Course overview
Welding Procedure & Welder Qualification (WPS/PQR) is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Welding Procedure & Welder Qualification (WPS/PQR). 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 Welding Procedure & Welder Qualification (WPS/PQR)
- 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, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Welding Procedure & Welder Qualification (WPS/PQR) fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–11 Feb 2027 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Apr 2027 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 31 May – 4 Jun 2027 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Jun 2027 | Amman Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 17–21 Jan 2028 | London Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 17–28 Jul 2028 | Sharjah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Aug 2028 | Accra Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Sep 2028 | Stockholm Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Oct 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 26 Feb – 2 Mar 2029 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Apr 2029 | Manama Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Apr 2029 | Accra Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 May 2029 | Algiers Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Sep 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 11–15 Mar 2030 | Houston Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 May – 7 Jun 2030 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Jul – 2 Aug 2030 | Frankfurt Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20–31 Oct 2030 | Muscat Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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