IAB 252r5 19

IIW Guideline for
International Welding Engineers, Technologists,

Specialists and Practitioners
PERSONNEL WITH QUALIFICATION FOR WELDING COORDINATION
Minimum Requirements for the Education, Examination and Qualification
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EDUCATION,

TRAINING, EXAMINATION, AND QUALIFICATION
PERSONNEL WITH QUALIFICATION FOR WELDING

COORDINATION
(as described in ISO 14731 and other International and National Standards)
International Welding Engineer (IWE)

former : Doc. IAB-002-2000/EWF-409 Rev. 2
International Welding Technologist (IWT)

International Welding Specialist (IWS)

International Welding Practitioner (IWP)

Prepared and issued by the IAB-International Authorisation Board based on the EWF
above mentioned Guidelines
Under the authority of the IIW-International Institute of Welding
This is a reduced version; it is not the full Guideline
For more information regarding the Qualifications System, the IAB/EWF

Management Team or the National ANB should be contacted
(see in the IIW and EWF sites the ANB contacts)
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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 5
Task Descriptions: Knowledge, skills and competence levels achieved for each qualification level and their
correlation with ISO 14731 ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Routes to Qualification ................................................................................................... 9
2.1 The Standard Route ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 The Alternative Route ..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Blended Learning Route ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 The experiential Route or “The Career Development Route” ........................................................................ 9
2.5 The Transition Route ...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Teaching hours ............................................................................................................................................... 9
3 General Access Conditions .......................................................................................... 10
3.1 International Welding Engineer IWE ............................................................................................................ 10
3.2 International Welding Technologist IWT....................................................................................................... 11
3.3 International Welding Specialist IWS ........................................................................................................... 12
3.4 International Welding Practitioner IWP......................................................................................................... 13
4 Special Requirements ................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Standard Route ............................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2 Alternative Route .......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 International Welding Engineer IWE ....................................................................................................... 15
4.2.2 International Welding Technologist IWT ................................................................................................. 16
4.2.3 International Welding Specialist IWS ...................................................................................................... 17
4.2.4 International Welding Practitioner IWP.................................................................................................... 18
Section I: Theoretical and Practical Education – Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, Syllabus and
Performance Objectives ............................................................................................... 19
I.1. Theoretical Education - Part 1 and Part 3 ................................................................... 19

Module 1: Welding processes and equipment ...................................................................................................... 20
Module 2: Materials and their behaviour during welding ...................................................................................... 21
Module 3: Construction and design ....................................................................................................................... 23
Module 4: Fabrication, applications engineering .................................................................................................. 25
I.2 Theoretical Education - IWS 0 ........................................................................................... 27
I.3. Practical Education – Part 2 ......................................................................................... 28

I.3.1 For the IWE; IWT, and IWS ........................................................................................................................ 28
I.3.2 For the IWP ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Appendix I: Abbreviations for Processes .............................................................................. 30
Appendix II: Requirements for ANB Detailed Assessment used in Alternatives Routes .. 32
Appendix III: List of Referenced Standards ........................................................................... 33
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Preface
This document is based upon the European Welding Engineer/ Technologist/ Specialist/ Practitioner Guidelines as
developed by the European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting (EWF), through an Agreement first signed
19 July, 1997, at the Annual Meeting of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) in San Francisco, California, USA
and which has been renewed and further developed since then. It has been established in that Agreement that the
International Welding Engineer/ Technologist/ Specialist/ Practitioner Diploma is equivalent to the European Welding
Engineer/ Technologist/ Specialist/ Practitioner Diploma.
The International Institute of Welding IIW has delegated the responsibility for the management of the qualification
and certification systems to the International Authorisation Board (IAB).
This guideline for the international education, training, examination and qualification of welding personnel has been
prepared, evaluated and formulated by Group A “Education, Training and Qualification” of the IAB.
Any EWF Authorised National Body ANB is permitted to issue EWF diplomas equivalent to IIW ones that have been
issued by the same ANB (Automatic Route).
Copies of this document are available from the EWF/IAB Secretariat or the national ANB’s.
IIW
General Assembly
IIW
Board of
Directors
Members
IAB Board
Meeting
IAB
Secretariat
Group B
Group A
Implementation,
Education, Training
Authorisation and
and Qualification
Certification
Lead
Assessors
Working Groups Working Groups
for Guidelines for Rules
Development Development
Figure 1: Organisation of the IAB
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXAMINATION
AND QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL
1 Introduction
Section I of the guideline covers the minimum requirements for education and training, which have been agreed upon
by all IAB - ANBs, in terms of objectives, scope, Learning Outcomes and the teaching hours to be devoted to achiev-
ing them. It will be revised periodically by IAB Group A to take into account changes to reflect the "state of the art".
Students successfully completing a course of education and examinations will be expected to be capable of applying
the welding technology at a level consistent with the qualification diploma.
Section II of the guideline covers the rules for examination and qualification.
The modular course contents are given in the following structure (overview):
Teaching hours*
Modules of theoretical education and fundamental
IWE IWT IWS IWP
practical skills
MT P1 MT P1 MT P1 MT P1
1. Welding processes and equipment 95 46 86 46 53 20 32 19
2. Materials and their behaviour during welding 115 33 96 31 56 16 23 10
3. Construction and design 62 14 44 14 24 4 6 0
4. Fabrication, applications engineering 116 0 83 0 56 0 29 0
Sub-total 388 93 309 91 189 40 90 29
Fundamental practical skills (Part 2) 60 60 60 60
Total 448 369 249 150
* Teaching hours are the minimum for the Standard Route, see 2.6;
MT = Module Total (Part 1 + Part 3);
P1 = Part 1;
Figures under P1 are given for the Standard Route (see 4.1).
It is to be noted that the overall structure of the syllabus for all levels (IWE, IWT, IWS, and IWP) is similar, but some
topics are not considered in all levels of qualification. These topics are indicated by 0 hours in this guideline. The
depth to which a topic is dealt with is indicated by the number of hours allocated to it in the guideline. This will be
reflected in the scope and depth of the examination.
The objectives of the education, training and examinations in terms of learning outcomes are described in two ways:
generically for each level as mentioned in Appendix V; and more specifically and in more detail under the heading of
‘Expected Results’ in each section of the Syllabus.
Additionally, Appendix V shows a classification for each level of learning outcome (general) into an EQF-level (EQF=
European Qualification Framework).
The text on the following page is the IIW view of the relevant Task Descriptions and should be considered only as
guidance to explain the level of knowledge, competence and skills, for each qualification level under this guideline.
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Task Descriptions: Knowledge, skills and competence levels achieved for each qualifica-
tion level and their correlation with ISO 14731
IWE – Knowledge, Competence and Management

A candidate completing the IWE training under this program is expected to acquire advanced knowledge and critical
understanding of welding technology application.
He / she shall have advanced competence and skills at a level that is required in the field of welding technology which
demonstrate:
 technology mastery and required innovation
 being able to solve high-level complex and unpredictable problems
 the ability to manage high complex technical and professional activities or projects related to welding appli-
cations
 taking responsibility for decision making in unpredictable work or study context
 taking responsibility for managing professional development of individuals and groups
IWT – Knowledge, Competence and Management

