EWF QUALIFICATIONS

GUIDELINES CATALOGUE
CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION - The EWF Qualification System 4

Welding Coordination & Inspection

Welding Coordination: Engineer 5
Technologist 7
Specialist 9
Practitioner 11
Welding Inspection Personnel: Comprehensive, Standard & Basic 13
Welding Coordinator for EN1090/EXC2: Specific & Basic 15
Welder 17
Laser Processing Personnel 19
Mechanised, Orbital & Robot Welding Personnel 21
Resistance Welding 23

Other Joining/Bonding Techniques

Adhesive Engineer/Specialist 25
Adhesive Bonder 27
Thermal Spraying Specialist 29
Thermal Sprayer 31

Railways
Aluminothermic Welder 35
Arc Welder for Rail Joining 37
Arc Welder for Rail Restoration 39

Additional Specific Qualifications

EWF Special Courses 33

Member Contacts 41
INTRODUCTION
The EWF Qualification System

The EWF community provides a trusted space for welding and joining professionals from EWF member countries
to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones with peers, share knowledge and practices and co-develop
solutions on issues of common interest.

Opportunities in the manufacturing industry 4.0 are rapidly growing in response to the exponential amounts of data
being captured and analysed. Get the real-world knowledge and hands-on experience that can help you succeed in
one of these new jobs.

The EWF Qualification system has several types of professional qualifications covering welding, bonding and related
techniques.

These different technologies, as special processes, require that the quality of the product must be incorporated
during the manufacturing/maintenance, and cannot be ensured only by final testing. That entails personnel with
particular high level of knowledge, skills and competences which can be obtained through the EWF Qualification
System.

There are three pillars which support the EWF Harmonised International Qualification System:

The Approved Training

Technical Committee The National Member
Centers
Responsible for the supervision Approved Training Bodies - ATBs
Qualification guidelines, rules and
and implementation of the system implement the qualification
procedures are developed and
through the Authorised Nominated guidelines
approved by all members
Bodies – ANBs

One of the particularities of this system it is the possibility to have a professional path from bottom to top, and
moving from one field to another. See an example in the diagram below.

The IIW/EWF Training System for Welding Personnel

IWE/EWE
International/European Welding Engineer
IWI-C/EWI-C
International/European Welding Inspector
Comprehensive Level
IWT/EWT
International/European Welding Technologist

IWS/EWS IWI-S/EWI-S
International/European Welding Specialist International/European Welding Inspector
Standard Level

IWP/EWP
International/European Welding Practitioner IWI-B/EWI-B
International/European Welding Inspector
Basic Level

IW/EW Possible Optional Accerss(if other access conditions are also met)
International/European Welder
Direct Optional Access

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European/International Welding
Engineer
E/IWE
Show that you have the knowledge to make
a difference in manufacturing! As a Welding
Engineer, you will be at the top of your
community and fully qualified to perform
welding coordination activities in the most
demanding scenarios. This is the qualification
you need in case your ambition is to have top
welding management responsibilities and
become a Welding Coordinator.

This qualification will provide you with the comprehensive technical knowledge
needed to develop, at the highest level, welding coordination activities both at the
European and International levels. You can also decide to become a self-employed
Welding Engineer professional available for companies looking for an expert advisor.

The welding industry is quickly changing in response to demand from the most various industries
that require increasingly complex solutions. For this reason, it is crucial that the involved personnel
is continuously updating their skills, being highly qualified, respects standards and has the required
knowledge that will ensure quality of manufactured products.

This training programme complies with the minimum requirements for education and training, which
has been agreed by the top welding institutes from 46 countries.

TARGET GROUP:
This training programme addresses professionals responsible for welding coordination, engineers
who intend to deepen and broaden their knowledge in welding technology and engineering
students that are interested in following a welding career at the highest level.
 E/IWE - European/International Welding Engineer

Recognised in 46 countries
Compliance with Standards ISO 14731 | ISO 3834

BENEFITS:
• Up-to-date information and skills improvement regarding welding technologies and in-depth
knowledge of the most related standards;
• Understanding of technical requirements to be applied for solving complex welding problems and
providing quality in the requested conditions;
• Offering the full picture of welding coordination, both from the perspective of decision making and
professional development.
• The E/IWE (European/International Welding Engineer) training course helps the candidate and
furthermore, companies, to achieve the highest level of recognition for welding coordination, both at
the European and International level.
• An internationally recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour market,
through mobility and skills transparency.

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

The modular course has the following structure with a Applicants need to have at least a Bachelor
total of 448h: degree at university level with a minimum
1. Welding processes and equipment - 95H study of 3 years:
• An engineering qualification from an
2. Materials and their behaviour during welding - 115H
accredited program in accordance with
3. Construction and design - 62H the Washington Accord for professional
4. Fabrication, applications engineering – 116H qualification of engineers;
5. Fundamental practical skills - 60H • First Cycle Bologna Framework
engineering qualification
• An engineering qualification at EQF Level
6; and
• Compliance with Specific National
Requirements

In case of co-operation arrangements, e.g.

with universities, under-graduate applicants
have also the possibility to attend part of the
course.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European/International Welding
Technologist
E/IWT

Expand your expertise beyond execution skills

and knowledge in metal manufacturing through
the Welding Technologist Qualification. Learn
what it takes to become a leading expert.

This Qualification is your match if you want to become a Welding Coordinator and aim
for a higher role and responsibilities in what regards manufactured welded products
at your organisation. Also relevant should you consider working as a freelancer
Welding Technologist. Either way, you will become a top member of the welding
professionals’ community, with a unique knowledge highly valued by your peers.

