RESPONSIBLE WELDING COORDINATION - OUR RANGE OF TRAINING COURSES

Master Welding Coordination — Reduce Risk, Raise Quality

WHY STUDY RESPONSIBLE WELDING COORDINATION?

The demand for Responsible Welding Coordinators in the UK is on the rise. According to the REC Labour Market Tracker, job postings for welding-related occupations climbed by 8 percent between May and June 2025, signaling growing employer investment in welding quality and compliance functions. 

In industries like construction, aerospace, automotive, construction and power generation, welding quality is critical. Studying RWC equips you with specialised expertise in welding standards, inspection techniques and compliance with regulations like ISO 14731 and EN 1090. Employers seek professionals who ensure welding integrity, making RWC training a powerful career asset.

OVERVIEW OF OUR COURSES

Our range of highly regarded Responsible Welding Coordination training courses are ideal for candidates who are looking gain the knowledge & skills towards undertaking the role as a Responsible Welding Coordinator or Welding Coordinator in a range of industry sectors, including: 

• steel & aluminium construction

• steels for the reinforcement of concrete 

• pressure vessels

• pipelines

• railway vehicles 

• power generation, including nuclear

• aerospace & automotive industries

These are comprehensive courses, covering welding processes, welding fundamentals, welding engineering, welding codes & standards, metallurgy, welding inspection & weld quality requirements. 

For a complete list of topics covered on our most popular course, the 'Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel' course option, please refer down the page to the heading COURSE CONTENT - STRUCTURAL STEEL COURSE. This course covers the requirements of BS EN 1090 for the UKCA & CE Marking of steel structures.

Courses are suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding, as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed. Anyone with passion and curiosity can access this world-class welding education—regardless of academic background. 

The courses are offered for completion by flexible self study, so 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. All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate.

We also offer on-site training at client's premises. Please Contact Us for a quotation.

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.

BENEFITS OF CHOOSING OUR TRAINING

Our courses offer an excellent choice for several reasons:

1. Accredited Certifications: Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally qualified Chartered Engineers, Materials Engineers, Metallurgists & Welding professionals, with decades of industry experience. The value of our certifications to industry has also been recognised by top organisations & professional bodies. The prominent academic & professional profile of our Course Tutor is shown below under the heading 'Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA.'

2. Proven Success: Our training has 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.)

3. Distance Learning: Courses are offered as distance learning, self-study training courses, making them accessible to candidates regardless of their location.

4. Flexible Learning: 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.

5. Full-Colour Training Handbook: Participants receive a comprehensive, full-colour training handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion.

6. Industry-Relevant: Developed by professionally qualified Chartered Engineers, Metallurgists, Materials Engineers & welding experts with decades of industry experience ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. Our range of courses cover the requirements of BS EN 1090 (UKCA & CE Marking standard), ISO 3834, BS EN 15085 & ISO 17660. 

7. Excellent Feedback: Since the training was first developed in 2013, our courses have received excellent feedback from candidates who have completed them, highlighting their effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding. For some of their comments, see below under the HEADING: 'CANDIDATE FEEDBACK ON OUR TRAINING.'

8. 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. Anyone with passion and curiosity can access world-class welding education—regardless of academic background. 

9. Comprehensive Curriculum: Our courses cover a comprehensive range of topics. For the topics covered on our most popular course, 'Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel', please refer down the page to the heading COURSE CONTENT - STRUCTURAL STEEL COURSE.

10. Career Advancement: The training is designed to enhance your career prospects by increasing your technical knowledge, skills and understanding. 

11. Supportive Environment: Benefit from the support and guidance from professionally qualified & experienced Course Tutors who are industry experts with decades of experience.

12. On-Site Training: We also offer on-site training at client's premises. Please Contact Us for a quotation.

SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSES

Our self study training courses provide a cost-effective & flexible route for candidates to start & progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace.

All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate, including a comprehensive, full-colour training handbook which is posted & which serves as an excellent reference document following completion of the training. There are also links to instructional videos to explain some of the concepts presented in the course.

To complete the course, the candidate works through the Training Handbook. During their progression through the 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.

There are no specific qualification entry requirements, but candidates should be able to perform calculations from straightforward mathematical formulae & to interpret data represented in graphical form.

CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the courses by continuous assessments & those who achieve the required standard will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in 'Responsible Welding Coordination' & CPD hours dependent on the course completed.