A candidate completing the IWT training under this program is expected to acquire an overall knowledge and under-
standing of welding technology application.
He / she shall have competence and skills at a level that is required in the field of welding technology which demon-
strate:
 being able to solve low-level complex problems
 the ability to manage in detail the welding applications and related professional activities or projects
 taking responsibility for decision making in low-level complex work or study context
 taking responsibility to define the tasks of welding or related personnel
 being able to manage professional development of individuals and groups
IWS – Knowledge, Competence and Management

A candidate completing the IWS training under this program is expected to acquire a specialized and factual
knowledge in the field of welding technology.
strate:
 being able to develop solutions on common/regular problems
 being able to manage and supervise common or standard welding applications and related professional
activities
 taking responsibility for decision making in common or standard work
 taking responsibility to supervise the tasks of welding and related personnel.
IWP – Knowledge, Competence and Management

A candidate completing the IWP training under this program is expected to acquire a basic knowledge in the field of
welding technology.
strate:
 being able to develop solutions on basic and specific problems
 being able to supervise basic welding applications and related professional activities
 taking responsibility for decision making in basic work
 taking responsibility to supervise the tasks of welding and related personnel
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In correlation with essential coordination tasks as detailed in EN ISO 14731, the previous mentioned competences
and skills will enable the candidate to effectively perform the following tasks:
IWE IWT IWS IWP

Type of Construction concerned Any With a low level Regular and
Basic specific works
type of complexity common
Welding construction contract re-

able to review not able to perform
quirements
Technical review of the welding con-

able to perform the task not able to perform
struction
able to specify requirements and as- able to supervise im-

Subcontracting activities sessment protocol, to supervise imple- plementation and mon-
mentation and monitor itor
Welding personnel and related per- able to supervise the
sonnel needs and competences/ able to specify, supervise and manage welding personnel and
skills; monitor
able to specify, validate and manage the able to understand and
Equipment and means needed for
equipment, including the calibration if supervise the proper
the construction;
needed use
able to specify, develop, validate and able to monitor and im-

Manufacturing plan;
manage plement
Welding procedures needed for the able to specify, develop, evaluate, vali- able to understand, im-
construction; date and manage plement
able to specify, develop, evaluate and able to understand, im-

Working instructions;
manage plement
Base materials and welding consum- able to monitor and su-

able to specify, validate and manage
ables; pervise the proper use
able to specify, review, develop, evalu- able to understand, im-

Inspection Testing Plan;
ate, validate and manage plement and monitor
able to understand, im-

able to specify, develop, evaluate, vali-
Heat treatments; plement, supervise
date and manage
and monitor
Corrective actions to solve welded able to specify, review, develop, evalu- able to implement,
construction non-conformances; ate, validate and manage monitor and control
Identification and traceability used in able to specify, develop, evaluate, vali- able to understand,
welding manufacturing; date and manage processes control and supervise
able to specify, develop, evaluate, vali-

able to collect, control,
Construction quality records. date and manage processes related to
perform and supervise
monitor and control
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Characterization of the general description of IIW Qualifications, describing the Qualification descriptors in terms of Knowledge – K, Skills – S, Competences - C for each
IIW welding coordination qualification
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
EQF TEACHING WORKLOAD* ECVET
QUALIFICATION KNOWLEDGE APPLICATION SKILLS APPLICATION COMPETENCES
LEVEL HOURS (hours) POINTS**
Highly specialised problem- solving
Manage and transform the welding pro-
Highly specialised and forefront skills including critical and original
cesses and related technologies in a highly
knowledge including original evaluation, allowing to define or de-
INTERNATIONAL complex context.
thinking, research and critical as- velop the best technical and economi-
WELDING 7 448 836 75
sessment of theory, principles cal solutions, when applying welding
ENGINEER Act as the full responsible person for the defi-
and applicability of welding re- processes and related technologies,
nition and revision of the welding and related
lated technologies. in complex and unpredictable condi-
personnel’s tasks.
tions.
Advanced problem-solving skills in- Manage the applications of welding and re-
cluding critical evaluation, allowing to lated technologies in a highly complex con-
Advanced knowledge and critical
INTERNATIONAL choose the proper technical and eco- text.
understanding of the theory, prin-
WELDING nomical solutions, when applying 6 309 534 50
ciples and applicability of welding
TECHNOLOGIST welding and related technologies, in Act autonomously as the responsible person
and related technologies.
complex and unpredictable condi- for the decision making and the definition of
tions. the welding and related personnel’s tasks.
Manage and supervise common or standard

Specialised range of cognitive and welding applications and related technolo-
Specialised, factual and theoreti-
practical skills, allowing to develop so- gies, in an unpredictable context.
INTERNATIONAL cal knowledge of the theory, prin-
lutions or choose the appropriate
WELDING ciples and applicability of the 5 189 312 30
methods, when applying welding and Take responsibility with limited autonomy for
SPECIALIST welding and related technolo-
related technologies, in common/reg- decision making in common or standard work
gies.
ular problems. and supervise the welding and related per-
sonnel’s tasks.
Self-manage within the guidelines of work, the
applications of welding and related technolo-
Factual and theoretical
INTERNATIONAL Fundamental range of cognitive and gies, in a predictable context, but subject to
knowledge (basic understanding)
WELDING practical skills required to identify change.
of the theory, principles and ap- 4 150 247 8
PRACTITIONER proper solutions, when applying weld-
plicability of the welding and re-
ing and related technologies, in basic Take responsibility without autonomy for de-
lated technologies.
and specific problems. cision making in basic work and supervise
basic tasks of welding and related personnel.
* Workload is the minimum duration of the Teaching hours for the Standard route plus the hours the student needs for self-study.
** ECVET is the European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training.

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2 Routes to Qualification
Five distinct routes to gaining the qualifications described in this document have been agreed.
1. The Standard Route
2. The Alternative Route
3. Blended Learning Route
4. The Experiential Route
5. Transition Route
2.1 The Standard Route
The Standard Route requires successful completion of IAB approved courses which are designed to meet all the
requirements in this Guideline. This is the route (Path 1 in diagrams 1, 2, 3, and 4) recommended by IAB as offering
the fastest, most comprehensive manner in which the syllabus may be covered.
The Standard Route also allows a limited amount of prior learning (Part 1 of each qualification course, see Section
I) to be taken into account, for example during University or College courses or by blended learning (Path 2 in dia-
grams 1, 2, 3, and 4). This prior learning shall be approved by the ANB.
2.2 The Alternative Route
The Alternative Route is aimed at individuals who may already have experience of the job function at a particular
level without holding the appropriate qualification diploma. These individuals will have already gained full or part
knowledge of the syllabus defined in this guideline and can demonstrate their capability to proceed to examination
either directly without compulsory attendance at an ANB approved training course or by attending only part of such
a course.
2.3 Blended Learning Route
The Part 1 theory module may be taught in Blended Learning Programs under control of the ANB.
When the Part 1 and Part 3 theory modules are combined or the Part 3 theory module is taught separately the
requirements of the latest edition of the Blended Learning Guideline IAB 195 shall be followed.
2.4 The experiential Route or “The Career Development Route”
The Experiential Route allows considering whether professional experiential learning can be recognised for career
progression either from IWP diploma holders to IWS or IWS diploma holders to IWT courses who do not satisfy the
relevant general access conditions. By this route, it is possible to run a career path from the welder through the IWP
and IWS up to the IWT, more detailed information is given on items 3.2 and 3.3.
2.5 The Transition Route
The Transition Route is described in Section II, item 10.
2.6 Teaching hours
The meaning of the teaching hours is the following:
Standard Route: minimum number of hours devoted to the subject

Alternative Route: recommended number of hours devoted to the subject
Distance Learning: recommended number of hours devoted to the subject
Part 1 (P1): maximum number of hours devoted to the subject in Part 1
Part 3 (P3): minimum or recommended number of hours devoted to the subject in Part 3
A "teaching hour" shall contain at least 50 minutes of direct teaching time.

