• Completion of TÜV Rheinland preparatory course in Welding Technology and Welding Inspection  - module for Comprehensive Level, recognized by the TUV Rheinland certification body.
• Admission to the exam is granted on 90% attendance of the teaching units
• Graduated in Engineering field, or
• Qualified as Welding Engineer, Welding Technologist or  Welding Specialist with five years experience, or
• Certified as Welding Inspector (Standard) with two years experience

• Written exam (multiple choice and open questions)
• Oral exam
• Practical exam

In the examination participants prove their knowledge in the following areas of welding inspection - Comprehensive level:

• NDT, mechanical testing
• Review and application of welding instruction
• Material and metalurgic specification
• Consumables specification
• Technical drawing
• Preparation of welding procedure
• Preparation of welding inspection procedures
• Quality control
• Welding equipment
• National and international regulation
• Identification of welding defects
• Inspection based on national requirements

Requirements for recertification:

• Renew after 3 years without examination
• Proof of eye test

Requirements for recertification after further 3 years:

• Portfolio test to verify  evidence of continuing professional development and,
• Pass 60% of written recertification test to verify welding technology knowledge and,
• Practical test to verify knowledge of inspection of welded joints.