PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN WELDING ENGINEERING (CWE)

Learn when it suits you — flexible learning for job‑ready Welding Engineering knowledge & skills. No prior knowledge required.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This is a fast-track Welding Engineering course which is unrivalled in the market and which provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge & skills in welding engineering applicable to the welding of a wide range of ferrous (steel, stainless steel & cast iron) & non-ferrous (Ni alloys; Al alloys; Ti alloys; Mg alloys; Zr alloys; Co alloys & Cu Alloys) metals & alloys. 

The course is focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require, but that many academic programmes do not provide.

No Prior Knowledge Required 

The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding engineering, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course material is clear & easy to follow with reference to helpful U-Tube videos.

Course Structure

The course covers the following Modules:

1. The Fundamentals of Welding & Welding Processes 

2. Review of Arc Welding Processes

3. Welding Inspection: Visual Welding Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection Techniques including: Radiography (RT); Ultrasonic Testing (UT); Magnetic Particle Testing (MT); Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) & Eddy Current Testing (ET)

4. Requirements of a Welding Quality Management to ISO 3834; Welding Coordination to BS EN ISO 14731; Non-Conformance Reporting, Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement; Weld Quality Requirements for a Range of Welded Products.

5. How to Develop & Write a Qualified Welding Procedure Specification

6. Welding of Steel & Cast Iron 

7. Welding of Stainless Steel (Austenitic, Duplex, Ferritic, Precipitation Hardening, Martensitic)

8. Welding of Non-Ferrous Metals & Alloys (Nickel alloys; Aluminium alloys; Titanium alloys; Magnesium alloys; Zirconium alloys; Cobalt alloys & Copper Alloys)

9. Dissimilar Metals Joining by Welding & Brazing

Flexible Self Study

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. 

All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate. 

Total estimated self study time required to complete the course is 70 hours. 

The start date for the training would follow receipt of payment of the course fees.  

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.

Tutor Support

Candidates also have the support of a Course Tutor as they progress through the course.

Accreditation

Our courses also 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 top 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; Mclaren Automotive; Millar Callaghan Engineering Services Ltd; Murphy Group; 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; Thames Reinforcements; Lemon Reinforcement; HyTen Chatham and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

Excellent Feedback

The course has received excellent feedback from candidates who have completed it, highlighting its effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills, and understanding. For some of their comments, see below under the HEADING: 'CANDIDATE FEEDBACK ON OUR TRAINING.'

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the training by continuous assessments and those who achieve the required standard will be awarded a 'PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN WELDING ENGINEERING (CWE)' & CPD 70 HOURS.

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

SELF STUDY COURSE BOOKING FORM

Course Fees: £1750 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees.

Please click on the LINK to download and complete the SELF STUDY booking form if you would like to make a booking, or Contact Us if you require any further information on the course. 

CANDIDATE FEEDBACK ON OUR TRAINING

As shown below, we have received some EXCELLENT FEEDBACK from the candidates who have completed the course:

'Really enjoyed the course, very detailed but not too deep to understand.'

'A thank you to Philip for the advice, guidance and overall support.'

'Thank you for the support and guidance along the way, I have really enjoyed completing the course.

If I come across any others interested I will definitely recommend.'

'Really enjoyed the course. The material was great & Phil was always available when "I couldn't see the woods for the trees".'

'I would like to say thanks for a wonderful & informative course. The two books were superb & will become a staple of my guidance notes along with all the relevant standards.'

'Really enjoying the course & the content is excellent.'

'Excellent course, CWE certificate recognised and assisted on where I am today (Saudi Aramco.)'

'Great course notes & the fact that I could carry out the units at my own pace fitting it in around work & social time.'

'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 have enjoyed the course very much and have found the course manuals to be brilliant.'

‘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 Bralsford.’

'Well constructed course notes covering inspection, NDE, welding processes and a special thank you for easy to read welding of various materials, especially non-ferrous metals which can be very complex.'

'The expertise & background of the instructor is amazing and brings ultimate excellence for the level of shared information.'

'It was brilliant to have some discussions with the other attendees last week in the welding / materials area.'

'Great content and very knowledgeable presenter.'

'Well-structured and well-designed course.'

'Sincere thanks for award of certificates. It was a pleasure to attend the training course which certainly widened our horizons and gave us loads of insight into the subject of Welding Engineering. Sincerely appreciated.'

'I thoroughly enjoyed the training.'

'I found the course to be really informative and worthwhile over the last few months after leaving a mainly composites / polymers based job role. It’s been a great way of refreshing my memory whilst learning about the complexities of welding various materials so thanks for this.'

'The course notes were excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed the course.'