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3 General Access Conditions
In a separate document (Directory of Access Conditions, Doc. IAB-020-see latest edition) the defined access condi-
tions approved by Group B “Implementation and Authorisation” of the IAB are given in detail for all countries partici-
pating in the IAB system. Applicants not fulfilling the access conditions may follow the course as guests, but entry to
the related examination is not permitted.
The following general conditions shall be applied to all courses:
1. Students who have successfully passed the intermediate examination (Part 1) of the course are allowed to
attend Part 2 and Part 3 of the course;
2. The implementation of the access conditions is the responsibility of the ANB.
In following parts of chapter 3 and in Special Requirements in chapter 4 of the guideline, diagrams are used
for schematic illustration of the text. It should be noted that it is the text which is binding
3.1 International Welding Engineer IWE
It is agreed that entry to the program should be on a postgraduate level. Participants should have a primary degree
in an engineering discipline or its equivalent recognised by the national government and assessed by the ANB.
Therefore, it would be expected that participants should have at least a Bachelor degree at university level with a
minimum study of 3 years, e.g.:
 a relevant qualification from an accredited program in accordance with the Washington Accord for profes-
sional qualification of engineers, or
 a First Cycle Bologna Framework engineering qualification, or
 an engineering qualification at EQF Level 6,
 or equivalent.
In case of co-operation arrangements, e.g. with universities, according to which the IWE Part 1 (IWE 1) of the syllabus
with scope, objectives, and learning outcomes (see Section I) is presented under careful control of the ANB, the
participant is allowed to enter the IWE course through the Path 2 (see item 2.1 and the diagram 1 below).
The following additional conditions shall be observed for the different routes through the IWE course:
1. Students who have authenticated evidence that they have passed the examinations in all subjects of their
Bachelor engineering degree studies but still have to complete a thesis are allowed to attend Part 2 (IWE 2)
and Part 3 (IWE 3) of the IWE course and the corresponding written parts of the final examination;
2. Students shall present their degree diploma to the Board of Examiners before being allowed to take the final
oral examination for IWE.
Diagram 1: IWE-route
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3.2 International Welding Technologist IWT
It is agreed that entry to the program via Path 1 and 2 should be on the basis of a higher technical education below
that required for the International Welding Engineer. Participants should have a primary degree in an engineering
discipline, e.g.:
 a relevant qualification from an accredited program in accordance with the Sydney Accord for professional
qualification of engineering technologists, or
 a Short Cycle Bologna Framework engineering qualification, or
 or equivalent.
In case of co-operation arrangements, e.g. with technical colleges, according to which the IWT Part 1 of the curricu-
lum structure (see Section I) is presented under careful control of the ANB, the participant is allowed to enter the IWT
course through Path 2 (see item 2.1 and the diagram 2 below).
Diagram 2: IWT-Route
Applicants who have gained relevant industrial experience may take the Experiential Route to meet the General
Access Conditions for IWT:
1. CIWS with a minimum of two years’ experience, post certification, as responsible for welding coordination
for a welded product manufacturer working in full compliance with the Standard Quality Requirements of ISO
3834-3 or above
or
2. Six years of experience working at Technologist level, after gaining the IWS diploma and within the preceding
eight years.
All Experiential Route applicants will be required to attend the IWT Part 3 taught course and pass all Technologist
level examinations to gain the IWT diploma
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3.3 International Welding Specialist IWS
It is agreed that entry to the program through Path 1 and 2 should be on the basis of a specific technical education
below that required for the International Welding Technologist but higher than a professional worker, e.g. a relevant
qualification from an accredited program:
 in accordance with the Dublin Accord for the professional qualification of engineering technicians, or
 or equivalent.
In case of co-operation arrangements, e.g. with technical colleges, according to which the IWS Part 1 of the curricu-
lum structure (see Section I) is presented under careful control of the ANB, the participant is allowed to enter the IWS
course through Path 2 (see item 2.1 and the diagram 3 below).
Diagram 3: IWS-Route
The following additional conditions shall be observed for the different routes through the IWS course:
1. Path 1 and 2: a minimum of 2 years’ job related experience is required;
2. Path 3: For the access to the module IWS Part 0 the minimum requirements are:
 International Welding Practitioner (IWP) and minimum 2 years’ experience (see on above diagram option 1)
OR
 Qualification of a professional worker (with diploma after examination) in metalworking professions at EQF
Level 3, or equivalent and minimum 3 years’ experience in welding related activities,
 The education National definitions for a professional worker are given in the Directory of Access Conditions
(see on above diagram 3, option 1).
3a. A qualified professional worker (as stated above) not fulfilling the IWS National Access Requirements should be
allowed to go directly to the IWS Part 0 examination if they can prove that they have achieved the knowledge
prescribed by the IWS Part 0 (see on above diagram 3, option 2).
3b. An IWP Diploma holder not fulfilling the IWS National Access Requirements should be allowed to go directly to
the IWS Part 0 examination if they can prove that they have achieved the knowledge prescribed by the IWS Part
0 (see on above diagram option 2), if the applicant has success on this exam, he/she may skip the IWS Part 1
and only perform the IWS Part 1 intermediate exam. At the discretion of the ANB a partial or full exemption from
Part 2 may be granted. (see diagram 3, option 2 and 4)
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4. If the IWP Diploma holder fulfils the IWS National Access Requirements, he may skip the entry test (IWS Part 0
examination) and IWS Part 1 and only perform the IWS Part 1 intermediate exam (see on above diagram 3 option
3). At the discretion of the ANB a partial or full exemption from Part 2 may be granted.
3.4 International Welding Practitioner IWP
In order to enter the International Welding Practitioner course, participants are required to be skilled in practical
welding and to have had experience as a welder in industry.
The course is intended to build theoretical knowledge and practical welding skills.
In case of co-operation arrangements, e.g. with technical colleges, according to which the IWP Part 1 of the curricu-
lum structure (see Section I) is presented under careful control of the ANB, the participant is allowed to enter the IWP
course through the Route 2 (see item 2.1 and the diagram 4 below).
The following standard access conditions are applicable to the IWP course. Applicants are required to
1. Hold a valid pipe welder qualification certificate in accordance with ISO 9606-1/-2 H-L045 ss nb or
J-LO45 ss nb or the combination PC and PH ss nb in the same material group;
Or
2. Hold a valid plate welder qualification certificate in accordance with ISO 9606-1 for the conditions PE ss nb
or PC and PF ss nb, or in accordance with ISO 9606-2 for the conditions PE bs or PC and PF bs;
Or
3. Hold an alternative national welder qualification with the same range of qualification as that in 1 or 2 above;
And
4. Have, a recommended minimum of, 2 years job-related experience as plate or pipe welder.
Diagram 4: IWP-Route
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4 Special Requirements
4.1 Standard Route
Applicants (excluding guests) shall satisfy the ANB access conditions. If the ANB decides that the access conditions
are adequately met, the applicants are then required to attend a training course conducted by an Approved Training
Body (ATB) giving as a minimum the hours of instruction detailed in this Guideline as teaching hours. There will be
written and oral examinations (where applicable) for the award of the applicable IIW Diploma.
The maximum number of hours of the lectures, which can be included in Part 1 are given in the table included in
Chapter 1 above. The definition of the elements of the syllabus which are included in Part 1 is the responsibility of
the ANB.
It is not obligatory to follow exactly the order of the topics given in this guideline and choice in the arrangement of the
syllabus is permitted, with the exception that training must conclude with Module 4 “Fabrication, applications
engineering” in Part 3.
The depth to which each topic is dealt with is indicated by the number of hours allocated to it in the guideline. This
will be reflected in the scope and depth of the examination.
The objectives of the education, training and examinations in terms of learning outcomes are described in two ways:
generically for each level (see Introduction); and more specifically and in more detail under the heading of ‘Expected
Result’ in each section of the Syllabus.
The rules for the conduct of the final examination by the ANB are prescribed under Examination and Qualification in
this guideline (Section II).
4.2 Alternative Route
Applicants shall submit an application form to the ANB together with the appropriate documents indicated in the sub
clauses 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 or 4.2.4 for a paper assessment.
The ANB shall check the documentation submitted to ensure the applicant meets the national Access Conditions
(see doc IAB-020- latest edition). In addition, the ANB check should evaluate and verify the applicant’s experience,
training, education and practice of the job function in welding at the relevant qualification level. The result of this
assessment shall determine if the applicant is suitable for further detailed assessment (Appendix III).
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4.2.1 International Welding Engineer IWE
The applicant shall submit:
 An application form
 A copy of a diploma showing graduation in an engineering subject complying with the Access Conditions.
 A curriculum vitae (CV) - resume containing professional information:
 evidence of at least 4 years’ job function in welding at the level of an engineer (in a period of 6 years
before application);
 justification of candidate’s experience, training, and education to become IWE (may include other
test results).
Applicants who satisfy the Access Conditions AND already hold an IWT diploma should be considered under the
Alternative Route
Diagram 5: Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWE qualification

