IAB 001 Rev5 14 Rules Implementation IIW Guidelines NO TRACK CHANGES PDF
IAB 001 Rev5 14 Rules Implementation IIW Guidelines NO TRACK CHANGES PDF
IAB 001 Rev5 14 Rules Implementation IIW Guidelines NO TRACK CHANGES PDF
IAB-001r5-14
Published by:
EWF-IIW/IAB Secretariat
Av. Prof. Dr. Cavaco Silva, 33
Taguspark Apartado 012
P-2741-901 Porto Salvo
Portugal
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
+351.21 4211351
+351.21 4228122
ewf-iab@isq.pt
www.iiwelding.org
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
2 of 58
Table of Contents
Foreword... 4
Introduction... 5
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Examinations 20
Part 5
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
Appendix 6
Appendix 7
Appendix 8
Appendix 9
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
3 of 58
Foreword
These rules have been developed following the principle of mutual recognition,
which has been agreed between the International Institute of Welding and the
European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
4 of 58
Rules for the implementation of IIW Guidelines for the education, examination and
qualification of welding personnel
INTRODUCTION
These Rules establish the mechanism by which the Education, Examination and Qualification
Guidelines of IIW are implemented, such that the requirements are applied uniformly by all countries
involved, and that the diplomas granted are mutually recognised. This is done by appointing one
organisation in each country to act for IIW, and these organisations are assessed and monitored in
compliance with the Rules. These organisations are known as the IIW Authorised National Bodies
(ANBs), and are responsible for ensuring that the standards of education, examination and qualification
are maintained. In this, the objective is that IIW qualified personnel at a certain level will have achieved
the same minimum level of knowledge, irrespective of the country in which they had been qualified.
The IIW has delegated all authority for this activity to the International Authorisation Board (IAB). This
Body consists of a supervisory board and two subsidiary IAB Groups A and B. The membership of
these IAB Groups is restricted to a maximum of two representatives of each existing and applicant ANB.
These Rules are administered on behalf of the Board by IAB Group B Implementation, Authorisation
and Certification.
Whereas the Rules follow the general principles of ISO/IEC 17024 latest revision where applicable,
ANBs wishing to comply fully with ISO/IEC 17024, for example for the purpose of achieving national
accreditation, will need to take further measures than those required by these rules.
These rules should be updated and reissued every three years and there is an obligation of all ANBs to
implement the changes within one year of the date of issue.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
5 of 58
1.1
Introduction
This Part specifies the requirements for ANBs wishing to implement the IIW system for the
education, examination and qualification of personnel.
The policies and procedures of ANBs and their administration shall be fair and equitable among all
candidates and shall comply with any applicable statutory requirements.
1.2
1.3
Definitions
Qualification:
ANB
ATB:
For the purpose of these rules, the term Approved Training Body (ATB) is
an organisation that has been assessed and approved by an ANB in
accordance with IIW rules for training organisations. By awarding ATB
status, the ANB confirms that the ATB fulfils the requirements for
delivering training in accordance with one or more IIW guidelines. It
shall be an organisation independent from the ANB or clearly separated
from it.
The body, which is legally responsible for ANB affairs. It could be, the
General Director, the 'Board of Directors' or the 'General Assembly of the
organisation.
Governing Board
of the ANB:
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
6 of 58
IAB Lead Assessor Convener: a Lead Assessor approved by IAB Group B to coordinate the
audit programs and appointments of assessment teams.
IAB Peer Assessor:
IAB DL Assessor:
Invigilator:
Executive Committee: A body appointed by the Governing Board to manage the ANB activities
on its behalf.
Complaint:
Appeal:
For this document, the following references in their latest revisions are considered:
ISO/IEC 17024
ISO 19011
1.4
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
7 of 58
1.5
1.6
Sub-contracting
Sub-contracting of the principal tasks covered by Item 1.2 above is prohibited. The ANB may,
where appropriate, sub-contract other minor parts of its IIW work, and the organisations to which
this work is delegated shall be subject to audit by the ANB. All sub-contracting shall be fully
detailed in the ANB's Quality Manual.
