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INDUSTRY LEADING SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSES & QUALIFICATIONS

SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSES & QUALIFICATIONS IN METALLURGY, WELDING, MATERIALS ENEGINEERING & QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Industry Expertise, Flexible Learning, Measurable Competence.

Enhance your career prospects & increase your technical knowledge, skills & understanding by studying on our unrivalled range of industry leading self study training courses & qualifications.

In today’s fast-evolving engineering landscape, the skills gap in Metallurgy, Welding, Materials Engineering & Quality Management isn’t just a challenge—it’s a risk to innovation, compliance, and competitiveness. Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training offers a proven solution: accessible, accredited and industry-aligned training that empowers professionals at every level.

Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training delivers not only deep industry expertise, but a genuinely personal service rooted in trust, flexibility and technical excellence.

Example of the recent feedback on our training from the candidates:

'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.'

'The course was in depth to gain knowledge & understanding for a novice in Metallurgy.'

BENEFITS OF CHOOSING OUR TRAINING

Distance Learning: All courses are offered for self-study, making it accessible to candidates regardless of their location.
Flexible Learning: Candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. This accommodates busy schedules and varying learning speeds. 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.
Accredited Certifications: Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, Chartered Engineers & professionally qualified Metallurgists, Materials Engineers & welding experts. The value of our certifications to industry has also been recognised by top organisations & professional bodies. The prominent academic & professional profile of our Course Tutor is shown below under the heading 'Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA.'
Industry-Relevant: Developed by industry experts with decades of experience ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant.
Wide Industry Application: Our courses are applicable to a wide range of industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, rail, oil & gas, chemical, power generation including nuclear, general engineering, construction, food & drink and defence.
Proven Success: Our industry leading training has empowered professionals from high-profile organisations & professional bodies including: Arcelor Mittal, Bourne Steel, J & D Pierce Contracts Ltd, UKRI - Science & Technologies Facilities Council, TAQA Bratani, Moog Aircraft Group, WQiC, RWE Generation UK PLC, The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers (ICME), Sulzer, Mueller Europe and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)
Excellent Feedback: Our courses have received excellent feedback from candidates who have completed them, highlighting their effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding. To review their comments, please follow the link.
No Prior Knowledge Required & No Qualification Entry Requirements: There are no specific qualification entry requirements to complete our courses as they are suitable for candidates at all levels & in all functions. Anyone with passion and curiosity can access our industry-leading metals, welding, materials engineering and quality management education—regardless of academic background.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Our range of courses (detailed below under the heading 'Our Range of Course Options') cover a wide range of topics in Metallurgy, Welding, Materials Engineering and Quality Management, ensuring participants gain a solid understanding of key concepts and practices.
Full-Colour Training Handbook: All candidates receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook for each course which they work through to complete the course. The Training Handbook also provides a valuable reference document after completion.
Career Advancement: Our courses are designed to enhance your career prospects by increasing your technical knowledge, skills and understanding.
Supportive Environment: Benefit from the support and guidance from professionally qualified & experienced Course Tutors who are industry experts with decades of experience.
On-Site Training. We also offer on-site training at client company's premises for some of our shorter courses.

OUR RANGE OF COURSE OPTIONS

Our range of course options are listed below.

More information on each course, course fees & how to make a booking can be obtained by clicking on the specific course you are interested in:

METALLURGY COURSES

WELDING & QUALITY MANAGEMENT COURSES

MATERIALS ENGINEERING COURSES

Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA

Philip is a highly accomplished metallurgist & materials engineer, welding & quality management specialist, with decades of experience in the field. With a strong 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 companies such as British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters and Corus, where he has played a pivotal role in research, quality control, product development and the implementation of innovative solutions.

Philip's proficiency in metallurgy, materials engineering, welding 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:

'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.’

CONTACT US

If you require any further information on any of our courses, please contact our Course Tutor, Philip Bralsford:

- e-mail: philip@philipbralsford.co.uk

- Telephone: +44 (0)114 235 6111
- Mobile: +44 (0)7963 099930

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