(see also Appendix II: Requirements for ANB Detailed Assessment)
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4.2.2 International Welding Technologist IWT
 A copy of a diploma showing graduation as technologist complying with the Access Conditions.
 evidence of at least 4 years’ job function in welding at the level of a technologist (in a period of 6 years
before application);
 justification of candidate’s experience, training, and education to become IWT (may include other test
results).
Applicants who satisfy the Access Conditions AND already hold an IWS diploma should be considered under the
Alternative Route.
Applicants who satisfy the Access Conditions AND hold an IWI-C diploma should be considered under the Alternative
Route.
Diagram 6: Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWT qualification

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4.2.3 International Welding Specialist IWS

 A copy of documentary proof showing compliance with the Access Conditions for IWS.
 evidence of at least 3 years’ job function in welding at a level equivalent to that of a specialist (in a period
of 6 years before application);
 justification of candidate’s experience, training, and education to become IWS (may include other test
results).
Applicants who satisfy the Access Conditions AND hold an IWI-S diploma should be considered under the Alternative
Route.
Applicants who do not satisfy the Access Conditions but who have a minimum of six years of experience in welding
coordination and demonstrate to the ANB that their combination of education, training and experience in welding
technology has provided a level of knowledge equivalent to the current IIW requirements should be considered under
the Alternative Route.
Diagram 7: Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWS qualification

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4.2.4 International Welding Practitioner IWP
The applicant shall submit
 A copy of a valid welder qualification certificate according with chapter 3.4 of the standard route.
 min. 3 years’ job function in welding as a certified plate or tube welder in a period of 5 years before
application plus
 min. 1 year job function in welding practitioner level in a period of 3 years before application;
 justification of candidate’s experience, training, and education to become IWP (may include other test
results).
Diagram 8: Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWP qualification

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Section I: Theoretical and Practical Education – Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, Syllabus and Performance Objectives
On the following pages it is presented the training syllabus for each module, each module syllabus of the training
Figures are teaching hours. Those after “P1=” are maximum teaching hours which can be included in Part 1
I.1. Theoretical Education - Part 1 and Part 3
Module 1: Welding processes and equipment

Characterization of the general description of Module 1 – Welding Processes and Equipment, describing the Qualification descriptors in terms of Knowledge – K,
Skills – S, Competences - C for each IIW welding coordination qualification
COMPETENCE UNIT 1: WELDING PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT

TEACH-
EQF LEVEL WORKLOAD ECVET
QUALIFICATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS COMPETENCES ING
(EQF L) (WL) POINTS
HOURS
Highly specialized knowledge Highly specialised problem-solving skills Manage in detail the welding pro-
(able to deduce, detail and explain) including critical and original evaluation, cesses and cutting applications in a
INTERNATIONAL and critical assessment of the princi- allowing to define or develop the best highly complex context.
WELDING ples of welding and cutting pro- technical and economical solutions when 6 155 250 20
ENGINEER cesses and applications, either man- applying welding processes and related Act as the responsible person for the
ual or mechanized or automatic or technologies, in complex and unpredicta- definition of the welding personnel
robotized. ble conditions. tasks.
Advanced knowledge Manage in detail the welding pro-
Advanced problem-solving skills including
(able to deduce, detail and explain) cesses and cutting applications in a
critical evaluation, allowing to choose the
INERNATIONAL and critical assessment of the princi- highly complex context.
proper technical and economical solutions
WELDING ples of welding and cutting pro- 6 86 129 10
when applying welding processes and re-
TECHNOLOGIST cesses and applications, either man- Act as the responsible person for the
lated technologies, in complex and unpre-
ual or mechanized or automatic or definition of the welding personnel
dictable conditions.
robotized. tasks.
Specialized and factual knowledge Manage and supervise the welding
Specialised range of cognitive and practi-
(able to understand and identify) of and cutting processes applications in
INTERNATIONAL cal skills, allowing to develop solutions or
the principles of welding and cutting unpredictable modifications.
WELDING choose the appropriate methods when 5 53 80 5
processes and applications, either
SPECIALIST applying welding and related technologies
manual, mechanized, automatic or Act as the responsible person for su-
in common/regular problems.
robotized. pervise the welding personnel tasks
Self-manage the welding and cutting
Factual and theoretical knowledge Range of cognitive and practical skills re-
processes applications usually pre-
INTERNATIONAL (basic understand) of the principles quired to identify/choose the proper tech-
dictable but subject to changes.
WELDING of welding and cutting processes and nical and economical solutions when ap- 4 32 71 2,5
PRACTITIONER applications, either manual, mecha- plying welding and cutting processes on
Will act as the responsible person for
nized, automatic or robotized. basic and specific problems.
supervise the welding personnel tasks