Note:
Sub-contracting is defined as the delegation of activities to a body over which the ANB
does not have direct executive control, and may include matters such as printing and
publicity.
In certain circumstances, the ANB may delegate special technical activities to another
body. This body must demonstrate to the ANB that it has a high level of expertise
relevant to the functions delegated to it. The ANB will only be allowed to subcontract
activities outside traditional welding technology, for example adhesive bonding. It is not
allowed to subcontract activities related to the existing main Guidelines: International
Welding Engineer, Technologist, Specialist, Practitioner, Inspection Personnel and
Welders. These special subcontracting arrangements require prior approval of IAB Group
B.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
8 of 58
1.7
Organisational structure
The ANB shall be structured so as to give confidence to interested parties in its competence,
impartiality and integrity. In particular, ANBs:
a)
b)
c)
Shall identify the management team(s) or person(s) who shall have overall responsibility for:
evaluation and qualification of persons
formulation and implementation of policies and procedures covering qualification
activities
the delegation of authority to any committees or individuals to undertake defined activities
on its behalf
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
9 of 58
To supervise the operation of the ANB's role in the above matters, including the
assessment and monitoring of training courses and facilities, conduct of
examinations, the issue of diplomas and recording of data on diploma holders,
preparation of the ANB's Quality Manual and all documentation.
The Governing Board shall meet at least once a year, and the meetings shall be
minuted. A copy of the approved minutes and all Board documentation shall be
filed for at least 10 years.
Note:
It is permissible for the Governing Board to appoint an Executive Committee.
However, the responsibility and authority must rest with the Governing Board.
Members of all boards and committees must be able to demonstrate that they are competent to carry
out the functions assigned to them.
1.7.2 Staff
1.7.2.1 Chief Executive
The ANB shall appoint a Chief Executive to administer the IIW activities and, in this
task, he/she shall be responsible to the Governing Board. He/she shall not be subject to
any pressures or constraints, which will affect his/her impartial, conduct of the ANB
affairs. This appointment may be part or full time, as required by the workload.
The qualifications and CV of the Chief Executive shall be such that he/she may be
deemed competent to undertake the tasks involved.
The Chief Executive shall be responsible to the Governing Board for the conduct of the
activities listed under item 1.7.1.
1.7.2.2 Other Staff
The ANB shall have at its disposal competent people, including administrators,
assessors and Examiners, see Part 4, for implementing the qualification process. The
ANB shall define competence criteria for such persons to give assurance that they
possess appropriate education, experience and technical expertise for the tasks they
fulfil.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
10 of 58
1.7.3
Quality Assurance
The ANB shall operate a Quality Management System (QMS) described in a Quality Manual,
operating procedures and related documents. The QMS shall include at least the following
information.
a)
b)
c)
A statement of the organisation of the ANB, including details of the Governing Board, its
constitution, terms of reference and rules of procedure.
d)
Name, qualifications, experience and terms of reference of the Chief Executive and other
personnel, both internal and external.
e)
f)
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
11 of 58
g)
h)
Details of the documented procedures for assessing candidates applying for IIW diplomas.
i)
A list of its sub-contractors and details of the documented procedures for assessing and
monitoring their competence, see also Section 1.6 above.
j)
For the sake of facilitating its use, a national language version of an IIW guideline can be
produced by the ANB. However, the English languages Guidelines published by the Secretariat
remain the official versions which must be referred to, especially in case of dispute.
The ANB shall undertake periodic managements reviews at least annually covering key areas of
its operation, including:
The ANB shall also undertake periodic internal audits at least annually conducted by persons with
no executive responsibility within the ANB. Such audits will be designed to check that the QMS
continues to fulfil the requirements of the IAB and are properly implemented. The checklist given in
OP-03 may be used as a guide during internal audits.
Record of management reviews and internal audits shall be presented to the ANB Governing
Board and maintained for a minimum of five years.
