Developing people. Delivering results.

Established in 2010 & led by Chartered Engineer (CEng) Philip Bralsford—whose working career spans leading engineering companies including British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters and Corus—we deliver comprehensive expertise in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Technology & Quality Management backed by decades of industry experience.

Whether you're aiming to upskill on our industry-leading, flexible self study training courses & qualifications, achieve certification to ISO 9001, ISO 3834 or BS EN 1090 (UKCA & CE Marking) standards, identify opportunities for improvement through our specialist audits in the metals, welding, fabrication & steel construction industries, or looking for technical support in metallurgical investigations or problems, Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training provides a proven, cost-effective solution. 

Study On Our Flexible Self  Study Training Courses & Qualifications

Enhance your career prospects & increase your technical knowledge, skills & understanding in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Technology & Quality Management by studying on our unrivalled range of industry-leading, self study training courses & qualifications. 

We offer industry-focused courses and vocational qualifications designed to close the skills gap and that translate learning directly into workplace competence.

A full-colour, comprehensive Training Handbook is also provided on all courses which also serves as a valuable reference after completion of the course.

The knowledge & skills gained on our courses are applicable to a wide range of industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, rail, oil & gas, chemical, power generation including nuclear, general engineering, construction, food & drink and defence.

To view our range of courses, please click here.

Flexible Self Study

All our courses are offered for self study, making them accessible to candidates regardless of their location. All course materials are posted & e-mailed to the candidate. Candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. This accommodates busy schedules and varying learning speeds. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses. All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate.

No Prior Knowledge or Qualifications Required

There are also no specific qualification entry requirements to complete our courses as they are suitable for candidates at all levels & in all functions. Anyone with passion and curiosity can access our industry-leading materials engineering, metallurgy, welding and quality management education—regardless of academic background.

Accreditation

Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally qualified Chartered Engineers, Materials Engineers, Metallurgists & Welding Technology experts, with decades of industry experience. The value of our certifications to industry has also been recognised by top organisations & professional bodies. 

Recognition from High Profile Organisations, Conformity Assessment Bodies & Professional Institutes

Our training courses have already empowered professionals from high-profile organisations & professional bodies including Arcelor Mittal, Bourne Steel, J & D Pierce Contracts Ltd, UKRI - Science & Technologies Facilities Council, TAQA Bratani, Moog Aircraft Group, Millar Callaghan Engineering Services Ltd, Professional Lifting Services Ltd, Mueller Europe, WQiC, Harold Newsome Ltd, William Haley Engineering Ltd, RWE Generation UK PLC, TEi Ltd, The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers (ICME), Sulzer and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

On-Site Training

We also offer on-site training at client's company premises for our shorter courses.

Client Feedback on Our Training

Recent feedback on our training from the candidates:

'I`d like to say a big thank you for putting together a course that not only has excellent reference books to work from but also enabled me to study when I had time. I`m sure the books will be put to good use in the future.'

'Our Engineers have found the course and its subject material very informative and helpful as two engineers relatively new to welding. They have also found the material very well presented and easy to follow.'

'The course was in depth to gain knowledge & understanding for a novice in Metallurgy.'

Purchase our Industry-Leading, Full-Colour Training Handbooks

We also for purchase the comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks from all our industry-leading courses. For more information please click on the LINK.

Training Providers - Purchase our Ready-to-Deliver Training Courses

Are you a training provider looking to grow your course offerings quickly, professionally and with proven industry impact? 

Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training also offers for purchase ready-to-deliver training courses to enable training providers, further & higher education colleges and employers provide industry-leading training in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Technology & Quality Management. For more information, please click on the LINK.

BS EN 1090, ISO 9001, & ISO 3834 Certification Consultancy Services

With our decades of experience in quality management in the metals, welding & fabrication industries, we offer our specialist consultancy services to help companies achieve certification to BS EN 1090 (UKCA & CE Marking), ISO 9001 and ISO 3834.

Metallurgy, Welding Technology & Materials Engineering Consultancy Services

At Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training, we offer professional expertise in Metallurgy, Welding Technology & Materials Engineering to a wide range of industries. 

With professional accreditation, decades of industry experience and a commitment to excellence, we offer a personal & responsive service which is dedicated to helping you achieve your quality and performance goals.

Specialist Quality, Technical & Manufacturing Audits

With Lead Auditor qualifications & extensive industry & audit experience in the metals, welding, fabrication & steel construction industries, we provide our specialist Quality, Technical & Manufacturing Audits to these sectors.The standards we cover include: ISO 9001, ISO 3834, BS EN 1090, ISO 14001, ISO 14731, ISO 17021, ISO 17024, ISO 17025 & the CARES Scheme Appendices for concrete reinforcing steels. We also offer Audits to clients' own Quality / Manufacturing / Technical Standards. 

Our Clients

We have established a prestigious client base across a wide range of industry sectors including:

• Oil & Gas

• Aerospace

• Construction

• Chemical Processing

• Metals Manufacturing

• Fabrication & Welding

• Power Generation, including Nuclear

• Rail

• Heavy Engineering

• Automotive

• Inspection & Testing

• Consumer Products

• Professional Bodies & Trade Associations

• Research & Development

• Science & Technology

• Conformity Assessment Bodies

Click here for a complete list of the clients who have engaged our professional Training, Consultancy & Audit services. 

Client & Candidate Feedback

To review all the excellent feedback we have received from our clients & candidates on our professional services, please click here.

CONTACT US

To discuss your enquiry for any of our professional Training, Consultancy & Audit services, contact our Tutor, Consultant & Lead Auditor, Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA:

• • e-mail: philip@philipbralsford.co.uk

• • Telephone: +44 (0)114 235 6111 

  • Mobile: +44 (0)7963 099930