IIW Diploma in Welding
WIM ANB is the IIW Authorized Nominated Body of Malaysia authorized by IIW to manage the following IIW Diploma courses in Malaysia:
- International Welding Specialist (IWS)
- International Welding Technologist (IWT)
- International Welding Engineer (IWE)
WIM ANB is the IIW Authorized Nominated Body of Malaysia authorized by IIW to manage the following IIW Diploma courses in Malaysia:
- appoint suitable Approved Training Bodies (ATB) to deliver the above courses in Malaysia
- assess potential candidates to enroll in the courses
- organize and conduct examinations of all the modules
- issue IWS, IWT and IWE Diploma certificates to all successful candidates
There is a high demand for people with specific technical knowledge of welding to undertake the tasks of welding coordination. As a special process, the control of welding quality depends on the knowledge of welding coordinators.
To comply with the requirements of ISO 3834, it is necessary for an employer to show that responsible welding coordinators have the specific technical knowledge necessary to perform the essential welding-related tasks given in ISO 14731. The International Specialist, Technologist and Engineer Diploma provide demonstrable evidence of the basic technical knowledge requirements.
The IIW Diploma delivered is a modular programme, enabling progression in stages through three levels of qualification
- Specialist Level (IWS)
Personnel with some technical knowledge where the level of knowledge needs to be sufficient for the planning, executing, supervising and testing of tasks and responsibilities, within a limited technical field and involving simple welded constructions. - Technologist Level (IWT)
Personnel with specific technical knowledge, where the level of knowledge needs to be sufficient for the planning, executing, supervising and testing of tasks and responsibilities in welding fabrication, within a selective or limited technical field. - Engineer Level (IWE)
Personnel with comprehensive technical knowledge, where full knowledge is required for the planning, executing and supervising of all tasks and responsibilities in welding fabrication.
Is this course suitable for me?
This course will be of great interest to engineers, technologists, welding coordinators and managers in the following fields – process plants, structural steelwork, bridges, pressure vessels, pipework and pipelines, storage tanks, offshore structures, general heavy equipment, ship building and ship repairs, automotive, construction, rail, aerospace, power generator equipment, material testing or any industry where welding is the major joining method.
If you have some technical knowledge with at least 2 years ’experience in welding-related tasks and are seeking to progress your career in welding engineering, the IIW diploma is for you.
How would attaining the IIW Diploma benefit me?
- Internationally-recognized qualification
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the essential welding-related tasks described in IS0 14731.
- A qualification that may enable you to take up the role of responsible welding coordinator as defined in ISO 3834.
- Increases your knowledge of welding technology including design and advanced welding processes.
- Increases your employability and value to the industry.
- Provides verification of your welding skills when tendering for jobs.
- Progresses your career, building your knowledge as you work through the modules towards achieving your Welding Engineer qualification.
- Learn from internationally renowned experts.
Access Conditions
Access conditions for each level can be found in the chart below. The access conditions allows you to enroll UP TO that level and is NOT a direct entry to each specific level. Do not worry if you do not meet the access conditions for the higher levels when you begin your training. You can get entry to the higher levels when you gain additional qualifications as you progress through the program.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours
The Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) has approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for attendance in all the fourteen modules in all three levels IWS, IWT & IWE. Each module is approved for 25 CPD hours.
MBOT was established as a professional body to register and recognize Professional Technologists (Ts) and Certified Technicians (Tc) as professionals in related technology and technical fields.
Minimum annual CPD hours are essential to renew the certificate of registration for Professional Technologists and Certified Technicians by MBOT.
Human Resource Development Corp (HRDC)
All the above modules are registered and approved under the HRDC SBL KHAS scheme
How To Apply
Request an application form by e-mailing to inquiry@wim.org or welding.institute@wim.org.my
Return the completed application form including a CV detailing your experience and copies of any certificates and transcripts showing you meet the entry requirements.
It should take around one week for the assessor to process your form and review your details – you will receive an e-mail confirmation when this process is complete.
You can book your training by completing the enrolment form provided by training provider. The course (module) schedule will be provided by training provider or can be seen in our website.
Course/ Exam Fee:
IIW Diploma of International Welding Specialist (IWS) : RM3,600.00* per module
IIW Diploma of International Welding Technologist (IWT) : RM4,000.00* per module
IIW Diploma of International Welding Engineer (IWE) : RM4,400.00* per module
5 % discount is given to WIM members for all modules
*Note : Fee is subject to 8% SST
*Course schedules are subject to change
Course Time: 0900 to 1700 (Mondays to Thursdays)
Exam time (IWS/IWT) : 0900 to 1200 (Fridays)
Exam time (IWE):
Written : 0900 to 1200 (Fridays)
Oral:1500- to 1800 (Fridays)
Venue: No 1, Jalan Utarid U5/13, Section U5, Bandar Pinggiran Subang, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan .
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For more information please contact:
Desmond Yeap:
General Tel no. 03 78481000 Ext 4218
Siti Amira:
General Tel no. 03 78481000 Ext 4219
Noorfadhilah:
General Tel no. 03 78481000 Ext 4212
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