1.9
Records
The ANB shall maintain a record system appropriate to its particular circumstances and to comply
with regulations, including means to confirm the status of a qualified person. The records shall
demonstrate that the qualification process has been effectively fulfilled, particularly with respect to
application forms, evaluation reports, and other documents relating to granting qualifications.
The records shall be identified, managed and disposed of in such a way as to ensure the integrity
of the process and the confidentiality of the information. The records shall be kept for at least 5
years.
The ANB shall establish and maintain indefinitely a database of diploma holders in its own country
and in other countries where the ANB has issued IIW diplomas.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
12 of 58
1.10 Confidentiality
The ANB shall, through legally enforceable commitments, keep confidential all information
obtained in the process of its activities. These commitments shall cover all individuals working
within the body, including committee members, and external bodies or individuals acting on its
behalf. Such information shall not be disclosed to an unauthorised party without the written
consent of the organisation or individual from whom the information was obtained, except where
the law requires such information to be disclosed. When the ANB is required by law to release
such information, the organisation or individual concerned shall be informed beforehand of what
information will be provided.
1.11 Documentation
The following documentation shall be prepared, approved, maintained and controlled by the ANB:
QMS documentation
Candidate application forms
Check lists and report forms for course assessment
Information sheets and promotional literature shall also be prepared and maintained by the
ANB.
Copies of all current documentation shall be readily available at all operating locations, and
procedures for modification, authentication, and removal of obsolete documents shall be covered
in the QMS.
1.12 Transition Arrangements
The ANB shall have in place a formal mechanism to deal with the qualification of candidates under
rules for transition periods established by IAB Group B. Inasmuch as this will involve the
assessment of those who will not meet precisely the IIW Guidelines, such applications shall be
submitted to the ANB Governing Board or an assessment committee nominated by the ANB
Governing Board for this purpose. The arrangements for each country are approved by IAB Group
B and are included in the Directory of Transition Arrangements. The Secretariat is responsible for
maintaining the Directory. The Directory of Transition Arrangements is confidential, distributed only
to the ANB in each country.
At the discretion of the ANB the Transition Arrangements (TA) can be maintained with indefinite
closing date providing that the candidate fulfills the countrys requirements for the TA within
three and a half years of the date of the approval of the ANB
An ANB can offer Transitional Arrangements for an indefinite closing date in accordance with
the following:
1. The ANB presents proposals to IAB Group B for its specific national Transition
Arrangement criteria;
2. Once approved by IAB Group B, The ANB can be open for Transition Arrangement
applications;
3. The starting date for the implementation of the Transition Arrangements by the ANB will be
indicated in the ANB Certificate/Schedule and will be after the Lead Assessor Preliminary
Authorisation recommendation for the Transition Arrangements implementation been
approved by the IAB Group B;
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
13 of 58
4. No new applications can be accepted if the applicant does not comply with the National
Transition Arrangements before the Transition Arrangements starting date above
mentioned.
General guidance for transition to a particular diploma is given in OP09, OP-11 and OP-18.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
14 of 58
1.16.4. The records shall be kept by the ANB but may be made available in the
other country for validation purposes through an organisation approved by the ANB. Such
approval shall ensure, by audit, that all relevant aspects of the Rules are met.
1.17 ANB Annual Reports
ANBs are responsible for making a report each year to the Secretariat using the form shown in
OP05. It is to be submitted by 31 March for the previous year (1st of January to 31st of December)
and the contents will be included in a document to be reported in IAB Members Meeting and EWF
General Assembly.
Any cases of misuse of IIW diplomas by individuals or third parties discovered by the ANB shall be
promptly dealt with the ANB including, for example, reporting it to national legal authority,
publishing the facts of the case, recalling the diploma, etc.
ANBs shall ensure that its ATBs inform all participants in approved training courses of the risks of
providing wrong information or falsified documents in relation to satisfying the access conditions
for the appropriate diploma. If such cases occur and are proved beyond reasonable doubt, the
ANB shall ensure that the diploma is withdrawn and should take legal action as appropriate. Such
cases shall be reported promptly to the Lead Assessor who will monitor their progress.
