IIW IWE Syllabus

IIW Guideline for
International Welding Engineers, Technologists,

Specialists and Practitioners
PERSONNEL WITH QUALIFICATION FOR WELDING COORDINATION
Minimum Requirements for the Education, Examination and Qualification
IAB-252r1-11/SV-00
IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

IAB-252r1-11/SV-00
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EDUCATION,

TRAINING, EXAMINATION, AND QUALIFICATION
International Welding Engineers, Technologists, Specialists and Practitioners
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

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
Combined Secretariat or the National ANB should be contacted
(see in the IIW site the ANB contacts)
Published by:
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This is not the full version of this document. This version has only the aim to supply general information
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ......................................................3
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................4
2. Routes to Qualification .........................................................................................................................4
2.1 Standard Route ....................................................................................................................4
2.2 Alternative Route ..................................................................................................................5
2.3 Distance Learning Programs ................................................................................................5
2.4 Teaching Hours ....................................................................................................................5
3. General Access Conditions ..................................................................................................................5
3.1 International Welding Engineer IWE ....................................................................................5
3.2 International Welding Technologist IWT ...............................................................................6
3.3 International Welding Specialist IWS ...................................................................................7
3.4 International Welding Practitioner IWP .................................................................................8
4. Special Requirement ............................................................................................................................9
4.1 Standard Route ....................................................................................................................9
4.2 Alternative Route ..................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 International Welding Engineer IWE ..........................................................................10
4.2.2 International Welding Technologist IWT .....................................................................11
4.2.3 International Welding Specialist IWS .........................................................................12
4.2.4 International Welding Practitioner IWP .......................................................................13
Section I: Theoretical and Practical Education Part 1; Part 2 and Part 3,
Syllabus and Performance Objectives for IWE; IWT; IWS, and IWP ....................................................14
I.1 Theoretical Education Part 1 and Part 3 ..14
Module 1: Welding Processes and Equipment ....................................................................14
Module 2: Materials and their Behaviour during Welding ....................................................15
Module 3: Construction and Design ....................................................................................16
Module 4: Fabrication, Applications Engineering ................................................................17
I.2 Specific for IWS Module 0 ................................................................................................18
I.3 Practical Education Part 2 ................................................................................................19
I.3.1 For IWE; IWT and IWS ................................................................................................19
I.3.2 For IWP ........................................................................................................................19
Appendix I: Requirements for Equipment, Facilities and Specimens for courses leading
to the award of IIW qualifications .......................................................................................21
Appendix II:
Abbreviations................................................................................................................22
Appendix III: ANB Detailed Assessment ..........................................................................................24
Appendix IV: List of Referenced Standards ......................................................................................25
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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.
Copies of this document are available from the EWF/IAB Secretariat or the national ANB.
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, expected results, and the teaching hours to be
devoted to achieving 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 technology required in welding engineering 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):
Modules of theoretical education and fundamental

practical skills
IWE
MT
P1
1. Welding processes and equipment
90
35
2. Materials and their behaviour during welding
115
39
3. Construction and design
62
14
4. Fabrication, applications engineering
114
0
Sub-total
381
88
Fundamental practical skills (Part 2)
60
Total
441
* Teaching hours are the minimum for the Standard Route, see 2.4;
MT = Module Total (Part 1 + Part 3);
P1 = Part 1;
Figures under P1 are given for the Standard Route (see 4.1).
Teaching hours*
IWT
IWS
IWP
MT
P1
MT
P1 MT P1
81 35
48 13 29 13
96 37
56 19 23 12
44 13
24
4
6
0
81
0
54
0 28
0
302 85 182 36 86 25
60
60
60
362
242
146
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.
2.
Routes to Qualification
Three distinct routes to gaining the qualifications described in this document have been agreed.
1. The Standard Route
2. The Alternative Route
3. Distance Learning Programs
2.1
The Standard Route
The Standard Route requires attendance at IAB approved courses designed to meet all the requirements in
this Guideline. This is the route (Route 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 distance learning
(Route 2 in diagrams 1, 2, 3, and 4). This prior learning shall be approved by the ANB.
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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
Distance Learning Programs
The Part 1 theory module may be taught in Distance 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 Distance Learning Guideline IAB 195 shall be followed.
2.4
Teaching hours
The meaning of the teaching hours is the following:

