CERTIFICATE IN Welding Engineering (cwe)
FLEXIBLE SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our SELF STUDY Certificate in Welding Engineering (CWE) training course is aimed at candidates who are looking to DEVELOP their KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING in the PROCESS, METALLURGICAL, ENGINEERING & INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS applicable to the WELDING of a WIDE RANGE of FERROUS & NON-FERROUS METALS including:
STEEL
STAINLESS STEEL
CAST IRON
NICKEL ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
TITANIUM ALLOYS
MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
COBALT ALLOYS
COPPER ALLOYS
ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS
DISSIMILAR METAL WELDING
The course is suitable for candidates in ALL FUNCTIONS & at ALL LEVELS & would be IDEAL for anyone that is NEW to WELDING ENGINEERING as NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of Welding Engineering is required & there are NO SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
The course would also be IDEAL for:
Trainees, Students & Apprentices who are looking to increase their KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS towards undertaking a role as a WELDING ENGINEER.
PCN and CSWIP INSPECTORS looking to increase their KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE in WELDING ENGINEERING.
Developed by PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED ACADEMIC & INDUSTRY EXPERTS, this course provides both the ACADEMIC CONTENT and the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS of INDUSTRY.
Since the training was developed, we have received some EXCELLENT FEEDBACK from the CANDIDATES who have completed the training. For some of their comments, see below under the heading: 'CANDIDATE FEEDBACK ON THE TRAINING.'
A COMPREHENSIVE, FULL-COLOUR TRAINING HANDBOOK is also provided on the course, which provides an EXCELLENT REFERENCE following completion of the training.
The COURSE is DIVIDED into 7 MODULES as follows:
> The Fundamentals of Welding Technology & Welding Processes
> Arc Welding Processes
> Welding Inspection
> The Development of Welding Procedure Specifications
> Welding of Steel & Cast Iron
> Welding of Stainless Steel & Dissimilar Metal Welding.
> Welding of Non-Ferrous Metals: (Nickel alloys; Aluminium alloys; Titanium alloys; Magnesium alloys; Zirconium alloys; Cobalt alloys; Copper Alloys)
Candidates are assessed on the training by continuous assessments and those who achieve the required standard will be awarded our 'CERTIFICATE IN WELDING ENGINEERING (CWE)' & CPD 70 HOURS.
A COMPLETE LIST of TOPICS covered on the course is shown further down the page.
SELF STUDY
The course is completed by SELF STUDY, which provides a FLEXIBLE route for candidates to START & PROGRESS through the training at ANYTIME, ANYWHERE & at their OWN PACE. Total estimated SELF STUDY time required to complete the course is 70 HOURS. The START DATE for the training would follow receipt of payment of the course fees. All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate.
TUTOR SUPPORT
During their progression through the SELF STUDY course, the candidate also has the option to request a TUTORIAL SESSION with the COURSE TUTOR of up to 2 HOURS DURATION. The aim of the Session, which would be arranged ONLINE or by PHONE, would be to review any issues the candidate may have on their understanding of the course material.
Course Fee: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & certification fees.
Please click on the LINK to download and complete the SELF STUDY booking form if you would like to make a booking, or Contact Us if you require any further information.
Candidate Feedback on the Training
As shown below, we have received some EXCELLENT FEEDBACK from the candidates who have completed the course:
‘I felt the course material was invaluable. I came away with a complete understanding simply because it was written by somebody who clearly understood their subject area. I look forward to studying again with Philip.’
'Well constructed course notes covering inspection, NDE, welding processes and a special thank you for easy to read welding of various materials especially non-ferrous metals which can be very complex.'
'The expertise & background of the instructor is amazing and brings ultimate excellence for the level of shared information.'
'It was brilliant to have some discussions with the other attendees last week in the welding/materials area.'
'Great content and very knowledgeable presenter.'
'Well-structured and well-designed course.'
'Sincere thanks for award of certificates. It was a pleasure to attend the training course which certainly widened our horizons and gave us loads of insight into the subject of Welding Engineering. Sincerely appreciated.'
'I thoroughly enjoyed the training.'
'I found the course to be really informative and worthwhile over the last few months after leaving a mainly composites / polymers based job role. It’s been a great way of refreshing my memory whilst learning about the complexities of welding various materials so thanks for this.'
'The course notes were excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed the course.'