The ANB must also report all other cases to the Lead Assessor who will inform IAB Group B as
appropriate. IAB Group B is responsible for reviewing the cases and deciding any further action
required.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
15 of 58
Objective
The objective of assessments, surveillance and re-assessments is to ensure that the applicant or
existing ANB has in place the features, procedures, documentation and staff which allow it to
function in accordance with these Rules, the Operating Procedures and the relevant IIW
Guidelines. It is also necessary to ensure that the same standards are maintained by operating
ANBs.
Details of this procedure are given in OP03.
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
16 of 58
Introduction
The IAB Group B establishes and updates the procedures for the important task of approving
ATBs to conduct courses designed to prepare candidates for qualifications, as described in the
IIW Guidelines for the education of welding personnel. Successful completion of an approved
course is a requirement of the qualification procedure, except for those able to qualify under the
terms of the Transition Arrangements or an approved alternative route.
The approval of courses is a responsibility of the ANB in each country.
It is recognised that in some cases ANBs are themselves involved in training. This is acceptable
provided the ANB activities in respect of IIW qualifications are fully isolated, and that the ANB can
demonstrate that its own courses are properly assessed and controlled in accordance with IIW
requirements. There must be complete freedom for course organisers not linked to the ANB to
apply for approval with confidence in the impartiality of the ANBs course assessment activity.
It is to be understood that an approved ATB is expected to refrain from undertaking business of a
nature similar to that covered by these Rules in another Member Country unless agreement to so
do has been formally given by the ANB in that Country.
A course is approved with respect to the programme, the team of lecturers; course materials,
facilities and equipment, and any significant change shall be cause for re-assessment.
Approval of Distance Learning courses shall be made according to OP-15.
3.2
3.3
Facilities
The facilities should be clean, well lit and comfortable. For practical work each student should
have ample bench space and good access to test specimens. Classrooms should have adequate
desks or tables, and be equipped with suitable teaching aids, such as blackboards, overhead
projectors, data projectors, closed circuit television, slide projectors and video equipment, as
appropriate to the course.
The lectures must be supported by good quality visual aids, for example: slides, overheads,
transparencies and/or videos.
Each Guideline gives specific requirements for equipment and specimens with respect to specific
courses.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
17 of 58
3.4
Teaching Staff
Courses leading to IIW qualifications must be closely related to industrial practice, and it is
essential for teaching staff to have continuing contact with industry. Teaching staff needs to
combine:
1.
2.
3.
Knowledge and experience of current industrial practice in the subjects being taught.
4.
The ATB must provide an appropriate complement of teaching staff which has, collectively, the
knowledge and skills necessary to deliver the course for which approval is being sought in an
effective manner. The number of such staff shall be sufficient to ensure that the essential
specialist knowledge and industrial experience to cover the syllabus is adequately represented in
the team of teachers and visiting lecturers. It must also provide a resource which is adequate for
the development, updating and monitoring of the training programmes.
Teaching staff must maintain contact with current industrial practice and, for example, the
involvement of teachers in consultancy work is one way of achieving this link; short-term
secondments are another. The use of outside speakers from industry is a good way of introducing
a strong industrial element into the course.
The above matters and monitoring of course performance must be covered by appropriate
documentation for review by the ANB.
3.5
Reference books
The ATB should maintain a reference library of key material available to students for background
study. This library should include a comprehensive collection of standards relevant to the subjects
being taught and identified in the relevant IIW Guideline.
3.6
Documentation
A full set of updated course notes should be maintained in order to ensure consistency between
courses and in the event of any change of staff. Lectures should be supported by good quality
handbooks issued to students containing key updated information for reference.
3.7
Application/ Audit
When the ATB has satisfied itself that its course complies with the ANB requirements, an
application of the type given in Appendix 2, must be submitted to the ANB.
Separate application, of the type given in Appendix 3, must be made for each course leading to
the award of an IIW Diploma.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
18 of 58
The applications will be reviewed by the ANB, after which an audit visit will be arranged (see Part
1, Clause 1.7.3). The audit can take place before the course is running if circumstances dictate
but, in such cases, an additional visit by at least one person must be made when it is running.