To comply with the requirements of ISO 3834, it is necessary for an employer to show that responsible
welding co-ordinators have the specific technical knowledge necessary to perform the essential
welding-related tasks given in ISO 14731 at a comprehensive level.

TARGET GROUP:
This training course addresses candidates willing to become responsibile welding coordinators.

BENEFITS:
• Up-to-date information and skills improvement regarding welding technologies and knowledge
in related standards; decision making, defining tasks, understanding of technical requirements
to be applied to solving low-level complex problems and to manage the welding applications
and associated professional activities or projects.
• An internationally recognised qualification, which increases the employability on the labour
market.
• The E/IWT (European/International Welding Technologist) Diploma provides conclusive
evidence of the overall knowledge and understanding of welding technology application.
• An internationally recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour
market, through mobility and skills transparency.
E/IWT - European/International Welding
Technologist
Recognised in 46 countries
Compliance with Standards ISO 14731 | ISO 3834

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

The modular course has the following structure with a Applicants need a primary degree in an
total of 369h: engineering discipline:
1. Welding processes and equipment – 86H • By the Sydney Accord for the
professional qualification of
2. Materials and their behaviour during welding – 96H
engineering technologists, or
3. Construction and design – 44H
• A Short Cycle Bologna Framework
4. Fabrication, applications engineering – 83H engineering qualification, or
5. Fundamental practical skills – 60H • An engineering qualification at EQF
Level 5; and
• Compliance with Specific National
Requirements.

In case of co-operation arrangements, e.g.

with technical colleges, undergraduate
candidates also have the possibility to
attend part of the course.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European/International Welding
Specialist
E/IWS
Become an expert in welding with the Welding
Specialist Qualification! This qualification
will allow you to achieve a higher level of
responsibilities as a welding coordinator in
metal manufacturing.

Boost your career as welding coordinator in

your organisation or working as a freelancer as
a Welding Specialist.

To comply with the requirements of ISO 3834, it is necessary for an employer to show that responsible
welding co-ordinators have the specific technical knowledge necessary to perform the essential
welding-related tasks given in ISO 14731 at standard level.

The E/IWS (European/International Welding Specialist) training course helps the candidate to gain
specialised and factual knowledge and understanding of welding technology application.
Therefore, it will help to increase his employability and value to the industry.

TARGET GROUP:
This training course addresses applicants looking to progress in their career in welding coordination
to standard level.

BENEFITS:
• Understanding of technical requirements to be applied to developing solutions to common/
regular problems and to manage and supervise common or standard welding applications and
related professional activities;
• Providing the necessary details of the welding coordination, regarding decisions making in
common or standard work and supervising the tasks of welding or related personnel;
• The E/IWS (European/International Welding Specialist) Diploma is ideal for candidates who
wish to work towards achieving their Technologist Diploma. Because they build on the
knowledge gained in the specialist course as they move on to the other level.
• An internationally recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour
market, through mobility and skills transparency.
E/IWS - European/International Welding
Specialist
Recognised in 46 countries
Compliance with Standards ISO 14731 | ISO 3834

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

The modular course has the following structure with Applicants need to comply with the following
a total of 249h: requirments:
1. Welding processes and equipment – 53H • a relevant qualification from an accredited
program by the Dublin Accord for the
2. Materials and their behaviour during welding – 56H
professional qualification of engineering
3. Construction and design – 24H
technicians, or
4. Fabrication, applications engineering – 56H • an engineering qualification at EQF Level
5. Fundamental practical skills – 60H 4, and
• compliance with specific national
requirements

In case of co-operation arrangements, e.g.

with technical colleges, undergraduate
candidates have also the possibility to attend
part of the course.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European/International Welding
Practitioner
E/IWP

Build up your welding knowledge and skills with

the Welding Practitioner Qualification!

This qualification will allow you to achieve a

higher level of responsibilities as a Foreman in
metal manufacturing.

To comply with the requirements of ISO 3834, it is necessary for an employer to show that responsible
welding co-ordinators have the specific technical knowledge necessary to perform the essential
welding-related tasks given in ISO 14731 at elementary level.

TARGET GROUP:
This training course addresses candidates willing to develop their knowledge and skills in welding
technology aiming to become a elementary welding coordinator.
The course is intended to build theoretical knowledge and practical welding skills of welders.

BENEFITS:
• Gain information and skills to develop solutions for basicl and specific problems in related
standards;
• Understanding of technical requirements to be applied at supervising basic welding applications
and associated professional activities;
• Providing the necessary information of the welding technology regarding decision making in
basic work and supervising the tasks of welding and related personnel.
• The E/IWP (European/International Welding Practitioner) Diploma provides conclusive
evidence of the basic knowledge in the field of welding technology.
• An internationally recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour
market, through mobility and skills transparency.
E/IWP - European/International Welding
Practitioner
Recognised in 46 countries
Compliance with Standards ISO 14731 | ISO 3834

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

The modular course has the following structure with Applicants should have a specific technical
a total of 150h: education as a professional worker. The
1. Welding processes and equipment – 32H candidates are required to be skilled welders.

