Welder certification & WPQR
Welder certification – We help you
We at Inspekt conduct welder qualifications according to SS-EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012 and procedure monitoring, you are in need of either renewing certificates, adding new ones, or needing a procedure. Apply now to access our WeldApp- portal.
We have a complete destructive testing laboratory where we can perform bend testing, macro testing, and break testing. We work in accordance with ISO/TR 16060, EN ISO 9017, EN ISO 5173, and EN ISO 14555 regarding destructive testing.
What is welder certification?
Welder certification is a formal process that assesses and verifies a welder's ability to produce strong and approved welds according to specified procedures. The process includes:
- Weld tests based on approved welding procedures (WPS).
- Inspection and testing of test welds (VT, RT, UT, bend test, etc.).
- Certification issued by qualified inspectors or third-party bodies.
- Compliance with standards such as ISO 9606, ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and EN 287.
Certified welders are essential in industries where safety, strength, and quality are critical factors, such as the oil and gas industry, power generation, construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing.
What is procedure qualification?
Procedures are used to ensure that the method and material maintain the properties specified by a designer, for example. The procedure (WPQR) is used to create work instructions in the form of WPSs for welders. Inspekt has its own laboratory for destructive testing in connection with procedure qualifications.
WPQR—> Weld Procedure Qualification Record
WPS—> Welding Procedure Specification
Applications?
- Welder qualification prior to employment
- Ensuring contractors' and suppliers' compliance requirements
- Continuous verification of competence
- Certification for specific processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW
- Manufacturing of steel structures and pressure equipment
Our certification services include
- Supervision of welding tests in the workshop or on-site
- Development and validation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Execution and documentation of Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
- Mechanical testing and PND/NDT evaluation of test welds
- Issuance of Welder Qualification Records (WQR)
- Testing according to customer specifications or international standards
Welding technology
Welding inspection according to NS477, IWT, IW, coordination and work related to this. Follows up welding processes and contributes to achieving established quality requirements.
Welding coordination, follow-up of welding procedures, assistance with welding-related challenges, and consulting. Collaboration with DNVGL in the development of WPQR and other welding engineering services.
Benefits of welder certification
- Ensures that welders meet work and regulatory requirements
- Reduces the risk of weld-related defects and failures
- Improves quality control and traceability
- Increases manufacturing productivity and consistency
- Supports compliance with ISO and EN standards
Why choose Inspekt for welder certification?
- Certified welding inspectors (CWI, CSWIP) with practical industry experience
- Flexible testing – at your site or ours
- Capacity to test a wide range of welding processes and materials
- Full documentation and traceability for audit and QA/QC systems
- Integration with OFP/NDT and manufacturing inspection services
Contact us
Morgan Bohman
IWS | Quality Engineer
+46 70-206 20 02
morgan.bohman@inspekt.se
Knut Rød
Head of Business Unit IWT/NS477/IWI-S, Norway
+47 4590 28 44
knut.rod@inspekt.no