Many factors need to be considered regarding the course duration as individuals all learn at a different rate and some of the welding processes are more difficult than others. However, as a general rule, we recommend a minimum practical training of one week per welding process to gain a fundamental basic understanding of each.
This will vary depending on the qualification obtained. Some qualifications need to be reviewed every year as is the case of BCAR A8-10 (CAA) whilst BS EN ISO 9606/287 is generally reviewed every two or three years.
If the qualification test is completed by your employees against your existing weld procedure(s), the qualification is the property of the company. If the employee ceases employmnet with your company to join another, the qualification is not transferrable to his new employer.
A practical welding assessment is particularly useful when you need to determine your present skill level. You or the company who employs you may be required to qualify to a higher standard than you presently possess.
The assessment will allow us to gauge how much training you will need to achieve the standard you may require. This also gives you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with our workshop training facilities and discuss your requirements in detail with one of our instructors.
You will be required to bring your own safety footwear and boiler suit, but TWI can provide welding gloves, headshields, safety glasses and so forth (although you can of course bring your own if you prefer).
You do not need to provide an eyesight certificate but if you wear glasses for reading you will need to bring these for welding. We also recommend that you wear a round neck dark cotton tee shirt under your boiler suit for all welding activities.