Engineering degree, Technician qualification and state approved master qualification as welding specialist or specialist tradesman/journeyman/woman of the iron and steel works industry/trade with a minimum of two years of experience in metal processing or completion of the TÜV preparatory course “General Technical and Scientific Fundamentals” and  passed  written and oral examination in the main areas 1-4.

Successful participation in the TÜV Rheinland Akademie qualification course “International Welding Specialist (TÜV)” recognised by the certification body. Admission to the exam is granted on 75% attendance during the total of 248 teaching units.

Written and oral exam.

In the examination the participants must prove knowledge in the following areas:

• Equipment and processes in welding techniques
• Materials, their suitability and behaviour when welding
• Calculation and design
• Application techniques and quality assurance in manufacturing

The International Welding Specialist (TÜV) can act as welding supervisor according to DIN EN ISO 14731 and is additionally qualified with fundamental knowledge of technical and technological economic execution of welding work. This enables them to prepare and supervise simple welding constructions and manufacturing processes.