The International Institute of Welding (IIW) established the internationally unified welding personnel training and qualification certification system worldwide in 1998. So far, the worldwide training, examination, and certification for six kinds of welding personnel such as International Welding Engineer (IWE), International Welding Technologist (IWT), International Welding Specialist (IWS), International Welding Practitioner (IWP), International Welding Inspector Personnel (IWIP) and International Welder (IW) have been unified. Among them, IWE is the highest level welding technology and quality supervision personnel in the standard of ISO14731 (equivalent to the European standard EN719) and is one of the elements for welding-related enterprises to obtain international product quality certification. An IWE can be responsible for welding technical work in various fields such as physical design, production management, quality guarantee, R&D and plays an important role in an enterprise.

IWE Alternative Route (IWE-A) Training consists of four courses: Welding processes and equipment, materials and their behavior during welding, construction and design, and fabrication and applications. In addition, the above mentioned courses not only deal with basic theory, but also systematically introduce ISO, EN, ASME, DIN, GB standards and codes related to welding technology and production. The training is closely associated with actual production and highlights practicality. Collected in the courses are internationally advanced welding technologies and scientific achievements and production experience of famous experts in China.

To meet the requirements of customers in Guangdong and South China, Guangzhou Risong Technology Co., Ltd. and WTI Beijing jointly hold the IWE Alternative Route (IWE-A) Training in Guangzhou to promote the improvement of welding technology application in Guangdong and South China. 

IWE Alternative Route (IWE-A) Training

Sponsor: Beijing ISO Applied Technology Development Co., Ltd. (WTI Beijing)

Co-sponsor: Guangzhou Risong Intelligent Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

Chinese Welding Training and Qualification Committee (CANB) has been duly authorized by International Institute of Welding (IIW) to implement internationally unified welding personnel training and qualification system in China.

Figure: The authorized projects are all the projects that IIW implements all over the world:
International Welding Engineer (IWE), International Welding Technologist (IWT), International Welding Specialist (IWS), International Welding Practitioner (IWP), International Welding Inspector Personnel (IWIP), and International Welder (IW)

IWE is the highest level welding technology and quality supervision personnel in the standard of ISO14731 and one of the elements for welding-related enterprises to obtain international product quality certification. An IWE is engaged in welding technical work and corresponding management in various fields such as physical design, fabrication, quality guarantee, R&D and plays an important role in an enterprise.

As the full-time training for all kinds of international welding personnel takes a long time and trainees badly need the training methods that are suitable for their education background and can shorten the teaching time, WTI Beijing has been conducting IWE Alternative Route (IWE-A) Training according to IIW and CANB guidelines. In order to provide convenience for trainees in Guangzhou and reduce training cost, now WTI Beijing is cooperating with Guangzhou Risong Technology Co., Ltd. in conducting IWE-A Training in Guangzhou and the measures for the implementation are as follows:

I.  Admission Requirements

(1) Graduated from college of engineering, having a bachelor degree.

(2) Having working experience of engineer related to welding not less than 4 years in recent 6 years.

CANB checks the application form containing the above information and verifies the admission requirements.

II. Training Content

Training content contains four courses as follows:

1) Welding processes and equipment

2) Materials and their behavior during welding

3) Construction and design

4) Fabrication and applications

Before the training, the trainees shall have oral and written technical examinations so that the training content can be determined according to the examination results. The training period is usually 3 weeks. The corresponding training period may be extended if there is special condition, such as the candidate fails any of the courses. (For details, refer to http://www.wtiharbin.com or consult WTIBeijing.)

III. Examination and Diploma

According to IWE guidelines, candidates passing the examination can obtain IWE diplomas after training.

Figure: Certificate of IWE (Legend of the diploma)

IV. Training Date and Address

1. Time: The training begins on October 16, 2015 (28 days in total)

2. Address: Guangzhou

※ Registration deadline: September 25 ※

V. Cost

For non-welding specialty: RMB 7,800; for welding specialty: RMB 6,800.

The above cost includes:

(1) Entry, qualification examination, and international registration fees;

(2) Earlier stage tutorship and technical examination fees;

(3) Textbook and training expenses;

(4) Final examination fee.

Note: The trainees shall bear their board and lodging expenses by themselves during the training.

VI. Way of Having the Training

Get the following prepared in duplicate (one electronic edition and the other in paper): The application form (ask for it where you apply or download it at http://www.wtiharbin.com), ID card, certificate of professional title, and academic certificate. Send the electronic editions to the email at bj@iiw-canb.org. After they are approved, mail the paper materials to Beijing. Present the original copies of the certificates upon registration for the training. CANB will examine the qualification. We will notify those qualified to attend the training and the candidates will pay training fees and handle training procedures as required in the admission notice.  

VII. Contact Information

(1) The Intelligent Technology Institute of Guangzhou Risong Technology Co., Ltd.

      Address: NO.188, Ruixiang Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China.  P.C.：510535

      Post code: 510535

      Person to contact: He Yanbing

      Mobile phone：131-6838-4378

      Tel: 188-9869-1035

      Fax: 020-6680-6088 

(2) Beijing ISO Applied Technology Development Co., Ltd.

      Address: Building 2, Zone 7 of the Headquarter Base, No. 188, West Road, South 4th Ring Road, Beijing

      Post code: 100070

      Tel: 010-52238085

      Fax: 010-52238085-8410