UNI/EN/ISO 9606-1:2017 + ISO 14732:2013 — Appreciation and Interpretation
Welder and welding-operator qualification per ISO 9606-1 and ISO 14732.
Who is this course for?
Welding coordinators, QA/QC, inspection personnel and welding instructors involved in welder qualification under PED Directive 2014/68/EU and harmonised standards.
Learning objectives — by the end of this course you will be able to:
- Identify the responsibilities of a pressure equipment manufacturer with reference to PED Directive 2014/68/EU and/or harmonised standards for qualification of welding personnel
- Identify the main welding parameters for qualification and their classification (essential variables etc.)
- Review a Welder Qualification (WQR) to confirm its consistency or otherwise with the requirements of the submitted standard and project
- Prepare a test / activity plan for a new welder qualification
Course contents
- Manufacturer responsibilities for welder qualification
- Welding parameters and essential variables
- WQR review
- Planning a new welder qualification
- ISO 14732 — qualification of welding operators
Requirements to access the course
No specific entry requirements; basic experience in fabrication and welding is recommended.
Delivery method
In-person course — at a date and location agreed with you, or at a venue indicated by us in accordance with the C&P calendar. Course materials include the delegate handout (PDF). Selected introductory presentations can also be delivered by distance learning.
Certificate
All attendees receive a course attendance certificate. Auditor-grade courses include a final examination — successful candidates receive a qualified-pass certificate aligned with the audit qualification requirements of ISO 19011.