ON-SITE TRAINING

On-Site Training

We also offer on-site training at clients' premises. All courses are suitable for candidates at all levels as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed. The course presentation is clear & easy to follow with reference to helpful U-Tube videos.

Our courses are focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require. 

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.

Accreditation

Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally qualified Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM) & Welding Technologists (MWeldI), with decades of industry experience working for leading engineering companies such as British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters & Corus. The value of our certifications to industry has also been recognised by leading organisations & professional bodies. 

Recognition from Leading Organisations & Professional Bodies

Our training has empowered 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.)

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Our courses has 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.

ON-SITE TRAINING COURSE OPTIONS

METALLURGY

🔸Mechanical Testing & Mechanical Properties of Engineering Materials 2-DAY COURSE. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the mechanical testing methods for the determination of the mechanical properties of engineering materials. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Metallurgy Fundamentals 2-DAY COURSE. This Metallurgy training course explains the fundamentals of metal structure, processing, applications, properties, testing, metallography and inspection covering Steels; Stainless Steels; Cast Iron; Aluminium & its Alloys; Copper & its Alloys; Nickel & its alloys; Titanium & its alloys; Cobalt alloys. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Physical Metallurgy & Crystalline Structure of Metals & Alloys 2-DAY COURSE. 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. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Professional Certificate in Corrosion Engineering & Corrosion Prevention 2-DAY COURSE. 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. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Aluminium & Its Alloys 4-DAY COURSE. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, extraction, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of aluminium & its alloys (wrought alloys & cast alloys.) Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Aluminium Casting Alloys 3-DAY COURSE. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of cast aluminium alloys. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Cast Iron 4-DAY COURSE. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of cast iron. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Copper & Its Alloys 4-DAY COURSE. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, extraction, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of copper & its alloys. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Stainless Steel 4-DAY COURSE. This unrivalled Metallurgy of stainless steel course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of Austenitic, Ferritic, Duplex, Martensitic & Precipitation Hardened stainless steels. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸The Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): 2-DAY COURSE. This Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) course 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 NDT techniques covered include: ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT); RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (RT) ; MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING (MT); DYE PENETRANT TESTING (PT); EDDY CURRENT TESTING (ET) & ACOUSTIC EMISSION (AE) TESTING. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸The Fundamentals of Steelmaking & Steel Manufacturing Processes 2-DAY COURSE. 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. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Understanding Metal Grades & Material Certificates 2-DAY COURSE. 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. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

🔸Mechanical Testing & Mechanical Properties of Engineering Materials 2-DAY COURSE Self Study Time 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. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸The Fundamentals of Composite Materials 2-DAY COURSE. Self Study Time 15 Hours. This composites fundamentals course covers the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection, testing & joining of composite materials. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸The Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):2-DAY COURSE. This Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) course 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 NDT techniques covered include: ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT); RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (RT) ; MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING (MT); DYE PENETRANT TESTING (PT); EDDY CURRENT TESTING (ET) & ACOUSTIC EMISSION (AE) TESTING. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY; BRAZING TECHNOLOGY; QUALITY MANAGEMENT; BS EN 1090

🔸 BS EN 1090: Requirements for the UKCA & CE Marking of Steel & Aluminium Structures: 1-DAY COURSE. We have extensive experience assisting steel & aluminium fabricators become UKCA Marking / CE  Marking certified to BS EN 1090 and have developed training which clearly explains the requirements. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸 How to Develop & Write a Qualified Welding Procedure Specification 1-DAY COURSE. 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. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Professional Certificate in Welding Inspection & Quality Management (CertWIQM) 4-DAY COURSE. This is a comprehensive course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding inspection & quality management, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. Compared to traditional welding inspection courses such as ISO 9712 Visual Testing (VT), this Professional Certificate in Welding Inspection & Quality Management gives you a complete understanding of welding inspection, including visual welding inspection, Non-Destructive Testing inspection techniques (Radiography, Ultrasonics, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant, Eddy Current), welding codes, welding standards, welding processes, developing welding procedure specifications, quality control, quality management & welding coordination. 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. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Responsible Welding Coordination-Structural Steel 2-DAY COURSE. This course provides a summary of the Welding Coordination tasks, according to the Welding Coordination standard BS EN ISO 14731, that an individual undertaking the role as a Responsible Welding Coordinator in a company would be required to ensure is implemented on a routine basis. It also covers technical knowledge in Metallurgy, Welding Processes & Welding Technology applicable to the arc welding of structural steel.

🔸The Fundamentals of Welding & Brazing 3-DAY COURSE. 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. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸 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 or for more information on this course.

🔸 Visual Welding Inspection  -  Steel Structures 1-DAY COURSE. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the requirements for the visual welding inspection & of structural steel welds for supply into steel structures to satisfy the requirements of UKCA & CE Marking to BS EN 1090. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

🔸Welding Inspection - Steel & Aluminium Structures 1-DAY COURSE. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the requirements for the welding inspection (visual inspection & other Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection techniques) of structural steel & aluminium welds for supply into steel & aluminium structures to satisfy the requirements of UKCA & CE Marking to BS EN 1090. Contact Us for a quotation or for more information on this course.

Contact Us 

For a quotation for our on-site training, or for more information on any of our courses, please contact our Principal Consultant & 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