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Industry - Leading Consultancy, Training & Publications in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Welding Technology & Quality Management
Established in 2010 & led by Chartered Engineer (CEng) Philip Bralsford, with a working career which spans leading engineering companies including British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters and Corus, Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training provide industry-leading consultancy, training courses & publications in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Welding Technology & Quality Management, which is backed by decades of industry experience.
Whether you are looking to increase your technical knowledge, skills & understanding by purchasing our industry-focused Materials Manuals; you're looking for flexible, distance learning training courses & qualifications in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering or Responsible Welding Coordination; you're a training provider looking to increase your portfolio of technical training courses by purchasing our complete course packages; you are looking to achieve certification to ISO 9001, ISO 3834 or BS EN 1090 (UKCA & CE Marking standard); you are looking to identify opportunities for improvement through our Quality Management & Manufacturing audits; or you are looking for consultancy services or problem-solving in Metallurgy, Welding or Materials Engineering, then Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training offers a professional & cost-effective solution.
Distance Learning Self Study Training Courses & Qualifications
We offer accredited, industry-leading, flexible, distance learning self study training courses & qualifications so that candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace.
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.
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, 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.)
We offer an extensive range of courses which are listed below, along with the nominal self study time required to complete them. For course fees & booking forms, please click on the course you are interested in:
🔸Aluminium & Its Alloys - Production, Metallurgy & Quality Control 25 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of aluminium & its alloys (both wrought alloys & cast alloys.)
🔸Certificate in Metallurgy (CertMet) 70 Hours. This is a fast-track Metallurgy course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to Metallurgy, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, applications, manufacture, inspection & testing of ferrous & non-ferrous metals. The course is focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require, but that many academic programmes do not provide.
🔸Certificate in Materials Engineering (CertMatEng) 85 Hours. This is a fast-track Materials Engineering course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to materials engineering, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, applications, manufacture, inspection & testing of engineering materials & advanced materials, including the metallurgy of metallic materials (ferrous & non-ferrous metals & alloys), as well as non-metallic materials including ceramics, carbons, polymers and composites. The course is focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require, but that many academic programmes do not provide.
🔸Certificate in Welding Engineering (CWE) 70 Hours. This is a fast-track Welding Engineering 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 required. The course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge & skills in welding engineering, including the technical & quality requirements for ferrous & non-ferrous metals welding. The course is focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require, but that many academic programmes do not provide.
🔸Copper & Its Alloys - Production, Metallurgy & Quality Control 25 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of copper & its alloys.
🔸Ferrous Metals (Steel, Stainless Steel & Cast Iron) - Production, Metallurgy & Quality Control 55 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of steel, stainless steel & cast iron.
🔸How to Develop & Write a Qualified Welding Procedure Specification 10 Hours. The course provides knowledge, skills & understanding on how to develop & write a qualified welding procedure specification (WPS) for a widely used structural steel grade BS EN 10025-2 S355 welded by the widely used arc welding processes according to the European welding standards.
🔸Introduction to Metallurgy 15 Hours. A practical, entry‑level introduction to metallurgy that explains the fundamentals of metal structure, processing and behaviour, delivered as flexible self‑study and on‑site training suitable for complete beginners through to technicians and engineers. No prior knowledge of Metallurgy is required.
🔸Mechanical Testing & Mechanical Properties of Engineering Materials 15 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the mechanical testing methods for the determination of the mechanical properties of engineering materials.
🔸Metallurgy of Aluminium Casting Alloys 20 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of cast aluminium alloys.
🔸Metallurgy of Cast Iron 25 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of cast iron.
🔸Physical Metallurgy & Crystalline Structure of Metals & Alloys 15 Hours. Studying Physical Metallurgy & Crystalline Structure is essential for understanding the properties and behaviour of metals and alloys, which are fundamental to industries like aerospace, power generation, automotive, construction and electronics. It helps engineers and scientists develop stronger, more durable and more efficient materials by analysing phase transformations and microstructures.
🔸Responsible Welding Coordination 20-40 Hours (dependent on the course chosen.) Studying Responsible Welding Coordination equips candidates with specialised expertise in welding technology, welding processes, welding codes & standards, metallurgy, inspection techniques and compliance with regulations like ISO 14731 and EN 1090.
🔸Stainless Steel - Production, Metallurgy & Quality Control 30 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of stainless steel.
🔸Steel & Stainless Steel - Production, Metallurgy & Quality Control 50 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of steel & stainless steel.
🔸The Fundamentals of Composite Materials 15 Hours. This composites fundamentals course covers the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection, testing & joining of of composite materials.
🔸The Fundamentals of Corrosion Engineering & Corrosion Prevention 15 Hours. This course covers fundamental corrosion science, corrosion mechanisms, laboratory testing methods, corrosion prevention strategies & the basic metallurgy, properties & applications of the widely used corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs) including Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys, Copper Alloys:, Zirconium Alloys, Cobalt Alloys & Titanium Alloys.
