VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION - COMPREHENSIVE 

TRAINING COURSE 

Raising the Bar for Visual Welding Inspection Training - No Prior Knowledge Required, Flexible Distance Learning & No 5yr or 10yr Recertification Fees

This is a comprehensive course which is unrivalled in the market & which 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 this world-class welding education—regardless of academic background. 

The demand for qualified welding inspectors is on an upward trajectory. A combination of major infrastructure investments, stricter quality regulations and the energy-transition push is fuelling strong hiring needs across construction, manufacturing and renewables.

This course is also offered for completion by flexible distance learning for 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. We also offer on-site training at client's premises.

With Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training, your certification also has no expiry date—so no 5 or 10-year recertification required. Free up your time, budget and peace of mind to concentrate on real-world quality leadership.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This is a comprehensive course which is aimed at providing candidates with knowledge, skills & understanding on:

• Fundamentals of welding technology

• The principles of the widely used fusion welding processes, including arc welding, laser beam welding and electron beam welding

• The specific weld quality requirements for a wide range of welded products. including laser beam & electron beam welding

• The types of welding imperfections that occur in fusion welds & how to avoid them

• How to carry out a visual welding inspection to the general & Aerospace requirements

• Non-conformance reporting, corrective actions & continuous improvement

The course is ideal for quality professionals, manufacturing personnel, engineers, metallurgists, technicians, welders & anyone else in the welding, fabrication, metals & engineering industries looking to increase their knowledge, skills & understanding on visual welding inspection applicable to the inspection of a wide range of products.

The course is applicable to a wide range of industry sectors, including:

🔺 STEEL & ALUMINIUM STRUCTURES

🔺 CONCRETE REINFORCING STEELS 'REBAR'

🔺 PRESSURE VESSELS 

🔺 PIPELINES

🔺 RAILWAY VEHICLES

🔺 AEROSPACE

🔺 AUTOMOTIVE

🔺 OIL & GAS

🔺CHEMICAL

🔺POWER GENERATION, INCLUDING NUCLEAR 

🔺RAILS

🔺GENERAL ENGINEERING

🔺DEFENCE

WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THE COURSE?

The course is ideal for:

• Inspectors, Quality Engineers, Metallurgists, Technicians, Welders, Trainees & Apprentices and anyone else in the welding, fabrication, metals & engineering industries looking to develop their knowledge, skills & understanding on Visual Welding Inspection.

• Candidates who are looking towards undertaking a role as a Welding Inspector.

WHY CHOOSE OUR TRAINING?

Our training offers an excellent choice for the following reasons:

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

2. Proven Success: Our training has 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, WQiC, RWE Generation UK PLC, Mueller Inc, The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers, Sulzer and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

3. Industry-Relevant: Developed by industry experts ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. The prominent academic & professional profile of our Course Tutor is shown below under the heading 'Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA.'

4. Excellent Feedback: The course has received excellent feedback from candidates who have completed it, highlighting its effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding:

• 'The course notes were excellent.'

• 'Thank you for your training, it was excellent!'

• 'Done now three courses with you and enjoyed them all.'

5. 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. 

6. Distance Learning: The course is offered as a distance learning, self-study training course, making it accessible to candidates regardless of their location.

7. 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.

8. On-Site Training: We also offer on-site training at your premises for this course. Please Contact Us for a quotation.

9. Comprehensive Curriculum: Compared to other courses on the market, this is a comprehensive course. For a complete list of topics covered on the course, see further down the page under the heading: 'COURSE CONTENT.'

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. 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.

SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE

Our distance learning, self study training course provides a cost-effective & 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 15 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, 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.

CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the course by CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTS and those achieving the required standard will be AWARDED a CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT in 'VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION -COMPREHENSIVE' & CPD 15 HOURS. 

SELF STUDY COURSE BOOKING FORM

Course Fees: £750 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. 

COURSE CONTENT

🔺 Definition of Fusion Welding & Solid State Welding

🔺 Definition of a Metal & Alloy

🔺 Useful Properties of Metals & Alloys

🔺 Welding Codes & Standards 

🔺 Welding Terms & Definitions

🔺 Fundamental principles of the widely used fusion welding processes:

• Arc welding

• Electron Beam welding

• Laser Beam welding

🔺 Welding Positions

🔺 Types of Welded Joints & Welds

🔺 Welding Symbols

🔺 Welding Procedure Specifications

🔺 The types of welding imperfections that occur in fusion welds & how to avoid them

🔺 How to carry out a visual inspection of weld quality to the general requirements in BS EN ISO 17637 & the Aerospace requirements in BS ISO 19828

🔺 How to use welding gauges when carrying out a visual welding inspection

🔺 The specific weld quality requirements for a range of welded products:

• • Steel & aluminium structures in the UK & EU for UKCA Marking to BS EN 1090-2 (steel structures) & BS EN 1090-3 (Aluminium structures.)

  • Welded Carbon steel bars for concrete reinforcement to ISO 17660 Parts 1 & 2.

  • Steel & aluminium for railway vehicles and components to BS EN 15085.

  • Pressure vessel steel to BS EN 13445.

  • Metallic piping to BS EN 13480.

  • Electron Beam & Laser Beam welded products to BS EN ISO 13919.

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 undertake 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 this course.

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

Purchase the Digital Course Materials

We also offer for purchase the digital course materials that would enable training providers provide their own training in 'Visual Welding Inspection-Comprehensive'

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.