COURSE OVERVIEW

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.

The course has been developed by academic & industry experts, who are profesionally accredited in welding, metallurgy & materials engineering, which ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. 

Our courses set the standard for technical training in the metals & materials industries. Since 2013 we have trained more than 700 candidates on Metallurgy, Welding, Materials Engineering & Quality Management courses.

Flexible Self Study Learning

The course is completed by self study, which means 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. 

Full-Colour Training Handbook

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 required. 

Tutor Support

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

COURSE CONTENT

The course commences with a definition of welding, reviews basic welding terms & definitions and welding fundamentals. The course then explains the 3-step process to follow for the development & writing of a qualified Welding Procedure Specifications, which is generally applicable to all welding processes, 

The course then focuses on the widely used arc welding processes for the process of development of Welding Procedures, including the specific welding parameters to include on a pWPS & WPS and the applicable British, European & ISO standards.

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 widely specified structural steel grade S355 welded by the widely used MAG welding process. This is e-mailed to the candidate. Completed Assessments are then e-mailed to the Course Tutor for marking. Candidates who achieve the required standard on the Assessment will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in 'HOW TO DEVELOP & WRITE A QUALIFIED WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION' & CPD 10 HOURS.

COURSE FEES & BOOKING FORM FOR CANDIDATES

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. Flexible Self Study Learning: With self study, 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.

2. 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.

3. Recognition from Leading Organisations & Professional Bodies: We have trained more than 700 candidates on our courses including 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; HyTen Chatham; William Haley Engineering Ltd; RWE Generation UK PLC; TEi Ltd; The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers (ICME); Sulzer; Thames Reinforcements and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

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

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

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.

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.