IWE is the highest level welding technology and quality supervision personnel in the standard of ISO14731 (equal to EN719). 

1 Access Conditions

To hold a bachelor degree in engineering from a government approved university.

2 Training Contents

According to IIW-CANB-TC-001-1999, it includes:

<>Welding fundamentals

<>Practice and demonstration

<> Main courses:

<>Welding processes and equipment

<> Materials and their behaviour during welding

<> Construction and design

<>Fabrication and applications

The contents involve: ISO, EN, ASME and DIN standards and codes.

3 Examination and Diploma

According to IWE guidelines, candidates passing the examination can get IWE diplomas after training.

IWE Alternative route (IWE-A) training

International Institute of Welding has developed "Alternative Route" to promote international harmonized welding personnel qualification worldwide based on the recognition of previous study, knowledge and working experience of applicants; therefore, the candidates who meet the access conditions can get diplomas with less training time or enter for the final examination directly after CANB detailed assessment.

1 Access Conditions

1) Graduated from college of engineering, having a bachelor degree.

2) Having working experience of engineer related to welding not less than 4 years in recent 6 years.

CANB checks the application form contained the above information and verifies the access conditions.

2 Training Contents

Training contents of the whole courses contain four modules:

1) Welding processes and equipment

2) Materials and their behaviour during welding

3) Construction and design

4) Fabrication and applications

The training period is usually 3 weeks. The corresponding training period may be extended if there is special condition, such as the candidate fails any of the modules.

3 Examination and Diploma

According to IWE guidelines, candidates passing the examination can get IWE diplomas after training.

The training and qualification in cooperation with colleges and universities

CANB has formulated the training outline in cooperation with colleges according to the requirements of IIW guidelines for IWE. The students can be trained together on campus. Candidates passing the examination can get IWE diplomas.

1 Access Conditions

University degree or above, major in welding or related-welding graduated from engineering colleges.

2 Training Contents

According to IIW-CANB-TC-001-2001, the training includes:

1. Welding fundamentals (can be combined into university courses)

<>Practice and Demonstration

<>Main courses (the application of standards and specifications can be emphasized with the cases of welding fabrication)

<>Welding processes and equipment

<> Materials and their behaviour during welding

<> Construction and design

<>Fabrication and applications

The contents involve: the standards and specifications of ISO, EN, ASME, DIN and national standards.

3 Examination and Diplomas

Examination includes written and oral parts. A person who has passed the examination can be awarded IWE diploma.