Welding Training
There are two basic levels of welder certification, often referred to as Class 1 and Class 2.
Class 1 is the international coding standard for pressure vessels and pipe work e.g. ASME 1X and BSEN ISO 15614-1 2004/BSEN 287. The completed weld samples are usually subject to x-ray/ultrasonic examination and destructive testing if required by the welding code/standard.
Welding procedure and welder qualification tests are available to BSEN ISO 15614-1 2004/BSEN 287 and ASME 1X. These are witnessed by an independent inspecting authority (Lloyds Register or Zurich) arranged by Wakefield Skillcentre Ltd.
Class 2 welding or BS 4872 standard applies to a wide range of general fabrication work when an approved welding procedure test is not required. Welding tests are carried out in accordance with written instructions and the weld samples are subject to visual and destructive testing.
Welder qualification to BS 4872 standard are witnessed and certified by Wakefield Skillcentre Ltd.
re-Training Assessments
We can assess candidates prior to training for their level of skill and aptitude, providing a full written report on their training requirements.
1 Day to 4 weeks courses are available for new or part qualified welders, all of which are tailor made to meet personal requirements.
Select a course from the list below which is shown together with the next available date. Other dates may be available, see each individual course page for details:
- Miscellaneous. dates Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting and Gouging
- Miscellaneous. dates Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Miscellaneous. dates Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Miscellaneous. dates Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)Welding
- Miscellaneous. dates Metal Inert Gas (MIG)/MetalActive Gas (MAG) Welding
- Miscellaneous. dates Manual Metal Arc (MMA)Welding
- Miscellaneous. dates Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
- Miscellaneous. dates Brazing or silversoldering