Course overview
Advanced Welding Technology: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Advanced Welding Technology. It covers the principles, the requirements of AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Advanced Welding Technology
- Apply the relevant requirements of AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for welding engineers, inspectors, NDT technicians and materials specialists with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan – 4 Feb 2027 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 May 2027 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 31 May – 11 Jun 2027 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Oct 2027 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Jan 2028 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Feb 2028 | Doha Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2028 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Jul 2028 | Manchester Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Oct – 3 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Jan 2029 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Mar 2029 | Casablanca Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2029 | Brussels Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Jul 2029 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20–31 Aug 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18 Feb – 1 Mar 2030 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jun 2030 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Jul 2030 | London Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Jul – 2 Aug 2030 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Aug 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |