IWT training

International Welding Technologist

The IWT training is for professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of welding technology and take on more responsibility in production or construction companies.
This training is suitable for, among others:

Technicians with a background in metal, mechanics or mechanical engineering
Experienced welders who want to grow into a coordinating role
Workshop managers or team leaders
Staff involved in engineering, quality control or inspection of welds

Candidates with extensive practical experience in the welding or metal industry may also be eligible to take part.

All lessons are taught in Dutch. A good knowledge of Dutch is required to follow the lessons properly.

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The IWT diploma guarantees competence, safety and worldwide trust.
The IWT diploma offers added value for your company on national and international markets.
During audits by certification bodies, companies are more and more often asked to show the competences of certain levels of supervisors with regard to execution standards or quality assurance systems for welding.
IIW diplomas and certifications are recognised worldwide and meet the requirements of ISO 14731 and of a large number of product standards and codes used worldwide.

Theory + Practice

The training consists of 369 teaching hours, every Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Starts on 10 September 2026 and runs until the end of June 2027
Except during school holidays.

Students are expected to do 165 hours of self-study.

Exams

These are organised by the Belgian Welding Association (BVL).

The cost of taking the exam is €1240 excl. VAT

Organisation

EWF, BVL, IIW & DWK-Welding

Cost

€ 7,950 excluding course material, exams and VAT
Course material: €850 excl. VAT

The benefits of an IWT diploma

Worldwide recognition: an IIW diploma (International Institute of Welding) is respected and recognised in more than 55 countries.
Professional distinction: it sets you apart within a national and international network of reliable welding professionals.
Career development: the diploma opens doors to new positions, projects and national and international opportunities.
Prestige: holding an IIW diploma is a sign of quality and excellence,
and shows that your skills and knowledge have been validated at the highest level.

What does an International Welding Technologist do?

An International Welding Technologist (IWT) plays a central role in the whole welding process. From preparation to quality control: the IWT makes sure that all work is carried out correctly, safely and in accordance with the applicable standards.

In your professional activities as an IWT, your tasks include:

Technical preparation and coordination of welding work
Monitoring weld quality and production processes
Assessing and managing welding procedures (WPS) and qualifications (WPQR)
Applying international standards such as EN ISO 3834, EN 1090, 15085,
PED regulations and EN ISO 14731
Acting as the contact person for production, customers and certification bodies

As an IWT, you are the technical link between design, production and quality control.

Career and future opportunities

With an IWT qualification, you increase your professional opportunities in industry.
Companies that work to international standards need expert staff who can give technical guidance on welding processes.

Possible positions after obtaining the diploma include:

Welding coordinator in accordance with EN ISO 14731
QA/QC manager for welding processes
Workshop or production manager
Technical specialist in welding technology
Inspector or technical adviser

The training is also a strong basis for further specialisations within the international welding training structure.

Admission requirements

Mandatory admission requirement – ISCED level 3XX
The admission requirements are met if 1 and 2; or 1 and 3; or 1 and 4 are met.

Upper secondary education of any category and any subcategory

1. The education is followed at colleges, schools, vocational schools and technical institutes recognised by the competent ministry (for example Education, Labour, etc.) of the national government.

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2. The education must be in the field of science, technology and mathematics (STM), provided it includes at least the following subjects: mathematics, physics and chemistry.

3. STM education that does not include physics and chemistry (mathematics must be covered in the level 3 education programme, with direct access to programmes at ISCED level 6 or 7) can be accepted if candidates have at least two years of experience in metalworking or in welding in the five years before the application.

4. Education other than STM Education can be accepted if applicants have at least 5 years of experience in metalworking or in welding in the last 8 years before the application. These applicants must be aware that mathematics is an important basic subject for understanding the IWT training programme.
Applicants must pass the IWS 0 exam to be admitted to the IWT training programme.