Welding Coordination

International Welding Coordination Personnel- Conforming to IIW IAB-252r3-16 Guideline Task Descriptions: Knowledge, skills and competence levels expected aligned with ISO 14731.

IWE – Knowledge, Competence and Management

A candidate completing the IWE training under this program is expected to acquire advanced knowledge and critical understanding of welding technology application. He / she shall have advanced competence and skills at a level that is required in the field of welding technology which demonstrate:

• Technology mastery and required innovation
• Being able to solve high-level complex and unpredictable problems
• The ability to manage high complex technical and professional activities or projects related to welding applications
• Taking responsibility for decision making in unpredictable work or study context
• Taking responsibility for managing professional development of individuals and groups

IWT – Knowledge, Competence and Management

A candidate completing the IWT training under this program is expected to acquire an overall knowledge and understanding of welding technology application. He / she shall have competence and skills at a level that is required in the field of welding technology which demonstrate:

• Being able to solve low-level complex problems
• The ability to manage in detail the welding applications and related professional activities or projects
• Taking responsibility for decision making in low-level complex work or study context
• Taking responsibility to define the tasks of welding or related personnel
• Being able to manage professional development of individuals and groups

IWS – Knowledge, Competence and Management

A candidate completing the IWS training under this program is expected to acquire a specialized and factual knowledge in the field of welding technology. He / she shall have competence and skills at a level that is required in the field of welding technology which demonstrate:

• Being able to develop solutions on common/regular problems
• Being able to manage and supervise common or standard welding applications and related professional activities
• Taking responsibility for decision making in common or standard work
• Taking responsibility to supervise the tasks of welding and related personnel.

IWP – Knowledge, Competence and Management

A candidate completing the IWP training under this program is expected to acquire a basic knowledge in the field of welding technology. He / she shall have competence and skills at a level that is required in the field of welding technology which demonstrate:

• Being able to develop solutions on basic and specific problems
• Being able to supervise basic welding applications and related professional activities
• Taking responsibility for decision making in basic work
• Taking responsibility to supervise the tasks of welding and related personnel

In correlation with essential coordination tasks as detailed in ISO 14731, the previous mentioned competences and skills will enable the candidate to effectively perform the responsibility as welding coordinator for Company Certification under ISO 3834.