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🔸 Metallurgy 🔸Mechanical Testing & Mechanical Properties 🔸Steelmaking & Steel Manufacturing 🔸Composite Materials🔸Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) 🔸Corrosion Engineering 🔸Welding Inspection 🔸Writing Welding Procedure Specifications 🔸Responsible Welding Coordination🔸Brazing Technology🔸BS EN 1090 (UKCA & CE Marking)
Practical on‑site training in metallurgy, corrosion engineering, welding technology, materials engineeing and quality management. Delivered directly at your facility for engineers, inspectors, auditors and technical teams needing hands‑on, industry‑focused professional development.
Expert technical training delivered directly to your business.
We are specialists in the provision of technical training to the metals industry and offer a range of on-site training courses & qualifications presented at client's premises.
Our courses are focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require and set the standard for technical training in the metals, welding, fabrication & materials industries.
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.
All our on-site training courses can also be completed by distance learning through our flexible Self Study courses.
Accreditation
Our courses & qualifications have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally qualified Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM), Welding Technologists (MWeldI) & Welding Inspectors, with decades of industry experience.
Recognition from Leading Organisations & Professional Bodies
We have trained more than 700 candidates on our courses since 2013. This includes 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.)
Full-Colour, Comprehensive Training Handbook
All our courses also include a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook which also serves as a valuable reference after completion of the course.
No Prior Knowledge Required
Our courses are suitable for candidates at all levels as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed. Course presentations are clear & easy to follow with reference to helpful U-Tube videos.
Excellent Feedback
Our courses have received excellent feedback from the candidates who have completed them, highlighting their effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding. To review their comments, please follow the link.
COURSE OPTIONS
METALLURGY & CORROSION ENGINEERING
🔸 Metallurgy Fundamentals 4-DAY COURSE Foundational metallurgy training covering atomic structure, crystal systems, phase diagrams, microstructures, heat treatment, mechanical properties and materials behaviour. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical staff who need a practical, industry‑focused introduction to metallurgy to support manufacturing, fabrication, welding and quality‑related decision‑making. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸Physical Metallurgy & Crystalline Structure of Metals & Alloys 2-DAY COURSE. Specialist training in physical metallurgy and the crystalline structure of metals, covering atomic bonding, crystal systems, slip and deformation, phase transformations, microstructures and real‑world industrial applications. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need practical, industry‑focused understanding of how crystal structure influences material behaviour, manufacturing performance and quality‑related decision‑making. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸Professional Certificate in Corrosion Engineering & Corrosion Prevention 2-DAY COURSE. Comprehensive corrosion engineering training covering corrosion mechanisms, materials degradation, environmental effects, protective systems, failure modes and real‑world industrial applications. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need practical, industry‑focused understanding of corrosion to support manufacturing, fabrication and asset‑integrity decision‑making. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Aluminium & Its Alloys 3-DAY COURSE Comprehensive wrought and cast aluminium metallurgy training covering alloy families, heat treatment, microstructures, strengthening mechanisms, corrosion behaviour and real‑world industrial applications. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need practical, industry‑focused understanding of aluminium materials to support manufacturing, fabrication and quality‑related decision‑making. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Aluminium Casting Alloys 3-DAY COURSE Specialist training in the metallurgy of aluminium casting alloys, covering alloy systems, solidification behaviour, microstructures, casting defects, heat treatment and real‑world industrial applications. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need practical, industry‑focused understanding of aluminium castings to support manufacturing, quality control and problem‑solving. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Cast Iron 3-DAY COURSE Specialist training in the metallurgy of cast irons, covering graphite morphology, matrix microstructures, alloying effects, solidification behaviour, casting defects, heat treatment and real‑world industrial applications. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need practical, industry‑focused understanding of cast iron materials to support manufacturing, quality control and problem‑solving. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Copper & Its Alloys 3-DAY COURSE. Specialist training in the metallurgy of wrought and cast copper and copper alloys, covering alloy systems, microstructures, strengthening mechanisms, corrosion behaviour, heat treatment and real‑world industrial applications. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need practical, industry‑focused understanding of copper materials to support manufacturing, fabrication and quality‑related decision‑making. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸The Fundamentals of Steelmaking & Steel Manufacturing Processes 2-DAY COURSE. Foundational steelmaking & steel manufacturing training covering ironmaking, primary steelmaking processes, secondary metallurgy, refining, alloying, casting, solidification and real‑world industrial applications. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical staff who need a practical, industry‑focused understanding of how steel is produced to support manufacturing, quality control and materials‑related decision‑making. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸Understanding Metal Grades & Material Certificates 2-DAY COURSE. Practical training in understanding metal grades and materials certificates, covering designation systems, chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment conditions, test results, traceability requirements and compliance with international standards. Designed for engineers, inspectors, quality assurance and technical managers who need clear, industry‑focused guidance to interpret materials certificates accurately and make informed manufacturing, fabrication and quality‑related decisions. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
MATERIALS ENGINEERING; COMPOSITE MATERIALS; NDT INSPECTION
