Master welding coordination principles and unlock industry-ready skills for career advancement.

WHY STUDY RESPONSIBLE WELDING COORDINATION?

In industries like construction, aerospace, automotive, construction and power generation, welding quality is critical. 

Studying Responsible Welding Coordination equips you with specialised expertise in welding technology, welding processes, welding codes & standards, welding coordination, welding quality management, metallurgy, welding inspection and compliance with regulations like ISO 14731 and BS EN 1090. 

Employers seek professionals who ensure welding integrity, making RWC training a powerful career asset.

We offer a range of courses which are focussed on different welding sectors & metal alloys including: 

• Structures - steel, stainless steel & aluminium

• Concrete reinforcing steel 'rebar'

• Pressure vessels

• Pipelines

• Railway vehicles 

• Aerospace. 

These are comprehensive courses which are suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. 

Courses are 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. All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate. Total estimated self study time required to complete the courses is between 25 and 40 hours, dependent on the course chosen (see course options below.) The start date for the training would follow receipt of payment of the course fees.  During their progression through the course, the candidate also has the option to request a tutorial session with the Course Tutor of up to 2 hours duration.

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.

Our courses also have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally qualified Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM) & Welding professionals (MWeldI), with decades of industry experience. The value of our certifications to industry has also been recognised by top organisations & professional bodies. 

Our training has already empowered professionals from high-profile organisations & professional bodies including Arcelor Mittal Kent Wire, Bourne Steel, Hyten, Thames Reinforcements Ltd, 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.)

CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the courses by continuous assessment & those who achieve the required standard will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement & CPD hours dependent on the course completed.

COURSE OPTIONS & BOOKING FORMS

For each course option listed below, there are links to download a course booking form. If you would like to make a booking, please click on the course link to download and complete the course booking form. Alternatively, please Contact Us if you require any further information. 

AEROSPACE

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Aerospace Alloys - Stainless Steel, Nickel, Aluminium, Titanium & Cobalt SELF STUDY TRAINING BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1450 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 35 HOURS.

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Nickel Alloys SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS.

AUTOMOTIVE

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Aluminium Alloys  SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS.

CONCRETE REINFORCING STEEL

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Reinforcing Carbon Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 20 HOURS. Covers the arc welding of reinforcing carbon steel grades B500 to ISO 17660 & BS 8548 for pre-assembled fabrications such as pile, beam & column cages.

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Reinforcing Carbon Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of two comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 30 HOURS. Covers the UKCA & CE Marking of steel structures to BS EN 1090-2 & the arc welding of reinforcing carbon steel grades B500 to ISO 17660 & BS 8548 for pre-assembled fabrications such as pile, beam & column cages. Two Training Handbooks would be supplied: 'Responsible Welding Coordination-Structural Steel' & 'The Welding of Reinforcing Carbon Steel.'

PIPELINES & METALLIC PIPING

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Pipeline Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees.  Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS. Covers the requirements of UKCA & CE Marking of steel structures to BS EN 1090-2. Covers the welding of pipelines to API 5L & BS EN ISO 3183, as well as metallic industrial piping to BS EN 13480.

PRESSURE VESSELS

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Steel & Stainless Steel for Structures & Pressure Vessels SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of three comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 35 HOURS. Covers the requirements of UKCA & CE Marking of steel structures to BS EN 1090-2. Three Training Handbooks would be supplied: 'Responsible Welding Coordination - Steel & Stainless Steel for Structures & Pressure Vessels' ; 'The Welding of Low Alloy & Alloy Steels' & 'The Welding Of Stainless Steel (Austenitic Duplex & Ferritic Grades.)'

RAILWAY VEHICLES

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Steel & Aluminium for Railway Vehicles to BS EN 15085 SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1550 per person, inclusive of four comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 40 HOURS. Four Training Handbooks would be supplied: 'Responsible Welding Coordination - Steel & Aluminium for Railway Vehicles to BS EN 15085' ; 'The Welding of Low Alloy & Alloy Steels' ; 'The Welding Of Stainless Steel (Austenitic Duplex & Ferritic Grades)' & 'The Welding of Aluminium Alloys.'

STRUCTURES - STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL & ALUMINIUM 

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS. Covers the requirements of UKCA & CE Marking of steel structures to BS EN 1090-2. This is our most popular course. For a list of topics covered on this course, see below under the heading 'COURSE CONTENT-STRUCTURAL STEEL COURSE.'

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Stainless Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS. Covers the UKCA & CE Marking of steel structures to BS EN 1090-2.

