Learn when it suits you — flexible learning for job‑ready Welding Inspection & Quality Management knowledge & skills!

COURSE OVERVIEW

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.

Our training programme has been developed by Chartered Engineers with professional accreditation in Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering and Welding Technology and with decades of industry experience.

No Prior Knowledge Required 

The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to weld inspection & quality management, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. 

It would also benefit candidates in the following roles looking to increase their knowledge & skills: Materials Engineer; Mechanical Engineer; Metallurgist; Materials Engineer; Materials Technologist; Quality Manager; Quality Engineer; NDT Technician; Welding Inspector; Asset Integrity / Reliability Engineer; Plant / Operations Engineer; Maintenance Supervisor / Planner; Piping / Pressure Vessel Designer; Welding Engineer / Fabricator; Procurement / Specification Engineer; Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager; Marine / Offshore Engineer; R&D Scientist / Laboratory Technician. 

Course Structure

This is a comprehensive course which covers the following:

• A review of welding fundamentals

• The principles of the widely used fusion welding processes including: 

  • arc welding processes

  • laser beam welding 

  • electron beam welding

• The types of weld imperfections that occur in fusion welded joints and how to avoid them.

• How to carry out a visual welding inspection to the general requirements in BS EN ISO 17637 and Aerospace requirements in BS ISO 19828.

• How to use welding gauges during a visual welding inspection.

• The principles, applications, advantages & disadvantages of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection techniques for the surface & internal inspection of welds, including:  Radiography (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) & Eddy Current Testing (ET.)

• Steel preheat temperature determination to BS EN 1011-2

• How to develop & write a qualified Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

• The specific weld quality requirements for a range of welded products:

• • Steel & aluminium structures in the UK & EU for UKCA & CE Marking to BS EN 1090-2 (steel structures) & BS EN 1090-3 (Aluminium structures.)

  • Welded carbon steel bars for concrete reinforcement to ISO 17660 Parts 1 & 2 and BS 8548

  • Steel & aluminium for railway vehicles and components to BS EN 15085.

  • Pressure vessels to BS EN 13445.

  • Metallic piping to BS EN 13480.

  • Electron Beam & Laser Beam welded products to BS EN ISO 13919.

• Weld repairs

• Principles of non-conformance reporting, corrective actions & continuous improvement

• ISO 3834: overview of welding quality management system standard requirements.

• Welding Coordination requirements to BS EN ISO 14731

• BS EN 1090: the Factory Production Control (FPC) system requirements for the UKCA and CE marking of steel and aluminium structures.

Flexible Self Study

The course is completed by flexible self study, so 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 25 hours. 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.

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. 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; 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.)

CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the course by continuous assessments and those achieving the required standard will be awarded a PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN WELDING INSPECTION & QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CertWIQM) & CPD 25 HOURS. 

INDUSTRY SECTORS

The knowledge & skills gained on the course are valuable across a wide range of welding industry sectors, including:

🔺 STEEL & ALUMINIUM STRUCTURES TO BS EN 1090

🔺 CONCRETE REINFORCING STEELS 'REBAR' TO ISO 17660 & BS 8548

🔺 PRESSURE VESSELS 

🔺 PIPELINES

🔺 RAILWAY VEHICLES TO BS EN 15085

🔺 AEROSPACE

🔺 AUTOMOTIVE

🔺 OIL & GAS

🔺CHEMICAL

🔺POWER GENERATION, INCLUDING NUCLEAR 

🔺RAILS

🔺GENERAL ENGINEERING

🔺DEFENCE

SELF STUDY COURSE BOOKING FORM

Course Fees: £950 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. 

Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA

Philip is a highly accomplished Metallurgist & Materials Engineer (CEng MIMMM), Welding Technologist (MWeldI) and Quality Management expert, with decades of experience in the field. With a distinguished academic background, including a Diploma in Metallurgy (DipMet) and 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 technology, 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 accreditations  from professional organisations including Chartered Engineer (CEng), The Institute of Materials professional Member (MIMMM) & The Welding Institute professional Member (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 also has a strong and detailed background in quality management and quality & manufacturing auditing,  especially within the metals manufacturing, engineering, welding, construction & materials sectors. He has worked as a Quality Management Lead Auditor in the concrete reinforcing steels sector for CARES & in the steel construction sector for the Steel Construction Certification Scheme (SCCS) and has successfully completed many Certification Audits. He possesses an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification and a thorough understanding of industry standards and regulations, allowing him to conduct comprehensive & effective quality & manufacturing audits. His analytical skills also enable him to identify discrepancies, inefficiencies & areas for improvement within processes.

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, Harold Newsome Ltd, 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:

'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.'

'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.’