flat roof drying

1-day549 EUR plus VAT
Flat roof leak detection and flat roof drying

Theory and practice on leak detection on flat roofs and the basics of flat roof drying. You will receive an overview of the technical construction of various flat roofs as well as the technologies available on the market for locating faults.

Basics
  • Types of flat roofs
  • Causes of moisture in the flat roof
  • Leak detection / measurement techniques in the roof area
  • Flat roof leak detection report
Practice
  • Smoke gas method
  • Tracer gas method
  • Electroacoustics (FD3)
  • Fluorescein
  • Shut-off bladders and their use
Flat roof drying
  • Flat roof evacuation
  • Technical construction rules, Mollier diagram
  • Practical handling of flat roof drying systems
👥Group discount: 2 participants -5% | 3 participants -10% | 4+ participants -15%
06

Expertise in mold remediation in interior areas

2-day790 EUR incl. 110 EUR examination fee
Expertise in mold remediation in interior areas

Mold in interior areas is an underestimated danger. This course teaches the basics and practical knowledge to safely identify, evaluate, and professionally remediate mold damage. Speaker: Joerg Brandhorst, publicly appointed and sworn expert.

If you do not wish to take an examination, the examination fee can be deducted.

Content
  • Biological, legal, and building physics basics
  • Appearance and causes of microbial infestation
  • Measurement methods and sampling
  • Remediation according to relevant guidelines
  • Creation of a risk assessment
  • Expert examination according to BG Bau
07

Insurance claim processing & calculation

1-day380 EUR plus VAT
Insurance claim processing & calculation

Intensive advanced seminar on insurance claim processing. We give you a comprehensive overview of how optimal claim processing works.

Contents
  • Insurance basics, VVG, VGB
  • Bills of quantities for insurance claims
  • Billing practice for insured claims
  • Required documentation
  • IT-supported damage management
  • DOELCO damage manager software and app
👥Group discount: 2 participants -5% | 3 participants -10% | 4+ participants -15%
08

Thermography -- Basics and application

1-day (web seminar)490 EUR plus VAT
Thermography -- Basics and application

The seminar takes place online as a web seminar. Basics of infrared thermography and application of the thermal imaging camera in building diagnostics.

Basics
  • Components of a thermal imaging camera
  • Physical basics of radiation laws
  • Emission coefficient and black body radiator
Application
  • Blower-Door & thermography
  • Building thermography & thermal bridges
  • Tap water damage
  • Avoiding common measurement errors
09

Web seminar: DOELCO damage manager software

approx. 1 hourFree of charge
Web seminar: DOELCO damage manager software

Free introduction to the DOELCO damage manager software. After registration, you will receive the Zoom link. Ideal for new system partners or for refreshing knowledge.

Contents
  • Operation of the damage manager software
  • Documentation & report creation
  • Remote monitoring via KISS
  • Tips & tricks
10

Web seminar: Digital damage management

approx. 4 hours215 EUR plus VAT
Web seminar: Digital damage management

Intensive web seminar on digitalization in damage management. Zoom link after registration.

Content
  • Damage manager app
  • Protocols and report creation
  • Quotation and invoicing

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