IIW – IAB the International Authorization Board of the International Institute of Welding has the primary purpose of offering internationally recognized qualifications and systems for personnel and companies in the field of welding and allied technologies. Implementation and sustenance of a uniform quality benchmark for both personnel and company certification schemes are achieved a harmonized quality frame for the accreditation of services providers. Accreditation is a core function of ANBs, through which it ensures that internationally harmonized quality benchmarks are objectively implemented nationally.
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Accreditation of Training Bodies
IIW-IAB International Education, Training, Qualification and Certification System, managed by IIW- IAB, is an open system that ensures that any person, anywhere in the world, has unrestricted access to education, training, qualification and certification in welding and related technologies, in accordance with international standards, (e.g. ISO, etc.). The International System is now used in more than 40 countries, and is continuing to grow rapidly worldwide.
Implementing the IIW- IAB System is underpinned by a rigorous quality assurance regime which ensures that required standards are met uniformly throughout the world in an impartial and non-discriminatory way, complying with international trade legislation.
In order to comply with these requirements, the International System’s operation is based on a network of Authorized Nominated Bodies (ANBs), each specializing in a specific scope and needing to comply with the IIW – IAB quality assurance system.
The delivery of the courses, leading to the international qualifications, is performed by Authorized Training Bodies (ATBs), which are authorized by the ANBs. Once authorized to deliver the international courses, the ATBs can operate wherever they want worldwide, within their authorized scope of operation and subject to other conditions.
ANBs are responsible for ensuring that ATBs conduct IIW courses within the approved scope of activities. An ATB is approved for a specific scope of activities with respect to the qualification level, the team of lecturers; course materials, facilities and equipment, language, location, etc., and any significant change shall be cause for re-assessment.
The Nigerian-ANB accepts application from training bodies involved in the training of welders and welding personnel who wish to achieve IIW Accreditation status to conduct IIW welding personnel training and qualification scheme courses.
Training bodies intending to achieve accreditation as IIW ATB must ensure that they acquire facilities and develop systems which adequately addresses valid requirements specified in the applicable IIW Guideline. At the discretion of the ANB, a training organisation can be approved to conduct specific topics or parts of the course. Also, a company’s ATB can be approved provided that all the requirements are met.
The Nigerian-ANB scope of training body accreditation includes:
IIW International Welder
Developed by the IIW to achieve harmonization in the training, examination and qualification of welders globally. The International Welder program provides a combination of comprehensive theory and high-end practical skills and is presented at three different progressive levels i.e. fillet, plate and pipe welder.
IIW Welding Coordination Personnel
This qualification diplomas are offered at four different levels and is ideal for welding personnel who want to improve the productivity of welding in their companies by improving personnel knowledge of welding technology and quality control. This series of qualification diplomas are aimed at equipping personnel with the right combination of skills and technical knowledge to plan, execute, supervise and test welding operations to different depth as applicable to specific qualification level. The qualification diplomas are suitable for many different careers in the field of welding production operations across varying industries, including trainers and those involved in technical sales. The different levels of welding coordination qualification diplomas offered include:
- IIW International Welding Practitioner (IIW IWP)
- IIW International Welding Specialist (IIW IWS)
- IIW International Welding Technologist (IIW IWT)
- IIW International Welding Engineer (IIW IWE)
TWF Continental Qualification Diploma and Certifications
Africa is unique with its burdens, opportunities and industry challenges. If you desire to operate maximally, addressing technical responsibilities across Africa manufacturing industries, TWF diplomas comes in as best recommended option. TWF diploma combines technical requirements of international standards, as well as key national regulations and as well unique industry realities that are common place across Africa’s industries. TWF diploma gives a full rounded insight into performance and creativity in the field from an African. TWF diploma courses are also a guaranteed source of knowledge, technical exposure and experience before sitting for IIW international diploma courses for professionals planning to practice welding beyond on the international scene.
- TWF Continental Welder Schemes
- Approval Fitter Schemes
- TWF Welding Inspector Scheme
- TWF Plant Inspector Scheme
Accreditation of Welding Production Companies
Competence assurance in welding and related technologies contributes to public safety and the quality of life by ensuring that manufactured goods and welded constructions operate safely and reliably. NIW-ANB is working assiduously towards promoting accreditation and national implementation of IIW’s Manufacturer Certification Scheme in Nigeria in line with ISO 3834 standard series. ISO 3034 series of standards is a global accreditation scheme that promotes best quality and cost effective practices in manufacturing in order to be globally competitive. This standard can either be a standalone accreditation or compliment ISO 9000 series (strictly documentation). NIW-ANB hopes to assist in domesticating the maximum benefits that comes with implementation of Manufacturer Certification Scheme to local fabrication companies.