TSH Vakopleidingen

What TSH Vakopleidingen does

TSH Vakopleidingen is a privately held Dutch vocational training institute headquartered in Emmen, Northern Netherlands, formed in 2010 from the merger of RBOC Emmen and TSH Lasopleidingen. The company delivers hands-on technical training across four core disciplines: Lastechniek (welding technology — TIG, MIG/MAG, BMBE, autogenous), Elektrotechniek (electrical engineering and panel building), Installatietechniek (installation technology), and Werktuigbouwkunde/Pijpfitten (mechanical engineering and pipe fitting). Course offerings span from beginner-level NIL certifications (levels 1-4) through advanced cadre programs including International Welding Practitioner (IWP), Specialist (IWS), Technologist (IWT), and Inspector (IWI) under IIW/EWF guidelines, alongside DNV-supervised welder and method qualifications. Instruction is delivered at two Emmen facilities (Nijbracht 158 and 2e Bokslootweg 6) by a small staff of qualified instructors, with class sizes capped at approximately 11 students for practical sessions. The proprietary Lassersdatabank system provides online certificate management with automated renewal notifications.

Revenue is generated through per-course fees, incompany training programs (minimum 6 participants, offered at reduced catalog pricing), BBL (work-study) trajectory administration in partnership with Drenthe College and regional employers, and government-funded retraining under the UWV Inkoopkader Scholingsdiensten contract held since 2021. Customers include individual career starters, experienced craftsmen pursuing international certifications, unemployed individuals in reintegration programs, regional industrial companies (construction, food processing), and corporate clients requiring customized on-site training. The company holds multiple accreditations — NRTO Keurmerk, IIW, NIL, SBB, and DNV — that authorize it to issue recognized Dutch and international qualifications. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, direct email/phone contact, regional referral networks, and industry events such as TSH Vakavonden and Welding Days open houses.

Name

TSH Vakopleidingen

Legal name

TSH Vakopleidingen

Website

https://tshvakopleidingen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TSH Vakopleidingen is a privately held Dutch vocational training institute in Emmen, Northern Netherlands, delivering certified welding, electrical, installation, and pipe fitting courses to individuals, regional employers, and UWV-funded reintegration candidates across levels from beginner to international cadre qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Technical Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding Codes, Safety & Compliance Training (AWS/ASME/OSHA) (EDAOADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding Inspection, QA/QC & NDT Prep Training (e.g., CWI) (EDAOADAF), Pipe Welding & Industrial Piping Fabrication Training (EDAOADAB), Boilermaking, Pressure Vessels & Tank Fabrication Training (EDAOADAN), Metallurgy, Welding Processes & Materials Science for Welders (EDAOADAJ), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Vocational welding training
• Electrical installation courses
• Pipe fitting education
• Welding certification programs
• BBL work-study programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: TSH Vakopleidingen generates revenue through fees for vocational training courses, certifications, and qualification programs in welding (TIG, MIG MAG, BMBE, Autogeen), electrical engineering, and installation technology. Revenue is generated through course fees, certification fees, and BBL trajectory administration.
2. UWV Government Contracts: Since 2021, TSH Vakopleidingen has been contracted by UWV (Dutch employee insurance agency) within the Inkoopkader Scholingsdiensten (Purchasing Framework for Training Services), allowing them to provide training for people receiving unemployment benefits.
3. Incompany Training: Customized on-site training programs for companies with a minimum of 6 participants, offering reduced pricing compared to catalog prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TSH Vakopleidingen is a private vocational training institute in Emmen, Netherlands, that delivers hands-on technical training and recognized certifications in welding, electrical engineering, installation technology, and mechanical engineering/pipe fitting. Revenue is generated through course fees, certification fees, incompany/customized training, BBL work-study trajectories with employer sponsorship, and UWV-funded reintegration programs.

