IIW 2016 Annual Report

EDUCATION, TRAINING, QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION

GOAL: To identify, develop and implement the IIW Education, Training, Qualification and Certification programmes on a global basis

International Authorisation Board (IAB) Systems have a three-fold orientation: personnel, compa- nies and the international welding community. The IAB is constantly working to develop the sys- tems it manages: the harmonised qualification and certification system for personnel and the certification system for companies, and adapt them both to technological advances and market needs.The Board works continuously towards the interests of the international welding community and its development, via its members worldwide. By providing certified welding personnel with coordination responsibilites and qualified and skilled personnel at all levels, and by developing

a harmonised scheme for company quality cer- tification according to ISO 3834, IAB responds to industry needs. 2016 KEY FIGURES • Qualification: 9,270 diplomas issued. Our 45 ANBs have delivered over 133,000 diplomas since 1998. • Certification: 436 (personnel) and 465 (company ISO 3834). A cumulated total of 1,900 companies and 1,400 personnel certificates have been delivered.

A recent meeting of the IIW International Authorisation Board

IAB – Members

IAB – Secretariat

Peer and Lead Assessors

Group A Education, Training and Qualification

Group B Implementation, Authorisation and Certification

Organisational diagramme

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