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Professional training course · ME-025
Welding Inspection and Quality Control
Weld quality is critical for the safety and reliability of structures, pipelines, vessels and equipment. Welding inspectors ensure procedures are followed and defects are…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Weld quality is critical for the safety and reliability of structures, pipelines, vessels and equipment. Welding inspectors ensure procedures are followed and defects are detected.
This LLMI course covers welding processes, welding metallurgy basics, procedure and welder qualification, codes and standards, weld defects, visual inspection, NDT methods overview, documentation and quality control. It is an awareness course and not a certification.
Course Objectives
Explain welding processes and applications
Understand welding metallurgy basics
Review welding procedures and qualifications
Identify weld defects and their causes
Perform visual inspection and understand NDT
Maintain welding quality documentation
Target Audience
QA/QC inspectors
Welding supervisors
Mechanical engineers
Fabrication managers
Maintenance engineers
Project engineers
Course Methodology
Technical presentations
Defect identification exercises
Document reviews
Case studies
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Welding Processes
- Process types
- Equipment
- Consumables
- Applications
- Exercise: Process selection
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2Day 2: Metallurgy and Procedures
- Metallurgy basics
- Heat input
- Preheat and PWHT
- WPS and PQR
- Welder qualification
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3Day 3: Defects
- Defect types
- Causes
- Acceptance criteria
- Prevention
- Workshop: Defect identification
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4Day 4: Inspection and NDT
- Visual inspection
- NDT methods
- Selecting methods
- Reports
- Case study: Weld failure
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5Day 5: Quality Control
- Inspection and test plans
- Documentation
- Traceability
- Audits
- Capstone: Welding QC plan
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Welding Inspection and Quality Control course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Welding Inspection and Quality Control course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Paris. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Paris, Munich, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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