Do you wish to demonstrate that you are professionally competent and are competent to perform high-quality welding? Is this for a specific welding process and within a specific scope of validity? Our rich experience in welding qualifications guarantees a qualification tailored to your needs that conforms to the applicable standards.

What you need to know

A weld is a permanent joint, the quality of which is essential for the lifetime, reliability and safety of a welded structure. A qualified welder offers certainty concerning the technical ability and personal skills of a welder, and proof that the concerned person can execute a high-quality weld (for example, without defects) with a particular welding process, and within a particular scope of validity. A qualified welding procedure provides proof that a specifically defined welding method results in a high-quality joint, the quality of which (for example, the mechanical properties) are as good as, or even better than, the properties of the base materials that are joined.

In both cases, a test piece is welded in the presence of the assessor. The necessary tests and inspections (laid down under the specific qualification standard) are conducted, and if their results are positive, the assessor will accordingly issue certificates, specifying the scope of validity.

Vinçotte (member of Kiwa Group) is active in a large number of sectors in the welding construction industry and is thoroughly up-to-date as regards the many national and international standards relating to welding qualifications. That makes us the right choice as assessors for all your qualifications. For customers, our decades of experience in this field are an excellent guarantee of the quality of the certificates issued.

Advantages

  • Since Vinçotte is a member of the CEOC (European Confederation of Inspection Organisations), our certificates are recognised and accepted by other European Member States.
  • As a “Notified Body” 0026, Vinçotte can also approve existing certificates as per the requirements of European Directive 97/23/EC, Annex 1.3.1.2.
  • A welding qualification provided by us thereby automatically satisfies and is recognised by all other Notified Bodies in all European Member States.