The International AM Qualification System is composed by a set of qualifications for different proficiency levels in the field of AM technologies, grounded in industry requirements and validated by experts.

The AM Qualification System covers Metal AM Qualifications for Operators, Technicians, Designers, Supervisor, Inspector, Coordinator and Engineers, as well one Polymer AM Qualification for Designers.

The management of the International AM Qualification System is done by EWF.

To know where to start an IAMQS Course, search the map for the following Authorized Nominated Bodies:




Or you can reach one of the following Authorized National Bodies:

 

France

ASSOCIATION FRANÇAISE DU SOUDAGE

Spain

CESOL – Asociación Española de Soldadura y Tecnologías de Unión

Italy

IIS CERT srl

Portugal

ISQ – Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade

Japan

JWES - Japan Welding Engineering Society

United Kingdom

TWI Certification Ltd.

Greece

Welding Greek Institute



Why is it important to qualify AM personnel using the International AM Education, Training and Qualification System?

  • The system ensures that the transfer of knowledge process is developed in a harmonized way, by every authorized Organizations worldwide;
  • This Qualification System provides a way to recognize technological knowledge for AM Personnel;
  • The system is supported through innovative training guidelines that cover front-end emerging technologies in AM at an industrial level, offering individual learning pathways opportunities;
  • This Qualification System addresses the specific industry needs and involves trainers from industry and case studies based on real industrial issues;
  • It is recognized as a best practice of international qualification system by CEDEFOP.

 

For more information about the System Qualifications click here.