It is designed to be a basic core education in welding technology to support a range of job functions; e.g. welding inspectors, welding supervisors, welding foreman, welding instructors and welding technical sales personnel. International Welding Practitioner may also be a relevant qualification for people whose job is to assist responsible Welding Co-ordinators in manufacturing companies.

1 Access Conditions (One of the following conditions is feasible):

1) Hold a valid welder approval certificate ISO 9606 H-L045 ss nb in one of the welding processes listed in 5.1 of ISO 9606, or equivalent, e.g. EN 287 H-L045 ss nb, or ASME IX 6G . Or hold a valid welder approval as a plate welder for the following conditions PE ss nb or PC and PF ss nb, according to ISO 9606 at least in one process, and/or other national equivalent in the IIW member country.

<>Be a minimum age of 20 years including 2 years experience as a welder.

3) Students who have successfully passed the intermediate examination of Part I of the IWP course are allowed to attend Part II of the IWP course.

2 Training Contents

According to IWP of IIW, the training includes:

Practical training: total 60 hours

Theoretical education: total 86 hours

<>Welding processes and equipment

<>Materials and their behaviour during welding

<>Construction and design

<>Fabrication and applications

3 Examination and Diplomas

According to IWP guidelines, candidates passing the examination can be awarded IWP diplomas after training.