Course materials, both lecturer and student, must be available for review by the ANB.
For each initial ATB assessment, including the documentation assessment (see below) and onsite visit, the audit time shall be at least two man/days. In special cases for example if the ATB is
applying for a very limited scope of training, the ANB can reduce the audit time to a minimum of
one man/day subject to approval by the IAB Lead Assessor. The level of the ATB Lead Assessor
should be at least equivalent to the level of qualification in welding of the IIW education
programme the ATB is applying for, with a minimum of IWS level.
The questionnaire and associated documentation shall be reviewed by the assessors team. Any
questions arising from this documentation assessment will be resolved before the audit takes
place. The audit visit shall be conducted whilst the course is running, to check compliance with
these rules. A decision on approval will be made by the ANB, on the recommendation of the
assessment team, shortly after the audit visit. If the course is approved, the ANB shall issue an
ATB certificate and schedule in accordance with Appendix 7.
The ATB certificate and schedule shall be issued after final approval of the applicant ATB, once
all non-conformities raised have been resolved.
At the discretion of the ANB some exceptions to the above are allowed as follows:
i. When an ATB is going to carry out a course practically in the same conditions as in previous
ones, and the ATB authorisation is still in force, one abbreviated application can be used in
the conditions previously agreed with the ANB.
ii. In the case of an assessment of a new course, which is being offered by an existing ATB, it is
allowed for one assessor only to perform the whole assessment.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
19 of 58
PART 4: EXAMINATIONS
4.1
Introduction
The ANB has the responsibility for conducting the examination leading to the award of an IIW
diploma. The following are the Rules under which these examinations shall be conducted.
Specific requirements for the conduct of examinations are given in the IIW Education, Examination
and Qualification Guidelines.
Examinations shall be planned and structured in a manner which ensures that all the requirements
of the applicable IIW Guideline are objectively and systematically verified, with sufficient
documented evidence produced to confirm that this is the case.
4.2
Examination Board(s)
The responsibility of the Examination Board(s) is(are) to supervise the work of the team of
Examiners (see 4.3 Examiners).
The Examination Board(s) shall consist of:
a) The Chairman, who shall be a member of the ANB and independent from the ATB(s);
b) Representatives from industry and other relevant organisations.
4.3
Examiners
The ANB shall appoint Examiners for every IIW Qualification that it is authorised to implement. A
Team of Examiners (minimum two persons) shall be selected by the ANB, from the list of
appointed Examiners, for every specific examination session. The responsibilities of the Team of
Examiners are to:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
All the above are carried out in accordance with the ANBs written procedures
Examiners shall:
Be familiar with the IIW qualification scheme;
Have a thorough knowledge of the relevant examination methods and examination
documents;
Have appropriate knowledge and competence in the field to be examined;
Be fluent, both in writing and orally, in the language of examination;
Be free from any interest so that they can make impartial and non-discriminatory judgements;
Report to the Examination Board.
If an Examiner has a potential conflict of interest in the examination of a candidate, the ANB
shall take measures to ensure that confidentiality and impartiality of the examination are not
compromised.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
20 of 58
4.4
Location of examination
Examinations shall be conducted at locations and times designated in advance by the ANB.
4.5
Facilities
Written examinations shall be held in a quiet, well-lit, well ventilated and comfortable room.
The oral examination shall be conducted in a quiet area.
4.6
Admission to Examination
The rules for admission to examinations leading to the award of an IIW Diploma are given in the
appropriate IIW Guidelines. The ANB shall require supporting evidence from applicant
examination candidates sufficient to ensure that the conditions for access to the examination,
including education and training have been met.
4.7
4.8
Setting of examinations
Examination questions shall be provided by the teachers and/or other competent persons and
shall form a collection from which the Team of Examiners shall select, on the occasion of each
examination, those to be used for each paper. Examiners who are teachers from ATBs shall not
be involved in the selection of the questions for examination papers related to subjects they have
taught.
The ANB shall have a system for approving Examination papers to ensure that they cover the
subject being examined and are at the appropriate level of difficulty.