2. Materials and their behaviour during welding – 23H

The following access conditions apply to the
3. Construction and design – 6H
E/IWIP course.
4. Fabrication, applications engineering – 29H
5. Fundamental practical skills – 60H Applicants are required to:
1.a. Hold a valid welder qualification certificate
ISO 9606 (or an equivalent standard): H-L045
ss nb in one welding process;
or
b. Hold a valid welder qualification as a plate
welder for the following conditions: Welding
position PE single side no backing (ss nb) or
welding position PC and welding position PF
ss nb, according to ISO 9606(or an equivalent
standard) at least in one process;

2. A minimum of 3 years job-related experience

as a plate or tube welder is required.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European/International Welding
Inspection levels
Comprehensive, Standard and Basic - E/IWI-C/-S/-B

Ensure you possess the knowledge required to

make a difference in manufacturing and perform at
your absolute best! Earning a Welding Inspection
Qualification will put you at the forefront of this
community and allow you to reap dividends
throughout your career.

These Qualifications are your perfect match should you want to have a higher role and
responsibilities in what regards the welding inspection of manufactured welded products
at your organisation or to work as a freelancer welding inspector.

Welding inspection requires highly qualified personnel, fundamental to ensure the adequate use of
welding for fabrication and construction activities around the world. This qualification program has
three levels, each designed to provide knowledge, skills and competences necessary for the job
function.
• Comprehensive level develops the abilities to manage, supervise, develop Inspection and Testing
Plans (ITPs) and quality plans, and specify precise controls solutions for complex constructions;
• Standard level develops the abilities to monitor, review quality plans and ITPs for standard products,
witness procedure qualifications, welders’ approvals, management of quality records, perform
visual inspection, able to report the activities;
• Basic Level empowers professionals with the skills to perform basic tasks as defined in the ITPs such
as checking base and filler materials, identification and traceability of weld joints, implementation
of Welding Procedures Specifications - WPSs, welders’ approvals, perform visual inspections, verify
the compliance of quality records, report any action to the control supervisor.

TARGET GROUP:
This training addresses to professionals having no experience, knowledge, skills and competences
in the field of welding inspections or candidates having experience but willing to upgrade their
knowledge and job function.
E/IWI-C/-S/-B - European/International Welding
Inspection levels
Recognised in 46 countries
Compliance with Standards ISO3834 | ISO14731

BENEFITS:
• Up-to-date knowledge, skills and competences regarding welding inspection field;
• Understanding the technical requirements to be applied in welding inspection activities, giving
the possibility to gain knowledge and skills to specify, check and manage the inspections
activities, at the level of training peformed;
• Providing the necessary details and information of the welding inspection tasks and
responsibilities, allowing the candidates to develop their activity more robustly;
• An internationally recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour
market, through mobility and competences transparency.

E/IWI-C/-S/-B (European/International Welding Inspection Levels Comprehensive, Standard and

Basic) Diploma provides demonstrable evidence of the overall knowledge and understanding of
welding inspections activities

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

Modules/Subjects E/ E/ E/ To access the Comprehensive and

IWI-C IWI-S IWI-B Standard Levels:
(*) (*) Applicants need to comply with the
Welding Technology academic entry level defined in each
Hours
country (should be equivalent to EQF
Welding processes and equipment 13 5 17 level 5 for Comprehensive and to EQF
Materials and their behaviour during level 4 for Standard).
welding
11 20 19
Construction and design To access the Basic Level:
2 3 5
Applicants as a minimum should
Fabrication, applications engineering 0 2 6 have the National mandatory school
Welding Inspection Hours level completed, plus two years of
professional welding related experience.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control There are specific conditions allowing
6 9 20
in Inspection
applicants to move up from the basic to
Testing of welds and Reporting 10 12 18 the comprehensive level.
Practical work on testing 16 20 17
(*) – Duration if the applicant holds the previous level diploma, if
not the duration is the sum of the previous level(s) duration plus
the level required.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European Welding Coordination
Personnel for EN 1090-2
Level Standard (S) or Basic (B)

EWCP-1090-2-S/B

This qualification will allow you to achieve a

higher level of responsibilities as a Welding
Coordinator in metal manufacturing for EXC2
(Execution Class 2).

Boost your career as welding coordinator in

your organisation.

Due to European Construction Products Regulation (CPR), the fabrication of Metallic Structures is now
under this European Regulation. All manufacturers must implement the so-called Factory Production
Control (FPC) as defined in EN 1090-1. A success key of the FPC implementation is the welding
coordination.
Acknowledging the difficulty for the small metalworking companies to engage their professionals in
long training programs, EWF has developed a specific training course aiming at the qualification of
welding coordinators personnel for the execution class 2 (EXC2) for steels as required to comply with
the FPC implementation.

TARGET GROUP:
This training program addresses professionals able to demonstrate experience in welding
coordination for metallic construction according to EXC2.

BENEFITS:
• Improvement of knowledge, skills and competences regarding Welding Technology and
Welding Quality Assurance and Control;
• Higher understanding of the FPC requirements and welding coordination responsibilities and
tasks;
• Welding Coordinator in metallic construction for EXC2, in accordance to EN 1090-2

A European recognised qualification, which increases employability in the labour market, through
mobility and skills transparency
EWCP-1090-2-S/B - European Welding
Coordination Personnel for EN 1090-2
Recognised in 30 countries
Compliance with Standards EN1090 | ISO14731

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

Course Content EWCP- EWCP- To access the Standard Level:

1090-2-S 1090-2-B Applicants as a minimum must comply
Welding Theory with the academic level defined in
Hours
each country (should be equivalent to
Welding processes and equipment 20 14 EQF level 4), plus years of experience
Materials and their behaviour during in metallic construction at the level of
19 10 EXC2.
welding
Construction and design 12 3
To access the Basic Level:
Fabrication, applications Applicants as a minimum should have
engineering 44 24
the national mandatory school level,
plus years of experience in metallic
Seminar Hours construction at the level of EXC2.
EN 1090 Seminar 21 13

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European International Welder
E/IW

Focusing on the practical skills and knowledge

required to use and apply welding processes on
successful completion of this qualification you
will be equipped to start or progress your career
at a national or international level as a welder,
becoming an active member of this thriving,
diverse and broad community.