Standard Route:
Alternative Route:
Distance Learning:
Part 1:
minimum number of hours devoted to the subject

recommended number of hours devoted to the subject
recommended number of hours devoted to the subject
maximum number of hours devoted to the subject in Part 1
A "teaching hour" shall contain at least 50 minutes of direct teaching time.
3.
General Access Conditions
In a separate document (Directory of Access Conditions, Doc. IAB-020-see latest edition) the defined access
conditions approved by Group B Implementation and Authorisation of the IAB are given in detail for all
countries participating 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 of Part 1 of the course are allowed to attend Part 3 of the course;
2. The implementation of the access conditions is the responsibility of the ANB.
In following parts of section 3 and in Special Requirements in section 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
professional qualification of engineers, or
a First Cycle Bologna Framework engineering qualification, or
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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 of the curriculum structure (see Section I) is presented under careful control of the ANB, the participant is allowed to enter
the IWE course through the Route 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 and Part 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.
All university
exams passed
Route 1
IWE 1
Max. 88 h
Route 2
Intermediate
examination
IWE 2
60 h
Engineers
Diploma
IWE 3
Min. 293 h
STOP
WE: written examination

OE: oral examination
WE STOP OE
IWE
Diploma
Final examination
Diagram 1
3.2
International Welding Technologist IWT
It is agreed that entry to the program via route 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
curriculum structure (see Section I) is presented under careful control of the ANB, the participant is allowed
to enter the IWT course through the Route 2 (see item 2.1 and the diagram 2 below).
Intermediate
examination
Route 1
IWT 1
Max. 85 h
Final examination
IWT 3
Min. 217 h
IWT 2
60 h
STOP
IWT
Diploma
Route 2
Diagram 2
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3.3
International Welding Specialist IWS
It is agreed that entry to the program through the Routes 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
to enter the IWS course through the Route 2 (see item 2.1 and the diagram 3 below).
STOP
Intermediate
examination
Route 2
Route 1
IWS 2
60 h
IWS 1
Max. 36 h
Final examination
IWS 3
Min. 146 h
STOP
IWS
Diploma
Entry test
Check
(IWS 0 examination)
Option 2
IWS 0
40 h
Option 1
Professional Worker
21 years old
3 years experience
IWP
21 years old
2 years experience
Route 3
Diagram 3
The following additional conditions shall be observed for the different routes through the IWS course:
1. Route 1 and 2: a minimum of 2 years job related experience is required; the recommended minimum age
for entry into the education is 20 years.
2. Route 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)
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,
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the recommended minimum age is 22 years to start the education National definitions for a professional worker are given in the Directory of Access Conditions (see on above diagram 3 option
1).
3. A qualified professional worker (as stated above) or 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).
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
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 welder qualification 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 287-1 H-L045 ss nb, or ASME IX 6G.
or
hold a valid welder qualification 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.
2.
The recommended minimum age to enter the education is 21 years including 2 years of experience
as a welder.
Intermediate
examination
Route 1
Route 2
IWP 1
Max. 25 h
IWP 2
60 h
Final examination
IWP 3
Min. 61 h
STOP
IWP
Diploma
Diagram 4
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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 amount of hours of the lectures, which can be included in Part 1 are given in the table included in Section I 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 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
An applicant shall submit an application form to the ANB together with the documents indicated in the items
4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 for a paper assessment.
The ANB shall conduct a paper assessment of the documentation submitted to ensure the applicant meets
the Access Conditions for the alternative route (see the list of access conditions, doc IAB-020-see latest edition) and to evaluate the applicants practice of related job function in welding. 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
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 candidates 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
Standard Route
(see Diagram 1
for more details)
IWE 3
IWE 1
IWE 2
Final
exams
Modules
1 2 3 4
IWE
Diploma
yes
no
Project or Technical Interview
At the discretion of the ANB

no
yes
Paper assessment
no
IWT or IWS standard
or alternative route
yes
no ANB check
Alternative
Route
1. Engineer degree (see National Access Conditions).

2. Curriculum Vitae resum (professional information):
min. 4 years job function in welding (engineer level);
justification of candidates experience, training, and education to become
IWE (may include other test results).
Diagram 5 - Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWE Qualification

(see also appendix III)
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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 candidates 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.
Standard Route
(see Diagram 2
for more details)
IWT 3
IWT 1
IWT 2
Final
exams
Modules
1 2 3 4
IWT
Diploma
yes
no

no
yes
Paper assessment
yes
no ANB check
Alternative
Route
no
IWS standard or
alternative route
1. Technology degree (see National Access Conditions).