ALL OUR COURSE OPTIONS & BOOKING FORMS FOR SELF STUDY

Our other Responsible Welding Coordination course options are listed below, separated according to the applicable industry sector. 

For each course, there are also links to download a course booking form and if you would like to make a booking, please click on the course link to download and complete the course booking form.

STRUCTURES TO BS EN 1090 (APPLICABLE TO UKCA & CE MARKING OF STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL & ALUMINIUM STRUCTURES)

Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS. Covers the requirements of UKCA & CE Marking of steel structures to BS EN 1090-2. This is our most popular course.

Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Stainless Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS. Covers UKCA & CE Marking of steel structures to BS EN 1090-2.

Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Aluminium Alloys SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS. Covers UKCA & CE Marking of Aluminium structures to BS EN 1090-3.

Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Stainless Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of two comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 30 HOURS. Covers UKCA & CE Marking of steel & stainless steel structures to BS EN 1090-2. Two Training Handbooks would be supplied: Responsible Welding Coordination-Structural Steel & Stainless Steel & The Welding Of Stainless Steel (Austenitic Duplex & Ferritic Grades.)

Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Stainless Steel & Aluminium Alloys SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of two comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 30 HOURS. Covers UKCA & CE Marking of stainless steel & aluminium structures to BS EN 1090-2 & BS EN 1090-3. Two Training Handbooks would be supplied: Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Stainless Steel & Aluminium Alloys & The Welding of Aluminium Alloys.

Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Structural Aluminium Alloys  SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of two comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 30 HOURS. Covers UKCA & CE Marking of steel & aluminium structures to BS EN 1090-2 & BS EN 1090-3. Two Training Handbooks would be supplied: Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Aluminium Alloys & The Welding of Aluminium Alloys.

Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Reinforcing Carbon Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of two comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 30 HOURS. Covers UKCA & CE Marking of steel structures to BS EN 1090-2 & Concrete Reinforcement 'Rebar.' Two Training Handbooks would be supplied: Responsible Welding Coordination-Structural Steel & The Welding of Reinforcing Carbon Steel.

Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium Alloys SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1450 per person, inclusive of three comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 35 HOURS. Covers UKCA & CE Marking of steel & stainless steel structures to to BS EN 1090-2 & aluminium structures to BS EN 1090-3. Three Training Handbooks would be supplied: Responsible Welding Coordination-Structural Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium ; The Welding Of Stainless Steel (Austenitic Duplex & Ferritic Grades) & The Welding of Aluminium Alloys.

CONCRETE REINFORCING STEELS 'REBAR'

Responsible Welding Coordination - Reinforcing Carbon Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 20 HOURS. 

PRESSURE VESSELS & POWER GENERATION, INCLUDING NUCLEAR

Responsible Welding Coordination - Steel & Stainless Steel for Structures & Pressure Vessels SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of three comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 35 HOURS. Three Training Handbooks would be supplied: Responsible Welding Coordination-Steel & Stainless Steel for Structures & Pressure Vessels ; The Welding of Low Alloy & Alloy Steels & The Welding Of Stainless Steel (Austenitic Duplex & Ferritic Grades.)

PIPELINES & METALLIC PIPING

Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Pipeline Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees.  Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS. Covers Pipelines to API 5L & BS EN ISO 3183 & Metallic Industrial Piping to BS EN 13480.

RAILWAY VEHICLES TO BS EN 15085

Responsible Welding Coordination - Steel & Aluminium for Railway Vehicles to BS EN 15085 SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1550 per person, inclusive of four comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 40 HOURS. Four Training Handbooks would be supplied: Responsible Welding Coordination - Steel & Aluminium for Railway Vehicles to BS EN 15085 ; The Welding of Low Alloy & Alloy Steels ; The Welding Of Stainless Steel (Austenitic Duplex & Ferritic Grades) & The Welding of Aluminium Alloys.

AEROSPACE

Responsible Welding Coordination - Nickel Alloys SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS.

Responsible Welding Coordination - Aerospace Alloys - Stainless Steel, Nickel, Aluminium, Titanium SELF STUDY TRAINING BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1450 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 35 HOURS.

AUTOMOTIVE

Responsible Welding Coordination - Aluminium Alloys  SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS.

CANDIDATE FEEDBACK ON OUR TRAINING

We have received some EXCELLENT FEEDBACK from the candidates who have completed the training:

'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.'

'I learnt a lot during the course and it will help me with the HNC I am doing.'

