About this course

This basic training is intended for anyone who wants to master the basics of verifying and checking identities and documents.

In this introduction, the characteristics of secured (identity) documents are discussed and the student will get to work on checking these (identity) documents. Not only does it cover the different printing techniques used in the production of secure printing but also goes into more detail about different security elements and materials. In addition to technical research, the concept of identity and identity fraud is also discussed. The training is concluded by means of a practical assignment in which the student is evaluated on the knowledge gained with regard to the basic security of documents.

Certification

After completion of the course, the student will receive the corresponding certificate if the result is satisfactory.

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Course content

The following topics are covered during this 3-day training:

  • Characteristics and security in substrate
  • Colour and ink
  • Printing techniques like relief printing, flat printing, gravure printing and screen printing
  • Personalization techniques
  • Integrated security measures
  • Practicing with banknotes and passports, structure of document research
  • Final test
Day 1

Part 1

Characteristics and security in substrate

Part 2

Colour and ink

Day 2

Part 1

Printing techniques like relief printing, flat printing, gravure printing and screen printing

Part 2

Personalization techniques

Day 3

Part 1

Integrated security measures

Part 2

Practicing with banknotes and passports, structure of document research

Final test

Frequently asked questions

What are the admission requirements?

MBO working and thinking level

Do I have to purchase learning materials myself?

IDcentre provides the necessary learning materials

Do I receive a certificate?

After completion of the course, the student will receive the corresponding certificate if the result is satisfactory.

Do I have to pay for the course in advance?

No, the course fee will be charged afterwards. Payment in installments is also possible, we request that you contact IDcentre for this.

Are there subsidiary options?

There are possibilities for deduction of study costs. For these conditions, we refer you to the website of the tax authorities (in Dutch “Belastingdienst”).

How many teaching moments can I miss?

All course days must be completed for each course. If you cannot follow a class, please contact IDcentre. Regarding the courses, the advice is not to miss a single lesson but if this is the case, please contact IDcentre so that a suitable solution can be found.

How many self study hours are involved?

This course requires no self study hours.

Interested in our training courses or need advice?

Certification

After completion of the course, the student will receive the corresponding certificate if the result is satisfactory.