KMSC program is divided into three levels.
LEVEL1:
This includes the study of the Kachelofen Technical Training (KTT) Manual Level 1 which is to be completed in a study at home fashion. Studying of this manual will give students the basic knowledge of Kachelofen - Masonry-heaters.
Students must complete KTT1 before they are able to attend the level 1 Seminar and Hands-On training course.
The Level 1 Seminar and Hands-On training course has a course length of 2 weeks and includes the following topics:
Building & Aid Materials:
Natural Stone: Structural stone & Aggregates
Artificial Stone: Bricks, Concrete Stone (Blocks), Light-wightConcrete, Gaseous Concrete, Lime-Sandstone, Slag-Concrete Stone, Refractory Materials, Tiles/Stovetiles;
Wood: Wood from deciduous Trees & Wood from coniferous Trees
Iron/Steel: Sheet Metal, Structural Steel, Forged Steel, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel;
Non Iron Metals: Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Zinc
Insulating Materials
Heat Resistant Insulating Materials
Sealing Compounds
Synthetic Materials
Bituminous Materials
Bonding Materials: Clay, Lime, Cement, Gypsum;
Mixing Water
Concrete
Mortars
History of Kachelofen - Masonryheaters
Building Physics:
Weight
Mass
Specific Gravity
Fources & Loads
Equilibrium of Forces
Strain caused by Loads
Reaction of solid materials stressed by loads
Sound and Sound Absorbtion
Water, Moisture, Dampness, Humidity & the Protection against
Heat & Heat Losses, Thermal Insulation
Applied Mathematics:
International Unit System (SI)
Dimension and Units
Conversion of Units
Fundamental Operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division
Use of Calculators
Equation
Percent Calculation
Length
Area
Volume
Pathagorean Theory
Calculations in Regards to Materials & Firewood
Specialized Drawing:
Introduction to Technical Drawing
Standards & Symbols
Scales
Geometry Basics
Sketches & Measurments on Site
Practical Training:
Working with Trade Specific Materials & Tools
Building a Basic Kachelofen - Masonryheater with a stucco finish and a heatoutput of ~3.5kW or ~12,000BTU
Evaluation Test
Level 1 Certificate
Level 2:
This includes the study of the Kachelofen Technical Training (KTT) Manual Level 2 which is to be completed in a study at home fashion. Studying of this manual will give students advance knowledge of Kachelofen - Masonry-heaters.
Students must complete KTT2 before they are able to attend the level 2 Seminar and Hands-On training course.
The Level 2 Seminar and Hands-On training course has a course length of 2 weeks and includes the following topics:
An in-depth look at Kachelofens - Specialized Knowledge:
Trade Specific Building Materials
Firewood & it's Energy Content
Combustion & Emissions
Combustion Air Supply
Combustion Gas Volume
Kachelofen - Masonryheater Building Techniques
Support of Kachelofen - Masonryheaters
Chimneys
Kachelofen - Masonryheater & Hotwater
Kachelofen - Masonryheater & Solar
Kachelofen - Masonryheater & the Environment
Kachelofen - Masonryheater & Health
Building Physics 2:
Fire Protection
Thermodynamics
Applied Mathematics 2:
Calculations in regards to : Heat Requirement, Combustion
Sizing of Kachelofen - Masonryheaters
Sizing of Firebox & Heat Exchange Channels
Specialized Drawing 2:
Sketches & Plans for Kachelofen - Masonryheaters
Perspective Sketches
Practical Training 2:
Working with Trade Specific Materials & Tools
Building an advanced Kachelofen - Masonryheater with a ceramic and stucco finish
Evaluation Test 2
Level 2 Certificate
Final Exam of Level 1 & 2
Certified Kachelofen Masonry-heater Builder
Level3:
This includes the study of the Kachelofen Technical Training (KTT) Manual Level 3 which is to be completed in a study at home fashion. Studying of this manual will give students advance knowledge of Masonry Kitchen-stoves, Bake & Pizza Ovens, Fireplaces & Speciality Wood Fired Stoves.
Students must complete KTT3 before they are able to attend the Level 3 Seminar and Hands-On training course.
The Level 3 Seminar and Hands-On training course has a course length of 2 weeks and includes the following topics:
Spezialized Knowledge:
Masonry Kitchen Stoves
Bake & Pizza Ovens
Fireplaces
Speziality Wood Fired Stoves: Sauna Stoves, Boiler Stoves, Hot Tub Stoves;
Applied Mathematics:
Calculations in regards to : Materials & Heat Requirement
Sizing of Masonry Kitchen-stoves
Sizing of Bake & Pizza Ovens
Sizing of Fireplaces
Sizing of Fireboxes, Heat Exchange Channels & Cooktops
Specialized Drawing:
Sketches & Plans for Masonry Kitchen-stoves
Sketches & Plans for Bake & Pizza Ovens
Perspective Sketches
Practical Training:
Working with Trade Specific Materials & Tools
Building a basic Masonry Kitchen - stove and/or Bake & Pizza Oven and/or Fireplace
Final Exam of Level 3
Level 3 Certificate
Certified
Masonry Kitchen-stove/Bake & Pizza Oven/Fireplace
Builder