Course on ISO/UNE Standards in Welding and Joining
Online 300-hour course on ISO/UNE standards in welding and joining. 6 modules covering ISO 3834 (quality requirements for welding), ISO 15614-1 (welding procedure qualification) and SYSWELD. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course on ISO/UNE Standards in Welding and Joining — studying from the United States
Defense engineering is a major pillar of the American economy, with strong clusters in Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, Connecticut and California. Prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems Inc. develop land, air and naval systems for the Department of Defense. Work spans vehicle design, weapons integration, survivability and secure systems, governed by strict security and procurement rules. Engineers in this field often hold or pursue security clearances, which shapes career paths and project access.
Fees for the United States: US$830 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US bodies and clearance rules apply to defense and land-systems engineering?
Defense engineering in the US is shaped by the Department of Defense and agencies such as the Army Contracting Command, with work often requiring security clearances issued through federal processes. Professional engineering bodies include the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and ASME for mechanical systems. Licensure, where needed, comes from state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees and do not confer clearances or licences.
Do US defense contractors and government employers recognize private engineering qualifications?
US defense primes and government employers typically require US citizenship for many roles, security clearances, and accredited degrees or proven experience. A private online qualification is not a substitute for these and is assessed by each employer. It may complement existing expertise, but it should not be relied on as a route into cleared or government positions.
Can a US-based engineer study land-systems topics online alongside full-time work?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. The workload is about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. Each student receives an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers fund training, so you may wish to ask your employer about support.
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What you will be able to do
Classify joining processes and their standardisation framework.
Analyse welding metallurgy and its effect on properties.
Qualify welding procedures and welders in accordance with standards.
Apply inspection and testing techniques to welded joints.
Control quality and distortion in production.
Implement the quality requirements of ISO 3834.
Develop the welding plan for a real component.
Who it's for
- Welding engineer who wants to specialise in ISO/UNE Standards in welding and joining.
- Welding coordinator who wants to specialise in ISO/UNE Standards in welding and joining.
- Inspector of welded constructions who wants to specialise in ISO/UNE Standards in welding and joining.
- Non-destructive testing technician who wants to specialise in ISO/UNE Standards in welding and joining.
- Quality manager in manufacturing who wants to specialise in ISO/UNE Standards in welding and joining.
- Joining process engineer who wants to specialise in ISO/UNE Standards in welding and joining.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter metal construction.
What you'll work with
- ISO 3834 (quality requirements for welding)
- ISO 15614-1 (welding procedure qualification)
- ISO 9606-1 (welder qualification)
- ISO 5817 (quality levels for imperfections)
- ISO 14731 (welding coordination)
- ISO 17637 (visual inspection of welded joints)
- EN 1090-2 (execution of steel structures)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Families of arc welding processes1.2Resistance, laser and electron beam welding1.3Brazing and soldering1.4Adhesive and mechanical joints1.5Standardised designation of processes1.6Terminology and welding symbols on drawings1.7Welding positions and their designation1.8Standardisation bodies involved1.9Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.10Exercise: interpreting the symbols on a drawing
2.1Weldability of carbon and low-alloy steels2.2Stainless steels and their characteristic problems2.3Aluminium and light alloys2.4Titanium and nickel alloys2.5Heat-affected zone and its microstructure2.6Filler metal and its selection2.7Preheating and post-weld treatment2.8Hot and cold cracking2.9Hydrogen embrittlement in the joint2.10Practice: selecting filler metal and parameters
3.1Welding procedure specification3.2Procedure qualification record3.3Essential and non-essential variables3.4Test specimens, tests and acceptance criteria3.5Qualification of welder and operator3.6Scope of validity and its renewal3.7Welding coordination and levels of responsibility3.8Quality requirements for fusion welding3.9Documentation and its retention3.10Practice: drafting a welding procedure
4.1Visual inspection and its criteria4.2Liquid penetrant and magnetic particle testing4.3Conventional and phased-array ultrasonic testing4.4Industrial radiography and its interpretation4.5Eddy current and other techniques4.6Acceptance levels for imperfections4.7Qualification of testing personnel4.8Destructive testing: tensile, bend and hardness tests4.9Inspection report and traceability4.10Practice: assessing imperfections against a quality level
5.1Residual stresses and distortion5.2Welding sequence and tooling5.3Straightening and stress relieving5.4Automation and robotisation of welding5.5In-line process parameter control5.6Traceability of consumables and batches5.7Management of non-conformities and repair5.8Quality and productivity indicators5.9Health and safety in welding operations5.10Practice: quality control plan for a fabrication
6.1Choice of the assembly to fabricate6.2Selection of processes and materials6.3Welding procedure specifications6.4Plan for qualifying procedures and personnel6.5Inspection and testing plan6.6Distortion control and welding sequence6.7Traceability and non-conformity plan6.8Regulatory compliance matrix6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SYSWELD, ANSYS Mechanical, WeldEye, SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied using real procedures for destructive and non-destructive testing of joints, welding procedure qualification and thermal distortion simulation. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Classify joining processes and their standardisation framework.
Analyse welding metallurgy and its effect on properties.
Qualify welding procedures and welders in accordance with standards.
Apply inspection and testing techniques to welded joints.
Control quality and distortion in production.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SYSWELD, ANSYS Mechanical, WeldEye, SolidWorks. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit-transfer policy when you enrol.
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