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Module 1: Welding processes and equipment
Qualification Level*
Subject Title (Part 3 – Training Hours / Part 1 – Training Hours)
IWE IWT IWS IWP
1.1 General introduction to welding technology 0/3 0/3 0/1 0/1
1.2 Oxy-gas Welding and related processes 0/2 0/2 0/1 0/1
1.3 Electrotechnics, a review 0/1 0/1 0/2 0/2
1.4 The arc 0/3 0/3 1/0 1/0
1.5 Power sources for arc welding 0/4 0/4 4/0 3/0
1.6 Introduction to gas shielded arc welding 0/2 0/2 0/1 0/1
1.7 TIG Welding 0/5 0/5 0/3 0/2
1.8.1 MIG/MAG 0/8 0/8 0/6 0/6
1.8.2 Flux Cored Arc Welding 0/2 0/2 0/2 0/2
1.9 MMA Welding 0/6 0/6 0/4 0/4
1.10 Submerged-Arc Welding 0/6 0/6 4/0 4/0
1.11 Resistance Welding 6/0 6/0 3/0 0/0

1.12.1 Other Welding Processes – Laser; Electron Beam;
8/0 5/0 2/0 1/0
Plasma
1.12.2 Other Welding Processes, other than 1.12.1 6/0 4/0 2/0 2/0
1.13 Cutting, Drilling and other edge preparation processes 0/4 0/4 2/0 2/0
1.14 Surfacing and Spraying 2/0 2/0 1/0 0/0
1.15 Fully mechanised processes and robotics 8/0 6/0 4/0 0/0
1.16 Brazing and soldering 4/0 4/0 2/0 0/0
1.17 Joining processes for plastics 4/0 4/0 2/0 0/0
1.18 Joining processes for ceramics and composites 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0
1.19 Welding laboratory 10/0 8/0 6/0 0/0
Sub-Total 49/46 40/46 33/20 13/19
Total 95 86 53 32
* P1 = Part 1, Figures under P1 are given for the Standard Route (see 4.1)

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Module 2: Materials and their behaviour during welding
Characterization of the general description of Module 2 – Materials and their behaviour during welding, describing the Qualification descriptors in terms of
Knowledge – K, Skills – S, Competences - C for each IIW welding coordination qualification
COMPETENCE UNIT 2: MATERIALS AND THEIR BEHAVIOUR DURING WELDING

EQF TEACH-
WORKLOAD ECVET
QUALIFICATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS COMPETENCES LEVEL ING
(WL) POINTS
(EQF L) HOURS
Highly specialized skills including critical
Highly specialized knowledge Manage in detail the materials applications
evaluation (able to predict and deduce), to
(able to deduce, detail and ex- and their behaviour due to welding and re-
determine the correct technical solutions in
INTERNATIONAL plain) and critical assessment lated technologies in a highly complex
terms of materials processing by welding
WELDING regarding materials processing context. 7 115 230 20
and cutting and be able to find solutions
ENGINEER and applications and their be-
and predict problems due to the materials
haviour during welding and cut- Act as the responsible person for the defi-
behaviour during welding in complex and
ting. nition of the welding personnel tasks
unpredictable conditions
Advanced skills including critical evaluation
Manage in detail the materials applications
Advanced knowledge (able to (able to predict and deduce), to determine
and their behaviour due to welding and re-
deduce, detail and explain) and the correct technical solutions in terms of
INTERNATIONAL lated technologies in a highly complex
critical assessment regarding materials processing by welding and cut-
WELDING context.
materials processing and appli- ting and be able to find solutions and pre- 6 96 192 20
TECHNOLOGIST
cations and their behaviour dict problems due to the materials behav-
Act as the responsible person for the defi-
during welding and cutting. iour during welding in complex and unpre-
nition of the welding personnel tasks
dictable conditions
Specialised range of cognitive and practi- Manage and supervise the materials appli-
Specialized and factual
cal skills which will allow choosing the cations and their behaviour due to welding
knowledge (able to understand
INTERNATIONAL proper technical solutions in terms of mate- and related technologies in unpredictable
and identify) regarding materi-
WELDING rials processing by welding and be able to modifications.
als processing and applications 4 56 112 10
SPECIALIST develop solutions due to the materials be-
and their behaviour during
haviour during welding on common/regular Act as the responsible person for super-
welding and cutting.
problems. vise the welding personnel tasks
Self-manage the materials applications
Factual and theoretical Range of cognitive and practical skills re-
and their behaviour due to welding and re-
knowledge (basic understand) quired to identify/choose the proper tech-
INTERNATIONAL lated technologies usually predictable but
regarding materials processing nical solutions in terms of materials pro-
WELDING subject to changes. 4 23 54 2
and applications and their be- cessing and materials behaviour during
PRACTITIONER
haviour during welding and cut- welding and cutting on basic and specific
Will act as the responsible person for su-
ting. problems.
pervise the welding personnel tasks

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Module 2: Materials and their behaviour during welding
IWE IWT IWS IWP
2.1 Structure and properties of metals 0/4 0/4 0/2 0/0
2.2 Phase Diagrams and Alloys 0/4 0/4 0/2 0/2
2.3 Iron – carbon alloys 0/5 0/5 0/3 0/1
2.4 Manufacture and classification of steels 0/4 0/4 0/2 0/2
2.5 Behaviour of structural steels in fusion welding 0/4 0/4 0/2 0/2
2.6 Cracking phenomena in welded joints 8/0 6/0 4/0 2/0
2.7 Fractures and different kinds of fractures 0/4 0/2 0/1 0/0
2.8 Heat treatment of base materials and welded joints 0/4 0/4 0/2 0/1
2.9 Structural (unalloyed) steels 0/4 0/4 0/2 0/2
2.10 High strength steels 10/0 8/0 4/0 1/0
2.11 Application of structural and high strength steels 2/0 2/0 2/0 1/0
2.12 Creep and creep resistant steels 4/0 3/0 2/0 0/0
2.13 Steels for cryogenic applications 4/0 3/0 2/0 0/0
2.14 Introduction to corrosion 4/0 3/0 2/0 1/0
2.15 Stainless and heat resistant steels 12/0 9/0 5/0 2/0
2.16 Introduction to wear and protective layers 5/0 3/0 2/0 0/0
2.17 Cast irons and steels 2/0 2/0 2/0 0/0
2.18 Copper and copper alloys 2/0 2/0 1/0 0/0
2.19 Nickel and nickel alloys 2/0 1/0 1/0 0/0
2.20 Aluminium and aluminium alloys 6/0 4/0 2/0 2/0
2.21 Titanium and other metals and alloys 3/0 2/0 1/0 0/0
2.22 Joining dissimilar materials 4/0 3/0 2/0 1/0
2.23 Destructive testing of materials and welded joints 14/0 14/0 8/0 3/0
Sub-Total 82/33 65/31 40/16 13/10
Total 115 96 56 23

