IIW Annual Report 2025

LEARNING INTERNATIONAL AUTHORISATION BOARD ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: WHO IS DOING WHAT

Mr Horia Dascau IIW-IAB Group A Chair (Romania)

Mr Stefano Morra IIW-IAB Group B Chair (Italy)

GROUP A 'EDUCATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION' IS RESPONSIBLE TO: • Develop and revise the Qualification Guidelines, Alternative Route rules and requirements and deal with Blended Learning Programs; • Develop and manage the harmonised examinations. Approval of the IAB Guidelines is the responsibility of Group A. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS FROM GROUP A In 2025, Group A advanced the IIW-IAB education and qualification system through modularisation, harmonisation, and digital transformation. Key activities included: • Progressing the modular revision of the IAB-252 guideline, with dedicated teams working on each module. A new version is expected in January 2026. • Integrating GREENWELD project results into the Welder guideline as optional content, supporting sustainability goals. • Revising the Welding Inspector (IWIP) guideline, including updates to syllabus and harmonised exams. Feedback from ANBs led to simplification of exam structure and scoring. • Enhancing the Harmonised Examination Database, with over 250 questions updated and new features like automatic scoring and statistical analysis in development. • Expanding blended learning, including integration into laser processing and mechanized welding guidelines. OP-15 and IAB-195 are under revision. • Develop new Working Group rules, including rules on the participation, intermediate meetings, and expert nominations from ANBs.

GROUP B 'IMPLEMENTATION, AUTHORISATION AND CERTIFICATION' IS RESPONSIBLE TO: • Develop, maintain, and revise the Rules and Operational Procedures for implementing the Qualification Guidelines and the Certification Systems; • Grant and confirm authorisations of Authorised Nominated Bodies (ANBs) and Authorised Nominated Bodies for Company Certification (ANBCCs); • Approve Access Conditions, Transition Arrangements and Blended Learning Programs; • Appoint Assessors. Approval of the IAB Rules and Operating procedures is the responsibility of Group B. IAB Peer, Blended Learning and Lead Assessors are Experts of the llW-IAB qualification and certification systems and are responsible for assessing ANBs and ANBCCs against the llW-IAB Rules. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS FROM GROUP B In 2025, Group B made significant strides in improving access equity and certification system recognition welding professionals. Highlights include: • Approval of harmonised Access Conditions for International Wedling Engineer, replacing the National Access Conditions. Implementation begins on 1 February 2026. • Increase the issuance of digital diplomas by IAB Members, with ANBs integrated and paper diplomas to be phased out. • Ongoing accreditation of the IIW CIWIP Certification System by IAF, with technical evaluation underway. • Development of digital audit feedback forms and updates to assessor documentation to streamline authorisation processes.

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