min. 4 years job function in welding (technologist level);
IWT (may include other test results).
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 candidates 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.
Standard Route
(see Diagram 3
for more details)
IWS 3
IWS 1
IWS 2
Final
exams
Modules
1 2 3 4
IWS
Diploma
yes
no
no
Paper assessment
no
yes
yes
no ANB check
Alternative
Route
no
IWP standard or
alternative route
1. Specialist qualification (see National Access Conditions, see also chapter 3.3).
min. 3 years job function in welding (specialist level);
IWS (may include other test results).
Diagram 7 - Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWS Qualification

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4.2.4
International Welding Practitioner IWP
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 candidates experience, training, and education to become IWP (may include other
test results).
Standard Route
(see Diagram 3
for more details)
IWP 3
IWP 1
IWP 2
Final
exams
Modules
1 2 3 4
IWP
Diploma
yes
no

no
yes
Paper assessment
yes
no ANB check
Alternative
Route
1. Welder Qualification Certificate (see chapter 3.4).

2. Curriculum Vitae (professional information):
min. 3 years job function as certified welder;
min. 1 year job function in welding (practitioner level);
IWP.
Diagram 8 - Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWP Qualification

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Section I:
I.1.
Theoretical and Practical Education Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3,

Syllabus and Performance Objectives
Theoretical Education - Part 1 and Part 3
Module 1: Welding processes and equipment

Qualification Level*
Subject Title
(Training Hours Part 3+Part1/Part 1 Training Hours)
IWE
IWT
IWS
IWP
1.1 General introduction to welding technology
3/3
3/3
1/1
1/1
1.2 Oxy-gas Welding and related processes
2/2
2/2
1/1
1/1
1.3 Electrotechnics, a review
1/1
1/1
2/2
2/2
1.4 The arc
3/3
3/3
1/0
1/0
1.5 Power sources for arc welding
4/4
4/4
3/1
2/1
1.6 Introduction to gas shielded arc welding
2/2
2/2
1/1
1/1
1.7 TIG Welding
5/4
5/4
3/2
2/2
1.8.1 MIG/MAG
6/4
6/4
5/2
5/2
1.8.2 Flux Cored Arc Welding
2/2
2/2
2/1
2/1
1.9 MMA Welding
6/4
6/4
4/2
4/2
1.10 Submerged-Arc Welding
5/4
5/4
3/0
3/0
1.11 Resistance Welding
6/0
6/0
3/0
0/0
1.12.1 Other Welding Processes Laser; Electron Beam;

Plasma
8/0
5/0
2/0
1/0
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
4/2
4/2
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
3/0
0/0
1.16 Brazing and soldering
4/0
4/0
2/0
0/0
1.17 Joining processes for plastics
2/0
2/0
1/0
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
90/35
81/35
48/13
29/13
Total
* 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

Subject Title
IWE
IWT
IWS
IWP
2.1 Structure and properties of metals
4/4
4/4
2/2
0/0
2.2 Phase Diagrams and Alloys
4/4
4/4
2/2
2/2
2.3 Iron carbon alloys
5/5
5/5
3/3
1/1
2.4 Manufacture and classification of steels
4/2
4/2
2/1
2/1
2.5 Behaviour of structural steels in fusion welding
4/4
4/4
2/2
2/2
2.6 Cracking phenomena in welded joints
8/2
6/2
4/0
2/0
2.7 Fractures and different kinds of fractures
4/4
2/2
1/1
0/0
2.8 Heat treatment of base materials and welded joints
4/4
4/4
2/2
1/1
2.9 Structural (unalloyed) steels
4/2
4/2
2/2
2/2
2.10 High strength steels
10/4
8/4
4/2
1/1
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
14/4
14/4
8/2
3/2
115/39
96/37
56/19
23/12
Total
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Module 3: Construction and design

Subject Title
IWE
IWT
IWS
IWP
3.1 Basic theory of structural systems
4/4
4/4
2/0
0/0
3.2 Fundamentals of the strength of materials
6/6
6/6
4/4
0/0
3.3 Joint design for Welding and Brazing
4/4
4/3
3/0
2/0
3.4 Basics of weld design
6/0
6/0
4/0
0/0
4/0
2/0
1/0
0/0
8/0
5/0
3/0
2/0
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
62/14
43/13
24/4
6/0
3.5 Behaviour of welded structures under different types of

loading
3.6 Design of welded structures with predominantly static
loading
Total
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Module 4: Fabrication, applications engineering

Subject Title
IWE
IWT
IWS
IWP
4.1 Introduction to quality assurance in welded fabrication
6/0
6/0
2/0
1/0
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
114/0
81/0
54/0
28/0
Total
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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:

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 exercises the students are guided by skilled welding teachers.
Practical Training
hours:
Oxygas welding and cutting

