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.
For in-person courses, full details of the measures in place to support the safety of attendees will be included in the joining instructions.
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.
For in-person courses, full details of the measures in place to support the safety of attendees will be included in the joining instructions.
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 | 12 Dec 22 - 9 Jan 23 23 Jan - 20 Feb 2023 5 Jun - 3 Jul 2023 11 Sep - 9 Oct 2023 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 |
5 hours | (2022) £652, £518 EB* (2023) £677, £538 EB* |
| Recycling of Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact ONLINE | 12 Dec 22 - 9 Jan 23 30 Jan - 27 Feb 2023 3 Apr - 1 May 2023 4 Sep - 1 May 2023 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 |
5 hours + | (2022) £482, £408 EB* (2023) £499, £430 EB* |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications ONLINE | 20 Feb - 20 Mar 2023 8 May - 5 Jun 2023 17 Jul - 14 Aug 2023 23 Oct -20 Nov 2023 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* |
| Introduction to Polyurethanes ONLINE | 6 Mar - 3 Apr 2023 8 May - 5 Jun 2023 4 Sep - 2 Oct 2023 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 |
6 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Plastic Components ONLINE | 23 Jan - 20 Feb 2023 24 Apr - 22 May 2023 17 July - 14 Aug 2023 18 Sep - 16 Oct 2023 |
4 hours + | (2023) £499, £430 EB* |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS | |||
| Introduction to Rubber Technology ONLINE | 12 Dec 22 - 9 Jan 23 16 Jan - 13 Feb 2023 8 May - 5 Jun 2023 31 Jul - 28 Aug 2023 2 Oct - 30 Oct 2023 |
6 hours + | (2022) £652, £518 EB* (2023) £677, £538 EB* |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers ONLINE | 20 Feb - 20 Mar 2023 3 Apr - 1 Mat 2023 26 Jun - 24 Jul 2023 4 Sep - 2 Oct 2023 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Rubber Components ONLINE | 23 Jan - 20 Feb 2023 24 Apr - 22 May 2023 31 Jul - 28 Aug 2023 23 Oct - 20 Nov 2023 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* |
| Sealing with Elastomers ONLINE | 16 Jan - 13 Feb 2023 3 Apr - 1 May 2023 26 Jun - 24 Jul 2023 4 Sep - 2 Oct 2023 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* |
| NEW Foundations in Rubber Materials ONLINE | 16 Jan - 13 Feb 2023 26 Jun - 24 Jul 2023 |
4 hours | (2023) £499, £430 EB* |
| KEY APPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS | |||
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials - Products, Regulations and Testing ONLINE | 12 Dec 22 - 9 Jan 23 16 Jan - 13 Feb 2023 8 May - 5 Jun 2023 4 Sep - 2 Oct 2023 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 |
6 hours | (2022) £652, £518 EB* (2023) £677, £538 EB* |
| Introduction to Plastic and Rubber in Medical Devices ONLINE | 3 Apr - 1 May 2023 3 Jul - 31 Jul 2023 11 Sep - 9 Oct 2023 13 Nov - 11 Dec 2023 |
6 hours | (2023) £677, £538 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 | 29-30 Mar 2023 21-22 Jun 2023 1-2 Nov 2023 |
2 days | (2023) £842 |
| Recycling Plastics and Managing Their Environmental Impact | 7 Jun 2023 29 Nov 2023 |
1 day | (2023) £637 |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | 10 May 2023 25 Oct 2023 |
1 day | (2023) £637 |
| Exploring Plastics Extrusion | 22-23 Feb 2023 20-21 Sep 2023 |
2 days | (2023) £842 |
| Plastics Injection Moulding Technology | 17-18 May 2023 11-12 Oct 2023 |
2 days | (2023) £842 |
| Polyurethanes: An introduction - Science, Applications, Technology | 15-16 Mar 2023 18-19 Oct 2023 |
2 days | (2023) £842 |
| A Practitioner’s Approach to Polyurethane | 22-23 Nov 2023 |
2 days | (2023) £842 |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Plastic Components | 17 May 2023 27 Sep 2023 |
1 day | (2023) £637 |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS | |||
| Introduction to Rubber Technology | 1-2 Feb 2023 12-13 Jul 2023 15-16 Nov 2023 |
2 days | (2023) £842 |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | 1 Mar 2023 13 Sep 2023 |
1 day | (2023) £637 |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Rubber Components | 30 Nov 19 Apr 2023 28 Sep 2023 |
1 day | (2022) £613 (2023) £637 |
| Sealing with Elastomers | 22 Mar 2023 6 Sep 2023 |
1 day | (2023) £637 |
| KEY APPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS | |||
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials - Products, Regulations and Testing | 15-16 Feb 2023 8-9 Nov 2023 |
2 days | (2023) £842 |
| Introduction to Plastics and Rubber Materials in Medical Devices | 26-27 Apr 2023 4-5 Oct 2023 |
2 days | (2023) £842 |
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.