To ensure the utmost efficiency and quality of the end product, employers must
engage with welders that can demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and
expertise in welding technology.

This training program provides a combination of comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical
skills, assessed by tests according to ISO 9606.
The training program is divided by welding processes (MMA; MIG; TIG; FCAW; OFW), and for each
process, there are three levels: fillet, plate and tube.

TARGET GROUP:
This training is the ideal qualification for anyone interested in starting a career as a welder.

BENEFITS:
• Acquisition and/or improvement of knowledge and skills regarding welding practice;
• Higher flexibility as a welder;
• Access to a qualification diploma and a welder approval according to the market requirements
(ISO 9606)

An internationally recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour market,
through mobility and skills transparency.
E/IW - European International Welder

Recognised in 46 countries
Compliance with Standards ISO 9606

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

The course for a given process has six modules, with an Applicants must possess education
average duration of 75 hours per module. in metalworking to follow the course.
They must also have a level of health,
Each module includes theoretical and practical training and physical and mental capability, to
theoretical and practical evaluation. undergo the training for which they
are applying.
At the end of each level (Fillet, Plate or Tube) welder
approvals test coupons are performed. As a recommendation, the applicants
should have the national mandatory
school level completed.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European Laser Processing Personnel
(Welding, Cutting and Surface Treatments)

Become a Driver of Innovation in your company,

as Laser Technology is evolving fast and
expertise is in high demand. Definitely one
qualification that will reap dividends throughout
your career.

Chose which profile suits you best – either

become your company top Laser expert if you
gain the Comprehensive qualification level or be
the highest skilled Laser processing operator.
Laser technology represents a widely used process in the manufacturing of products. This technology,
like all welding/cutting/surfacing processes, is considered a particular process, meaning the quality of
the product must be incorporated during production, and cannot be ensured only by final testing.
EWF has developed four qualification courses that aim to give the knowledge, skills and competences
needed to perform the specific job functions for laser welding, cutting and surface treatment.
The qualification courses for each technique cover two levels: Comprehensive and Basic.
It is also possible to get an expert qualification covering the three techniques.

TARGET GROUP:
Personnel being active in job functions in Laser materials processing coordination, inspection,
supervision, instruction, technical sales. The applicant will control process parameters, perform
quality control tasks and be able to identify/solve problems.

BENEFITS:
• Acquisition of knowledge, skills and competences in Laser welding, or cutting or surface
treatments technology and related Quality Assurance and Control;
• Understanding technical requirements to be applied in supervising, solving problems and
managing the Laser welding, or cutting or surface treatments technology.
• Providing the necessary information in Laser welding, or cutting or surface treatments
technology regarding decisions, specifying the requirements and supervising the tasks in Laser
materials processing technology and related personnel;
• Easier way to gain a formal recognition of a qualification to act in the field of Laser welding or
cutting or surface treatments technologies
• Diplomas awarded:
• Welding – ELW-C/-B;
• Cutting – ELC-C-/-B;
• Surface treatment – ELST-C/-B
• Experts (covering the three processes) – ELP C/B

A European recognised qualification, which increases employability in the labour market, through
mobility and skills transparency
European Laser Processing Personnel
(Welding, Cutting and Surface Treatment)
Recognised in 30 countries

COURSE CONTENT:
Program Comprehensive (h) Basic (h)

C W S E C W S E

Basics of Laser Technology (common 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

to all processes – welding, cutting,
surfacing)
Basics of Laser Process 4 8 4 16 4 8 4 16

Materials and their behaviour during 8 12 4 24 -- -- -- --

laser processing
Design of laser processed construction 4 12 4 20 -- -- -- --

Case studies in laser processing 4 12 4 20 -- -- -- --

industry
Quality assurance and safety in laser 8 8 8 8 -- -- -- --
processing
Practical work in laboratory for laser 8 16 8 32 28 40 28 96
processing
Laser safety officer (only for 16 16 16 16 -- -- -- --
comprehensive level, voluntary)
C – Cutting; W – Welding, S – Surface, E – Experts

CONDITIONS:
To access the Comprehensive Level:
Applicants as a minimum must comply with the academic level defined in each country (should be
equivalent to EQF level 5);
To access the Basic Level:
Applicants must possess education background in metalworking to follow the course. They must
also have a level of health, and physical and mental capability, to undergo the training for which they
are applying. As a recommendation, the applicants should have the national mandatory school
level completed and at least one year of experience in metalworking.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European/International Mechanised,
Orbital and Robot Welding Personnel
Increase your professional skills by acquiring a
professional qualification in a growing sector.
This Qualification is perfect for you if you want
to have a higher role and responsibilities at your
organisation in Mechanised, Orbital and Robot
Welding of manufactured products.

Be the company top expert if you gain the

Comprehensive qualification level or be the
highest skilled Operator.

