ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welder Program

The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welder Program is a 6-day training programme delivered through Approved Training Centres, combining welding theory, practical skill development, safety awareness, quality assurance, and mandatory assessment.

• ICTQual AB UK Ltd certification-focused training

• 6-day structured training programme

• Delivered through Approved Training Centres

• Covers welding fundamentals, safety, processes, metallurgy, inspection, fabrication, and professional development

• Available in online, in-person, or blended formats, subject to ATC decision

• Includes 2 mandatory exams of 100 multiple-choice questions with a minimum passing score of 75%

The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welder Program is designed to equip learners with essential skills and knowledge in welding, supporting proficiency in a trade used across construction, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and related industries.

• Builds essential welding knowledge and practical capability

• Supports careers in construction, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and fabrication environments

• Develops safety awareness for welding operations

• Introduces inspection and quality assurance practices

• Strengthens fabrication and problem-solving skills

• Provides a pathway to advanced welding certifications and specialist roles

Learners will develop knowledge and practical competence across welding fundamentals, safety, welding techniques, metallurgy, inspection, fabrication, and professional conduct.

• Understand basic principles and techniques used in welding processes

• Identify welding hazards and apply safety precautions in welding environments

• Use different welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW/TIG, MIG, and oxy-acetylene welding

• Interpret welding symbols and blueprints to complete welding tasks according to specifications

• Understand metal properties, heat effects, stress effects, and material selection for welding applications

• Apply weld inspection, quality control, fabrication, communication, and professional development principles

This course is intended for individuals seeking to build or formalise welding competence, including beginners and experienced welders working toward certification and career advancement.

• Individuals aspiring to build a career as welders

• Beginners looking to enter the welding profession

• Experienced welders seeking formal certification

• Workers in construction-related welding roles

• Workers in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and fabrication environments

• Learners seeking a foundation for advanced welding or inspection qualifications

Entry requirements may vary by institution, but typical requirements include age, education, health and safety suitability, literacy, numeracy, and English language ability.

• Candidates should usually be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification

• Candidates should meet welding health and safety standards and have basic literacy, numeracy, and English language skills

The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welder Program includes mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate knowledge, comprehension, and practical application of course concepts.

• 2 mandatory exams

• Each exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions

• Assessments evaluate comprehension of course material and ability to apply concepts in practical situations

• A minimum score of 75% is required to pass

The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welder Program provides a foundation for further welding qualifications, specialist certifications, higher education, supervisory roles, entrepreneurship, and continuing professional development.

• Advanced welding certifications such as Certified Welding Inspector or specialist welding certifications

• Higher education in welding engineering, materials science, or related fields

• Specialisation in welding techniques such as underwater welding, pipeline welding, or robotic welding

• Progression into leadership, supervisory, managerial, entrepreneurship, consultancy, or continuing professional development pathways