EWF European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting 4 October, 2013 Lisbon, PORTUGAL
EWF
EWF The European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting, was created in 1992 by all the welding institutes of the European Community with the aim of updating and harmonization training and education in the field of welding technology
EWF Mission To provide world class, European focused, value added products and support services to its members and their communities in the field of joining, welding, cutting and related technologies on an international basis
Areas of Activity Training of Welding Personnel Qualification of Welding Personnel Certification of Personnel Certification of Companies Collaboration Projects Technical Information
The EWF/IIW Qualification System Professional Qualification Combined System EWF and IAB/IIW ANBs Rules for the Approval of ANBs and ATBs EWF and IAB/IIW EWF System Qualification Levels /Guidelines: - IWE/EWE Engineer - IWT/EWT Technologist - IWS/EWS - Specialist - IWP/EWP Practitioner - IWIP/EWIP Inspection Personnel (3 levels) - IW/EW Welder (3 levels, 4 processes) - IWSD Structures Designer (2 levels) - Distance Learning Guidelines: - EAE/EAS/EAB Adhesive Bonding - EWS-RW/EWP-RW - Resistance - ETSS/ETSP/ETS - Spraying - MMA EW-Diver - EPW Plastic Welder - European Aluminothermic Welder -- (EAW),RAILSAFE/Guide/PU/SLV/TB/060227 Special Courses at Specialist Level: - Laser - Robots - Reinforcing Bars - Weld Imperfections for NDT Pers. - Macro and Micro Examination - Heat treatments - Risk Management in Welding Fabrication
The EWF/IIW Qualification System Network ANB Authorized National Bodies: Organisation appointed by the National Member and Authorised by IIW/EWF to promote and supervise the system in the country The are 44 ANBs, the Network at the present is: Americas: Brazil and Canada. Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech R., Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and United Kingdom. Asia, Oceania and Africa: Australia, R.P. China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Rep. Korea, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand and Tunisia. Applicant ANBs at the present: Egypt and Tunisia
The EWF/IIW Qualification System How To Become An ANB STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ANBs Role The approval of ATBs to implement the courses in accordance with the Guideline(s). The qualification and certification of personnel and recording the relevant information The management of the examinations. Grant Authorisation Scope of activity 5 Years Organisational Structure Governing Board Chief Executive Examination Board Audit Team for ATBs
The EWF/IIW Qualification System How To Become An ATB STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ATBs ATBs (Approved Training Bodies) conduct courses designed to prepare candidates for qualification/certification, as described in the EWF / IIW Rules ANB ATB 1 ATB n (other countries)
The EWF/IIW Qualification System The International Training and Qualification System
The EWF/IIW Qualification System The European Training and Qualification System
Thousands The EWF/IIW Qualification System The EWF/IIW Training and Qualification System EWF / IIW Total Cumulated Diplomas Awarded
The EWF/IIW Certification System Certification Personnel Certification Companies Certification EWF / IIW System ANBs EWF / IIW System ANBCCs - Certification System for Welding Coordinators PCS - Certification of Plastic Welders CEPW - Certification System for Arc Welders Manufacturer Certification System Quality (EN ISO 3834) Environmental (EN ISO 14001) Health & Safety
EWF Income Statements 2010-12 Source: EWF Anual Reports 2010, 211 and 2012
Collaboration with European Commission Training & Qualification EWF has developed strong working relationships with EU institutions, on relevant EU policy frameworks: EQF (European Qualification Framework); ECVET (European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training) ESCO (European Skills/Competences qualifications and Occupations)
Collaboration with European Commission Research & Development Sub-platforms MANUFUTURE Coordinated by EWF with assistance by TWI Coordinated by Fraunhofer Coordinated by TNO
Collaboration with European Commission Training & Qualification Joining Sub-Platform Influencing Funding Research Collaboration Exploitation of Joining
Value added and jobs resulting from joining technology European Study Sponsored by EWF, EWA (European Welding Association) and DVS (German Welding Society) shows impact of welding and joining technologies across the EU; Relevant findings: In 2010, the manufacture and application of joining technology represented 65.1 billion and provided employment to 1.2 million people in the EU(27);
Knowledge Transfer/Products EWF Technical Sheets; Distance/Blended Learning Tools; WELDPLAY Interactive Computer Game; Welding APP Examination Database
Welding Dictionary APP
Welding Dictionary App
EU Lifelong Learning Projects 2013/2014 2 concluding projects in 2013: CSR-Matrix WELDIMP 3 ongoing projects for 2013-14: silang E-WELD WELDCUP 2 new projects for 2013-13: RAILSAFE-TR; InteractivWeld;
7th Framework Projects in 2013/2014 One ongoing project in 2013: EMFWELD; 5 new projects starting in 2103: FlexiFab Weldaprime Tailorweld Lashare Bondtest
Dissemination, Communication Network and Media EWF Website Since 2001, the EWF website registered a yearly visitor count of more than 1 million visitors.
Dissemination, Communication Network and Media - Social Networking Tools Facebook As of October 2nd, 2013 EWF s Facebook page has 1478 likes. Visit the page on http://www.facebook.com/europeanweldi ngfederation LinkedIN EWF has made a great use of the LinkedIN professional network. The EWF profile has almos 3 000 connections and a combined network of more than 10 000 000 contacts EWF Contact network includes national members contacts, with a reach of more than 40 000 individual companies and organizations
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