Course overview
Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists: Practical Workshop is a hands-on workshop built around exercises and real site problems in Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists. 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 Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists
- 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 Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5–9 Apr 2027 | Accra Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 May 2027 | Tbilisi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 May 2027 | Lagos Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Jun 2027 | Brussels Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Jul 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 14–18 May 2028 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 May – 9 Jun 2028 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Sep 2028 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Oct – 3 Nov 2028 | Toronto Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 12–16 Feb 2029 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Apr – 10 May 2029 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 May 2029 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Jun 2029 | Tunis Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Sep 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 8–12 Apr 2030 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 Apr 2030 | Manchester Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 28 Jul – 1 Aug 2030 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Aug 2030 | Manama Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |