Master welder course (IWP)
The International Welding Practitioner - or Master Welder - course is for welders who want to deepen and broaden their knowledge of welding. The knowledge gained is practical and therefore directly applicable. You learn more about how materials, welding processes and welding forms react to each other. This knowledge can be translated into various practical applications. Think of checking welding work, anticipating the outcome of welding work, creating effective welding methods and making an effective division of labor among welders on the shop floor.
What can you do after this course?
After completing the Master Welder course, you will have the knowledge and insight that is important when choosing a welding process, quality assurance, work preparation and work execution. These are important skills for a welding foreman or welding coordinator, for example.
For whom is the master welder course?
Welders who would like to advance to a managerial position or broaden and deepen their knowledge.
What do you cover during the course?
The Master Welder training course is drawn up in accordance with the guidelines of the NIL and consists of 150 hours of teaching, spread over the duration of one academic year. Of these 150 hours, 90 hours are theory and 60 hours are practice in the Elektrolas welding school.
The theory is divided into four modules:
- Module 1: Welding processes and equipment
- Module 2: Materials and material behaviour in welding
- Module 3: Construction and Design
- Module 4: Fabrication and Applications
Of the 60 hours of practice, 40 hours are devoted to broadening skills in welding processes. In this component, students practice welding processes in which they have little or no experience.
The remaining 20 hours are completed by individual practical assignment to be obtained in the welding school. In this part, the student works on one or several pieces of work in preparation for the NIL exam.
Admission requirements determined by NIL
The Netherlands Institute of Welding Technology (NIL) has certain entry requirements for the Master Welder course. The welder must have:
- A minimum of two years' experience as a welder
- A diploma NIL level 3 (basic diploma) or comparable training
- Welding certificates ISO9606/ ASME IX
- Welder Qualification Certificate: ISO 9606-2 (aluminum)
For detailed admission requirements, please contact our Training Department.
Subsidy possibilities
There are several possibilities to qualify for an attractive subsidy. You will have to apply for this yourself, but of course we are happy to help you on your way by informing you about the various possibilities.
OOM Foundation
OOM is a training consultancy in the metalworking industry. Their goal is to raise the level of craftsmanship in the metal industry. They do this by stimulating the learning culture within companies. OOM co-finances the training costs for employer, employee or student. Read more about the OOM foundation.
STAP Budget
STAP budget is a personal development budget which you can use to train yourself or to be retrained. It is used to cover (part of) the costs of a training activity. Per year you can do a maximum of 1 STAP course, for which a maximum of 1000 euros STAP budget can be allocated. All our courses, workshops and trainings are eligible for this reimbursement. Read more about the STAP budget.
Master Welder Training Internationally Recognized
The theoretical and practical exams for Master Welding are set and administered by the Dutch Institute for Welding Technology. At the end of the academic year, each module is concluded with an exam according to the regulations set by the International Institute of Welding (IIW). After passing all the exams you will receive the internationally recognized diploma 'International Welding Practitioner'.
Workshops and inspiration sessions
Even after your training has ended, Elektrolas will continue to support you in keeping your knowledge and developments in welding technology up to date. Our workshops and inspiration sessions are easily accessible information days that are supplemented with practical examples and always focus on a current theme.
More information on our workshops and inspiration sessions
More information
Our teachers come from the world of practice. In our classrooms, we use state-of-the-art equipment, which means that theory lessons can also be followed digitally at a distance. Are you interested in this training? Contact our Training Department on +31 416 235036. You can also leave your details and we will call you.
Our overall approach
When it comes to welding, elektrolas has all the knowledge and resources in-house. We are a point of contact for all those involved in the welding process, from tendering to quality control. We are a total provider in the welding field. We secure quality, offer training, sell, rent and service on welding equipment. This is our disc-of-five. Five services that reinforce each other. That is how we ensure that our customers are ready for the future.