The content and standard of the collection shall be monitored by the Team of Examiners.
Where harmonised examination questions are provided by IIW, it is mandatory that they are used.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
21 of 58
4.9
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
22 of 58
4.13 Appeals
Should a candidate wish to appeal against his result, he shall apply to the ANB within four
weeks of receiving his results. All appeals shall be heard and will be conducted by an Appeals
Panel consisting of at least two persons: one of whom may be the Chairman of the
Examination Board(s), but at least one other shall not have participated in the examination.
The result of the appeal shall be communicated within two weeks of the appeal hearing.
4.14 Re-examination
Failure in any individual subject of the examination shall require re-examination.
The rules for the re-examination are given in the appropriate Guideline.
ii)
Any re-examinations taken after the first period must include oral examinations covering the
whole syllabus.
iii) Under no circumstances shall the validity period exceed a total of six years.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
23 of 58
The IIW Distance Learning Courses - DLC must be structured in accordance with the relevant IIW
Guideline IAB 195.
2.
The ANB who wants to approve ATBs with the aim of performing DLCs must fulfil the rules and
requirements that are defined in OP-15
3.
The ANB must ensure that all the practical work and demonstrations that are mentioned in the
relevant guideline syllabus shall be developed according to the rules and requirements that are
stated in this document and in the relevant guideline.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
24 of 58
APPENDIX 1
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
25 of 58
APPENDIX 1
1
Quality Manual
The Manual must include documentation in respect of course approval, and composition of the
Governing Board and Examination Board.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
26 of 58
APPENDIX 1
5
Declaration
I declare that the information on this form and any other information given in support of this
application is correct, to the best of my belief. I have read the Rules for ANBs and undertake to
ensure that the applicant ANB I represent will abide by these requirements if granted authorisation
by the IIW.
I further declare that the body I represent is the organisation nominated in... ..........
..................... ........... ............ .......... ............ ........... * as the applicant IIW Authorised National
Body.
The national Member Society (ies) of IIW ... ........... ............ .......... ............
(name of Member Society (ies)) for. * agrees with this application for
authorisation.
*Insert name of country
Signed ..................... ............ .......... ............ ........... ........... ............ .......... ............ ........................
Name(s)................... ............ .......... ............ ........... ........... ............ .......... ............ ........................
................................. ............ .......... ............ ........... ........... ............ .......... ............ ........................
Director(s) of IIW Member Society (ies)
Date ......................... ............ .......... ............ ........... ........... ............ .......... ............ ........................
........................
Signed ..................... ............ .......... ............ ........... ........... ............ .......... ............ ........................
................................. ............ .......... ............ ........... ........... ............ .......... ............ ........................
Chief Executive of prospective ANB ............ ........... ........... ............ .......... ............
Date ......................... ............ .......... ............ ........... ........... ............ .......... ............ ........................
6
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
27 of 58
APPENDIX 2
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
28 of 58
APPENDIX 2
1
Documentation
Provide the Quality Manual for the ATB or any other documentation that includes the complete
description of ATB activities regarding general organization and responsibilities, facilities and their
maintenance, teaching staff and their continuous training, etc.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
29 of 58
APPENDIX 2
Declaration
I declare that the information on this form and any other information given in support of this
application is correct, to the best of my belief. I have read the Rules for ATBs issued by the
National ANB and undertake to ensure that the applicant ATB I represent will abide by these
requirements if granted approval by the ANB.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
30 of 58
APPENDIX 3
2.
3.
4.
5.
What is the nature of the document issued at the end of the course: ............................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
6.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
31 of 58
APPENDIX 3
7.
..................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................
b)
..................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................
8.
Lecturers, tutors and instructors (please complete a) to h) for each additional person on separate
sheet of paper if necessary.
a) Name............................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
32 of 58
APPENDIX 3
c) Nature of duties (subjects covered and hours) ...........................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
d) Professional qualifications and registrations ..............................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
e) Relevant background experience (with dates) ............................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
33 of 58
APPENDIX 3
f) Approvals (with dates) .................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
g) Details of formal training in lecturing (with dates) .......................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
34 of 58
APPENDIX 3
9.
