Welder Certification (WPQ)

In high-stakes industries like offshore energy, construction, and manufacturing, the quality of a weld is only as good as the welder behind it. That’s why it’s essential to certify your welding team according to the highest standards. At Inspecto Visio, we provide comprehensive support for Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ), ensuring that your welders are certified to meet international requirements and can execute welding procedures with precision and reliability.

The Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) is a critical process that verifies the competency of individual welders. It ensures that they can consistently perform welding operations according to a specified Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) under real-world conditions. For industries where the integrity of a weld is crucial to safety and performance, WPQ certification is a must-have to demonstrate that your welders meet the required technical standards.

At Inspecto Visio, we offer end-to-end support for the welder certification process, guiding your team through the testing and documentation required to secure WPQ certification.

• Skills Assessment and Testing
• ISO 9606 Welder Certification
• AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX Certifications
• Custom Certification Support
• Practical and Theoretical Training

We provide thorough performance evaluations of your welders, assessing their ability to execute specified welding procedures under the relevant industry standards. This includes real-world welding tests in controlled conditions, ensuring that each welder’s skills are validated for the specific materials, techniques, and joint configurations used in your projects.

We help your welders achieve certification in accordance with ISO 9606, the international standard for welder qualifications. Whether your team works with steels, aluminum, or nickel-based alloys, we ensure they meet all necessary criteria to perform high-quality welds in a variety of conditions.

For industries such as structural welding, pipelines, and offshore projects, compliance with AWS D1.1 or ASME Section IX codes is essential. We provide expert guidance and testing to ensure your welders are qualified to meet these stringent welding standards, helping you maintain compliance across a wide range of project types.

Every project is unique, and so are its welding requirements. We work closely with you to customize the welder certification process, tailoring tests to the specific needs of your projects. This ensures that your welders are certified to handle the exact challenges they will face on-site.

Beyond testing, we also offer training services to ensure your welders are fully prepared for certification. This includes both hands-on training and theoretical education on welding standards, procedures, and best practices. We make sure your team has the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their certification exams.

Having a fully certified welding team offers several key advantages:

• Compliance with Industry Standards: In many industries, certified welders are a regulatory requirement. WPQ certification ensures that your company complies with international welding standards, avoiding costly fines and project delays.
• Consistent Quality: Certification guarantees that your welders have the skills to produce consistent, high-quality welds, minimizing the risk of defects, rework, or structural failures.
• Increased Competitiveness: Demonstrating that your welders are certified boosts your credibility with clients and stakeholders, giving you a competitive edge in securing contracts for high-profile projects.
• Reduced Risk: Certified welders reduce the risk of weld-related issues, protecting both your reputation and the safety of your projects.

Our structured approach to welder certification ensures a seamless experience from start to finish:

• Initial Assessment: We assess your welders’ current skill levels and identify any areas that need improvement.
• Customized Testing: We develop a tailored certification plan based on the welding procedures, materials, and techniques specific to your project.
• Hands-on Training: We provide training to help welders prepare for their certification exams, focusing on both theory and practical skills.
• Certification Testing: We conduct real-world testing to evaluate each welder’s performance, ensuring they meet the criteria for WPQ certification.
• Documentation and Certification: We compile all necessary records and assist in submitting them to the relevant certifying bodies, ensuring a smooth certification process.

• Extensive Certification Expertise: With years of experience certifying welders across industries, we know exactly what it takes to achieve and maintain WPQ certification
• Customized Solutions: We work with you to create a welder certification program that fits your specific project needs, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Training and Support: Beyond certification, we offer ongoing training and support to keep your welders up to date with the latest industry standards and techniques.
• Global Standards Knowledge: Whether you need to certify your welders under ISO 9606, AWS, or ASME, we ensure full compliance with global and project-specific standards.