🔸 Mechanical Testing & Mechanical Properties of Engineering Materials 2-DAY COURSE Comprehensive mechanical testing training covering tensile, impact, hardness, bend, fracture, fatigue and creep testing, plus stress–strain behaviour, deformation theory and interpretation of results. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need practical, industry‑focused understanding of mechanical properties to support manufacturing, fabrication, welding qualification and materials‑related decision‑making. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸The Fundamentals of Composite Materials 2-DAY COURSE. Comprehensive composite materials training covering fibre‑reinforced polymers, matrix systems, manufacturing processes, mechanical behaviour, failure modes, testing methods and real‑world industrial applications. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need practical, industry‑focused understanding of composite materials to support manufacturing, fabrication, quality control and design‑related decision‑making. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸The Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):2-DAY COURSE. Comprehensive non‑destructive testing (NDT) training covering magnetic particle testing (MPI), dye penetrant testing (DPI), ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), eddy current testing (ETT) and practical interpretation of results. Designed for engineers, inspectors and technical managers who need industry‑focused understanding of NDT methods to support manufacturing, fabrication, welding qualification and quality‑related decision‑making. Please note, this course does not train you to be a qualified NDT Inspector. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
RESPONSIBLE WELDING COORDINATION; VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION; WELDING PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT; BRAZING INSPECTION; BS EN 1090 REQUIREMENTS
🔸 BS EN 1090: Requirements for the UKCA & CE Marking of Steel & Aluminium Structures: 1-DAY TRAINING. We have extensive experience assisting steel & aluminium fabricators achieve UKCA Marking / CE Marking certification to BS EN 1090 and have developed this training which clearly explains the requirements. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸How to Develop & Write a Qualified Welding Procedure Specification 1-DAY COURSE. Practical training on how to write a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), covering essential variables, joint design, welding parameters, consumables, heat input, qualification requirements and alignment with BS EN ISO standards. Designed for welding coordinators, inspectors and fabrication quality managers who need clear, industry‑focused guidance to produce accurate, compliant and effective WPS documents. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination – Aluminium Alloys 2-DAY COURSE. This course provides practical, competence‑focused training aligned with EN ISO 14731, EN 1090 and ISO 3834, giving fabricators, inspectors and quality personnel the knowledge needed to control welding operations effectively. The course covers welding coordination, welding fundamentals, welding metallurgy, welding processes, Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) development & welder qualification. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination – Reinforcing Carbon Steel 2-DAY COURSE. Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training’s Responsible Welding Coordination – Reinforcing Carbon Steel course equips contractors, fabricators, inspectors and QA/QC personnel with the practical competence required to control welding of concrete reinforcement in accordance with EN ISO 14731, BS 8548, BS 4449 and CARES expectations. The course covers welding processes for rebar, welding metallurgy, welding imperfections, WPS/WPQR control, inspection and testing requirements, documentation and compliance obligations, enabling companies to appoint confident, technically capable RWCs who can demonstrate robust welding coordination within reinforced‑concrete construction projects. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination – Structural Stainless Steel 3-DAY COURSE. This course provides practical, competence‑focused training aligned with EN ISO 14731, EN 1090 and ISO 3834, giving fabricators, inspectors and quality personnel the knowledge needed to control welding operations effectively. The course covers welding coordination, welding fundamentals, welding metallurgy, welding processes, Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) development & welder qualification applicable to the welding of Austenitic, Duplex & Ferritic grades of stainless steel. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination – Structural Steel 2-DAY COURSE. This course provides practical, competence‑focused training aligned with EN ISO 14731, EN 1090 and ISO 3834, giving welders, fabricators, inspectors and quality personnel the knowledge needed to control welding operations effectively. The course covers welding coordination, welding fundamentals, welding metallurgy, welding processes, Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) development and qualification & welder qualification. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸 Visual Inspection of Brazed Joints 1-DAY COURSE. This course covers a review of the principles of brazing; the types of brazing defects that can occur, their causes & how to avoid them and the requirements for the visual inspection of brazed joints according to BS EN 12799:2000. Contact Us for a quotation.
🔸 Visual Welding Inspection - Steel Structures 1-DAY COURSE. 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, welders and technical managers who need clear, industry‑focused guidance to carry out effective visual weld inspection of steel structures in manufacturing and fabrication environments. For more information on the course content, please follow the LINK. Contact Us for a quotation.
Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI DipMet MMet MBA
Philip is a Chartered Engineer with professional accreditation in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering and Welding, Lead Auditor qualifications & with decades of industry experience.
With a distinguished academic background, including a Diploma in Metallurgy (DipMet) with Distinction and Master of Metallurgy (MMet) in Advanced Metallurgy from the University of Sheffield, his career has been marked by significant contributions to leading engineering companies 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 commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his accreditations from professional bodies including Chartered Engineer (CEng), professional Member of The Institute of Materials (MIMMM) and professional Member of the The Welding Institute (MWeldI.)
Philip has also designed and implemented comprehensive training programmes focusing on metallurgical techniques, materials materials science & engineering, welding technology, corrosion engineering and quality management. He has also authored a range of industry-leading publications 'Materials Engineering Handbooks.'
Philip provides training for a number of high-profile clients & professional bodies, 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); McLaren Automotive; 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:
'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.'
'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.’
For a quotation for our on-site training, or for more information on any of our courses, please contact our Course Tutor, Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI DipMet MMet MBA:
e-mail: philip@philipbralsford.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)114 235 6111
Mobile: +44 (0)7963 099930
