QA/QC Course in Welding and Coatings
Online 300-hour course in QA/QC in welding and coatings. 6 modules covering ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding, ISO 12944-7 Execution and supervision of paint work and Elcometer ElcoMaster. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Distinguish the functions of quality assurance and quality control in manufacturing.
Prepare inspection and test plans for welding and painting.
Supervise the welding process before, during and after its execution.
Control the preparation, application and curing of coatings.
Manage non-conformities using root cause analysis.
Verify the competence and certification of inspection personnel.
Design a comprehensive QA/QC system for a naval or offshore project.
Who it's for
- QA/QC Manager wishing to specialise in QA/QC in welding and coatings.
- Welding inspector wishing to specialise in QA/QC in welding and coatings.
- Coatings inspector wishing to specialise in QA/QC in welding and coatings.
- Welding coordinator wishing to specialise in QA/QC in welding and coatings.
- Quality auditor wishing to specialise in QA/QC in welding and coatings.
- Quality documentation technician wishing to specialise in QA/QC in welding and coatings.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter shipyards.
What you'll work with
- ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding
- ISO 12944-7 Execution and supervision of paint work
- ISO 9001 Quality management systems
- ISO 14731 Welding coordination
- ISO 17637 Visual examination of fusion-welded joints
- ISO 19840 Measurement of dry film thickness on rough surfaces
- ISO 8502-3 Assessment of dust on surfaces prepared for painting
- ISO 4624 Pull-off testing for adhesion
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Quality assurance versus quality control1.2Client requirements and specifications1.3Inspection and test plans1.4Hold, witness and review points1.5Organisation of the quality department1.6Functions of the welding and painting inspector1.7Third-party inspection1.8Quality dossier1.9Cost of quality1.10Case study: ITP for a welded and painted structure
2.1Review of WPS and WPQR2.2Welder qualification control2.3Receipt and storage of consumables2.4Control of preheat and interpass temperature2.5Inspection before, during and after welding2.6Visual inspection tools2.7Selection and scope of NDT2.8Repairs and re-inspection2.9Weld maps and traceability2.10Laboratory: welding audit in the workshop
3.1Paint Specification Review3.2Control of environmental conditions3.3Surface preparation inspection3.4Abrasive control3.5Wet and dry thickness measurement3.6Repaint interval control3.7Adhesion and porosity tests3.8Daily paint record3.9Repairs and retouching3.10Workshop: Journal of Paint Inspection
4.1Detection and registration of nonconformities4.2Root Cause Analysis4.3Corrective and preventive actions4.4Concessions and deviations4.5Process audits4.6Audits to subcontractors4.7Welding and painting quality indicators4.8Repair fees4.9Management review4.10Practice: Root Cause of a High Repair Rate
5.1Welding Coordinators IWE and IWT5.2CSWIP and IWI welding inspectors5.3FROSIO and AMPPP paint inspectors5.4ISO 9712 certification on END5.5Inspection equipment calibration5.6Inspection Digitization5.7Class and customer requirements5.8Ethics and responsibility of the inspector5.9Team Training Plan5.10Practical case: final dossier of an offshore structure
6.1Scope definition6.2Quality Plan6.3Welding ITP6.4ITP of coatings6.5Registration formats6.6Management of nonconformities6.7Project quality indicators6.8Audit Plan6.9Memory and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: the student progresses at their own pace within the intake, which allows it to be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Elcometer ElcoMaster, SAP QM, Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied using real audit procedures for a workshop welding process, daily inspection of painting work, analysis of non-conformities and repair rates. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Distinguish the functions of quality assurance and quality control in manufacturing.
Prepare inspection and test plans for welding and painting.
Supervise the welding process before, during and after its execution.
Control the preparation, application and curing of coatings.
Manage non-conformities using root cause analysis.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- A sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The course works with Elcometer ElcoMaster, SAP QM, Microsoft Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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