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Aluminium Alloys SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £950 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 25 HOURS. Covers the UKCA & CE Marking of Aluminium structures to BS EN 1090-3.

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Stainless Steel SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of two comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 30 HOURS. Covers the UKCA & CE Marking of steel & stainless steel structures to BS EN 1090-2. Two Training Handbooks would be supplied: 'Responsible Welding Coordination-Structural Steel & Stainless Steel' & 'The Welding Of Stainless Steel (Austenitic Duplex & Ferritic Grades.)'

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Stainless Steel & Aluminium Alloys SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of two comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 30 HOURS. Covers the UKCA & CE Marking of stainless steel & aluminium structures to BS EN 1090-2 & BS EN 1090-3. Two Training Handbooks would be supplied: 'Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Stainless Steel & Aluminium Alloys' & 'The Welding of Aluminium Alloys.'

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Structural Aluminium Alloys  SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1250 per person, inclusive of two comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 30 HOURS. Covers the UKCA & CE Marking of steel & aluminium structures to BS EN 1090-2 & BS EN 1090-3. Two Training Handbooks would be supplied: 'Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel & Aluminium Alloys' & 'The Welding of Aluminium Alloys.'

🔸 Responsible Welding Coordination - Structural Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium Alloys SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM. Course Fees: £1450 per person, inclusive of three comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbooks & all Assessment & Certification fees. Total ESTIMATED SELF STUDY TIME required to COMPLETE the course is 35 HOURS. Covers the UKCA & CE Marking of steel & stainless steel structures to to BS EN 1090-2 & aluminium structures to BS EN 1090-3. Three Training Handbooks would be supplied: 'Responsible Welding Coordination-Structural Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium' ; 'The Welding Of Stainless Steel (Austenitic Duplex & Ferritic Grades)' & 'The Welding of Aluminium Alloys.'

CANDIDATE FEEDBACK ON OUR TRAINING

We have received some EXCELLENT FEEDBACK from the candidates who have completed the training:

'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.'

'I learnt a lot during the course and it will help me with the HNC I am doing.'

'The course was set out in an easy way to follow with more than enough information to answer any questions set. Overall a fair price and speedy reply to all questions and emails sent. Would recommend 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.'

'I'd recommend the course one hundred percent.'

'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.'

'It was a pleasure to meet you and gain a new skill from you.'

'100% enjoyed & learned a lot.'

'Enjoyed the time on the course. Very informative.'

'Enjoyed the Assignments & being able to work remotely in my own time.'

'Good administration, excellent course, fantastic turnaround time for marking, Would highly recommend.'

'I learnt a lot and some of the questions were tough, but I thoroughly enjoyed the course.'

'Thanks, enjoyed the course. I have covered this content many times, but this was the best & easiest to understand.'

'Thorough and informative course-has definitely expanded my understanding in various areas and will be of great benefit in my work.'

'Highly recommend Philip Bralsford if you required a Responsible Welding Coordination Course or any assistance with his professional services. I recently did my RWC course with him and his knowledge and training techniques are brilliant!'

'I found the course very informative and interesting, venue and food very good.'

'We both very much enjoyed the course and appreciated your guidance where required.'

'Thank you very much. I enjoyed your course it was very informative.'

'The course was brilliant, I really benefited from attending.'

'Just wanted to drop you a quick email, to say thanks for putting on such an informative course, Being new to the whole process it has seemed like there is a lot to take in and quite overwhelming, but I feel that I have taken a lot out of it over the last few days.'

'Can I just say another big thank you, without your knowledge and support I would not have passed. I would also like to inform you I'm determined to educate myself further on all the procedures, as I feel it can only benefit our company.'

'Thank you for the course this week it was a real eye opener. Didn’t realise how much information was out there regarding welding.'

'Thanks Phil for a well presented and interesting course.'

'Thank you for your email to notify me of the course outcome and a big thank you for the way you delivered the course.  There was a lot information for me to take in but the way you broke it down made the content/course digestible.

Thanks once again for the course- it was very challenging yet very enjoyable.'

'Thank you for a very enjoyable & informative 3 days.'

'Thank you very much for all your advice and support during the process.'

'Philip, Thanks very much for all your help.'

'Your course was very helpful and I have learnt a huge amount.'

'Philip provided a concise and informative service to assist our accreditation to EN 1090. His training course fully encompassed the modules and information required to educate and train our key staff members with further educated replies to questions put forward in the provided discussion periods which greatly assisted the understanding and application of EN 1090, RWC roles and many welding/metallurgy procedures within and outside the remit of the course taken by our staff. I would highly recommend the services he provides.'