MMA
TIG
MIG/MAG + Flux Cored Arc Welding
6
8
8
16
It is possible to use the advantages of Virtual Weld Training systems but maximum to 50% of the practical
training hours!
Demonstrations or video presentations on 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 do 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 students skill in other relevant materials within his welder qualification/s. This training shall end
with a practical examination in more than one process or more than one group of material (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.
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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 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
ISO/EN
9606/287
MMA
TIG
MIG
MAG
(and/or metal
cored)
FCAW
(flux cored only)
GAS
Practical Test
PF/BW
Test
Dimension(s)
Diameter/Thickness
6,0 13,0
PF/BW
6,0 13,0
4, 5, 6
H-L045/BW
PF/BW
60,3 114.3/
3.9 7.11
6,0 13,0
PB/FW
6,0 13,0
H-L045/BW
PF/BW
4, 5, 6
H-L045/BW
PF/BW
H-L045/BW
22
PF/BW
60,3 114.3
3.9 7.11
2,0 6,0
131
22
PF/BW
6,0 13,0
135
(138)
PF/BW
6,0 13,0
PB/FW
6,0 13,0
PF/BW
6,0 13,0
PF/BW
6,0 13,0
PA/FW
6,0 13,0
H-L045/BW
60,3 114.3
3.9 7.11
ISO/EN
9606/287
111
141
136
311
Material
Group
(ISO TR 15608)
1
Welding
Position
60,3 114.3
3.9 7.11
2,0 6,0
60,3 114.3
3.9 7.11
2,0 6,0
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 limitations 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
qualification standards used by IAB Group A countries. A welder qualification certificate may be issued.
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APPENDIX I:
Requirements for equipment, facilities and specimens for the International Welding Engineer (IWE), Technologist (IWT), Specialist (IWS) and Practitioner (IWP) course leading to the
award of IIW qualification
1. Equipment
The following equipment shall be in good working order and fit for its purpose:
1.1
Welding equipment
Equipment for the following processes shall be available for practical exercises.
Manual metal arc welding
MIG welding
MAG welding
TIG welding
Gas welding
Gas flame cutting
- 111
- 131
- 135/136/138
- 14
- 311
- 81
Further processes covered by the syllabus may be shown by means of demonstrations or video
presentations.
1.2
Other equipment
Mechanical testing, metallurgical examination and NDT equipment shall be available for both demonstration and laboratory work purposes.
2. Specimens
A reference collection of well documented weld specimens, polished and etched, should. reflect the processes covered by the Guideline and one specimen per process is required (at minimum for the most
common welding processes see syllabus item 1.2 to 1.12.1; recommended is to show all other processes by means of slides, photos, etc.). Preferably the specimens should cover a number of materials
and thicknesses.
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APPENDIX II:
Abbreviations for Processes:
The following abbreviations used in the document show the relation between the ISO designation, the process abbreviations used in Europe and those used in the USA.
ISO 4063
111
114
12
13
EA
European (EA) and

American (AA) abbreviations
MMA
Manual Metal Arc Welding
AA
SMAW
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
EA
FCAW
AA
FCAW
Self-shielded tubular cored arc

ldi
i h tubular hi
ld arc
Self-shielded
cored
welding
EA
SAW
Submerged Arc Welding
AA
SAW
Submerged Arc Welding
EA
GMAW
Gas Shielded Metal Arc Welding
AA
GMAW
Gas Metal Arc Welding
EA
MIG
MIG welding with solid wire

electrode
AA
GMAW
Gas metal arc welding using

inert gas and solid wire
electrode
EA
MIG
AA
FCAW
EA
MAG
AA
GMAW
EA
MAG
AA
FCAW
EA
MAG
AA
FCAW
EA
TIG
TIG welding with solid filler

material (wire/rod)
AA
GTAW
Gas tungsten arc welding

using inert gas and solid filler
material (wire/rod)
131
132
Full name
MIG welding with flux cored electrode

Flux cored arc welding
MAG welding with solid wire
electrode
135

active gas with solid wire
electrode
MAG welding with flux cored
electrode
active gas and flux cored
electrode
136
MAG welding with metal cored

electrode
Gas metal arc
welding using active gas and
metal cored electrode
138
141
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ISO 4063
EA
142
21
25
311
42
43
81
86
AA
European (EA) and

