Education and qualification system goes international

Citation

(2001), "Education and qualification system goes international", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 48 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2001.12848aab.025

Education and qualification system goes international

Education and qualification system goes international

Keywords: International Institute of Welding, TWI, European Welding Federation, Welding, Qualifications, Education

The International Institute of Welding (IIW) and the European Welding Federation (EWF) have agreed to a single education and qualification system for welding personnel.

TWI is a major force within both IIW and EWF and have been working with both bodies to introduce a single syllabus for each type of training course and a central system of examination control so that the same qualification may be awarded in any country.

This development is believed to be an important step forward which will benefit all in the welding industry. Welding personnel will be able to hold qualifications recognised worldwide, thus enhancing their job mobility and increasing the status of their profession.

To administer the scheme and to develop it further, the IIW has established the International Authorisation Board (IAB). This Board publishes Guidelines for training syllabuses and examinations and implements the QA system controlling the scheme.