A professional certificate that proves real industry competence and which is affordable, accessible, flexible & timely.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge & skills in welding inspection and quality management. The course covers the fundamentals of welding technology, the principles of arc, laser & electron beam welding processes, parent metal product standards, welding codes & standards, how to write qualified Welding Procedure Specifications, the types of welding imperfections, how to carry out a visual inspection of weld quality, the inspection of welds by Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, the weld quality requirements for a range of welded products, the requirements of UKCA Marking & EN 1090, ISO 3834, welding coordination and non-conformance reporting. 

It goes far beyond the narrower focus of traditional inspection routes, giving you the knowledge and confidence to work across multiple industries and project types.

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 inspection & quality management 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

Session 1

• Scope of Course

• Definition of Welding: Fusion Welding & Solid State Welding

• Definition of a Metal & Alloy

• Useful Properties of Metals & Alloys

• Welding Terms & Definitions

• Welding Codes & Standards

Parent Metal Product Standards & Grades; Welded Products; Welding Processes

• Importance of Parent Metal Product Standards

• BS EN ISO Standards Designation

• ASTM / ASME / UNS Product Standards Designation

• Levels of Certification to BS EN 10204

• Hot Rolled Products of Structural Steels

• Concrete Reinforcing Carbon Steels (BS 4449)

• Pipeline Steels

• Low Alloy & Alloy Steels

• Pressure Vessel Steels

• Stainless Steels

• Aluminium Alloys

• Nickel Alloys

• Examples of Typical Surface Imperfections / Defects on Parent Metal Products

• Types of Welded Joints & Welds

• Arc Welding Processes

• Electron Beam Welding Process

• Laser Beam Welding Process

Session 2

• Arc Welding Parameters

• Preheat & Interpass Temperature Measurement & Control

• Steel Preheat Temperature Determination to BS EN 1011‑2: Case Study

• Arc Welding Consumables

Session 3

• Heat Treatment After Welding (Post Weld Heat Treatment)

• Welding Positions

• Welding Symbols

• Welding Procedure Specifications Development Process

• Welder & Welding Operator Qualification

• Welding Stresses, Distortion & Residual Stress

• Types of Welding Imperfections & How to Avoid Them

Session 4

• Types of Welding Imperfections & How to Avoid Them (continued)

• Inspection of Welds – Visual Welding Inspection Requirements

• Writing a Welding Procedure Specification: Case Study

Session 5

Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection Techniques

• Radiographic Testing (RT)

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT)

• Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)

• Eddy Current Testing (ET)

• Weld Repairs

Weld Quality Requirements

• Steel & Aluminium Structures (UKCA / CE) – BS EN 1090‑2 & BS EN 1090‑3

• Pressure Vessel Steel – BS EN 13445‑5

• Railway Vehicles & Components – BS EN 15085‑3

• Metallic Piping – BS EN 13480‑5

• Welded Carbon Steel Reinforcement Bars – ISO 17660 Parts 1 & 2

• Electron Beam & Laser Beam Welded Products – BS EN ISO 13919

• Practice on Determining Welding Imperfection Limits for Visual Inspection

Welding Quality Management

• ISO 3834 Welding Quality Management Systems – Fusion Welding

• Non‑Conformance Reporting, Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement

• BS EN ISO 14731 Welding Coordination: Tasks & Responsibilities

• BS EN 1090‑1: Requirements for the UKCA / CE Marking of Steel & Aluminium Structures

INDUSTRY SECTORS

The knowledge & skills gained on the course are valuable across a wide range of welding 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

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 'PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN WELDING INSPECTION & QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CertWIQM)' & CPD 25 HOURS.

There is also no expiry date on your course certificate and there is 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 Welding Inspection & Quality Management 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 25 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: £950 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 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. Industry-Relevant: Developed by academic & industry experts ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. 

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

6. Comprehensive Curriculum: The course ensures participants gain a solid understanding of welding inspection & quality management concepts.

7. Excellent Candidate Feedback: Our Welding Inspection courses have 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.

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 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 25 hours.

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