Technical Courses in Welding, WPS and Welder Qualification
Practical training for engineers, inspectors and companies - register your interest and we will let you know as soon as classes open.
XP Soluções Industriais is putting together a series of practical courses on WPS writing, welder qualification, inspection and welding cost reduction. Register your interest in the course you want - classes are prioritised by demand.
Writing a WPS - ASME IX (2025 edition)
Engineers and inspectors • 90-120 min • Intermediate
How to build a complete WPS to the 2025 edition of ASME IX: P-Number selection, Group Number, consumables, parameters and documentation ready for qualification.
See course page →Writing a WPS - AWS D1.1 (2025 edition)
Fabrication and QA/QC teams • 60-90 min • Intermediate
A practical guide to writing a WPS to AWS D1.1, with worked examples and the operational pitfalls that cause rejections.
I'm interested →Welder Qualification - AWS D1.1
Coordinators, inspectors and supervisors • 60-90 min • Intermediate/Advanced
Step by step planning and execution of welder qualification to AWS D1.1: test coupon types, required testing, records and certificate issuing.
I'm interested →Welder Qualification - ASME IX
Pressure vessel and fabrication shops • 60-90 min • Intermediate/Advanced
How to run and document welder qualification to ASME IX, focusing on P-Numbers, specimen preparation and result interpretation.
I'm interested →Writing a WPS - ISO
Companies working with exports • 60-90 min • Intermediate
Practical WPS writing to the applicable ISO criteria (compared with AWS/ASME), with attention to traceability and international requirements.
I'm interested →Welder Qualification - ISO
Companies needing international acceptance • 60 min • Intermediate
How to apply welder qualification concepts under ISO standards, highlighting operational differences and the documentation needed for international acceptance.
I'm interested →Understand and Reduce Welding Costs and Waste
Production managers and engineers • 90 min • Intermediate
Practical methods to calculate cost per part, identify waste (rework, excess consumption) and cut cost without compromising compliance.
I'm interested →Understanding Petrobras N-133 Requirements
Petrobras suppliers • 60-90 min • Intermediate
Practical interpretation of N-133 requirements: what gets audited, the most common non-conformities and how to prepare documentation and processes for Petrobras contracts.
I'm interested →Short Course: N-2301 (introductory)
Professionals dealing with contracts • 60 min • Introductory
A focused overview of N-2301: scope, main requirements and a compliance checklist for anyone who has to meet the standard on contract.
I'm interested →Writing an ITP and a Welding Plan
QA/QC and site supervisors • 60-90 min • Intermediate
How to write an Inspection and Test Plan and a workable welding plan, keeping design, execution and documentation consistent with one another.
I'm interested →Welder Performance Management
Coordinators and technical HR • 60 min • Intermediate
Tools to record, assess and control welder performance: indicators, rework records and development plans.
I'm interested →Building a Databook for Welded Equipment
Fabricators and technical managers • 90 min • Intermediate
Structure and content of a complete databook: reports, certificates, test records and the organisation needed for handover to a client or certifying body.
I'm interested →Introductory Course - Welding Terminology and Processes
New professionals and non-technical departments • 60 min • Introductory
A clear introduction to the main welding terms, symbols and processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW), ideal for anyone who needs to find their bearings day to day.
I'm interested →Understanding and Reducing Welding Defects
Welders, inspectors and supervisors • 90 min • Intermediate
Root cause identification for the most common defects (cracking, porosity, lack of fusion) and practical prevention and correction strategies.
I'm interested →Welding Duplex Stainless Steels and the New ASME IX 2025 Rules
Materials, QA and specialised welders • 90-120 min • Advanced
Metallurgical precautions, parameters and recent code requirements for welding duplex, with emphasis on the ASME IX 2025 updates.
I'm interested →Frequently asked questions
- When do the courses start?
- Classes are formed on demand. Register your interest to join the priority list.
- Are the courses online or in person?
- Most will be online (recorded and/or live). In-person practical courses will be announced when classes are formed.
- Is material and a certificate included?
- Yes - every course includes supporting material (PDF/spreadsheet) and a digital certificate of attendance.