'When I originally reviewed your course it was & is still the best on the market.'

'I have to say it was a very interesting and well thought out course, I’ve been in this game all my life but I learned an awful lot over the three days, mostly things I didn’t know I didn’t know.'

'I’d like to reiterate how much I enjoyed my 3 days in Sheffield. I returned home completely refreshed and relaxed and full of enthusiasm for all things welding related. The course was interesting from start to finish and the course note book is a really handy reference guide.'

'Thank you for the comprehensive course programme'

'Excellent course, learned a lot of things in a very short space of time.'

'I found it very informative and your approach very relaxing and thank you for that. I also enjoyed meeting the other guys and the interaction within the group.'

'Should any of our staff to go through the RWC course I would have no hesitation recommending your services.'

'Thanks for the course it was very good and will recommend to others.'

'Thank you very much for the training provided it was very helpful.'

'Very well organised and structured, a pleasure.'

'Thanks for you help and support and I would recommend your course to anyone that would need it.' 

'Course was fantastic-covered a vast range of matters very effectively and in a sufficiently easy to understand manner. It has helped my understanding no end has educated me as to why our procedures are so important and how we can improve. Invaluable.'

'Thanks Philip, the course was exactly what we needed.'

'Good Course. Gave me a good insight into the technical side of welding.'

'I have found the course very informative and the information I have gained will be very useful.'

'Phil's a great guy & I've taken a lot from this course and hopefully can learn more in future.'

'I thoroughly enjoyed the course.'

'Once again may I thank you for your time and efforts extended to me during last week’s course held at Sheffield.  I found it to be most informative and enjoyable.'

'Very knowledgeable & professional. Thank you for all your help during the course.'

COURSE CONTENT- 'RESPONSIBLE WELDING COORDINATION-STRUCTURAL STEEL' COURSE 

APPLICABLE TO STEEL STRUCTURES FOR UKCA & CE MARKING TO BS EN 1090

o     Definition of Welding

o     Welding Coordination: Tasks & Responsibilities (BS EN ISO 14731)

o Fundamental Metallurgy

o Welding Terms & Definitions

o Welding Codes & Standards

o Types of Welded Joints & Welds

o Thermal Cutting Processes

o Welding & Fatigue Failure

o Welding Positions 

o Welding Symbols

o Materials Certification to BS EN 10204

o Arc Welding Processes:

o MMA

o TIG

o MIG & MAG

o FCAW & MCAW

o SAW

o Welding Consumables

o Welding Procedure Development

o Welder & Welding Operator Qualifications

o Calibration of Welding equipment

o Preheat & Interpass Temperature: Control & Measurement

o Types of Welding Imperfections

o Inspection of Welds: Visual Inspection to BS EN ISO 17637

o Inspection of Welds: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) (RT, UT, MPI & PT)

o      Weld Repairs 

o Weld Quality Requirements for Steel Structures in the UK & EU (BS EN 1090-2; NSSS; ISO 3834)

o Destructive Testing of Welds (Tensile Testing; Charpy Impact Testing; Hardness Testing; Bend Test; Fracture Test; Macro & Micro Examination)

o Proof Testing

o Welding Stresses, Residual Stress & Distortion

o Heat Treatment of Welded Joints (Post Weld Heat Treatment)

o Welding of Steel:

o Importance of Carbon Equivalent Value (CEV)

o Preheat Temperature Determination to BS EN 1011-2

o Types of Weld Cracking (Solidification Cracking; Hydrogen Induced Cracking; Lamellar Tearing)

o European Structural Steel Product Standards 

o The Chemical Composition of a Structural Steel & Other ‘Non-Alloy’ Steels

Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA

Philip is a highly accomplished metallurgist & materials engineer, welding & quality management professional, with decades of experience in the field. With a distinguished academic background, including a Master of Metallurgy in Advanced Metallurgy from the University of Sheffield, his career has been marked by significant contributions to leading engineering firms 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 proficiency in welding, metallurgy, materials engineering and quality management, when coupled with his project management skills and leadership abilities, has earned him a reputation as a dedicated and results-driven professional. His commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his certifications and memberships in professional organisations including Chartered Engineer (CEng), The Institute of Materials (MIMMM) & The Welding Institute (MWeldI.)

Philip has also designed and implemented comprehensive training programs for engineers and technicians, focusing on metallurgical techniques, materials engineering, welding, corrosion and quality control procedures. He has also authored detailed training manuals and documentation, ensuring that team members have access to valuable resources and best practices for their work.

Philip provides training for a number of high-profile clients, 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), 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:

'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.’