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The entry to any of the courses for IIW Diploma like International Welding Co-ordination Personnel, International Welder etc. course at various levels could be by Standard Route for candidates meeting the IAB specified Access qualification requirement, the eligibility qualification for admission in an Approved Training Body (ATB). This requires attendance at IAB approved Training Courses for specified time and designed to meet all the requirements of IAB guideline on respective curriculum. This is the route offering the most comprehensive manner in which the syllabus could be covered. All theoretical learning inputs and practical training are imparted at ANB-India approved “Approved Training Bodies” (ATB) having all the required facilities for the courses being offered. The route also allows certain amount of prior learning to be taken into account, for example during University, College courses or by approved ‘ Distance Learning’
The candidate must have educational qualification conforming to the Access Condition as required for the ‘Standard Route’ for the appropriate level along with relevant prior knowledge, training and minimum 4 years’ experience in welding. Candidate is required to apply by filling a detailed Application Form with documentary evidence in support of his prior knowledge as per Guideline IAB-252 r5-19 or latest edition for the qualification for which the candidate is applying. His application is scrutinised & approved, based on his declared prior knowledge followed by verification process as detailed in the document “GUIDANCE FOR IWCP (IWE/IWT) ALTERNATIVE ROUTE CANDIDATES” (How to Apply as per IAB-442r1-24 guidelines) provided under Download section
Note:
ü Candidates are not required to compulsorily undertake full training as per Guideline IAB 252 in any of the ATBs if the candidate fulfills the minimum requirement of prior knowledge subject to due verification by ANB.
ü Presently only the IWE & IWT qualifications are offered by ANB-India.
For all Downloads for International Welding Coordination Persons (IWCP) please visit the respective IWCP Downloads.
Transition Route:
Existing professionals in a country doing similar nature of work with requisite knowledge and experience have an attractive option of acquiring the International Welding Diploma of choice by the Transition Route if they can demonstrate to the ANB that their combination of education, training and experience in welding technology has provided the knowledge & competency at the level equivalent to the current IAB requirements and if they fulfil the ANB requirements defined in the Transition Arrangement Directory. The route does not require the candidate to attend a regular course at any Approved Training Institute (ATB) though must meet the minimum specified Access Qualification of welding in India or the qualified applicant is currently practicing /employed, in India.
(IWCP) : The transition route for qualifying as International Welding Coordinator (IWE / IWT / IWS / IWP) is available to eligible candidates without any end date subject to his meeting the Transition Eligibility Criteria on or before 3rd January 2011.
Courses are conducted at various locations in India and online also. This is subject to the candidate’s application being
approved by the independent Assessment Committee of ANB India as conforming to the IAB approved Access Condition and Transition criteria and on payment of the requisite Fees.