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Introduction
Course overview
Weld quality is critical for the safety and reliability of structures, pipelines, vessels and equipment. Welding inspectors ensure procedures are followed and defects are detected.
This Aractech course covers welding processes, welding metallurgy basics, procedure and welder qualification, codes and standards, weld defects, visual inspection, NDT methods overview, documentation and quality control. It is an awareness course and not a certification.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain welding processes and applications
- Understand welding metallurgy basics
- Review welding procedures and qualifications
- Identify weld defects and their causes
- Perform visual inspection and understand NDT
- Maintain welding quality documentation
Who should attend
Target audience
- QA/QC inspectors
- Welding supervisors
- Mechanical engineers
- Fabrication managers
- Maintenance engineers
- Project engineers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- Defect identification exercises
- Document reviews
- Case studies
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Welding Processes
- Process types
- Equipment
- Consumables
- Coffee break
- Consumables (continued)
- Applications
- Exercise: Process selection
Day 2
Metallurgy and Procedures
- Metallurgy basics
- Heat input
- Preheat and PWHT
- Coffee break
- Preheat and PWHT (continued)
- WPS and PQR
- Welder qualification
Day 3
Defects
- Defect types
- Causes
- Acceptance criteria
- Coffee break
- Acceptance criteria (continued)
- Prevention
- Workshop: Defect identification
Day 4
Inspection and NDT
- Visual inspection
- NDT methods
- Selecting methods
- Coffee break
- Selecting methods (continued)
- Reports
- Case study: Weld failure
Day 5
Quality Control
- Inspection and test plans
- Documentation
- Traceability
- Coffee break
- Traceability (continued)
- Audits
- Capstone: Welding QC plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Welding Inspection and Quality Control (ME-025) cover?
This course covers Maintenance and Engineering through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
QA/QC inspectors, Welding supervisors, Mechanical engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Paris, Munich, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul, Vienna, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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