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Successfully completing Z-Courses (induction classes) enables ZHdK students to use the various crafts workshops around campus. Some workshop inductions are an integral part of the curriculum (metal-working, plastic, wood-working, low-level, i.e., modelling skills). Students may attend additional courses depending on their personal interests and specialisation. Z-Tech Courses introduce students to specialised infrastructures, build fundamental technical skills, and draw attention to the health and safety regulations for operating workshop tools and equipment at no risk to oneself or others. The courses offered at the teaching workshops last 1.5 to 2.5 days. On completion, participants (students and other members of ZHdK) are granted authorised access to the respective workshop during the official opening hours. For notices, regulations, and a basic introduction, see here here.

Open Z-Tech Courses

ZHdK students may attend Z-Tech Courses free of charge. Courses are offered on a regular basis in-between semesters (weeks 5 and 35). Open courses at low-level workshop are offered on a regular basis during the semester.

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