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Module 3: Construction and design
Characterization of the general description of Module 3 – Construction and design, describing the Qualification descriptors in terms of Knowledge – K, Skills – S,
Competences - C for each IIW welding coordination qualification
COMPETENCE UNIT 3: CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

EQF TEACH-
WORKLOAD ECVET
QUALIFICATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS COMPETENCES LEVEL ING
(WL) POINTS
(EQF L) HOURS
Highly specialized skills including critical
Highly specialized knowledge
evaluation (able to predict and deduce), Manage in detail the construction and design
(able to deduce, detail and ex-
to define/determine the best technical of welded products applications in a highly
INTERNATIONAL plain) and critical assessment
and economical solutions that shall be complex context.
WELDING of the theory, principals con- 7 62 124 15
applied in terms of metal fabrication and
ENGINEER cerning the design and con-
design when applying welding technol- Act as the responsible person for the defini-
struction related to welding
ogy in complex and unpredictable condi- tion of the welding personnel tasks.
technology.
tions.
Advanced skills including critical evalua-
Advanced knowledge
tion (able to predict and deduce), to de- Manage in detail the construction and design
(able to deduce, detail and ex-
fine/determine the best technical and of welded products applications in a highly
INTERNATIONAL plain) and critical assessment
economical solutions that shall be ap- complex context.
WELDING of the theory, principals con- 6 44 88 10
plied in terms of metal fabrication and
TECHNOLOGIST cerning the design and con-
design when applying welding technol- Act as the responsible person for the defini-
ogy in complex and unpredictable condi- tion of the welding personnel tasks.
technology.
tions.
Specialized and factual
Specialised range of cognitive and prac- Manage and supervise construction and de-
knowledge
tical skills which will allow choosing the sign of welded products applications in un-
INTERNATIONAL (able to understand and iden-
proper technical and economical solu- predictable modifications.
WELDING tify) of the theory and principles 5 24 36 5
tions in terms of metal fabrication and
SPECIALIST concerning the design and con-
design when applying welding technol- Act as the responsible person for supervise
ogy on common/regular problems. the welding personnel tasks.
technology.
Factual and theoretical Range of cognitive and practical skills re- Self-manage the construction and design of
knowledge quired to identify/choose the proper tech- welded products applications usually predict-
INTERNATIONAL
(basic understand) of the the- nical and economical solutions in terms able but subject to changes.
WELDING 4 6 13 0,5
ory and principles concerning of metal fabrication and design when ap-
PRACTITIONER
the design and construction re- plying welding technology on basic and Will act as the responsible person for super-
lated to welding technology. specific problems. vise the welding personnel tasks.

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Module 3: Construction and design
IWE IWT IWS IWP
3.1 Basic theory of structural systems 0/4 0/4 2/0 0/0
3.2 Fundamentals of the strength of materials 0/6 0/6 4/0 0/0
3.3 Joint design for Welding and Brazing 0/4 0/4 3/0 2/0
3.4 Basics of weld design 6/0 6/0 4/0 0/0

3.5 Behaviour of welded structures under different types of
4/0 2/0 1/0 0/0
loading
3.6 Design of welded structures with predominantly static load-
8/0 5/0 3/0 2/0
ing
3.7 Behaviour of welded structures under cyclic loading 8/0 5/0 2/0 1/0
3.8 Design of cyclic loaded welded structures 8/0 4/0 2/0 0/0
3.9 Design of welded pressure equipment 6/0 4/0 2/0 1/0
3.10 Design of aluminium alloys structures 4/0 2/0 1/0 0/0
3.11 Introduction to fracture mechanics 4/0 2/0 0/0 0/0
Sub-Total 48/14 30/14 20/4 6/0
Total 62 44 24 6

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Module 4: Fabrication, applications engineering
Characterization of the general description of Module 4 – Fabrication, applications engineering, describing the Qualification descriptors in terms of Knowledge – K,
Skills – S, Competences - C for each IIW welding coordination qualification
COMPETENCE UNIT 4: FABRICATION, APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING

TEACH- WORK-
EQF ECVET
QUALIFICATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS COMPETENCES ING LOAD
LEVEL POINTS
HOURS (Hours)
Highly specialised knowledge, Highly specialised problem-solving Manage and transform the welding applications
original thinking, research and skills, including critical evaluation, al- concerning the quality assurance and quality
INTERNATIONAL critical assessment of the princi- lowing to define or develop the best control of welded products in a highly complex
WELDING ples and applicability concerning technical and economical solutions for context. 7 116 232 20
ENGINEER the quality assurance and quality quality assurance and quality control
control applied to welding and re- of welded products in complex and Act as the full responsible person for the defini-
lated technologies. unpredictable conditions. tion of the welding and related personnel’s tasks.
Advanced problem-solving skills in- Manage the applications concerning the quality
Advanced knowledge and critical
cluding critical evaluation, allowing to assurance and quality control of welded prod-
understanding of the principles
INTERNATIONA choose the proper technical and eco- ucts in a highly complex context.
and applicability concerning the
WELDING nomical solutions for quality assur- 6 83 125 10
quality assurance and quality
TECHNOLOGIST ance and quality control of welded Act autonomously as the responsible person for
control applied to welding and re-
products in complex and unpredicta- decision making and the definition of the welding
lated technologies.
ble conditions. and related personnel’s tasks.
Manage and supervise common or standard ap-
plications concerning the quality assurance and
Specialised, factual and theoreti- Specialised range of cognitive and
quality control of welded products in an unpre-
cal knowledge of the theory, prin- practical skills, allowing to develop so-
INTERNATIONA dictable context.
ciples and applicability concern- lutions or choose the appropriate
WELDING 4 56 84 10
ing the quality assurance and methods for quality assurance and
SPECIALIST Take responsibility with limited autonomy for de-
quality control applied to welding quality control of welded products on
cision making in common or standard work and
and related technologies. common/regular problems.
supervise the welding and related personnel’s
tasks.
Self-manage within the guidelines of work, the
Fundamental range of cognitive and applications concerning quality assurance and
Fundamental factual and theoreti-
practical skills required to iden- quality control of welded products usually pre-
INTERNATIONA cal knowledge concerning the
tify/choose the proper solutions for dictable but subject to change.
WELDING quality assurance and quality 4 29 49 1,6
quality assurance and quality control
PRACTITIONER control applied to welding and re-
of welded products Take responsibility without autonomy for deci-
lated technologies.
on basic and specific problems. sion-making in basic work and supervise basic
tasks of welding and related personnel.

