For businesses in Birmingham and the surrounding areas, professional weld certification provides reassurance to clients, insurers, and regulatory bodies that welding work meets recognised national and international standards. With comprehensive documentation and independent verification, certified welding helps protect both your operations and your reputation.
Globally Recognised Weld Certification Documents
Our weld certification documents are recognised worldwide by insurance providers and regulatory authorities. This global recognition gives our customers a valuable assurance of compliance, supporting not only safety and quality requirements but also sales and marketing activities. Certified documentation demonstrates that welding processes and personnel have been independently assessed, tested, and approved to the highest standards.
Each weld report we prepare delivers a clear and detailed record of all inspections, testing, analysis, and conclusions. This transparency ensures that every aspect of the certification process is fully documented, giving customers complete confidence in the results.
Welding Procedure Certification (WPQR / PQR)
Our Independent Welding Procedure Certification service offers a complete, end-to-end solution for producing Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQRs) or Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs). Our fully trained and qualified surveyors attend your Birmingham site to gather all required technical data using a unique company–welder interaction method. This approach ensures accuracy while keeping disruption to your operations to an absolute minimum.
Once the data is collected, we coordinate all required testing through an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory, with results typically available within 3 to 5 days. This fast turnaround is ideal for projects with tight deadlines, helping you maintain momentum without compromising on quality or compliance.
Efficient, Low Disruption Certification Services
We understand that modern industries demand shorter lead times and minimal downtime. Our experience and technical expertise allow us to deliver an efficient certification process that requires minimal input from our customers. From initial assessment through to final documentation, our service is designed to integrate seamlessly into your workflow.
Our unique certification seal is widely recognised as a mark of excellence, providing a world-class guarantee of high-quality performance and compliance.
Welder Performance Qualification
In addition to welding procedure certification, we offer Welder Performance Qualification services through our dedicated Surveillance Department. Our experts independently witness and verify professional welders as they follow detailed written instructions to produce test pieces. These are usually based on a Preliminary Welding Procedure Specification (pWPS) or a formal Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
The completed test pieces are then sent to an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory for testing. This process enables welders to achieve qualification or coding to National, European, or International standards, ensuring their skills are formally recognised.
Ongoing Qualification & Certification Support
We also provide structured programmes to manage the continuing qualification and requalification of welders. This includes organising all necessary documentation and evidence required to support certificate prolongation. By managing this process on your behalf, we help ensure your workforce remains compliant and fully certified at all times.
Contact Us
For those in Birmingham seeking formal certification, we at Code A Weld offer access to the Certification Scheme for the Qualification of Welders and Welding Operators (ISO 17024). Contact us today to know more about our services.