🔸 The Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) 10 Hours. This introductory course in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) covers the fundamental principles, typical applications, advantages & disadvantages, applicable international standards and the training requirements for Inspectors for the principal types of NDT techniques that are widely specified for the identification of imperfections & defects in metals & other engineering materials.
🔸The Fundamentals of Steelmaking & Steel Manufacturing Processes 15 Hours. This is a comprehensive course covering the various steelmaking routes (Blast Furnace / BOS; Electric Arc Furnace; Green Steelmaking; Secondary Steelmaking) & other steel manufacturing routes which is unrivalled in the market & is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to steelmaking & steel manufacturing processes, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required.
🔸The Fundamentals of Welding & Brazing 20 Hours. This course covers a review of welding processes & the fundamental principles of welding & brazing technology. The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding & brazing, as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed.
🔸Understanding Metal Grades & Material Certificates 15 Hours. Understanding material certificates is crucial for anyone involved in industries including manufacturing, construction, engineering & quality assurance. Candidates learn to confidently interpret material certificates & BS EN 10204, ensuring compliance with international standards like ISO, BS, EN, ASME & ASTM. Gain the skills to spot inaccuracies and ensure quality control. Candidates also discover the nuances of metal grades—what they mean, why they matter and how to choose the right materials for the job. From carbon steels to high-performance alloys.
🔸 Visual Welding Inspection - Comprehensive 10 Hours. This is a comprehensive visual welding inspection course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to visual welding inspection, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the requirements for the visual welding inspection of welds. The principles of the widely used fusion welding processes, including arc welding processes, laser beam welding and electron beam welding are covered. The specific weld quality requirements for a wide range of welded products are also covered.
🔸Visual Welding Inspection - Steel & Aluminium Structures 8 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the requirements for the visual welding inspection of structural steel & aluminium welds for supply into steel & aluminium structures to satisfy the requirements of UKCA & CE Marking to BS EN 1090.
🔸Welding Inspection & Quality Management 25 Hours. This is a comprehensive welding inspection & quality management course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding & quality management, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course is applicable to a wide range of welding industry sectors and covers the requirements for visual welding inspection, as well as the principles of the supplementary non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for the inspection of weld quality, including Radiography, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Dye Penetrant Testing & Eddy Current Testing. The principles of the widely used fusion welding processes, including arc welding processes, laser beam welding and electron beam welding are also covered
We can also develop training to your specific requirements, Please Contact Us if you have a specific training requirement.
Materials Manuals
Build skills faster and boost on‑the‑job confidence with our full-colour publications, 'Materials Manuals' covering an extensive range of topics in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Welding Technology & Quality Management.
Each Manual is practical and visually authoritative — ideal for self-learning & development.
Developed by industry experts, with decades of industry experience & professional accreditation in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Welding & Quality Management, our Materials Manuals provide both academic content and practical knowledge that are directly applicable to industry and real-world scenarios.
All our manuals are written in English and are offered as a full-colour printed hard copy (A4 in size), as well as online as a read only pdf.
For more information on our Materials Manuals, please click on the LINK.
Course Packages 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 our range of course packages, which include all the course materials required to enable training providers, further & higher educational institutions and employers, provide industry-leading training courses in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Welding Technology & Quality Management.
Our course packages are focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require.
For more information on our range of course packages, please click on the LINK.
BS EN 1090 & ISO 3834 Certification Consultancy
With our decades of experience in quality management in the metals, welding & fabrication industries, we offer our specialist consultancy services to help companies achieve quality management systems certification to BS EN 1090 (UKCA & CE Marking) and ISO 3834.
Quality Management & Manufacturing Audits
With our Lead Auditor qualifications & extensive industry & audit experience in the metals, welding & fabrication industries, we offer our specialist Quality Management & Manufacturing Audits to these sectors.
The international audit standards we have extensive expertise include: ISO 9001, ISO 3834, BS EN 1090, ISO 14731 & the CARES Scheme Appendices for concrete reinforcing steels.
We also offer bespoke Audits to clients' own Quality / Manufacturing / Technical / Purchasing standards.
Metals, Materials Engineering & Welding Technology Consultancy Services
At Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training, we are metals experts & offer our accredited, professional expertise in Metallurgy, Welding Technology & Materials Engineering to a wide range of industries.
With professional accreditation, decades of industry experience and a commitment to excellence, we offer a personal & responsive service which is dedicated to helping you solve your metals problems and achieve your quality and performance goals.
We have established a prestigious client base across a wide range of industry sectors including:
Oil & Gas
Aerospace
Construction
Chemical Processing
Metals Manufacturing
Fabrication & Welding
Power Generation, including Nuclear
Rail
Heavy Engineering
Automotive
Inspection & Testing
Consumer Products
Professional Bodies & Trade Associations
Research & Development
Science & Technology
Conformity Assessment Bodies
Click here for a complete list of the clients who have engaged our professional Training, Consultancy & Audit services.
To review all the excellent feedback we have received from our clients & candidates on our professional services, please click here.
To discuss your enquiry for any of our products & services, please contact our Principal Consultant, Tutor & Lead Auditor, Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA:
e-mail: philip@philipbralsford.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)114 235 6111
Mobile: +44 (0)7963 099930
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