Welding Procedures & Qualifications
UKAS Accredited Independent Inspection Body
Procedures & Qualifications
Our welding inspection and certification services are recognised across a wide range of industries, providing customers with confidence that their welded materials, structures and processes meet the required standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
The inspection reports, certification packages and supporting documentation we produce are tailored to each customer’s needs, delivering a clear, comprehensive record of all inspections, assessments, testing activities and technical evaluations carried out by our qualified personnel, together with our findings, recommendations and certification outcomes.
Welding Procedure Qualification (WPQR/PQR)
WQIC provides independent Welding Procedure Qualification services, supporting manufacturers and fabricators in demonstrating compliance with relevant welding standards and specifications. Our experienced inspectors oversee the qualification process, coordinate testing with accredited laboratories, and deliver clear, comprehensive certification documentation.
Independent Certification
Impartial qualification and certification services delivered by experienced welding specialists.
Fast Turnaround
Efficient coordination of testing and documentation to keep projects moving.
Standards Compliance
Qualifications delivered in accordance with British, European and International standards.
Weld Procedure & Qualification Services Include:
- Welder Qualification Testing
- Brazer Qualification
- Welding Operator Qualification
- Qualification Renewal & Revalidation
- Independent Witnessing Services
- Certification Review & Compliance Support
Simplifying the Qualification Process
Managing welder qualifications can be time-consuming, particularly for organisations with multiple personnel, sites or projects. WQIC helps streamline the process by coordinating testing requirements, managing certification records and providing clear guidance on qualification routes and standards.
Our aim is to reduce administrative burden while ensuring qualifications remain valid, compliant and readily available when required.
Industry Standards & Specifications
WQIC supports qualification programmes across a broad range of industry sectors and recognised standards, including British, European, International and project-specific requirements.
Whether qualifications are required for fabrication, manufacturing, structural steelwork, pressure equipment or specialist engineering applications, our team can provide guidance on the most appropriate certification pathway.
Our Other Services
Drop-In Weld Bays
Fully equipped weld bays available to book 7 days a week, ideal for contractor testing & qualification.
Failure Investigations
When things go wrong, our experts help you quickly understand why, helping you to prevent recurrence.
Thermal Cutting
Verify and demonstrate the effectiveness of your cutting procedures with annual thermal cutting tests carried out in accordance with BS EN 1090.
Mechanical Testing
Independent mechanical testing that verifies the performance and integrity of your components.
Neville Davies
2023-05-12
Outstanding service, providing knowledgeable advice and delivering results in excellent time, would highly recommend.
Neil Smith
2021-04-30
Great team cheers lads
Robert Plant
2018-10-23
In a world where you need a reliable supplier who can support you through anything (if its an audit or working out why something isn’t working) this company is on the ball, I would even go as far to say for the last three years has been a pleasure trading with WQ Inspection & Certification Ltd.
As a medium sized manufacturer, we have found our quality of workmanship increased as they encourage us with best practices and support us with how to go about being proactive.
Industry Accreditations
Contact The Team To Discuss Weld Procedure Qualifications
Speak to our friendly team for expert advice on welding qualifications, inspection, testing, and certification. Backed by over 30 years of experience, WQiC is a trusted UKAS-accredited independent body serving pressure equipment and other high-integrity industries.
- 0121 505 2066
- admin@wq-ic.co.uk
- WQIC House, 23 Bagnall Street, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0EF