Automated and robotic systems are fundamental to increase productivity in welding. This type of
systems is common in the manufacturing industry, and their operation requires personnel who
understands welding and automation. By using mechanised, orbital and robotic welding systems,
manufacturers can experience growing productivity in welding.
EWF has developed five qualification courses that provide the necessary knowledge and aims to
develop the needed skills and competences to perform the specific job functions.

For every technique, there is a basic level qualification course, while for robotic welding the course is
available both for the basic and comprehensive level.
At the comprehensive level, an integrated course covering the three high productivity solutions is
available.

TARGET GROUP:
This training addresses personnel being active in job functions such as welding coordination,
inspection, supervision, technical sales and operators, willing to develop competences in this
specific technical field.
The applicant will be expected to control process parameters, to perform quality control tasks and
to identify/solve problems.

BENEFITS:
For the Comprehensive Level, the training addresses mainly the technical management skills.
For the Basic Level, the training addresses mainly the capability to operate independently a system

In general:
• Acquisition and/or improvement of knowledge, skills and competences in Mechanised or
Orbital or Robotic welding applications and related Quality Assurance and Control;
• Understanding of technical requirements that apply to supervising, solving problems and
managing the Mechanised or Orbital or Robotic welding systems and related professional
activities or projects;
• Providing the necessary information in Mechanised or Orbital or Robotic welding applications
regarding decisions, specifying the requirements and supervising the tasks of personnel
engaged in welding solutions using Mechanised or Orbital or Robotic applications;
• Easier way to gain a formal recognition of a qualification to act in the field of Mechanised or
Orbital or Robotic welding applications;
European/International Mechanised, Orbital
and Robot Welding Personnel
Recognised in 46 countries

BENEFITS:
• Diplomas awarded:
• Mechanised Welding – E/IMW-B;
• Orbital Welding – E/IOW-B;
• Robotic Welding – E/IRW-C/-B
• Experts (covering the three applications) – E/IMORW-C

A European recognised qualification, which increases employability in the labour market, through
mobility and skills transparency

COURSE CONTENT:
Program Comprehensive(h) Basic(h)

M O R E C W S E

Basics of mechanized, orbital and robot 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 12

welding
The quality assurance in mechanised, 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 16
orbital and robot welding
Different welding systems and their 12 8 24 44 12 8 24 --
programming
Design and economy of mechanised, -- -- 16 16 -- -- -- --
orbital and robot welding systems
Design of welded structures for -- -- 24 24 -- -- -- --
mechanized, orbital and robot welding
Case studies -- -- 16 16 -- -- -- --

Practical work in laboratory for laser 4 4 32 40 32 32 46 96

processing

M – Mechanised; O – Orbital, R – Robotic, E – Experts (the three types)

CONDITIONS:
To access the Comprehensive Level:
Applicants as a minimum must comply with the academic level defined in each country (should
be equivalent to EQF level 4), including years of professional experience in the field of welded
construction.
To access the Basic Level:
Applicants must possess education background in metalworking to follow the course. They must
also have a level of health, and physical and mental capability, to undergo the training for which
they are applying.

As a recommendation, the applicants should have the national mandatory school level completed.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European Welding Specialist/
Practitioner for Resistance Welding
EWS/EWP-RW

Make a difference in top innovative industrial

sectors by acquiring an international
professional qualification! Learn what it takes to
become an expert in resistance welding, and be
a welding coordinator at a high level. Become a
manager in this technological field in the metal
manufacturing projects.

This qualification is particularly targeted for automotive, aerospace and transport

industries.
Resistance Welding is a particular welding technique widely used in manufacturing.

EWF has developed two qualification courses that aim to empower professionals with the knowledge,
skills and competences needed to become a Specialists and/or Practitioners for Resistance Welding.

TARGET GROUP:
This qualification addresses personnel in the field of resistance welding such as welding
coordination, supervision, training, technical sales.
The applicant will be able to control process parameters, to perform quality control tasks, and to
identify/solve non-complex problems.

BENEFITS:
• Acquisition and/or improvement of knowledge, skills and competences regarding Resistance
Welding technology and related Quality Assurance and Control;
• Understanding technical requirements to be used in supervising, solving problems and
managing Resistance Welding of non-complex applications and related professional activities
or projects;
• Providing the necessary information of Resistance Welding technology regarding decisions,
specifying the requirements and supervising the tasks of Resistance Welding and related
personnel;
• Easier way to gain a formal recognition of a qualification to act in the field of Resistance Welding
technology, (ISO 14554-1)

A European recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour market,
through mobility and skills transparency.
European Welding Specialist/ Practitioner for
Resistance Welding
Recognised in 30 countries
Compliance with Standards ISO 14554

CONDITIONS:

Access For EWS-RW:

Applicants as a minimum must comply
COURSE CONTENT: with the academic level defined in each
country (should be equivalent to EQF
Program EWS-RW EWP-RW level 4), with a minimum recommended
age of 20 years old and two years
Resistance welding processes of professional welding technology
and equipment
37 12
experience.
Materials and their behaviour
during resistance welding.
11 4
Access To EWP-RW:
Applicants shall have at least two years
of industrial experience in resistance
welding fabrication (documented by
the employer), they must also have the
required level of health, and physical
and mental capability to undergo the
training for which they are applying. As a
recommendation, the applicants should
have the national mandatory school
level completed.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European Adhesive Engineer/Specialist
EAE/EAS

Experience what it takes to become a Top

Adhesive Bonding Expert and become a
manager in this high demanding technological
field in manufacturing projects!

Adhesive Bonding is a technology with

growing significance in manufacturing. These
qualifications will give the competences for the
technical management of this technology.

