Course overview
Hardness & Mechanical Testing: Practical Workshop is a hands-on workshop built around exercises and real site problems 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
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for welding engineers, inspectors, NDT technicians and materials specialists who want practice rather than theory.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Workshop briefing and baselineParticipants bring a real problem from their own site
- Day 2: Guided practice 1Hands-on exercises using templates, checklists and calculators
- Day 3: Guided practice 2Simulations and role-play based on Hardness & Mechanical Testing scenarios
- Day 4: Field cases from the Gulf and AfricaAnalysing what went wrong and what worked
- Day 5: Action plan and peer reviewEach participant leaves with a reviewed improvement plan
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–14 May 2027 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Jun – 2 Jul 2027 | Copenhagen Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Jul 2027 | Casablanca Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Oct – 5 Nov 2027 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 10–14 Jan 2028 | Casablanca Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 17–28 Jan 2028 | Dublin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Apr 2028 | Jeddah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Jun – 7 Jul 2028 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Oct 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2029 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Apr 2029 | Edinburgh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Apr 2029 | Doha Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Apr – 11 May 2029 | London Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Aug 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 21–25 Jan 2030 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Apr 2030 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Jul 2030 | Kuwait City Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Aug 2030 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |