The Path of Knowledge
vocational school Spittal an der Drau in Slovenia

HERZ has been committed to training the younger generation for many years and is actively working to make the profession of installer more attractive to students and apprentices. With the clear aim of strengthening the expertise of future installers, HERZ regularly offers training for schools throughout Austria to provide them with a practical insight into the world of heating and cooling systems and their intricacies. This time, the trip was to the modern and highly automated HERZ d.o.o. factory in Smartno pri Litiji, Slovenia.

The vocational school in Spittal an der Drau in Carinthia offers training in 11 different apprenticeships. HERZ invited the apprentices in plumbing and building services engineering on a day trip to its factory in Slovenia. The apprentices and teachers were personally welcomed by HERZ owner Gerhard Glinzerer and HERZ d.o.o. managing director Damir Rutar. After a company presentation and an introduction to the world of hydraulic balancing, the apprentices were given a tour of the production facilities. They were able to see first-hand how the end piece they work with is made from forged brass. ‘It was very exciting to see the processes in the factory, how the materials are processed and how a fitting or valve is created step by step,’ says Marco, an apprentice at the technical college in Spittal an der Drau.

Quality in every detail

HERZ has a highly automated factory in Smartno pri Litiji that is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery. A wide range of products are manufactured here, from various valves, stainless steel manifolds and drinking water fittings to fine taps. Each product undergoes a thorough and strict quality control not only during production but also after completion. In this way, HERZ guarantees 100% safety and the highest quality in all areas, in order to meet the most demanding requirements.

HERZ training for the designers of tomorrow

HERZ is convinced that young people should be given comprehensive information during their training. This includes seeing and experiencing how products that they will use later in their professional lives are manufactured. Whether apprentices or students from technical colleges, HERZ is committed to passing on as much knowledge as possible to the younger generation, whether it be through specialist books or through training and excursions. ‘I really liked this excursion because you could tell that the apprentices were really valued,’ says apprentice Manuel. The positive feedback from the apprentices after the excursion once again emphasises how important it is to value young talent in order to attract them to the industry and retain them in the long term.

Education is HERZ

HERZ offers not only apprentices but also skilled employees comprehensive training on specialised topics. Whether in Vienna, Pinkafeld, Kemeten, Rohrbach or in the subsidiaries in Slovenia, Serbia, Poland, Ukraine, Latvia, the Netherlands or Kazakhstan – this offer is used in many countries to promote professional expertise at the international level. Before the coronavirus pandemic, HERZ welcomed around 8,000 visitors a year to the group, most of whom also completed technical training at HERZ. Given the rapid developments in the areas of energy efficiency, automation and sustainability, it is essential that professionals receive continuous training to keep pace with the latest technologies, best practices and legal requirements.

HERZ training courses provide the opportunity to deepen your understanding of complex systems, minimise errors, maximise safety and increase the efficiency of buildings. That is why many companies take advantage of this opportunity for future-oriented investment in the expertise of their specialists.

Interesting, free and delicious

HERZ training courses can be individually tailored to school groups or professionals. In the modern HERZ training rooms in Vienna's 23rd district, both small and large groups of up to 40 people are trained in theory and practice. A freshly cooked traditional lunch is of course provided for full-day training courses. Appointments can be made at any time at herznews@herz.eu.