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Module 4: Fabrication, applications engineering
IWE IWT IWS IWP
4.1 Introduction to quality assurance in welded fabrication 8/0 8/0 4/0 2/0
4.2 Quality control during manufacture 16/0 12/0 10/0 6/0
4.3 Residual Stresses and Distortion 6/0 4/0 2/0 2/0
4.4 Plant facilities, welding jigs and fixtures 4/0 4/0 4/0 2/0
4.5 Health and Safety 4/0 4/0 4/0 4/0
4.6 Measurement, Control and Recording in Welding 4/0 4/0 4/0 2/0
4.7. Imperfections and Acceptance Criteria 4/0 3/0 2/0 1/0
4.8 Non Destructive Testing 18/0 8/0 8/0 8/0
4.9 Economics and Productivity 8/0 5/0 2/0 1/0
4.10 Repair Welding 2/0 2/0 1/0 1/0
4.11 Reinforcing-steel welded joints 2/0 1/0 1/0 0/0
4.12 Case Studies 40/0 28/0 14/0 0/0
Sub-Total 116/0 83/0 56/0 29/0
Total 116 83 56 29

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I.2 Theoretical Education - IWS 0
The module IWS 0 aims at teaching basic technical knowledge, which in general is lacking in participants entering
via the route 3 when compared to participants entering via routes 1 and 2. It provides the chance for professional
workers and International Welding Practitioners to become qualified as International Welding Specialists
The module IWS 0 deals with the following subjects:
Practical Training Teaching hours:

0.1 Basic Metrology applicable to Welding 4
0.2 Technical Calculation 8
0.3 Technical Drawings 8
0.4 Basics of Electro-technology 2
0.5 Basics of Chemistry 2
0.6 Basics of Materials 2
0.7 Metal Products 2
0.8 Machining of Materials 2
0.9 Technical Mechanics 4
0.10 Joining Elements 2
0.11 Calculation of strength 4
40
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I.3. Practical Education – Part 2
I.3.1 For the IWE; IWT, and IWS
This part does not aim at providing practical skills to the welding engineer/technologist/specialist but on gaining
knowledge on the control of the different welding processes. The students shall become as familiar as possible with
the problems and typical defects associated with incorrect use of the different welding methods. During their exer-
cises the students are guided by skilled welding teachers.
Practical Training hours:
Oxygas welding and cutting 6

MMA 8
TIG 8
MIG/MAG + Flux Cored Arc Welding 16
It is possible to use the advantages of Virtual Weld Training systems but maximum to 50% of the practical training
hours!
hours:
Demonstration or video presentations of processes 22
Gouging
Brazing
Plasma welding
Plasma cutting
Submerged-arc welding
Resistance welding
Friction welding
Electron beam welding
Laser welding
Other processes
Total: 60
It is strongly recommended that ATBs provide demonstrations instead of videos wherever possible.
Candidates may be exempted by the ATB from the practical training, on a process by process basis, if they can
demonstrate practical experience and/or training in the process concerned.
The laboratory exercises contained in the foregoing modules 1 to 4 of the theoretical part are additional and given
usually at a later stage of the education.
I.3.2 For the IWP
The practical training has to be done on an individual basis.
The main processes are: MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW, TIG and Gas Welding. 40 hours shall be reserved to broaden the
student’s skill in other relevant materials within his welder qualification/s. This training shall end with a practical ex-
amination in more than one process or more than one group of materials (according ISO 9606 or national standards).
For MIG welding only material group 22 and for Gas welding only material groups 1.1 and 1.2 are relevant.
If a student can demonstrate existing practical skill in and an understanding of the welding of different materials, it is
accepted that he can sit for the practical examination in these processes and materials without prior practical training.
Typical test pieces and positions are given in Table 1. The test pieces shall be welded as single side welding without
backing, except for aluminium, where backing is allowed. Each ANB will work to a similar table based on comparable
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national standards.
Valid national certificates are accepted as replacements for the practical examinations with test pieces in Table 1.
Table 1: Recommended test pieces and positions for practical examinations:

The dimensions given in the table are recommended/proposed, but not mandatory, other dimensions are accepted.
Welding process Practical Test

Material Test
ISO ISO Welding
Group Dimension(s)
9606 9606 Position
(ISO TR 15608) Diameter/Thickness
1 PF/BW 6,0 – 13,0
3 PF/BW 6,0 – 13,0
60,3 – 114.3/
MMA 111 4, 5, 6 H-L045/BW
3.9 – 7.11
7 PF/BW 6,0 – 13,0
8 PB/FW 6,0 – 13,0
60,3 – 114.3
1 H-L045/BW
3.9 – 7.11
3 PF/BW 2,0 – 6,0
60,3 – 114.3
4, 5, 6 H-L045/BW
TIG 141 3.9 – 7.11
7 PF/BW 2,0 – 6,0
60,3 – 114.3
8 H-L045/BW
3.9 – 7.11
22 PF/BW 2,0 – 6,0
MIG 131 22 PF/BW 6,0 – 13,0
MAG 1 PF/BW 6,0 – 13,0
135
(and/or metal
(136) 8 PB/FW 6,0 – 13,0
cored)
1 PF/BW 6,0 – 13,0
FCAW
136 8 PF/BW 6,0 – 13,0
(flux cored only)
3 PA/FW 6,0 – 13,0
60,3 – 114.3
GAS 311 1 H-L045/BW
3.9 – 7.11
Twenty hours shall be reserved to give the student basic understanding of the possibilities and limitations of the
other processes mentioned in Table 1. The purpose of this training is only to demonstrate the possibilities and limi-
tations of these processes, and no practical examination is required. If the student can demonstrate to the training
establishment skill in and understanding of the other processes, he may be exempted from this training.
Acceptance criteria for the practical examination:
The quality of welding shall comply with ISO 9606, or comparable quality levels defined in National welders’ qualifi-
cation standards used by IAB Group A countries. A welder qualification certificate may be issued.
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Appendix I: Abbreviations for Processes
The following abbreviations used in the document show the relation between the ISO designation, the process ab-
breviations used in Europe and those used in the USA.
European (EA) and

ISO 4063 Full name
American (AA) abbreviations
EA MMA Manual Metal Arc Welding
111
AA SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding
EA FCAW Self-shielded tubular cored arc
114 Self-shielded tubular cored arc
AA FCAW
welding
EA SAW Submerged Arc Welding
12
AA SAW Submerged Arc Welding
EA GMAW Gas Shielded Metal Arc Welding
13
AA GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding
MIG welding with solid wire
EA MIG
electrode
131 Gas metal arc welding using
AA GMAW inert gas and solid wire
electrode
MIG welding with flux cored elec-
EA MIG
132 trode
AA FCAW Flux cored arc welding
MAG welding with solid wire
EA MAG
electrode
AA GMAW active gas with solid wire
electrode
MAG welding with flux cored
EA MAG
electrode
AA FCAW active gas and flux cored
electrode
MAG welding with metal cored
EA MAG
electrode
138 Gas metal arc
AA FCAW welding using active gas and
metal cored electrode
TIG welding with solid filler
EA TIG
material (wire/rod)
141 Gas tungsten arc welding
AA GTAW using inert gas and solid filler
material (wire/rod)
EA TIG Autogenous TIG welding
142 Autogenous gas tungstenarc
AA GTAW
weldingusing inert gas
EA Resistance spot welding
21
AA RSW Spot Welding
EA Resistance Butt Welding
25
AA RSEW Upset Welding
EA Gas Welding
3
AA OFW Oxy-fuel Gas Welding
EA Oxy-acetylene Welding
311
AA OAW Oxy-acetylene Welding
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European (EA) and