10.
11.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
35 of 58
12.
Is this course ever held outside the permanent establishment? If yes, give details on a separate
sheet, corresponding to Nos. 8-11 above for each venue. YES/NO
13.
Is the course run in collaboration or jointly with any other establishment? YES/NO
If yes, state which establishment accepts overall responsibility for the course (joint responsibility
not acceptable).
a) Responsible organisation ...........................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
b) Name and address of collaborator ............................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
c) Contact ..................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Please supply on separate sheet answers to Nos. 8-11 in respect of this establishment.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
36 of 58
APPENDIX 3
14. Responsible Person for the course
a) Name of person responsible for the conduct of the course.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
YES/NO
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
37 of 58
APPENDIX 3
d) Relevant background experience (with dates) .................................. ........................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
38 of 58
APPENDIX 3
16. Name of Head of Training Organisation:
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
On behalf of the organisation named below, I hereby wish to apply for approval of the course
described in this questionnaire. I confirm that we will abide by the conditions of approval set out in
Document No.
..........................................................................................................................................................
, latest revision.
Organisation ....................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Address ...........................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Signature..
Date.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
39 of 58
APPENDIX 4
1.
2.
Country .....................................................................................................................
3.
4.
5.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
40 of 58
APPENDIX 4
7.
Cost of assessment
On receipt of this form the Lead Assessor will prepare an estimate of assessment cost for
submission to the ANB.
8.
Signed_______________________________
Date ____________________
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
41 of 58
APPENDIX 5
All text in the diplomas is now to be printed by the ANB using the templates supplied by the
Secretariat. The only exception is the text in the last page of Appendix 5 that is already printed in
the blank diploma.
As template we should use a real diploma
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
42 of 58
APPENDIX 5
[Signature]*
[Signature]*
[Name]*
[Chairman of
Examination Board]*
[Name]*
[Head of Training School]*
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
43 of 58
APPENDIX 5
[Signature]*
[Signature]*
[Name]*
[Chairman of
Assessment Committee]*
[Name]*
[Title]*
[Position
in ANB]*
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
44 of 58
APPENDIX 5
[Signature]*
[Signature]*
[Name]*
[Chairman of
Examination Board]*
[Name]*
[Title]*
[Position in ANB]*
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
45 of 58
APPENDIX 5
[Signature]*
[Signature]*
[Name]*
[Title]*
[Position in ANB]*
[Name]*
[Optional]*
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
46 of 58
APPENDIX 5
[Signature]*
[Name]*
[Chairman of
Examination Board]*
[Name]*
[Head of Training School]*
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
47 of 58
APPENDIX 5
The IIW diplomas will include on the front at the bottom a sentence saying: This diploma is subject to
the rules concerning its use and misuse. See overleaf.
On the back of the IIW diplomas a sentence as follows will be printed:
The person holding this diploma is responsible for its correct use and shall take measures to prevent
misuse such as modifications of its content. In the case of misuse the ANB can initiate legal activities
against the diploma holder.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
48 of 58
APPENDIX 5
PERSONNEL CERTIFICATE
INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF WELDING
Certification Date:
Certificate N:
Expiry Date:
The scope of experience of the certified person is given in Section 1 of the Schedule accompanying this
certificate
Please read the notes overleaf.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
49 of 58
APPENDIX 5
REVERSE OF CERTIFICATE
NOTES:
1. The certificate is issued to the person named and is only valid for the period indicated.
Certified persons should apply for renewal well before the expiry date in order to ensure
continuity of certification. The certificate remains the property of the ANB.
2.
Certified persons are obliged to follow the Rules of Professional Conduct described in
Document IAB-341 - Appendix 4. Failure to do so may result in the certificate being
withdrawn.
3.
In order to discourage fraudulent use of certificates, employers presented with this certificate
should only accept it if it is an original. In cases of doubt, verification should be sought from
the ANB named overleaf.
4.
