Practical visual welding inspection training covering weld types, joint design, weld quality requirements, acceptance criteria, common defects, inspection tools, reporting and alignment with BS EN ISO standards. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need clear, industry‑focused guidance to carry out effective visual weld inspection of steel structures in manufacturing and fabrication environments. 

COURSE OVERVIEW

A course certificate that proves real industry competence.

Book on this course if you want to confidently inspect welds on structural steelwork — accurately, consistently and in full compliance with EN 1090 and industry best practice. 

It offers an engineering‑focused visual welding inspection course specifically designed for structural steelwork under EN 1090 and ISO 3834 — teaching real defect identification, weld quality levels and acceptance criteria.

The course has been developed by academic & industry experts, with professional accreditation in welding technology, welding inspection, 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, welding & materials engineering 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 ideal for candidates at all levels including those new to welding & visual inspection 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 STRUCTURE

The course covers the following topics:

• A review of welding fundamentals 

• The principles of the widely used arc welding processes

• The types of welding imperfections that occur in fusion welded joints and how to avoid them.

• How to carry out a visual welding inspection to BS EN ISO 17637

• How to use welding gauges when carrying out a visual welding inspection.

• The specific weld quality requirements for steel structures in the UK & EU for UKCA & CE Marking to BS EN 1090-2.

• Non-conformance reporting, corrective actions & continuous improvement

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the course by continuous Assessments which are 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 Assessments will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in 'VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION-STEEL STRUCTURES' & CPD 7 HOURS. There is no expiry date on the course certificate and no compulsory 5 or 10-year recertification required.

COURSE FEES & SELF STUDY BOOKING FORM FOR CANDIDATES

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

For candidates, we also offer the course for completion by self study. With our flexible, self study courses, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. Total estimated Self Study time required to complete the course is 7 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: £650 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 COURSES

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 Inspectors & 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. Comprehensive Curriculum: The course ensures participants gain a solid understanding of visual welding inspection concepts.

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

• 'Fantastic, much better than TWI notes & learned much more during the course.'

• 'Really good course-good pace & very good notes. Thank you.'

• 'Good course, well-paced, good content & structure.'

ON-SITE TRAINING

We also offer this course for on-site presentation at your premises over 1-day. If you are interested in this option, please Contact Us for a quotation.

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 as a course package, which includes all the course materials required to enable you 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 the 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 7 hours.

More information on the course is given below under the heading  'Course Overview.' 

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