We have a certification center to enable companies to qualify their welders, brazers and inspectors, while minimizing the impact on their day-to-day production. Our certifications are recognized by the B.C.S. organization, and our welding procedures are ASME-approved by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec.
Qualification of welders and brazers
We support you in qualifying your welders and solderers according to internationally recognized codes (ASME, AWS, CSA, ISO).
*Sale of plate assemblies for welding procedure qualification and welder/brazing qualification
Welding and brazing procedure qualification
Our center offers welding procedure drafting services for different types of structures:
- For steel structures :
- AWS D1.1 Section 3.B et 4.B
- CSA W47.1 Sections 9.9 à 11
- For aluminum structures :
- AWS D1.2
- CSA W47.2 Sections 9.7 et 9.8
- For pressure vessels :
- ASME Section IX (partie QW et QB)
We coordinate with the relevant authorities, supply certified materials, and provide technical assistance during the welding process. The qualification process usually takes just 3 days.
Inspector qualification
We offer an SNT-TC-1A inspector qualification program, tailored to your specific needs, which can be carried out on site or in our laboratories. The program includes :
- Written Practice
- Drafting of inspection procedures
- Training and qualification of non-destructive testing personnel
- Ongoing support from Mequaltech for Letter of Appointement