Employers have the opportunity to use Section 2 of the Schedule to indicate if the certified
person has been officially authorized by the company in accordance with ISO 14731
Welding Co-ordination Tasks and Responsibilities. If this Section is not completed by the
employer it does not affect the validity of the certificate.
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
50 of 58
APPENDIX 5
SCHEDULE
INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF WELDING
SCHEDULE CONTINUED
2. Statement by employer
Certificate No:
Date of issue:
Expiry Date:
is employed by this company in the capacity of RESPONSIBLE WELDING
PERSONEL in accordance with ISO 14731 for the Job Specification held by the
company for this individual.
Job Specification Reference:
Company Name:
Address
Date
Company Name:
Address
Date
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
51 of 58
APPENDIX 6
IWE
IWT
IWS
IWP
IWI C
IWI S
IWI B
IWSD - C
IWSD - S
IMW - B
IOW - B
IRW - B
IRW - C
IMORW - C
in
AAA
ITW
IPW
of
INTERNATIONAL FILLET WELDER
IFW
BBB
* The alternatives for AAA are: MMA or SMAW, MIG/MAG or GMAW, FCAW, TIG or GTAW, Gas or OFW
The alternatives for BBB are: Steel, Stainless steel or Aluminium. Other materials (CR ISO/TR 15608)
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
52 of 58
APPENDIX 6
Diplomas designations for Welders shall include:
Level of Diploma, e.g. International Tube Welder (or Plate or Fillet Welder) and
Welding process, e.g. MMA, SMAW, etc. and
Parent material, e.g. of Steel (or Stainless steel or Aluminium)
and a Diploma coding using the abbreviation, the process numbers of ISO 4063 and the material
group of ISO/TR 15608
Example of Diploma coding for Welders: ITW 111 - 1.1 - DK00001
The possibility of deviations from this system must be approved by the IAB Group B
Abbreviation
CIWE
CIWT
CIWS
CIWP
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
53 of 58
APPENDIX 7
INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF WELDING
Having met the requirements of the current issue of
Document IAB-001
in the Country of
Date of Issue:
Certificate No.:
Date of Expiry:
_________________
ANB Chief Executive
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
54 of 58
APPENDIX 7
INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF WELDING
SCHEDULE CORRESPONDING TO
ATB CERTIFICATE No. _________
The Approved Training Body
in the Country of
Date of Issue
Date of Authorisation
This schedule is part of the Certificate which is the property of the issuing
ANB and may be withdrawn or recalled
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
55 of 58
APPENDIX 8
The logos shall only be reproduced in its original colours or in black and white, and never
in any other colour.
The diameter of both IIW and ANB logos shall have the same diameter. The maximum
width or height of both logos shall be 20mm.
The combined logo shall not be used for other authorisations not defined in the Scope of
Authorisation established by IIW ANB.
The combined logo shall only be used while the Authorisation Certificate corresponding to
IIW ANB is in force (valid for five years, subject to a surveillance audit after two and a
half or three years).
Contract Obligation
The correct use of the combined logo, or of the Authorisation Certificates, is obligated by contract.
Withdrawal of the IIW ANB authorisation can be caused by deliberate, imprudent or inaccurate use
of it.
If for any reason the IIW ANB authorisation is withdrawn, the ATB shall immediately cease to use
the combined logo and, where necessary, remove all material containing the combined logo. The
continued use and diffusion of the combined logo under these circumstances could end with legal
actions taken by IIW ANB.
5 mm
20 mm
20 mm
5 mm
20 mm
8 mm
8 mm
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
56 of 58
APPENDIX 9
INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF WELDING
Having met the requirements of the current issue of
Document IAB-001
Date of Issue:
Certificate No.:
Date of Expiry:
_________________
_________________
President of IIW
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
57 of 58
APPENDIX 9
INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF WELDING
SCHEDULE CORRESPONDING TO
ANB CERTIFICATE No. _________
The Authorised National Body
Guideline
Date of Issue
Date of Authorisation
Rules for the Implementation of IIW Guidelines for the Education, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel
Approved: February 2014
58 of 58