'The course was set out in an easy way to follow with more than enough information to answer any questions set. Overall a fair price and speedy reply to all questions and emails sent. Would recommend 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.'

'I'd recommend the course one hundred percent.'

'It's been done in a way that's understandable for people who already have some knowledge and for those who don't, It's learnable and understandable.'

'I think there is very little or almost nothing to improve, as the course is very well designed, built and the Tutor is very experienced.'

'Thank you Philip for your time. I've enjoyed the course a lot and after meeting with you, I've learnt even more about the role of an RWC. Thank you again for your feedback on where we need to be and I will continue to make a great effort to learn more.'

'It was a pleasure to meet you and gain a new skill from you.'

'100% enjoyed & learned a lot.'

'Enjoyed the time on the course. Very informative.'

'Enjoyed the Assignments & being able to work remotely in my own time.'

'Good administration, excellent course, fantastic turnaround time for marking, Would highly recommend.'

'I learnt a lot and some of the questions were tough, but I thoroughly enjoyed the course.'

'Thanks, enjoyed the course. I have covered this content many times, but this was the best & easiest to understand.'

'Thorough and informative course-has definitely expanded my understanding in various areas and will be of great benefit in my work.'

'Highly recommend Philip Bralsford if you required a Responsible Welding Coordination Course or any assistance with his professional services. I recently did my RWC course with him and his knowledge and training techniques are brilliant!'

'I found the course very informative and interesting, venue and food very good.'

'We both very much enjoyed the course and appreciated your guidance where required.'

'Thank you very much. I enjoyed your course it was very informative.'

'The course was brilliant, I really benefited from attending.'

'Just wanted to drop you a quick email, to say thanks for putting on such an informative course, Being new to the whole process it has seemed like there is a lot to take in and quite overwhelming, but I feel that I have taken a lot out of it over the last few days.'

'Can I just say another big thank you, without your knowledge and support I would not have passed. I would also like to inform you I'm determined to educate myself further on all the procedures, as I feel it can only benefit our company.'

'Thank you for the course this week it was a real eye opener. Didn’t realise how much information was out there regarding welding.'

'Thanks Phil for a well presented and interesting course.'

'Thank you for your email to notify me of the course outcome and a big thank you for the way you delivered the course.  There was a lot information for me to take in but the way you broke it down made the content/course digestible.

Thanks once again for the course- it was very challenging yet very enjoyable.'

'Thank you for a very enjoyable & informative 3 days.'

'Thank you very much for all your advice and support during the process.'

'Philip, Thanks very much for all your help.'

'Your course was very helpful and I have learnt a huge amount.'

'Philip provided a concise and informative service to assist our accreditation to EN 1090. His training course fully encompassed the modules and information required to educate and train our key staff members with further educated replies to questions put forward in the provided discussion periods which greatly assisted the understanding and application of EN 1090, RWC roles and many welding/metallurgy procedures within and outside the remit of the course taken by our staff. I would highly recommend the services he provides.'

'When I originally reviewed your course it was & is still the best on the market.'

'I have to say it was a very interesting and well thought out course, I’ve been in this game all my life but I learned an awful lot over the three days, mostly things I didn’t know I didn’t know.'

'I’d like to reiterate how much I enjoyed my 3 days in Sheffield. I returned home completely refreshed and relaxed and full of enthusiasm for all things welding related. The course was interesting from start to finish and the course note book is a really handy reference guide.'

'Thank you for the comprehensive course programme'

'Excellent course, learned a lot of things in a very short space of time.'

'I found it very informative and your approach very relaxing and thank you for that. I also enjoyed meeting the other guys and the interaction within the group.'

'Should any of our staff to go through the RWC course I would have no hesitation recommending your services.'

'Thanks for the course it was very good and will recommend to others.'

'Thank you very much for the training provided it was very helpful.'

'Very well organised and structured, a pleasure.'

'Thanks for you help and support and I would recommend your course to anyone that would need it.' 

'Course was fantastic-covered a vast range of matters very effectively and in a sufficiently easy to understand manner. It has helped my understanding no end has educated me as to why our procedures are so important and how we can improve. Invaluable.'

'Thanks Philip, the course was exactly what we needed.'

'Good Course. Gave me a good insight into the technical side of welding.'

'I have found the course very informative and the information I have gained will be very useful.'

'Phil's a great guy & I've taken a lot from this course and hopefully can learn more in future.'

'I thoroughly enjoyed the course.'