Product overview

TSH Vakopleidingen is a vocational training institution (vakopleider) based in Emmen, Northern Netherlands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of technical training programs across four core disciplines: Lastechniek (Welding Technology), Elektrotechniek (Electrical Engineering), Installatietechniek (Installation Technology), and Werktuigbouwkunde/Pijpfitten (Mechanical Engineering/Pipe Fitting). The company was formed in 2010 from RBOC Emmen and TSH Lasopleidingen, with over 35 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of: (1) Lastechniek courses spanning from basic TIG/MIG-MAG/BMBE/Autogenous welding at NIL levels 1-4 to advanced cadre training including IWP, IWS, IWT, IWI, and EWCP certifications, plus welder qualifications (LK/LMK) supervised by DNV and an online Lassersdatabank for certificate management; (2) Elektrotechniek programs covering electrical installation, panel building, NEN standards (3140, 1010), solar panel installation, and the TSH TOP Traject with paid employment; (3) Installatietechniek retraining; (4) Werktuigbouwkunde courses on pipe fitting, pressure testing, and technical drawing; and (5) BBL (work-study) programs combining employment with theory at Drenthe College. The company also offers UWV-funded retraining and in-company/custom training options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lastechniek (Welding Technology) Training Programs Comprehensive welding training covering TIG, MIG/MAG, BMBE/Electrode, and Autogenous welding processes at levels 1-4, international cadre certifications (IWP, IWS, IWT, IWI, EWCP), welder qualifications (LK/LMK) supervised by DNV, HDN hygienic welding certification for food industry, visual welding inspection (VTW-2), and customized in-company training. Targets welders, career advancers, and industrial employers.
• Elektrotechniek (Electrical Engineering) Training Programs Electrical engineering training covering electrical installation, panel building, NEN 1010 and NEN 3140 standards, solar panel installation, fire alarm installation (in cooperation with Munnik Brandadvies), distribution board assembly, and BBL work-study programs. Targets aspiring electricians, installation technicians, and industrial employers.
• Installatietechniek (Installation Technology) Training Programs Installation technology training including the 6-week (24-day) Omscholingstraject Installatie covering heating, drinking water, drainage, ventilation, soldering, and pipe fitting with a TSH certificate. Targets career changers and installers seeking formal credentials.
• Werktuigbouwkunde & Pijpfitten (Mechanical Engineering and Pipe Fitting) Training Programs Mechanical engineering and pipe fitting courses covering pressure testing (PED, NEN-EN 13480-5, ASME B31.3, TRBS 1203 standards), technical drawing reading, basic fitting, isometric drawing, pipe measurement, and a 35-day intensive pipe fitting course concluding with EN-ISO 9606 welding certificate. Targets pipe fitters, welders, and industrial employers.
• BBL Trajecten (Work-Study Programs) Work-study programs combining employment with training in welding, electrical, and installation technology, in partnership with Drenthe College (theory) and regional companies (practical work), with job guarantee option. Targets students sponsored by employers and individuals seeking a direct employment pathway.
• Incompany / Customized Welding Training Customized welding training programs delivered at company premises for groups of 6 or more participants, at reduced pricing compared to open-enrollment catalog prices. Includes options for specific assignments such as pulse-MIG aluminum, stainless steel, or fleetwelding, with optional EN 9606-1 certification. Targets industrial employers and corporate workforces.
• UWV-Funded Retraining (Scholing via UWV) Government-funded retraining services for UWV clients under the Inkoopkader Scholingsdiensten framework, including the 12-week welder reintegration program (basic welding knowledge, NIL courses, EN 9606 qualification, internship) and the 12-week Omscholingstraject Elektro (pipe/cable installations, distribution boards, control cabinets, NEN 3140 VOP). Targets unemployed individuals seeking to return to the labor market.
• Lassersdatabank (Welders Database) Online database system that allows welders to view and download their welding certificates 24/7, sends automatic reminders one month before certificate expiration, and provides centralized certificate management for companies, including professional advice on certificate validity areas. Targets certified welders and their employers.
• TSH TOP Traject Elektrotechniek Paid retraining program in partnership with Harwig Installatietechniek: 6 weeks practical training at TSH followed by BBL employment with day/evening theory at Drenthe College, with salary from day one. Targets career changers entering electro monteur roles.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UWVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Since 2021, TSH Vakopleidingen has been contracted by UWV (Dutch employee insurance agency) within the Inkoopkader Scholingsdiensten framework to provide vocational training for unemployed individuals.
• Drenthe CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Drenthe College for theoretical education component of BBL (work and learn) trajectories. Students attend theory classes at Drenthe College while doing practical work at companies.
• Harwig InstallatietechniekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for TSH TOP Traject Elektrotechniek - a specialized retraining program where participants receive salary from day one while training. Harwig provides employment and on-the-job training.
• Munnik Brandadvies B.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for organizing the Installatie Deskundige Brandmeldinstallatie (Installation Expert Fire Detection Systems) course.
• Prima PersoneelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for omscholingstrajecten (retraining programs) to retrain job seekers into electro monteurs (electricians).
• OOM (Opleidings- en Ontwikkelingsfonds Metaal en Techniek)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOOM provides subsidy possibilities for companies training their welding employees. Contact via regiomanager for Friesland, Drenthe, and Groningen.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kemppi: Kemppi is a Finnish welding equipment manufacturer running its own welding training academy for customers and partners, comparable as a welding-domain training provider with international reach, though integrated into an equipment OEM business model.
• Lincoln Electric: Lincoln Electric is a global welding equipment manufacturer that also runs welding training programs; comparable in welding curriculum and international credentialing, but operating at vastly greater scale as an equipment-maker-plus-educator.
• TWI Global (The Welding Institute): TWI Global is the UK's leading welding R&D and training authority offering globally recognized welding certification programs (CSWIP, IWT/IWE), comparable to TSH's IIW cadre track but operating at substantially larger global scale.

Direct peers

• Summa College: Summa College is a Dutch MBO trade school in Eindhoven offering welding, electrical, and installation technical training with strong industry partnerships, comparable in course breadth, BBL work-study structure, and regional vocational positioning.
• Scalda: Scalda is a Dutch regional MBO trade school in Zeeland offering welding, electrical, installation, and pipe fitting education with regional industry partnerships; directly comparable in curriculum breadth, BBL work-study structure, and regional trade-school business model.
• BME Opleidingen: BME is a Belgium-based vocational training organization offering welding, lifting, and safety courses across Benelux, comparable on welding curriculum, certification pipeline, and proximity to Dutch border serving overlapping regional employers.
• Stichting Vakopleiding Metaal (SVM): SVM is a Dutch foundation providing metalwork and welding vocational training for the Dutch industry, comparable in trade focus, NIL/IIW certification alignment, and target audience of working tradespeople and apprentices in the Netherlands.
• MBO Rijnland: MBO Rijnland is a Dutch regional MBO school offering vocational training in welding, electrical, and installation technology, comparable in trade-school scope, BBL work-study model, and certificate-driven curriculum.

Others

• Drenthe College: Drenthe College is TSH's BBL theory partner and a Dutch regional MBO college offering technical training including welding and electrical work; comparable in trade-school scope while also functioning as a strategic partner for BBL theoretical education.

Regional players

• GSI (Gesellschaft für Schweißtechnik International): GSI is a German welding technology and training provider offering SLV-certified welding courses and cadre training (IWS/IWT), comparable in welding curriculum and international certification track but primarily serving the German-speaking market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tshvakopleidingen.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tsh-vakopleidingen

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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