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Welding Engineer
Oversees all welding activities within an organisation.
Engineers will evaluate & specify equipment, consumables
and parameters for each weldment and capture this
information on a WPS. Welding Engineers pioneer process
improvements & supervise their team.
Potential
Salary
£50k+
IIW/EWF
IWE Engineer
TWI International/European Welding Diploma- Stage V
TWI International/European Welding Diploma- Stage V
External
Engineering Degree
IIW/EWF
IWT Technologist
TWI International/European Welding Diploma- Stage IV
Welding Lecturer
Using qualifications and experience, Lecturers provide a
sound knowledge to the next generation of welders and offer
guidance on practical welding skills. Lecturers are an
important part of the welding fraternity as they shape the
future of the industry.
Potential
Salary
IIW/EWF
IWS Specialist
TWI International/European Welding Diploma- Stage III
IIW/EWF
IWP Practitioner
TWI International/European Welding Diploma- Stage II
£35k+
Welding Technician
This is the first step to becoming a Welding Engineer.
Welding technicians ensure Weld Procedure Specifications
are being adhered to. They also evaluate new processes,
consumables & equipment and make recommendations for
process improvements.
Potential
Salary
External Engineering
HNC/Diploma
TWI Passport
To Practice
£35k+
TWI International/European
Welding Diploma- Stage I
TWI CSWIP WTR
(70 hrs)
Valid External
Qualification or
10yr Experience
External NVQ
Level 3
Welding Inspector
EAL Welding Part 4 [CP4]
Advanced Welding (XXhrs)
Working on either workshop or on-site environments they will
oversee the welding process and check weld quality at
regular intervals. Testing is carried out in accordance with
national standards and weld procedure specifications
(WPS).
Potential
Salary
£30k+
CSWIP
Certification
BS EN 287/
BS EN ISO 9606
EAL Welding Part 3 [CP3]
Pipe (130hrs)
Welding Sales Competency
Diploma [PSDAWD] (44 hrs)
EAL Welding Part 2 [CP1+2]
Positional (170hrs)
EAL Level 2 Technical
Field Sales in Industry (300hrs)
external
inspection
Coded Welder
Welders working on high integrity projects such as power
stations, aircraft components, and nuclear submarines. They
are tested for welding competence to EN/ASME standards
on a regular basis to ensure competence is maintained.
Potential
Salary
BS 4872
£25k+
BCGA CP7 Gas Safety
Awareness (2 days)
Apprentice
This is the first step in a rewarding career in the welding
industry. Apprentices will learn the basic concepts of a wide
range of engineering disciplines and gain a sound
knowledge of the principles of each common welding
process.
Potential
Salary
£10k+
www.weldability-sif.org
Background
Knowledge
eLearning
7 x EAL Welding Part 1- Weldability Sif Foundation Courses
Flat / HV (60 hrs)
Educating the Weld

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