Bosch Power Tools Academy

Bosch Power Tools Academy

To be the leader in any industry, product knowledge along with keeping up with current trends is imperative.

Be An Industry Leader

To be the leader in any industry, product knowledge along with keeping up with current trends is imperative. As technology, environmental and behavioural patterns change so rapidly and added to that the focus on safety in industry. Bosch strives to ensure that its dealers and customers are kept up to date with the latest developments in these areas.

A highly innovative company, Bosch leads by example, and is constantly on the forefront of research and development. With new products and applications being launched and improved on a constant basis, it is vital for the industry to keep up alongside these exciting developments. Therefore, ongoing education forms an integral part of any company’s annual planning.

Bosch aims to help by conducting regular training seminars for its clients. The emphasis is on product knowledge and understanding of how the various systems and its accessories can be utilised. This enables the client to offer customer satisfaction by supplying the correct systems and accessories for any application which automatically increases one’s sales potential. For industry we focus on safety and how to work correctly with our tools as well as correct maintenance and getting the most out of your Bosch power tool.

The seminars are presented in an interesting, informative and concise manner and cover a broad spectrum of subjects and products. Bosch have established training academies in Midrand — Gauteng, Cape Town and Kwa-Zulu Natal offering training modules that meet all educational criteria and are recognised by industry and independent bodies such as GMBA and Build-safe South Africa.

In addition, Bosch offers these seminars countrywide at various locations suitable to the client. Bosch also undertakes tailor-made in-house training.

Basic Introduction to Power Tools

Sound product knowledge is the key to any successful company. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the basics of power tools and the relevant accessories to conclude a successful sale. Bosch has designed several training modules to assist its dealers/clients in acquiring these necessary skills.

Target Group:

  • All specialised internal telesales personnel
  • All in-store floor personnel
  • All specialised representatives
  • New company recruits


Power Tool Safety

Safety in the work place is of utmost importance and more so when working with power tools. It has become legislation to have trained people on jobsites. To this end the Bosch power tool academy centres have developed a tailor-made seminar to enable users to understand that both the operators and their co-workers are at risk if safety procedures are not followed when working with power tools. Participants are taught the correct safety practices such as keeping tools in proper operating condition and following manufacturer guidelines on both portable and stationary tools.

The emphasis is on how to correctly use power tools. These courses are tailor-made to the relevant industry.

Target Group:

  • Construction companies
  • Workshops
  • Mines
  • Power stations
  • Vocational schools
  • General industry


Industrial Wood Power Tools

During this module participants are taught the basics of wood working and the theory behind the relevant tools. In order for participants to fully understand the features and benefits of woodworking tools, emphasis is placed on practical applications.

Target Group:

  • Specialist sales persons from beginners to the fully qualified.
  • Vocational schools
  • Workshops
  • Construction

Contents:

  • Familiarising participants with hand held power tools for wood working as well as bench top.
  • Basic knowledge of wood working.
  • Practical applications.
  • Comparison between cordless and corded tools.
  • Working on sales technique to overcome objections while stating positive benefits.


Industrial Metal Power Tools

During this seminar metalwork is taught on a broad scale. In addition to basic theory, emphasis is placed on practical use of the machines and its related range of accessories. These include angle grinders, straight grinders, nibblers, shears and drills.

Target Group:

  • Specialist sales persons from beginners to the fully qualified.
  • Vocational schools
  • Workshops
  • Construction

Contents:

  • Familiarising participants with hand held tools for the metal working industry.
  • Comparison between cordless and corded tools.
  • Practical applications.
  • The ability to identify the relevant product for the various applications.
  • Basic sales technique to conclude a successful sale.


Industrial Concrete Power Tools

This seminar is geared at teaching the complete aspect of stone and concrete working on a broad scale. Emphasis is placed on extensive practical work with machines and its associated accessories along with relevant theory.

Target Group:

Specialist retailers who target industries within the main building trade encompassing civil engineering, special construction, road construction, demolition companies, plaster trade, carpentry, roofing and landscaping. It is also aimed at companies selling to the ancillary building trade such as electricians, plumbers, building fitters and scaffolders.

  • Specialist sales persons from beginners to the fully qualified.
  • Vocational schools
  • Workshops
  • Construction

Contents:

  • Complete stone and concrete working
  • Focus stone working with impact drills, hammers and angle grinders
  • Theoretical application
  • Intensive practical using machines and its associated range of accessories


Measuring Tools

This module offers practical teaching in measuring technology, along with the theoretical knowledge needed in this area.

Target Group:

  • Specialist retail sales persons
  • Specialist sales persons from beginners to the fully qualified.
  • Vocational schools
  • Workshops
  • Construction
  • Architecture
  • Engineering

Contents:

  • Measuring technology
  • Safety in working with laser measuring tools
  • Theory and practical
  • Tradesman oriented applications in construction
  • Intensive practical exercises


Repair Hotline

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Mon - Fri:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

BSC Johannesburg Tel: +27 11 493-9375
BSC Cape Town Tel: +27 21 551-2577
BSC Natal Tel: +27 31 701-2120

User Hotline

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8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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FAQ

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