EWF has developed two training programs for qualification of personnel in adhesive technology, which
aim to give the knowledge and skills needed to perform specific job functions. These qualification
programs cover Engineers and Specialists.

TARGET GROUP:
EAE addresses professionals that are responsible for the integration of adhesive bonding into the
design and manufacture of products, including design, evaluation of process parameters, problem
solving and failure analysis.

EAS addresses personnel being active in job functions such as inspection, supervision, foremanship,
instruction or technical sales.

BENEFITS:
For EAE and EAS:
• Acquisition and/or improvement of knowledge, skills and competences regarding Adhesive
Technology and Adhesive Quality Assurance and Control;
• Understanding of technical requirements that apply to supervising, solving problems and
managing in detail the adhesive applications and related professional activities or projects;
• Providing the necessary information in adhesive technology regarding decisions, specifying
the requirements and supervising the tasks of adhesive technology and related personnel
according to standards;
• Gaining a formal recognition of a qualification to act in the field of adhesive bonding technology;

A European recognised qualification, which increases employability in the labour market, through
mobility and skills transparency.
EAE/EAS - European Adhesive Engineer/Specialist

Recognised in 30 countries

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

Program for EAE EAE EAS For EAE:

Applicants should comply with the
Adhesion and adhesives 40 14 national access requirements defined
Materials and adherents for this qualification level, that should
48 14
be an engineering degree (it should be
Construction and design 40 12 equivalent to the EQF level 6).
Durability 40 8
For EAS:
The bonding processes 24 11 Applicants should comply with the
Testing and analysis national access conditions defined
35 12
for this qualification level, including
Health and safety 36 4 minimum age and years of professional
Qualification management experience.
8 7
Manufacturing case studies 29 8
Practical skills training 24 22

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European Adhesive Bonder
EAB

Focused on the practical skills and knowledge

required to use and apply Adhesive bonding,
this qualification will provide you with the skills
to become an Adhesive Bonder top performer
in this thriving community.

Adhesive Bonding is a technology with growing relevance in manufacturing,

automotive, aerospace, railway which is able to join metals, fiber reinforced plastics,
alloys, and ceramics together to form functional products.

EWF has developed a specific guideline for the training of Adhesive Bonders, allowing Bonders to
demonstrate a comprehensive adhesive bonding knowledge and skills with international recognition.
This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform bonding without supervision.
The applicant can read and understand working instructions and production methods.

TARGET GROUP:
This qualification addresses personnel who needs to perform independently bonding of materials
following work instructions.

BENEFITS:
• Acquisition and/or improvement of knowledge and skills regarding adhesive bonding practice;
• Higher flexibility regarding adhesive bonding performance;
• Gaining a formal recognition of a qualification to act in the field of adhesive bonding technology;
• A European recognised qualification, which increases employability in the labour market,
through mobility and skills transparency.
EAB - European Adhesive Bonder

Recognised in 30 countries

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

Program for EAB EAB Applicants shall have industrial

experience. They must also have a
Fundamentals of adhesion and adhesives 1 level of health, and physical and mental
Surface preparation before adhesive bonding capability, to undergo the training for
4
which they are applying.
The main families of adhesives and sealants 3
Design and construction of adhesive joints As a recommendation, the applicants
1
should have the national mandatory
Quality control of bonded structures 3 school level completed.
Durability of adhesively bonded joints 1
Benefits and limitation of adhesive bonding technology 2
Health and Safety 1
Practical 18

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European Thermal Spraying Specialist
ETSS

Learn what it takes to become a Thermal Spraying

Specialist Coordinator at the top level. Become
a technical manager in this technological field in
metal manufacturing projects.

You can aspire to be the top Thermal Spraying

expert and welding coordinator in your company.

Thermal spraying is a cost-effective method for enhancing surface properties. It is a technology

increasingly used in manufacturing and maintenance of products. Includes a broad range of techniques,
such as: Plasma spraying, Arc spraying, Flame spraying, High-velocity oxy-fuel coating spraying (HVOF).

EWF offers a qualification program covering knowledge, skills and competences needed to perform this
particular job function according to the requirements defined in ISO 12690 Thermal Spray coordination
- Tasks and responsibilities.

TARGET GROUP:
Potential candidates include personnel involved in inspection, supervision, foremanship, technical
sales in a company operating with thermal spraying equipment.
This qualification program empowers professionals with the knowledge, skills and competences
needed to perform the job function of Specialist in the field of thermal spraying.

BENEFITS:
• Knowledge information, skills and competence development and improvement regarding
Thermal Spraying technology and related Quality Assurance and Control;
• Understanding of technical requirements to be applied to supervising, solving problems and
managing thermal spraying non-complex applications and related professional activities or
projects;
• Providing the necessary information in thermal spraying technology regarding decisions,
specifying the requirements and supervising the tasks of thermal spraying and related
personnel.

An easier way to gain a formal recognition of a qualification to act in the field of thermal spraying
technology.
A European recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour market,
through mobility and skills transparency.
ETSS - European Thermal Spraying Specialist

Recognised in 30 countries
Compliance with Standards ISO 12690

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

Program for ETSS ETSS Applicants as a minimum must comply

with the academic level defined in each
Thermal spraying processes: introduction and country (should be equivalent to EQF
20h
principle and environmental aspects level 4).
Spray material selection and bonding mechanisms 13h
Working procedure, health and safety A lower educational background can
15h
be accepted if it meets the educational
Spray results and documentation 15h level set in each state and applicants
Application engineering and quality management must attend a particular entry training
18h
module and examination.
Practical training/demonstration 27h
Examination 4h

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European Thermal Sprayer
ETS
Focusing on the practical skills and knowledge
required to use and apply Thermal Spraying
techniques, on successful completion of this
qualification you will be well equipped to start
or progress your career in the Thermal Spray
field.

