Welder & Welding Operator Qualification

Ensuring that welders and welding operators are qualified and certified is essential for compliance with industry standards such as ASME, AWS, ISO, and API. We provide technical expertise, support, and guidance throughout the entire qualification process, ensuring your personnel meet all necessary skill and competency requirements—leading to successful certification.

We help determine the applicable code requirements (ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, ISO 9606, API 1104, etc.)based on your project and industry standards. This ensures that the correct tests and parameters are selected for qualification.

We guide you in selecting the right test materials, joint designs, and welding positions, ensuring they match the required range of qualification. This includes base metal and filler metal compatibility, thickness ranges, and essential variables.

We provide technical oversight and support during the welding of the test coupon, ensuring that welding is performed according to the required parameters, including:
✔ Correct welding technique
✔ Control of heat input and interpass temperature
✔ Proper shielding gas and filler metal selection

We assist in conducting a visual inspection to check for surface defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, and incomplete fusion before moving to destructive and non-destructive testing.

We guide you in selecting and coordinating NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT) to assess internal and surface weld quality. This ensures that the weld meets the required acceptance criteria.

We provide expert recommendations for required destructive tests, as per the code and  specification requirements such as:
✔ Bend Testing– To evaluate ductility and soundness.
✔ Tensile Testing – To verify weld strength.
✔ Macro Etch Testing – To assess penetration and fusion.
✔ Fracture Toughness Testing – If required by the code or project specifications.

We assist in compiling all necessary records into a Welder Performance Qualification Record (WPQ / WQTR), ensuring it includes:
✔ Welder’s identification and test details
✔ Essential variables as per the governing code
✔ Test results and acceptance criteria compliance
✔ Validity and range of qualification

We guide you through the final approval process, ensuring that all qualification records meet:
✔ Client and regulatory authority requirements
✔ Project-specific standards and contractual obligations
✔ Code compliance for seamless approval

1. Expert Technical Support – We provide end-to-end guidance for welder qualification.
2. Compliance with Industry Codes – We ensure full adherence to ASME, AWS, ISO, and API standards.
3. Seamless Coordination – We help connect you with certified testing agencies for required evaluations.
4. Fast & Efficient Certification – Our expertise ensures a smooth qualification process with minimal rework.

With our expert guidance, you can confidently qualify your welders and welding operators to meet industry standards. Contact us today for complete support!