Online Course 2023 Schedule | In-Person 2023 Schedule
Developed from our experience in industrial problem solving, our scheduled courses are delivered by experts who understand the problems, cost and time constraints faced by people working in industry. Benefit from expert tutors with breadth and depth of realworld experience and individual attention in small groups.
Looking for something else or for a course delivered at a time and place to suit your needs? Find out about our in-company training.
Looking for something else or for a course delivered at a time and place to suit your needs? Find out about our in-company training.
Developed from our experience in industrial problem solving, our scheduled courses are delivered by experts who understand the problems, cost and time constraints faced by people working in industry. Benefit from expert tutors with breadth and depth of realworld experience and individual attention in small groups.
Looking for something else or for a course delivered at a time and place to suit your needs? Find out about our in-company training.
IOM3 Quality Assured Training
Smithers is an IOM3 Quailty Assured training provider and our courses are approved towards professional development.
ONLINE COURSES
- High quality content from our industry experts
- Flexible learning, study when it suits you
- 28 days access to recorded course modules allowing you to learn at your own pace
- Same high quality Smithers' training experience
- CPD credits: All courses are IOM3 accreditied
- No travel costs or complexities
- Live Q&A with course tutors - ask questions and consolidate learning
- Electronic copies of course notes
- *EB = Early Bird. See registration options on course listings pages for applicable Early Bird offers and expiry dates
| Course | Dates | Duration | Price |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: PLASTICS | |||
| Plastics Technology - An Introduction ONLINE | 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 22 Jan - 19 Feb 2024 3 Jun - 1 July 2024 9 Sep - 7 Oct 2024 11 Nov - 9 Dec 2024 |
5 hours | (2023) £677, £538 EB* (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
| Recycling of Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact ONLINE | 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 29 Jan - 26 Feb 2024 8 Apr - 6 May 2024 2 Sep - 30 Sep 2024 11 Nov - 9 Dec 2024 |
5 hours + | (2023) £499, £430 EB* (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications ONLINE | 23 Oct -20 Nov 2023 19 Feb - 18 Mar 2024 6 May - 3 Jun 2024 15 Jul - 12 Aug 2024 21 Oct - 18 Nov 2024 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| Introduction to Polyurethanes ONLINE | 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 4 Mar - 1 Apr 2024 6 May - 3 Jun 2024 2 Sep - 30 Sep 2024 11 Nov - 09 Dec 2024 |
6 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Plastic Components ONLINE | 22 Jan - 19 Feb 2024 22 Apr - 20 May 2024 22 Jul - 19 Aug 2024 16 Sep - 14 Oct 2024 |
4 hours + | (2023) £499, £430 EB* (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS | |||
| Introduction to Rubber Technology ONLINE | 2 Oct - 30 Oct 2023 11 Dec 23 - 8 Jan 24 15 Jan - 12 Feb 2024 6 May - 3 Jun 2024 22 Jul - 19 Aug 2024 20 Sep - 28 Oct 2024 |
6 hours + | (2023) £677, £538 EB* (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers ONLINE | 11 Dec 23 - 8 Jan 24 19 Feb - 18 Mar 2024 8 Apr - 6 May 2024 24 Jun - 22 Jul 2024 2 Sep - 30 Sep 2024 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Rubber Components ONLINE | 23 Oct - 20 Nov 2023 22 Jan - 19 Feb 2024 22 Apr - 20 May 2024 22 Jul - 19 Aug 2024 21 Oct - 18 Nov 2024 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| Sealing with Elastomers ONLINE | 11 Dec 23 - 8 Jan 24 15 Jan - 12 Feb 2024 8 Apr - 6 May 2024 24 Jun - 22 Jul 2024 2 Sep - 30 Sep 2024 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| NEW Foundations in Rubber Materials ONLINE | 15 Jan - 12 Feb 2024 8 Apr - 6 May 2024 24 Jun - 22 Jul 2024 21 Oct - 18 Nov 2024 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| KEY APPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS | |||
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials - Products, Regulations and Testing ONLINE | 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 15 Jan - 12 Feb 2024 6 May - 3 Jun 2024 2-Sep - 30-Sep 2024 11 Nov - 9 Dec 2024 |
6 hours | (2023) £677, £538 EB* (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
| Introduction to Plastic and Rubber in Medical Devices ONLINE | 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 25 Mar - 22 Apr 2024 1 Jul - 29 Jul 2024 9 Sep - 7 Oct 2024 11 Nov - 9 Dec 2024 |
6 hours | (2023) £677, £538 EB* (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
IN-PERSON COURSES
- Courses are held in Shropshire, UK
- Expert tutors with breadth and depth of industry experience
- Individual attention, small groups
- CPD credits: All courses are IOM3 accreditied
- We can run these courses and others for a private group at your company - contact us for details
- Details of the measures in place to support the safety of attendees will be included in the joining instructions - contact us for more information
| Course | Dates | Duration | Price |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: PLASTICS | |||
| Plastics Technology - An Introduction | 1-2 Nov 2023 20-21 Mar 2024 12-13 July 2024 23-24 Oct 2024 |
2 days | (2023) £842 (2024) £926 |
| Recycling Plastics and Managing Their Environmental Impact | 29 Nov 2023 5 Jun 2024 27 Nov 2024 |
1 day | (2023) £637 (2024) £699 |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | 25 Oct 2023 1 May 2024 23 Oct 2024 |
1 day | (2023) £637 (2024) £699 |
| Exploring Plastics Extrusion | 22-23 May 2024 18-19 Sep 2024 |
2 days | (2023) £842 (2024) £926 |
| Plastics Injection Moulding Technology | 11-12 Oct 2023 15-16 May 2024 18-19 Sep 2024 |
2 days | (2023) £842 (2024) £926 |
| Polyurethanes: An introduction - Science, Applications, Technology | 18-19 Oct 2023 13-14 Mar 2024 16-17 Oct 2024 |
2 days | (2023) £842 (2024) £926 |
| A Practitioner’s Approach to Polyurethane | 22-23 Nov 2023 20-21 Nov 2024 |
2 days | (2023) £842 (2024) £926 |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Plastic Components | 27 Sep 2023 8 May 2024 25 Sep 2024 |
1 day | (2023) £637 (2024) £699 |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS | |||
| Introduction to Rubber Technology | 15-16 Nov 2023 31 Jan - 1 Feb 2024 17-18 Jul 2024 13-14 Nov 2024 |
2 days | (2023) £842 (2024) £926 |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | 3 Oct 2023 6 Mar 2024 11 Sep 2024 |
1 day | (2023) £637 (2024) £699 |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Rubber Components | 28 Sep 2023 17 Apr 2024 26 Sep 2024 |
1 day | (2023) £637 (2024) £699 |
| Sealing with Elastomers | 27 Mar 2024 4 Sep 2024 |
1 day | (2024) £699 |
| NEW Foundations in Rubber Materials | 26 Oct 2023 30 May 2024 |
1 day | (2023) £637 (2024) £699 |
| KEY APPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS | |||
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials - Products, Regulations and Testing | 8-9 Nov 2023 14-15 Feb 2024 6-7 Nov 2024 |
2 days | (2023) £842 (2024) £926 |
| Introduction to Plastics and Rubber Materials in Medical Devices | 24-25 Apr 2024 2-3 Oct 2024 |
2 days | (2024) £926 |
Looking for something else or for a course delivered at a time and place to suit your needs? Find out about our in-company training.