COURSE OVERVIEW

"A course certificate that proves real industry competence."

Book on this course if you want to understand how to write Welding Procedure Specifications that are technically correct, code‑compliant, audit‑ready and trusted by welders, inspectors and clients.

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course.

NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding, as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed. The course material is clear & easy to follow with reference to helpful U-Tube videos.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Scope of Course

Definition of Welding

Review of Welding Fundamentals:

Welding Terms & Definitions

Welding Codes & Standards

What are Welding Codes?
Example Welding Codes Requiring Qualified WPS's
What are Welding Standards?

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) Development-General Process:

Example WPS – for the MAG Welding of Structural Steel

Welding Procedure Development Process & Standards for Arc Welding Processes:
ISO / TR 15608 – Metallic Materials Grouping
BS EN ISO 15609, 15613, 15614 Series
Filler Metal & Shielding Gas Standards
Metallic Groupings to ISO 15608

Group 1 Structural Steels
Qualification Ranges

Welding Procedure Development for an S355 Grade Metal Active Gas (MAG) Welded, Hot-Rolled, Structural Steel:

Hot Rolling of Structural Sections & Plates
Structural Steel Product Standard BS EN 10025-2
Mechanical Properties – Yield Strength
Mechanical Properties – Charpy Impact Toughness
Other Structural Steel Product Standards

Characteristics of the MAG welding process
Shielding Gas Types
Metal Transfer Modes (Spray, Dip, Pulsed, Globular)
MAG Gun Assembly
Contact Tip to Work Distance

Step 1: Writing the pWPS – Specifying the Arc Welding Parameters:

Preparation & Cleaning
Parent Metal Designation & Group
Material Thickness
Welding Process (ISO 4063)
Joint Types & Weld Types
Welding Positions (ISO 6947)
Joint Design
Welding Sequence
Fillet Weld Dimensions
Estimating Number of Runs / Passes
Filler Metal Size
Current, Voltage & Polarity
Wire Feed Speed & Travel Speed
Heat Input Calculation
Filler Metal Designation (BS EN ISO 14341)
Shielding Gases (BS EN ISO 14175)
Gas Flow Rate
Backing / Backgouging of Butt Welds
Preheat Temperature (BS EN 1011‑2)
Interpass Temperature
Post Weld Heat Treatment
Other Information (CTWD, nozzle, metal transfer mode)

Steel Preheat Determination to BS EN 1011‑2:

CEV Calculation
Hydrogen Scale
Heat Input
Combined Thickness
Preheat Graph Interpretation
Special Cases – Creep‑Resisting & Cryogenic Steels

Step 2: Obtaining the WPQR / WPAR Documentation:

Witnessing & Testing
Importance of Record of Weld Test / Scope of Qualification:

Welding Processes
Joint Types
Parent Material Groups
Thickness Ranges
Fillet Weld Throat Thickness
Pipe Diameters
Filler Metal Designation & Size
Shielding Gas / Flux
Polarity & Metal Transfer Mode
Welding Positions
Heat Input
Preheat & Interpass
Post Weld Heat Treatment
Other Information

Step 3: Writing the WPS - Case Study Assessment

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the course by a course assessment in the form of a Case Study for the writing of a Welding Procedure Specification for a structural steel grade S355 and those who achieve the required standard will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in  'HOW TO DEVELOP & WRITE A QUALIFIED WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION' & CPD 10 HOURS.

COURSE FEES & BOOKING FORM

Start & learn when it suits you — flexible learning for job‑ready Welding Procedure Development knowledge & skills!

With our flexible, self study courses, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. 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. 

Total estimated Self Study time required to complete the course is 10 Hours. 

All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate. 

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course. 

Candidates also have the support of a Course Tutor as they progress through the course.

Course Fees: £750 per person inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees.

To make a booking, please follow the link to download & complete a booking form. 

BENEFITS OF OUR TRAINING

1. Career Advancement: The training is designed to enhance candidates' career prospects by increasing their technical knowledge, skills, and understanding. 

2. No Prior Knowledge Required: The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding, as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed. The course material is clear & easy to follow.

3. Industry-Relevant: Developed by academic & industry experts ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. 

4. Accredited Certifications: Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally accredited Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM) & Welding Technologists (MWeldI), with decades of industry experience working for leading engineering companies such as British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters & Corus. 

5. Proven Success: Our training has empowered professionals from leading 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, Murphy Group, Professional Lifting Services Ltd, Mclaren Automotive, 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.)

6. Excellent Feedback: Our courses have received excellent feedback from candidates who have completed them, highlighting their effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding. To review their comments, please follow the link.

7. Comprehensive Curriculum: This is a comprehensive course that covers the development and writing of a qualified WPS for arc welding processes according to European welding standards & includes a review of arc welding fundamentals, ensuring candidates have a solid foundation.

COURSE PACKAGE FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS

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

If so, we offer for purchase this course package, which forms part of our extensive range of course packages, which include all the course materials required to enable training providers, further & higher educational institutions and employers, deliver industry-leading technical training courses. 

Course materials you will receive for this course package: 

1. Course Presentation: (in Microsoft PowerPoint format.) The presentation also provides the basis for producing a Training Handbook for the course.

2. Covers & Contents: For use when producing a Training Handbook.

3. Course Assessments & Model Answers. Including a marking scheme.

All course materials are written in English and are supplied in ‘Microsoft PowerPoint', 'Microsoft Word' or ‘Adobe Acrobat pdf' format. 

All course materials would be supplied without any branding and are editable to enable you to apply your own company name / logos / branding.

Total estimated time to deliver the training 10 hours.

For a quotation to purchase the course package, please Contact Us.