This qualification will give you a comprehensive

competence to become a skilled Thermal
Sprayer.
The working environment challenges are fast evolving, and thermal spraying requirements are not an
exception. As a particular process, the control of the coating quality depends on the knowledge and
skills of the sprayers. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the required coating quality level. To ensure the
efficiency and quality of the process, employers should engage not only sprayers with a valid approval
test (ISO 14918 Qualification testing of thermal sprayers) but also sprayers that can demonstrate a
comprehensive level of knowledge and skills, which is only achievable through a suitable qualification.

The EWF training program is divided into spraying techniques/processes, and a combination of
comprehensive technical knowledge and high practical skills, assessed through qualification tests and
theoretical examinations of increasing difficulty.

TARGET GROUP:
Applicants include personnel involved in the execution (Sprayers) of thermal spraying operations
in companies using this technique, such as; Plasma spraying, Arc spraying, Flame spraying, High-
velocity oxy-fuel coating spraying (HVOF).

As a result, the Sprayer will be able to operate a thermal spraying equipment and adjust parameters
to obtain a sound coating.

BENEFITS:
• Up-to-date knowledge information, and skills development and improvement regarding
thermal spraying practice, in the technique covered by the training;
• Higher flexibility regarding thermal spraying - coating performance;
• Qualification diploma and a thermal spraying approval according to the market requirements
(standard ISO 14918).

A European recognised qualification, which increases employability in the labour market, through
mobility and skills transparency.
ETS - European Thermal Sprayer

Recognised in 30 countries
Compliance with Standards ISO 14918

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

Program for ETS ETS Applicants must possess education

in metalworking to follow the course.
A-Basic Theoretical education (common to all They must also have a level of health,
13h
techniques) and physical and mental capability, to
B-Basic Practical Training (common to all techniques) 14h undergo the training for which they are
Exam Mod A+ Mod B applying.
1h
Specific Theoretical education for Flame Spraying 1h As a recommendation, the applicants
Specific Theoretical education for Arc Spraying should have the national mandatory
1h
school level completed.
Specific Theoretical education for Plasma Spraying 2h
Specific Theoretical education for HVOF Spraying 2h
Specific practical training (for each specific process) 24h
Practical exam ISO 14918 2h

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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Railway Qualifications
EWF developed a specific qualification system for the construction/
maintenance of rail tracks welding, which ensures more effective
maintenance, reduces track possession time, improves work force safety
and fosters free movement of welders across national borders.

European Aluminothermic Welder

EAW
The welding of rail using aluminothermic is used
in rail track constructions. This qualification is
focused on the practical skills and knowledge to
use this welding technique.

Manufacturers of rail tracks constructions will be

able to ensure the rails welding quality by employing
welders that can demonstrate a comprehensive
knowledge and expertise in this welding process.

This guideline provides the theoretical education and practical training of aluminothermic rail welders
to produce welded joints independently on rails according to EN 13674, EN 14730-1.

TARGET GROUP:
This training is the ideal qualification for anyone interested in starting a career in rail track
constructions as a aluminothermic welder.

BENEFITS:
• Acquisition and/or improvement of knowledge and skills regarding welding practice;
• Access to a qualification diploma and a welder approval according to the railway construction
specific National Standards

An internationally recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour market,
through mobility and skills transparency.
EAW - European Aluminothermic Welder

Recognised in 30 countries

COURSE CONTENT:

Part Module Recommended

teaching hours
Health, safety and environment 7

Track fabrication 1
1. Theoretical education
Materials and their behaviour during welding 8

Application of Aluminothermic welding to rails 23

Pre-welding activities

Aluminothermic welding
2. Practical training 77
Post-welding activities
Variants of welds

CONDITIONS:

Applicants must possess knowledge and skills on health and safety, track construction, cutting and grinding
to follow the course. They must also have a level of health, physical and mental capability, to undergo the
training for which they are applying, and a minimum age of 18 years.

As a recommendation, the applicants should have the national mandatory school level completed.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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European Arc Welder for Rail Joining/
Restoration
EAWRJ / EAWRR
The construction or restoration of railway rails
using arc welding is a very specific application
requiring special skills and knowledge of the
welders applying this technique.

Special applications of arc welding such as rail

tracks joining and restoration can only achieve
the quality level that is required by the National
standards if the welders have a comprehensive
competence.

This guideline provides the theoretical education and practical training of arc welding rail welders,
welding tracks and associated components like switches and crossings, to produce welded joints
independently on rails according to EN 15594.

TARGET GROUP:
This training is the ideal qualification for anyone interested in starting a career in the rail tracks
constructions as an arc welder for new construction and restoration of rails.

