Course overview
Hardness & Mechanical Testing Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Hardness & Mechanical Testing. 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 Hardness & Mechanical Testing
- Apply the relevant requirements of AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for welding engineers, inspectors, NDT technicians and materials specialists in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Hardness & Mechanical TestingTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–15 Jan 2027 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Apr – 7 May 2027 | London Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Sep 2027 | Budapest Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Sep – 8 Oct 2027 | Sharjah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 17–21 Jan 2028 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Feb 2028 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Apr 2028 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Jul 2028 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jul 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 7–11 Jan 2029 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Feb 2029 | Manchester Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Sep 2029 | Zurich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 9 Nov 2029 | Stockholm Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 3–7 Jun 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jun 2030 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Aug 2030 | Alexandria Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Aug – 5 Sep 2030 | Manama Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Sep – 4 Oct 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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