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International Qualifications

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International Welder (IW)

Standard Access Conditions

Welder training Institutes in different parts of the country as Approved Training Bodies (ATBs) impart the practical and theoretical training programs under IAB Guideline. Prospective candidates are required to undergo training in these ATB’s in the welding course of their choice.
IIW-India ANB is responsible for conducting examinations conforming to International Standard of IIW-IAB & tests (Conforming to ISO 9606 / EN 287)

For the International Welder course: The Diploma Certificate issued specifies different Welding Processes and Materials at three levels of increasing knowledge & skill as

	International Fillet Welder (IFW)

	International Plate Welder (IPW)

	International Pipe/Tube Welder (ITW)

Supplementary Processes ‘S’ presently available for Specialisation (One of these must be selected) are in

Process Description	Abbreviation	ISO Process	Remark
Manual Metal Arc Welding	MMA	111	Ferritic / SS
Metal Inert Gas Welding & Metal Active Gas Welding (Ferritic, SS)	MIG/MAG	135/136	135 for Solid wire & 136 for Flux Cored
Metal Inert Gas Welding	MIG	131	(Aluminium)
Tungsten Inert Gas Welding	TIG	141	Ferritic / SS & Alumimium

Optional Material under ‘P’:

The normal material for instruction is Ferritic Steel. There is scope for selecting following optional Material under ‘P’

Stainless Steel: SS
Aluminium: AL

Eligibility Criteria for Candidates at Entry Level

Must have completed Secondary Education from a State or Central Board, or equivalent with ability to comprehend written/oral instructions in English
Must possess appropriate health, physical and mental capability i.e. no physical or mental disability that precludes safe operation of welding equipment or interferes with full performance of duties in industry
Minimum age requirements prescribed in the State and Indian Central Labour Laws applicable in the state in which the ATB is located
Basic skill in metal working is required as a pre-qualification

Entry at Higher Level / Module:

For suitable and eligible candidates access at higher module will be allowed on the basis of their prior knowledge and training to be examined by ATB under ANB guidance.
Exemption Application Form is available under downloads section.

Alternative Route for Qualification as International Welder:

This route opens the door for experienced welders with minimum educational qualification as prescribed for Access to International Welder's Course to obtain Diploma without attending the full curriculum at an Approved Training Centre.
Entry form for "Alternate Route" is same as Exemption Application Form and available under downloads section.

Entry Requirements:

Have a Class X level education
Any candidate who can show a welder approval (i.e. EN 287-1) valid under the scope for the Diploma he/she wants.
3 years of experience as a welder

Refer to "Acess Conditions" Schematic Diagram.

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