The Indian Institute of Welding
 
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International Qualifications
 
 
 
  A Member Society of International Institute of Welding
International Welding Co-ordination Personnel
  Routes to Qualification
  There are three main routes for obtaining Qualification as International Welding Co-ordinator in all the four levels i.e. International Welding Engineer (IWE), International Welding Technologist (IWT), International Welding Specialist (IWS), International Welding Practitioner (IWP).
   
  Standard Access Route:
 

The entry to the International Welding Co-ordination Personnel course at various levels could be by Standard Route for candidates meeting the Access qualification requirement. This requires attendance at IAB approved Training Courses designed to meet all the requirements of IAB guideline. This is the route offering the most comprehensive manner in which the syllabus could be covered. All theoretical learning inputs and practical training are imparted at ANB-India approved "Approved Training Bodies" (ATB) having all the required facilities for the courses being offered. The route also allows certain amount of prior learning to be taken into account, for example during University, College courses or by approved distance learning.

The Standard route is now available for IWE & IWT qualifications at Chennai only at our Approved Training Body (ATB) Cornerstone Academy Pvt. Ltd.
   
  Alternative Route:
 

This is available to candidates who have thorough required Theoretical and practical knowledge in line with IAB guideline and proved relevant experience of at least 4 years. After thorough paper-check of detailed Application as per Format, submission & approval of a Project Report on a welding topic and successful professional interview may be allowed to sit directly for the final examination without attending lesson at an ATB.
The Alternative route to qualify as IWE & IWT may be available from April 2011.     

Application Forms and details under Downloads

   
  By Transition:
 
Existing professionals in a country doing similar nature of work with requisite knowledge and experience have an attractive option of acquiring the International Diploma of choice by the Transition Route during a 3 year window after starting the option with the authorization of “The International Institute of Welding”/ IAB. The route does not require the candidate to attend a regular course at any Authorised Training Institute (ATB). This route is designed for experienced and qualified candidates already engaged in similar activities to acquire the qualification.
  • IWCP: The transition route for qualifying as International Welding Coordinator (IWE / IWT / IWS / IWP) had closed on 31st December 2010.
    In future if the international (IAB) rules are amended to extend the facility beyond 2010 for those candidates who qualified according to the applicable Transition Criteria, the same will be announced.
  • IWIP:The transition route is still open for International Welding Inspection Personnel in three levels i.e. Comprehensive, Standard and Basic to experienced candidates already engaged in the Welding Inspection and fulfilling the transition qualification criteria.