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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 or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 8Cities
  • £2,840Fees from
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Welding Inspection and Quality Control
Next classroom session Paris 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £3,250 Also available Munich 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £4,250

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

  1. 1Day 1: Welding Processes
    • Process types
    • Equipment
    • Consumables
    • Applications
    • Exercise: Process selection
  2. 2Day 2: Metallurgy and Procedures
    • Metallurgy basics
    • Heat input
    • Preheat and PWHT
    • WPS and PQR
    • Welder qualification
  3. 3Day 3: Defects
    • Defect types
    • Causes
    • Acceptance criteria
    • Prevention
    • Workshop: Defect identification
  4. 4Day 4: Inspection and NDT
    • Visual inspection
    • NDT methods
    • Selecting methods
    • Reports
    • Case study: Weld failure
  5. 5Day 5: Quality Control
    • Inspection and test plans
    • Documentation
    • Traceability
    • Audits
    • Capstone: Welding QC plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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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.

Can I take Welding Inspection and Quality Control online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

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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