According to welding processes, welders can be divided into four groups: gas welder, MMA welder, TIG welder and MIG/MAG Welder. It comprises of three levels of education and training: Fillet, Plate and Pipe welder.

1 Access Conditions

Hold a diploma of Junior middle school, good health, with the ability of welding independently.

2 Training Contents

The principal content is practical training assisted by theoretical education. The total is 244 hours, in which practice and examination is 204 hours .

The theoretical education part includes: metal material, electricity knowledge and thermal cutting; special knowledge includes welding consumables, equipment, processes, welding stress and distortion etc.

3 Examination and Diplomas

According to IW guideline and ISO9606/EN287 standard, candidates passing the examination can be awarded IW diplomas and ISO9606 certificate (optional) after training.