Topics Covered on the Training
Overview of Welding Processes:
Arc Welding Processes:
Manual Metallic Arc (MMA)-’Stick Welding’
Metal Inert Gas (MIG) & Metal Active Gas (MAG)
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW)
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)
Thermit Welding
Spot Welding
Flash Butt Welding
Resistance Butt Welding
Seam Welding
Induction Weldng
Electron Beam Welding
Laser Beam Welding
Friction Welding
Explosive Welding
Diffusion Welding / Diffusion Bonding
Forge Welding
Ultrasonic Welding
Fundamental Metallurgy
Welding Terms and Definitions
Welding Codes & Standards
Types of Welding Imperfections
Types of Welded Joints & Welds
Thermal Cutting Processes
Welding Positions
Welding Symbols
Materials Inspection & Certification (BS EN 10204)
Calibration of Welding Equipment
Principles of the Arc Welding Processes:
MMA
TIG
MIG & MAG
SAW
FCAW
MCAW
Plasma Arc Welding
Arc Welding Consumables
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Development
CASE STUDY: How to Write a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Welder & Welding Operator Qualifications
Preheat & Interpass Temperature: Measurement & Control
Types of Welding Imperfections
Visual Welding Inspection Requirements to BS EN ISO 17637
Principles of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques for the Inspection of Welds (RT / UT / MPI / PT)
Weld Repairs
Weld Quality Requirements for the UKCA & CE Marking of Steel Structures to BS EN 1090-2
Weld Testing: Destructive Testing & Proof Testing
Welding Stresses, Distortion & Residual Stress in Welded Joints
Heat Treatment of Welded Joints (Post Weld Heat Treatment-PWHT)
Welding of Steel:
Metallurgy & Characteristics of Steel
Weldability of Steel Based on Carbon Equivalent Value (CEV)
Alternative Weldability Formula: PCM Value
The Chemical Elements in Steel
Structural Steel: Product Standards & Grade Designations
Pressure Vessel Steels: Product Standards & Grade Designations
Reinforcing Carbon Steel 'Rebar' Product Standards, Grades & Process Routes
Pipeline Steels Product Standards, Grades & Process Routes
Low Alloy & Alloy Steel:
Low Alloy Steels for Sour Service
Fine Grained & High Nickel Cryogenic Steels
CrMo & CrMoV Low Alloy & Alloy Steels for Elevated Temperature Use
Manganese Steel
Types of Weld Cracking:
Solidification Cracking
Lamellar Tearing
Reheat Cracking
Hydrogen Induced Cracking
BS EN 1011-2 Method for Steel Preheat Temperature Determination
Welding of Cast Iron:
Metallurgy of Cast iron
Grey Cast Iron
Ductile Cast Iron
White Cast Iron
Malleable Cast iron
Weldability
Special Welding Techniques
Welding of Stainless Steel:
Classes of Stainless Steel
General Fabrication Issues
Metallurgy & Characteristics of Austenitic Stainless Steels
Weldability of Austenitic Stainless Steel
Metallurgy & Characteristics of Ferritic Stainless Steels
Weldability of Ferritic Stainless Steel
Metallurgy & Characteristics of Martensitic Stainless Steels
Weldability of Martensitic Stainless Steel
Metallurgy & Characteristics of Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steels
Weldability of Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel
Metallurgy & Characteristics of Duplex Stainless Steels
Weldability of Duplex Stainless Steel
Welding of Aluminium Alloys:
Metallurgy & Characteristics
Temper Designation
Purchasing
Weldability
Imperfections in Welds
Welding of Nickel Alloys:
Metallurgical Characteristics
General Fabrication Issues
Weldability
Types of Welding Imperfections
Welding of Titanium Alloys :
Metallurgy & Characteristics
Weldability
Imperfections in Welds
Welding of Magnesium Alloys:
Metallurgy & Characteristics
Weldability
Welding of Zirconium Alloys:
Metallurgy & Characteristics
Weldability
Welding of Cobalt Alloys:
Metallurgy & Characteristics
Weldability
Welding of Copper Alloys:
Metallurgy & Characteristics
Weldability
Types of Welding Imperfections
Welding & Brazing of Dissimilar Metals
Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford MMet MWeldI CEng MIMMM MBA
Philip’s extensive Welding knowledge & expertise is endorsed by his academic and professional qualifications in Welding, including professional membership of the Welding Institute (MWeldI) and an International Institute of Welding (IIW) 'Diploma of International Welding Inspector' following the successful completion of CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector training and examinations at the TWI.
Philip also possesses extensive metallurgical and engineering expertise, he has a Masters' Degree in Advanced Metallurgy (MMet) from the University of Sheffield & professional qualifications in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering through professional membership (MIMMM) of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining.
Philip is also a Chartered Engineer (CEng), with more than 30 years' experience in metals manufacturing, engineering, welding & fabrication.
Purchase the Training Handbook
You can also purchase separately the full-colour, Training Handbook.
Please Contact Us if you would like to order a copy.
Provide your own Training: Purchase the Digital Course Materials
We also offer for purchase the digital course materials that would enable you to provide your own training in 'Certificate in Welding Engineering.'
When purchasing the digital course materials, you would receive all course materials in electronic form, including a comprehensive Microsoft 365 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION, as well as all Assessments for the course.
The PowerPoint presentation also facilitates a TRAINING HANDBOOK for the course to be printed.
All digital files are also editable to enable you to apply your own branding to the course materials.
Please Contact Us for a quotation if you are interested in purchasing the digital course materials, or if you require any further information on the training.