This 8-hour online course provides a comprehensive introduction to pipeline welding, focusing on the critical aspects of both onshore and offshore pipeline construction. Participants will develop a solid understanding of pipe materials, components, and the welding processes and techniques widely employed in the industry.
The course offers in-depth guidance on health and safety protocols, welding standards, and the essential steps involved in welding procedure and welder qualification. Additionally, specialized modules on weld quality and non-destructive testing equip participants with the knowledge to identify various weld defects, understand their causes, and evaluate their acceptability using workmanship standards or engineering critical assessments.
On request
8 hours
Live, online session
Foundation level
Satisfies the learning requirements for
Pipeline Welding CS034F
Certificate of completion, plus
Continued Professional Development hours
Tailored specifically for organizations, our Tier 2 Certificate Program is designed to meet workforce training needs (minimum of 8 participants). Led by industry experts, these private sessions offer participants exclusive access to expert insights and practical, real-world knowledge. Through a blend of theoretical instruction, practical learning, and collaborative activities, participants will gain a holistic understanding of pipeline welding, empowering them to apply their skills effectively in the field. Courses are available live online or in person (subject to availability, with potential price adjustments) and include the option to sit for an examination and earn a ROSEN certificate of competence.
This course runs over two days, and we include breaks and question and answer sessions (30 minutes per day). Additionally, you will have access to the selected Tier 1: E-Learns prior the program start date: Introduction to Pipeline Engineering Principles CS001A , Introduction to Pipeline Materials CS013A, and Introduction to Pipeline Integrity Management CS014A.
Introduction to Materials and their Weldability:
• Steel basics
• What properties are important and how are they achieved
• Pipe materials
• Fitting materials
Welding processes:
• Weld types and positions
• Welding processes overview
Onshore welding:
• Stages in onshore pipeline construction
• Manual welding
• Mechanised welding
• Tie-ins
Offshore welding:
• Methods of offshore pipeline laying
• Typical offshore pipeline welding
• Underwater welding techniques
In-Service Welding:
• In-service welding options and types
• Stages of in-service welding
Welding Health and Safety:
• General health and safety risks during welding activities
• Mitigations
Welding Standards and Procedure Qualification:
• Standards
• Welding procedures
• Qualification of procedures
• Qualification of welders
Inspection Techniques:
• Why inspect
• Visual inspection
• Surface inspection
• Radiography
• Ultrasonic testing
• Acceptance criteria
Weld Defects:
• Different types of weld defects
• Key features of different defect types
• How defects occur
• How to reduce defects occurring
Mark is a Chartered EWE/IWE qualified Materials and Welding Engineer with 20 years experience in the oil and gas industries with significant knowledge of the specification, manufacture, and application of pipeline materials, subsea components, welding technology and pipeline construction. Having experience gained in roles with significant production welding, technical, quality and managerial responsibilities, Mark is able to offer support to clients across a large range of project types including research and development, failure investigation and manufacturing and construction audit activities as well as more specialist topics such as in-service/under pressure welding, multi wire SAW welding and CRA weld cladding.