BENEFITS:
• Acquisition and/or improvement of knowledge and skills regarding welding practice;
• Access to a qualification diploma and a welder approval according to the railway construction/
restoration specific National Standards

An internationally recognised qualification, which increases the employability in the labour market,
through mobility and skills transparency.
EAWRJ - European Arc Welder for Rail Joining
EAWRR - European Arc Welder for Rail Restoration
Recognised in 30 countries

COURSE CONTENT:

Part/ Module Module Recommended teaching hours

Joining Restoration Joining and

only only restoration
Health, safety and environment 7

Track fabrication 2
1. Theoretical
education Materials and their behaviour
11
during welding
Application of Aluminothermic
24 18 34
welding to rails

Pre-welding activities
Aluminothermic welding
2. Practical training 43 59 102
Post-welding activities
Variants of welds

CONDITIONS:

Applicants must possess knowledge and skills on health and safety, track construction, cutting and grinding
to follow the course. They must also have a level of health, physical and mental capability, to undergo the
training for which they are applying, and a minimum age of 18 years.
As a recommendation, the applicants should have the national mandatory school level completed.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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EWF Special Courses

EWF special courses address particular

manufacturing products which require the use
of non-common joining techniques.

EWF Special Courses can be taken as such or

in combination with an EWF qualification as an
add-on course.

EWF Special Courses cover the following fields:

• European Manual Metal Arc (MMA) – Diver Welder (Sc-EW-UW) (EN ISO 15618-1);
• Heat Treatments of Welded Joints (Sc-PHT);
• Macroscopic and Microscopic Metallographic Examination of Structural Materials and their Joints
Prepared/Produced by Welding and Allied Techniques (Sc-PMMEx);
• Welding Reinforcing Bars at the Specialist Level (Sc-RWB) (EN ISO 17660);
• Weld Imperfections for Non-Destructive Testing Personnel (Sc-WINDTP);
• European LASER Safety Officer (Sc-ELSO);
• Risk Management in Welding Fabrication (Sc-RMWF)

TARGET GROUP:
This training is the ideal qualification for any professional working in metalworking industry
requiring an add on of knowledge and skills for specific techniques used in manufacturing for
ensuring quality assurance and control.

BENEFITS:
• Up-to-date knowledge, skills and competences regarding specific fields in the welding
technology
• Understanding the technical requirements to be applied in particular welding technology
areas, giving the possibility to gain knowledge, skills and competences to specify, check and
manage the related welding technology activities;
• Providing the necessary details and information of the particular welding technology fields
tasks and responsibilities allowing the candidates to develop their operations more robustly.
• A recognised European Record of Achievement, which increases the employability in the
labour market, through mobility and skills transparency.

The Record of Achievement provides conclusive evidence of the overall knowledge and
understanding of the particular welding field.
EWF Special Courses

Recognised in 30 countries

COURSE CONTENT: CONDITIONS:

Visit the EWF website, www.ewf.be, for Candidates must possess education
detailed Special Courses’ qualification in metalworking to follow the desired
content. course. Candidates must also have
a level of health, and physical and
mental capability as required to
undergo the training for which they
are applying.

As a recommendation, the applicants

should have the national mandatory
school level completed.

For more detailed information about the course content, download the guideline short version,available on the
EWF web site http://www.ewf.be/qualification.aspx
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Member Contacts

Contact the Member nearest to your location:

AUSTRIA FINALND
Schweisstechnishe Zentralanstalt (SZA) Suomen Hitsausteknillinen Yhdistys R.Y.
www.sza.at www.shy-hitsaus.net

BELGUIM FRANCE
Association Belge du Soudage - Belgische Institut de Soudure
Vereniging voor Lastechniek – (ABS-BVL) www.isgroupe.com

BULGARIA GERMANY
Bulgarian Welding Society DVS German Welding Society
www.bsz-bg.org www.dvs-ev.de

CROATIA GREECE
Croatian Welding Society Welding Greek Institute
www.hdtz.fsb.hr www.wgi.gr

CZECH REPUBLIC HUNGARY

Czech Welding Society Magyar Hegesztéstechnikai és
www.cws-anb.cz Anyagvisgálati Egyesülés
www.mhte.hu

DENMARK IRAN
FORCE Technology Iranian Welding Research And
www.force-cert.dk Engineering Center
www.iwrec.co.ir
ITALY SERBIA
Istituto Italiano della Saldatura Serbian Society for Advancement of
www.iis.it Welding (DUZS)
www.duzs.org.rs

KAZAKHSTAN SLOVAKIA
Kazakhstan Welding Association Vyskumny Ustav Zvaracsky-Priemyselny
“KazWeld” Institut SR
[email protected] www.vuz.sk

LUXEMBOURG SLOVENIA
Commission Nationale de la Soudure Slovensko Drustvo Za Varilno Tehniko
www.drustvo-sdvt.si

NETHERLANDS SPAIN
Nederlands Instituut Voor Lastechniek CESOL – Associación Española de
NIL Soldadura y Tecnologías de Unión
www.nil.nl www.cesol.es

NORWAY SWEDEN
Norwegian Welding Association Svetskommissionen
www.sveis.no www.svets.se

POLAND SWITZERLAND
Instytut Spawalnictwa Schweizerischer Verein für
www.is.gliwice.pl Schweisstechnik
www.svsxass.ch

PORTUGAL TURKEY
ISQ – Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade Gedik Education and Social Benefits
www.isq.pt Foundation
www.gedikegitimvakfi.org.tr

ROMANIA UKRAINE
ASR - Asociatia de Sudura din România The E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute
www.asr.ro http://paton.org.ua

RUSSIA UNITED KINGDOM

Russian Welding Society TWI Certification Ltd.
www.rus-ntso.ru www.twi-global.com

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EWF-IIW/IAB Secretariat - c/o ISQ
Av. Prof. Dr. Cavaco Silva, 33
TagusPark
P-2740-120 Porto Salvo
Portugal
[email protected]
www.ewf.be / www.iiwelding.org