The welder coding tests for BS EN 4872 part 1 and part 2 applies to a wide range of general fabrication work where an approved welding procedure is not required. You will produce a weld following written instructions, and then the welded joint is subject to visual or surface inspection, as well as a destructive bend test, nick break fracture test and macro etch.
This is a UK welding standard (British Standard 4872) is used to certify all welding positions on a sheet, plate and pipe for mild steel and aluminium using for the four welding processes. You will choose one ARC welding process, including a MIG Welding coding (GMAW), MAG welding coding (GMAW), TIG welding coding (GTAW), Flux cored welding coding (FCAW).
You are given no more than 120 minutes to complete the test if you require training before the test, then please use the welder coding training course before the test.
You will gain the welding certificate on successful completion of the weld and passing the destructive testing. The process usually takes two days until sign off and posting of the certificate