ISO 9606 Welder Qualification Certification

Scope

ISO 9606 is an international welder qualification standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), designed to verify whether welding operators possess the competency to fabricate specified joints with designated materials and welding processes. It is widely used in steel structures, boilers & pressure vessels, bridges, shipbuilding, offshore engineering, rail transportation and other sectors, serving as an essential supporting requirement for various international projects as well as system certifications including EN 1090, ISO 3834 and PED.

[Certification Content]

• Testing covering different filler metal groups (e.g. FM1, FM2, FM3) or base material grades (e.g. aluminium alloy groups 21, 22, 23)

• Qualification tests for various welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, TIG, SAW, etc.)

• Competence assessment for all welding positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead, etc.)

• Test piece welding and inspection complying with ISO requirements (including VT, RT, UT, etc.)

• Individually numbered certificates per person per item with internationally recognized validity

[Certification Process]

• Assess welding requirements and standard applicability.

• Develop and prepare corresponding pWPS or WPS (Welding Procedure Specification).

• Arrange test plate preparation and witnessed on-site welding.

• Perform non-destructive or destructive testing and issue evaluation reports.

• The certification body reviews test results and issues qualification certificates (periodic re-certification required).

[Allmark Advantages]

• Professional welding technical consultants to guide welders in practical training and standard comprehension.

• One-stop qualification services integrated with ISO 3834/EN 1090 projects.

• Offer multi-standard parallel qualification: one test plate for multiple certificates (e.g., AWS D1.1 + ISO 9606).

• Long-term collaboration with third-party certification bodies, ensuring short cycles and high pass rates.

[Why Choose ISO 9606]

• Meets mandatory welder certification requirements for European standard systems.

• Enhances customer confidence in weld quality.

• Improves systematic management of enterprise personnel qualifications.

• Expands opportunities for welders in international projects and overseas employment.