Welder Qualifications & Training
Welder training can be carried out both in-house at your works or in test inspect dedicated welder training and qualification facility at Lillyhall Cumbria. test inspect can coordinate the whole process and turnaround welder qualifications (codings) within the same day of testing. Most of test inspect technicians are ex-welders with many years of experience in within a vast range of industries including shipbuilding at BAE Systems and nuclear at Sellafield. We can undertake codings for your welders or run procedure qualifications. We arrange for the test pieces, provide consumables and equipment and carry out all subsequent testing of the plate/pipe to many standards such as ASME and ISO 9606.
Welding is a process used to join two pieces of metal together. It is a complex process that requires a high level of skill and expertise. For this reason, it is important to ensure that welding personnel are properly qualified and certified in order to ensure the highest quality results.
Qualifying welding personnel ensures that the welders have the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the job safely and effectively. By having a qualified welder, the risk of errors and accidents is greatly reduced. It also ensures that the welds are of the highest quality and meets all safety requirements. Qualifying welding personnel also helps to ensure that the welding process is done according to the manufacturer’s specifications and that the welds are strong and durable.
Qualifying welding personnel is also important for the safety of the workers. By having qualified welders, it ensures that the welders are aware of the potential hazards associated with welding and can take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and others. It also ensures that the welders are using the correct equipment and techniques to complete the job safely.
In conclusion, it is important to qualify welding personnel in order to ensure the highest quality results and the safety of the workers. Qualifying welding personnel ensures that the welders have the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the job safely and effectively and that the welds are of the highest quality and meet all safety requirements.
Non Destructive
Testimonials
“Test Inspect is our go-to company for non-destructive testing and welding inspection. We use them almost on a weekly basis for magnetic particle and visual on our Sellafield projects where a great deal of oversight is placed on the NDT and the quality of our welding and fabrication.”
Richard Tubman -Numech Managing Director
“My dealings with Test Inspect have been extremely easy due to their professional proactive working ethics. The service was very efficient and all of my expectations were met. I chose Test Inspect to carry out the works on my project as I have worked with Lee for many years and know that he and his team will always provide exactly what I require and to the highest standard. I would certainly recommend others utilising Test Inspect services.”
Callum Woodend WCELOperations Director
“Cheers Tony, and thanks again for your help. Great turnaround and service from Test Inspect,
John IrvingMechanical Quality Inspector
Service Delivered - Sellafield Welder Qualification,
Turnaround Time - <24hrs”
“Firstly I'd like to thank you both for your contribution to the last phase of work for RR SMR to help identify the benefits of digital image capture with gamma sources and the potential for reducing the working space envelope. Your assistance and expert knowledge was very much appreciated.
Doug WylieTWI Ltd
Service Delivered - Level 3 Radiography and Digital Radiography R&D”