American (AA) abbreviations
TIG
Resistance spot welding

RSW
Spot Welding
EA
AA
Resistance Butt Welding

RSEW
Upset Welding
EA
AA
Autogenous TIG welding

Autogenous gas tungstenarc
weldingusing inert gas
GTAW
EA
AA
Full name
Gas Welding
OFW
Oxy-fuel Gas Welding
EA
Oxy-acetylene Welding
AA
OAW
Oxy-acetylene Welding
EA
FW
Friction Welding
AA
FW
Friction Welding
EA
FSW
Friction Stir Welding
AA
FSW
Friction Stir Welding
EA
AA
Flame Cutting
OFC
Oxygen Cutting, oxyfuel cutting
EA
Flame Gouging
AA
Thermal Gouging
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APPENDIX III:
ANB Detailed Assessment
After the candidate has fulfilled the requirements of the ANB paper check he will be admitted to the ANB Detailed Assessment (Diagram 9).
At the discretion of the ANB,

(See Diagrams 5 to 8)
Part 3 (Module 4)
no
no
Paper
assessment
A minimum of 50%
per module is required to
proceed further
yes
Project
or
Technical
Interview
yes
Final
exams
Diagram 9: ANB detailed Assessment
ThefullANBdetailedassessmentshallcontain:
a) a detailed paper assessment (checklist with points)
b) a project or a technical interview to test logical application of knowledge regarding the relevant
guideline Module 4 syllabus
The sequence of this assessment shall be determined by the ANB. It is at the discretion of the ANB to terminate the assessment and send the candidate back or into the standard route.
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Appendix IV:
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
(EN 1011-1)
Welding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 1: General

guidance for arc welding
ISO/TR 17671-2
(EN 1011-2)
Welding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 2: Arc welding of ferritic steels
EN 1321
Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials - Macroscopic and microscopic

examination of welds
ISO 14732
(EN 1418)
Welding personnel - Approval testing of welding operators for fusion welding

and resistance weld setters for fully 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 numbers
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
EN 287-1
Approval testing of welders - Fusion welding (series)

Qualification test of welders - Fusion welding - Part 1: Steels
ISO 9692
Welding and allied processes - Recommendation for joint preparation (series)
ISO 9712
(EN 473)
ISO10042
Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of personnel
ISO/TR 17635
(EN 12062)
ISO 13916
Non-destructive examination of welds - General rules for metallic materials
ISO 13920
Welding - General tolerances for welded constructions - Dimensions for lengths

and angles - Shape and position
Welding - Arc-welded joints in aluminium and its alloys - Quality levels for imperfections
Welding - Guidance on the measurement of preheating temperature, interpass

temperature and preheat maintenance temperature
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Standard (-series)
Title
ISO 14731
Welding coordination - Tasks and responsibilities
CEN/TR 15135
Welding - Design and non-destructive testing of welds
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 General 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 Qualification based on tested welding consumables
ISO 15611
Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials Qualification based on previous welding experience
ISO 15612
Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials Qualification by adoption of a standard welding procedure
ISO 15613
Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials Qualification based on pre-production welding test
ISO 15614
Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials Welding 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/TR 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,

Minimum Requirements for the Education, Examination and Qualification

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EDUCATION,

International Welding Engineers, Technologists, Specialists and Practitioners

PERSONNEL WITH QUALIFICATION FOR WELDING COORDINATION

International Welding Engineer (IWE)

International Welding Technologist (IWT)

International Welding Specialist (IWS)

International Welding Practitioner (IWP)

Prepared and issued by the IAB-International Authorisation Board

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

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

Figure 1: Organisation of the IAB

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXAMINATION

Modules of theoretical education and fundamental

The Standard Route

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

The Alternative Route

Distance Learning Programs

The meaning of the teaching hours is the following:

minimum number of hours devoted to the subject

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

General Access Conditions

International Welding Engineer IWE

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

an engineering qualification at EQF Level 6,

WE: written examination

International Welding Technologist IWT

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

International Welding Specialist IWS

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

International Welding Practitioner IWP

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

International Welding Engineer IWE

At the discretion of the ANB

1. Engineer degree (see National Access Conditions).

Diagram 5 - Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWE Qualification

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

International Welding Technologist IWT

At the discretion of the ANB

1. Technology degree (see National Access Conditions).

Diagram 6 - Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWT Qualification

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

International Welding Specialist IWS

Project or Technical Interview

Diagram 7 - Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWS Qualification

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

International Welding Practitioner IWP

At the discretion of the ANB

1. Welder Qualification Certificate (see chapter 3.4).

Diagram 8 - Alternative versus Standard Routes for IWP Qualification

IAB INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD

Theoretical and Practical Education Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3,

Theoretical Education - Part 1 and Part 3

Module 1: Welding processes and equipment