ISO 4063 Full name
American (AA) abbreviations
EA FW Friction Welding
42
AA FW Friction Welding
EA FSW Friction Stir Welding
43
AA FSW Friction Stir Welding
EA Flame Cutting
81
AA OFC Oxygen Cutting, oxyfuel cutting
EA Flame Gouging
86
AA Thermal Gouging
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Appendix II: Requirements for ANB Detailed Assessment used in Alternatives Routes
After the candidate has fulfilled the requirements of the ANB paper check he will be admitted to the ANB Detailed
Assessment (Diagram 9).
Diagram 9: ANB detailed Assessment
The ANB detailed assessment shall include:
a) a detailed paper assessment of the candidate’s CV for evidence of that the candidates knowledge of the
subject matter in guidelines 1 to 4 is consistent with the relevant qualification level. This is achieved using a
check list with point allocations
b) a project or a technical interview to test the candidate’s ability to logically apply the knowledge expected by
the relevant qualification guideline in module 4 (Fabrication, applications engineering).
The sequence of this assessment shall be determined by the ANB. It is within the discretion of the ANB to terminate
the assessment at any point and defer the application or re-direct the candidate to the standard route.
The paper assessment shall be based on a review of the applicant’s experience and education against the IIW
guideline and access conditions. This review will be based on the information provided by the applicant, as outlined
in his/her Curriculum Vitae and in supporting documentation which may include course outline, transcripts, certifica-
tion documents, diplomas, degrees, etc.
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Appendix III: List of Referenced Standards
Standard (-series) Title

ASME IX American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
Section IX: Welding and Brazing Qualifications
ISO/TR 581 Weldability – Metallic Materials, Definitions
ISO/TR 17671-1 Welding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 1: General
(EN 1011-1) guidance for arc welding
ISO/TR 17671-2 Welding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 2: Arc welding
(EN 1011-2) of ferritic steels
Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials - Macroscopic and microscopic

ISO 17639 examination of welds
ISO 14732
Welding personnel — Qualification testing of welding operators and weld setters

for mechanized and automatic welding of metallic materials
EN 1708 Welding - Basic weld joint details in steel (series)
ISO 2553 Welded, brazed and soldered joints - Symbolic representation on drawings
ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials (series)
ISO 4063 Welding and allied processes - Nomenclature of processes and reference num-
bers
ISO 5817 Welding - Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam
welding excluded) - Quality levels for imperfections
ISO 9000 Quality management systems (series)
ISO 9606 Approval testing of welders - Fusion welding (series)
ISO 9692 Welding and allied processes - Recommendation for joint preparation (series)
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of personnel
ISO 10042 Welding - Arc-welded joints in aluminium and its alloys - Quality levels for imper-
fections
ISO 17635 Non-destructive examination of welds - General rules for metallic materials
ISO 13916 Welding - Guidance on the measurement of preheating temperature, interpass

temperature and preheat maintenance temperature
ISO 13920 Welding ‐ General tolerances for welded constructions ‐ Dimensions for lengths and an‐

gles ‐ Shape and position
ISO 14731 Welding coordination - Tasks and responsibilities
ISO/TR 15135 Welding - Design and non-destructive testing of welds
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Standard (-series) Title
ISO/TR 15235 Welding - Methods for assessing imperfections in metallic structures
ISO/TR 15481 Welding of reinforcing steel - Tack weldability - Test methods

and performance requirements
ISO 15607 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Gen-
eral rules
ISO/TR 15608 Welding - Guidelines for a metallic material grouping system
ISO 15609 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials –
Welding procedure specification (series)
ISO 15610 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Qual-
ification based on tested welding consumables
ification based on previous welding experience
ification by adoption of a standard welding procedure
ification based on pre-production welding test
ISO 15614 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Weld-
ing procedure test (series)
ISO/TR 16060 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials — Etchants for macroscopic and
microscopic examination
ISO 17660 Welding - Welding of Reinforcing Steel (series)
ISO 17662 Welding - Calibration, verification and validation of equipment used for welding,
including ancillary activities
ISO 17663 Welding - Guidelines for quality requirements for heat treatment in connection
with welding and allied processes

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IIW Guideline for

International Welding Engineers, Technologists,

PERSONNEL WITH QUALIFICATION FOR WELDING COORDINATION

Minimum Requirements for the Education, Examination and Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EDUCATION,

PERSONNEL WITH QUALIFICATION FOR WELDING

International Welding Engineer (IWE)

International Welding Technologist (IWT)

International Welding Specialist (IWS)

International Welding Practitioner (IWP)

This is a reduced version; it is not the full Guideline

For more information regarding the Qualifications System, the IAB/EWF

Published by: EWF-IAB/IIW Secretariat

Tel: +351.21 5815200

I.1. Theoretical Education - Part 1 and Part 3 ................................................................... 19

I.3. Practical Education – Part 2 ......................................................................................... 28

Appendix III: List of Referenced Standards ........................................................................... 33

Figure 1: Organisation of the IAB

2. Materials and their behaviour during welding 115 33 96 31 56 16 23 10

3. Construction and design 62 14 44 14 24 4 6 0

4. Fabrication, applications engineering 116 0 83 0 56 0 29 0

Sub-total 388 93 309 91 189 40 90 29

Fundamental practical skills (Part 2) 60 60 60 60

Total 448 369 249 150

IWE – Knowledge, Competence and Management

IWT – Knowledge, Competence and Management

IWS – Knowledge, Competence and Management

IWP – Knowledge, Competence and Management

IWE IWT IWS IWP

Welding construction contract re-

Technical review of the welding con-

able to specify requirements and as- able to supervise im-

able to specify, develop, validate and able to monitor and im-

able to specify, develop, evaluate and able to understand, im-

Base materials and welding consum- able to monitor and su-

able to specify, review, develop, evalu- able to understand, im-

able to understand, im-

able to specify, develop, evaluate, vali-

Manage and supervise common or standard

International Welding Engineers, Technologists, Specialists and Practitioners

2.1 The Standard Route

2.2 The Alternative Route

2.3 Blended Learning Route

2.4 The experiential Route or “The Career Development Route”

2.5 The Transition Route

The Transition Route is described in Section II, item 10.

2.6 Teaching hours

The meaning of the teaching hours is the following:

Standard Route: minimum number of hours devoted to the subject

A "teaching hour" shall contain at least 50 minutes of direct teaching time.

The following general conditions shall be applied to all courses:

2. The implementation of the access conditions is the responsibility of the ANB.

3.1 International Welding Engineer IWE

1. Path 1 and 2: a minimum of 2 years’ job related experience is required;

3.4 International Welding Practitioner IWP

4.1 Standard Route

4.2 Alternative Route

The applicant shall submit:

Diagram 5: Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWE qualification