14DEC
14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
December 2026
ParisFrance · Classroom
January 2027
18JAN
18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
February 2027
15FEB
15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
March 2027
15MAR
15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
April 2027
19APR
19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
May 2027
17MAY
17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
June 2027
21JUN
21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
July 2027
19JUL
19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
August 2027
16AUG
16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
September 2027
20SEP
20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
October 2027
18OCT
18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
November 2027
15NOV
15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
December 2027
20DEC
20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
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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