The Scope
Qualification of Welders verifies the competence, skills, and practical ability of welders and welding operators to perform welding activities in accordance with recognised international standards and industry requirements. The certification ensures that welding personnel are capable of producing welds that meet specified quality, safety, and performance criteria across a wide range of industrial applications.
The qualification process evaluates both theoretical knowledge and practical welding skills, supporting quality assurance and compliance in fabrication, construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects.
The Standard
This certification is based on internationally recognised welding qualification standards, including:
EN 287 – Qualification Testing of Welders
EN ISO 9606 – Qualification Testing of Welders for Fusion Welding
EN 1418 – Approval Testing of Welding Operators and Resistance Weld Setters
Applicable ASME Codes
AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code
Relevant UNI EN ISO welding standards
TASNEEF-RINA Business Assurance certification requirements
The qualification may cover various welding processes, materials, positions, and applications depending on project and industry requirements.
Who Should Apply
Qualification of Welders is suitable for individual welders, welding operators, contractors, manufacturers, and organisations involved in welded fabrication and construction activities.
The certification is particularly relevant for:
Welders and Welding Operators
Fabrication and Manufacturing Companies
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Yards
Structural Steel Contractors
Railway Manufacturers and Contractors
Pressure Vessel Manufacturers
Pipeline Construction Companies
Oil & Gas Contractors
Energy and Utility Companies
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractors
This certification is ideal for organisations and professionals seeking to demonstrate welding competence, comply with contractual and regulatory requirements, improve product quality, strengthen quality assurance programs, and ensure the integrity, safety, and reliability of welded structures, equipment, and systems.