ISO 9606 | Certificate for welders
To ensure the desired level of quality in welded joints, it is essential to execute the welding process professionally and with high quality. In situations where a welder is inadequately trained, achieving the desired quality level may not be possible, or it can be reached but at significantly higher costs with additional corrections.
The ISO 3834 standard requires that the manufacturer has a sufficient number of competent welders, and that each welder involved in the production of welded structures holds valid certifications as proof of competence. These documents are often referred to as welder certificates, and the process of verifying professional competence is known as welder certification.
What is Welder Certification?
Welder certification refers to an activity in which a welder proves their skills and knowledge by welding a test sample using the prescribed welding procedure and appropriate welding materials, under conditions that must align with those in the production process. Certification serves as proof of the welder’s competence.
Tests of welder competency for welding processes involving the melting of various metal materials are conducted according to the following standards:
- SRPS EN ISO 9606-1 (steel)
- SRPS EN ISO 9606-2 (aluminum and its alloys)
- SRPS EN ISO 9606-3 (copper and copper alloys)
- SRPS EN ISO 9606-4 (nickel and nickel alloys)
- SRPS EN ISO 9606-5 (titanium and titanium alloys, zirconium and zirconium alloys)
Hiring competent personnel and qualifying the welding technology influences the quality of products that meet defined quality requirements and customer specifications, which also impacts increased competitiveness in the market and cost reduction.
According to which standards does Intercert perform welder certification?
- EN ISO 9606-1:2017, Welding of Steel
- EN ISO 9606-2:2009, Welding of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
- EN ISO 14732:2014, Automated and Automatic Welding of Metal Materials
How long is the certification valid?
Welder/operator certificates are issued with TÜV AUSTRIA accreditation for a period of 3 years according to Scheme 2, but certificates can also be issued under Scheme 1, where the certificate is valid for 2 years. All certificates are registered in the TÜV Austria database and are publicly available. The certificates are globally recognized and accepted.
Having a valid certificate is typically important for those seeking higher-paying positions or applying for financially competitive contracts with stricter regulations. Certification also gives employers the assurance that you have undergone the necessary training and are qualified for the job.
Holding a certificate proves that you are skilled in all aspects of safety and welding techniques.