Responsible Welding Coordination (RWC)

Our Responsible Welding Coordinator Course

For more information and our next course dates please call us on 07808666380

We provide a 2 day Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) course in accordance with the requirements of EN1090-1, with a 3^rd day onsite Gap Analysis and Initial Type Testing (ITT) , which is a requirement, helping you comply with the mandatory regulation of CE marking for structural steel.The role of the RWC is to control and supervise all welding activities, and ensure the steel structures meet the adequate levels of mechanical resistance, stability, serviceability and durability.The two-day RWC training course covers the duties and requirements of a RWC for execution classes 1 and 2. This course is recognized by a number of nominated third party notified bodies.

Course topics include:

• CE marking explanation
• Introduction to basic metallurgy
• Welding principles and processes
• Consumables and gas selection
• Pre-heat applications and calculating the requirements
• Procedure (PQR) WPS/Welder Qualification in accordance with EN15614-1 and EN 9606-1
• Components of welds and weld symbols
• Non-destructive testing overview and destructive testing to meet the requirements of EN15614-1 and EN90606-1
• Visual inspection of welds and defect type identification including hold time requirements
• Work in accordance with acceptance/rejection criteria’s (NSSS 6th edition – CE marked) and BS EN ISO 5817

The RWC training is delivered by our tutor, who is qualified EWS/IWS (European Welding Specialist/International Welding Specialist) and PCN Level 3 in Visual Inspection. It is also possible to carry out the course at your premises if you require to put 2 or more delegates through the course.