Section 17 Welding Course
Online course in health and safety for welding, thermal cutting and grinding – for preparation, refreshers and as a supplement to the Danish §17 training.
- DurationApprox. 90 min.
- Access12 months
- CertificateWhen passed
- LanguagesDA · EN · PL
DKK 995 excl. VAT
Buying for several employees? Choose the number of licences and enter the participants at checkout. Several languages? Add each language to the basket separately. See volume discounts
Welding, thermal cutting and grinding produce fumes, particles and other exposures that can damage your health. Our section 17 welding course covers health and safety in this work – online and in approx. 90 minutes.
Please note: the first time, the Danish section 17 training (§17) must be taken as an AMU course (Danish adult vocational training). Our online course is suitable for preparation, refreshers and as a supplement. When you pass, you receive a personal course certificate.
Who should take the course?
The course is for skilled and unskilled workers who weld, cut or grind – and for their employers. For example:
- blacksmiths and metalworkers
- industrial workers in metal and manufacturing
- plumbers and service fitters
- new employees who need to prepare for the AMU course
What you will learn
- The rules for welding, grinding and thermal cutting
- Health risks – fumes, particles and carcinogenic substances
- Ventilation, extraction and personal protective equipment
- Optical radiation and noise
- Electrical safety, fire and explosions
- Working postures
- Responsibilities of employer and employee
Rules and requirements
In Denmark, everyone who carries out welding, thermal cutting and grinding must have completed the mandatory health and safety training – known as the section 17 training (previously section 26). The main purpose of the rules is to prevent the cancer risk from fumes and particles produced by the work.
The first time, the training must be taken as an AMU course. Our online course is a good supplement – for preparing new employees and for refreshing the knowledge of those who already have the training.
How the course works
The course is online and can be taken on a computer, tablet or mobile whenever it suits you. It is divided into short chapters with questions along the way. You must pass each chapter before moving on, so you can be sure you have understood the key points. If you take a break, you carry on where you left off.
When you have passed all the chapters, you automatically receive a personal course certificate that you can download and print. The course is available in Danish, English and Polish.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get my section 17 training online?
No, not the first time. The rules have changed, so the first time the section 17 training must be taken as an AMU course. Our online course is for preparation, refreshers and as a supplement.
What was section 26?
Section 26 is the former name of the same training. Today it is called section 17.
Why is the course available in Polish?
Many welders and metalworkers in Denmark have Polish as their first language. The Polish version ensures that they fully understand the risks and precautions.
What happens if I don’t pass?
Then you simply try again. You can retake the questions in a chapter until you pass, and only then do you move on to the next chapter.
When will I get access to the course?
You will receive an email from VESCO Academy with your login – usually the same day and often within 1–2 hours. If you pay by invoice, participants get access once we have approved the order. You have access to the course for 12 months.
Can we buy the course for several employees?
Yes. Choose the number of licences and enter the participants at checkout, or upload a list. From 11 licences, the price drops automatically. Companies can also get a super-user account for VESCO Academy, so you can follow progress and download the certificates for all employees.
