IIW Diploma of International Specialist (IWS)

This qualification is suitable for personnel with basic technical knowledge who are responsible for planning, executing, supervising and testing of simple welded constructions in a limited technical field.

IIW Diploma of International Specialist (IWS) consists of 6 modules and in order to get certified as a specialist, candidates need to successfully complete all 6 modules. The modules can be taken in any order within 3 years but Fabrication and Application module is typically done as the last module.

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What are the entry requirements for the specialist level?

There are two paths for entry to the IIW Diploma qualifications. With pre-assessment and without pre-assessment and whichever path you choose, CV and certificates must be presented for verification.

If you need to attend the pre-assessment, you shall meet the criteria below:

Hold CSWIP Welding Inspector certificate OR
Technical Certificate Level 2 issued by a Medium technical school OR
Non-Technical Certificate Level 2 or 3 with four years of job professional experience including job experience defined in the IWS Guideline in welding related activities OR
Secondary school education with at least 5 years of job professional experience including job experience defined in the IWS Guideline in welding related activities and minimum age of 30 years. Applicants must have a basic knowledge of the relevant topics for learning and understanding welding technology. This knowledge must be equivalent to the Level 2 Technical Certificate.

Those who meet the criteria below can register on the course without pre-assessment:

CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector OR
Technical Certificate Level 3 (Advanced Certificate in Welding) issued by a Medium or Higher technical school.

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