Approved Training Body

International Institute of Welding/ European Welding Federation Specialist Diploma

Duration
Modular, each module of 5 days

Diploma in Welding                     6 modules leading to International/European Welding Specialist
                                                (IWS/EWS)

Diploma in Welding Technology   10 modules leading to International/European Welding
                                                Technologist (IWT/EWT)

Diploma in Welding Engineering  14 modules leading to International/European Welding Engineer
                                                (IWE/EWE)

Each level can be completed between 1-3 years.

Entry Requirements
There are various routes for obtaining the qualifications of

-Welding Specialist
-Welding Technologist
-Welding Engineer

The first step is to forward a C.V. for assessment

Suitable for
Welding co-ordinators (BS EN 719) and other specialists interested in welding processes and equipment..

Course Content
Modules cover a range of common welding processes at foundation, intermediate and advanced levels. In addition, a complementary module in advanced welding processes is provided to cover other aspects of joining and welding.
 

AWP1

Suitable for
Although AWP is taken as part of the Welding Process and Equipment module, it can also be presented as a stand alone course for people with special interest in the welding processes presented during this week. i.e. laser welding, electron beam welding, plasma welding, friction welding, resistance welding etc.

Course Content
This module provides an overview of the more unusual welding and joining methods such as power beams, friction welding etc. and should be taken with module WPE1 for those who wish to gain a credit in welding processes and equipment.
 

MAB1 

Suitable for
Welding co-ordinators (BS EN 719) and other specialists interested in welding metallurgy.

Course Content
Three levels available provide personnel with the knowledge to join a range of materials and methods of avoiding problems. Modules include materials science, technology and an understanding of the characteristics and weldability of different materials, ranging from steels to non-ferrous materials. Also, cracking phenomenons are presented together with methods to avoid them..
 

DAC1

Suitable for
Welding co-ordinators (BS EN 719) and other specialists involved in the design of welded
structures.

Course Content
Similarly offered at three levels, the modules concentrate on welding and fabrication issues such as design principles, fracture mechanics, behaviour of welded structures in service, fatigue and brittle fracture, engineering critical assessment and thermodynamically loaded structures as well as the practicalities of construction of a variety of products.
 

PWT

Suitable for
Since this module is part of the Diploma course, it is suitable for Welding co-ordinators (BS EN 719). However, candidates who can demonstrate practical experience on this welding processes are exempted from this module.

Course Content
Follows guidelines for practical training in MMA,TIG, MIG/MAG and oxyfuel gas cutting and welding processes.The module provides supervised project work at varying levels to suit the background experience of course members.

FAA1

Suitable for
Welding co-ordinators (BS EN 719) and other specialists interested in welding processes and equipment.

Course Content
This subject is offered as final modules only. Subjects included are quality assurance and quality control in welding, welding procedure requirements, approval testing, welder performance testing, calibration, non-destructive testing, economics, repairs and case studies.