'Once again may I thank you for your time and efforts extended to me during last week’s course held at Sheffield.  I found it to be most informative and enjoyable.'

'Very knowledgeable & professional. Thank you for all your help during the course.'

COURSE CONTENT- 'STRUCTURAL STEEL' COURSE 

APPLICABLE TO STEEL STRUCTURES TO BS EN 1090 (UKCA & CE MARKING)

o     Definition of Welding

o     Welding Coordination: Tasks & Responsibilities (BS EN ISO 14731)

o Fundamental Metallurgy

o Welding Terms & Definitions

o Welding Codes & Standards

o Types of Welded Joints & Welds

o Thermal Cutting Processes

o Welding & Fatigue Failure

o Welding Positions 

o Welding Symbols

o Materials Certification to BS EN 10204

o Arc Welding Processes:

o MMA

o TIG

o MIG & MAG

o FCAW & MCAW

o SAW

o Welding Consumables

o Welding Procedure Development

o Welder & Welding Operator Qualifications

o Calibration of Welding equipment

o Preheat & Interpass Temperature: Control & Measurement

o Types of Welding Imperfections

o Inspection of Welds: Visual Inspection to BS EN ISO 17637

o Inspection of Welds: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) (RT, UT, MPI & PT)

o      Weld Repairs 

o Weld Quality Requirements for Steel Structures in the UK & EU (BS EN 1090-2; NSSS; ISO 3834)

o Destructive Testing of Welds (Tensile Testing; Charpy Impact Testing; Hardness Testing; Bend Test; Fracture Test; Macro & Micro Examination)

o Proof Testing

o Welding Stresses, Residual Stress & Distortion

o Heat Treatment of Welded Joints (Post Weld Heat Treatment)

o Welding of Steel:

o Importance of Carbon Equivalent Value (CEV)

o Preheat Temperature Determination to BS EN 1011-2

o Types of Weld Cracking (Solidification Cracking; Hydrogen Induced Cracking; Lamellar Tearing)

o European Structural Steel Product Standards 

o The Chemical Composition of a Structural Steel & Other ‘Non-Alloy’ Steels

Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA

Philip is a highly accomplished metallurgist & materials engineer, welding & quality management specialist, with decades of experience in the field. With an excellent academic background, including a Master of Metallurgy in Advanced Metallurgy from the University of Sheffield, his career has been marked by significant contributions to leading engineering firms such as British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters and Corus, where he has played a pivotal role in research, product development, quality control and the implementation of innovative solutions.

Philip's proficiency in welding, metallurgy, materials engineering and quality management, when coupled with his project management skills and leadership abilities, has earned him a reputation as a dedicated and results-driven professional. His commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his certifications and memberships in professional organisations including Chartered Engineer (CEng), The Institute of Materials (MIMMM) & The Welding Institute (MWeldI.)

Philip has also designed and implemented comprehensive training programs for engineers and technicians, focusing on metallurgical techniques, materials engineering, welding, corrosion and quality control procedures. He has also authored detailed training manuals and documentation, ensuring that team members have access to valuable resources and best practices for their work.

Philip provides training for a number of high-profile clients, including: Arcelor Mittal, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), UKRI-Science & Technology Facilities Council, The Institute of Cast Metals Engineers (ICME), TAQA Bratani, Building Research Establishment (BRE), Moog Aircraft Group, J & D Pierce Contracts Ltd, Bourne Group Ltd, Mueller Europe, TEi Ltd, Ultra Maritime, William Cook Cast Products, WQiC, Voestalpine Bohler Welding & RWE Generation UK PLC.

Philip has received excellent feedback from the clients & candidates who have undertaken his training. For some of their comments see below:

'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.'

'It's been done in a way that's understandable for people who already have some knowledge and for those who don't, It's learnable and understandable.'

'I think there is very little or almost nothing to improve, as the course is very well designed, built and the Tutor is very experienced.'

'Thank you Philip for your time. I've enjoyed the course a lot and after meeting with you, I've learnt even more about the role of an RWC. Thank you again for your feedback on where we need to be and I will continue to make a great effort to learn more.'

‘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.’

Purchase the Training Handbook

You can also purchase separately the full-colour, Training Handbook for each course.

Please Contact Us if you would like to order a copy.

Purchase the Digital Course Materials

We also offer for purchase the course materials that would enable training providers provide their own training in 'Responsible Welding Coordination.'

When purchasing the digital course materials, you would receive all course materials in digital 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.