{"id":29691,"date":"2025-09-09T11:27:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ekh.nl\/ekh-courses\/course-dates\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:24:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:24:20","slug":"course-dates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ekh.nl\/en\/ekh-courses\/course-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Course dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\">Below you will find all information about the Course Dates and Inspector Days for Above the Hook and Below the Hook. At the bottom of this page, you will find additional information about locations and certificates. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Above the Hook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#128993; Course dates &ndash; Above the Hook <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Course start dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 November 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtc.nl\/opleidingen?facetIds=232814bc-3e76-4955-972b-62b8534a8976&amp;facetIds=f1b244ef-c3c0-418c-8eb2-fd22050ffb8c&amp;veiligheid-en-certificering=ekh-opleidingen\">www.vtc.nl<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note: the course will only start if there are sufficient registrations. Early registration is recommended. If there is additional interest, extra dates may be scheduled.  <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices &ndash; Course including examination<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Participant type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price (excl. VAT)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EKH Members<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&euro; 4.645,00 p.p.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Non-EKH Members<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&euro; 5.890,00 p.p.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examination or Recertification Only<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For a separate examination or recertification, please contact <strong>TECH Examination Centre<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The theory examination can also be taken orally (at an additional cost).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtc.nl\/opleidingen\/ekh-keurmeester-hijskranen-bdh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">Register for course: Above the Hook (BDH)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#128993; Inspector Days &ndash; Above the Hook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maintain the EKH certificate, participation in <strong>at least one Inspector Day every 2.5 years<\/strong> is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EKH Members automatically receive a registration form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-members can also register via a separate form (behind the login or available upon request).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The number of places is limited; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates &amp; Location (2025-2026)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday 27 March 2026<\/td><td>Koninklijke Metaalunie, Nieuwegein<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wednesday 21 October 2026<\/td><td>Koninklijke Metaalunie, Nieuwegein<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 09:00 &ndash; +\/- 15:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programme topics<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mechanics and construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication with the customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radio remote control and signalling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekh.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Antwoordformulier-en-programma-keurmeestersdag-BDH-2026-ext.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ekh.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Antwoordformulier-en-programma-keurmeestersdag-BDH-2025-ext.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration form (BDH) NON-MEMBERS<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Below the Hook<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#128993; Course dates &ndash; Below the Hook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Starting dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 September 2026 &ndash; Course Day (07:30 &ndash; 16:00)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 November 2026 &ndash; Course Day (07:30 &ndash; 16:00)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtc.nl\/opleidingen?facetIds=232814bc-3e76-4955-972b-62b8534a8976&amp;facetIds=f1b244ef-c3c0-418c-8eb2-fd22050ffb8c&amp;veiligheid-en-certificering=ekh-opleidingen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VTC<\/a> website for current availability.<\/em><br><em>The course will only start if there are sufficient registrations. Additional dates will be scheduled if there is sufficient interest. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices &ndash; Course including examination<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Participant type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price (excl. VAT)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EKH Members<\/td><td>&euro; 4.305,00 p.p.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-EKH Members<\/td><td>&euro; 5.725,00 p.p.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The duration of the course (9 days) does not affect the price.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examination or Recertification Only<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For a separate examination or recertification, please contact <strong>TECH Examination Centre<\/strong>:<br><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techexamencentrum.nl\/ekh-examens\">www.techexamencentrum.nl\/ekh-examens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The theory examination can also be taken orally (at an additional cost).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vtc.nl\/opleidingen\/ekh-keurmeester-hijs-en-hefgereedschappen-odh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Course: Below the Hook (ODH)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#128993; Inspector Days &ndash; Below the Hook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maintain the EKH certificate, Below-the-Hook Inspectors must participate in an <strong>Inspector Day at least once every 2.5 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EKH Members automatically receive a registration form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-members can register via a separate form (behind the login or available upon request).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The number of places is limited &ndash; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates &amp; Location (2026&ndash;2027)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday 13 March 2026<\/td><td>Koninklijke Metaalunie, Nieuwegein<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wednesday 7 October 2026<\/td><td>Koninklijke Metaalunie, Nieuwegein<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 09:00 &ndash; 16:00 (indicative)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programme topics<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lashing straps and load securing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GreenPin(c)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuum lifting equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekh.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Antwoordformulier-en-programma-keurmeestersdag-ODH-2026-ext.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ekh.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Antwoordformulier-en-programma-keurmeestersdag-BDH-2025-ext.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration form (ODH) NON-MEMBERS<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional information<\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EKH-Courses for EKH Inspector &ndash; Below the Hook and Above the Hook are provided by VTC. After successful completion, participants receive a personal certificate of competence issued by DNV. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Addresses:<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Below-the-Hook <\/strong>course takes place at:<br><strong>VTC<\/strong>, Zandlaan 29, 6717 LN Ede.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Above-the-Hook<\/strong> course takes place at:<br><strong>ABUS Kraansystemen BV<\/strong>, 4e Garnizoensdok 1, 3439 JD Nieuwegein.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both courses include lunch.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspector Day Address:<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Below-the-Hook and Above-the-Hook <strong>Inspector Days<\/strong> take place at:<br><strong>Koninklijke Metaalunie<\/strong>, Einsteinbaan 1, 3439 NJ Nieuwegein.<br>These days also include lunch.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examination Addresses<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The examinations are 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