ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welder Program (Refresher)
The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welder Program (Refresher) updates experienced welders’ technical skills, safety awareness, inspection knowledge, and compliance with current international welding standards.
Course Features
This ICTQual AB refresher qualification is designed for experienced welders who need to renew, validate, and update professional competence through focused training, mandatory assessment, and current industry standards.
- Internationally recognized ICTQual AB certificate for experienced welders
- Three-day refresher training program delivered through Approved Training Centres
- Five mandatory study units covering welding techniques, safety, inspection, metallurgy, and codes
- Focus on AWS, ASME, ISO, and EN welding standards
- Available in online, in-person, or blended formats subject to Approved Training Centre decision
- Mandatory assessment with one 100-question multiple-choice examination and 75% minimum pass mark
About This Course
The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welder Program (Refresher) is designed to update, strengthen, and validate the technical skills of experienced welders. It supports learners in remaining competent and current with modern welding processes, safety standards, inspection methods, and international codes used in the global welding industry.
Updates and validates existing professional welding competence
Reinforces practical welding skills and technical knowledge
Develops understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications and compliance requirements
Strengthens safety, environmental, and quality awareness
Supports work across fabrication, construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial sectors
Helps learners maintain certification and remain competitive in the welding industry
What You'll Learn
Learners will refresh and apply the official knowledge and skills required across advanced welding techniques, welding safety, inspection, metallurgy, materials, and international welding codes.
Demonstrate proficiency in advanced welding processes including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW
Apply correct welding parameters, including voltage, current, and travel speed, to achieve weld quality
Identify welding hazards, use appropriate PPE, and implement preventive safety measures
Conduct visual and dimensional inspections and recognize common welding discontinuities
Understand metallurgical principles, material behaviour, heat input, cooling rates, and weld integrity
Interpret and apply AWS, ASME, ISO, and EN welding codes, standards, and acceptance criteria
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for experienced welders and welding professionals who want to renew, upgrade, or maintain professional certification and ensure their skills meet current international welding standards.
Experienced welders seeking certification renewal or refresher training
Qualified welders working in fabrication, construction, or manufacturing
Welding professionals in oil and gas, shipbuilding, pipelines, or heavy fabrication
Welders who need updated knowledge of welding codes, standards, and inspection requirements
Professionals aiming to improve technique proficiency and safety compliance
Welders preparing for progression into supervisory, inspection, or quality control roles
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welder Program (Refresher) course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Welding Safety and Health
Quality Assurance and Inspection
Welding Metallurgy and Materials
Welding Codes and Standards
Course Requirements
Learners must have the background, experience, and communication ability needed to participate effectively in refresher training and complete written or practical assessment requirements.
Learners must be at least 18 years old, with a basic educational background, literacy, numeracy, and English reading, writing, and comprehension skills
Prior completion of recognized welding training or certification is highly recommended, and learners are generally expected to have 1–3 years of relevant welding or closely related trade experience
Assessments
Assessment is mandatory and conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of course material and their ability to apply welding concepts in practical situations.
Mandatory assessment conducted through an ICTQual AB Approved Training Centre
One examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
Assessment of comprehension of course material and applied practical understanding
Minimum passing score of 75% required
Progression
Successful completion supports renewed professional competence and creates pathways for career growth in welding, fabrication, inspection, quality control, supervision, and international skilled-trade opportunities.
Senior welder, lead welder, team leader, or welding foreman roles
Welding inspector or quality control technician development pathways
Opportunities in fabrication, manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, shipbuilding, pipelines, and power generation
Further professional development through advanced welding, inspection, NDT, supervisory, or specialist certification routes
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