Steel Welder VQA Cert (Level 3) Exam. Certify your competence in methods like 111, 135 (MAG), 141 (TIG) with Sönmez to international standards.
Steel Welder (Level 3) Vocational Qualification Certificate Exam and Certification
Sönmez Certification is a fully authorized examination center for the training and certification of competent Steel Welders in compliance with national and internationally recognized standards.
Legal Requirement and Quality Endorsement:
Welding work involves high-risk and critical activities. Therefore, according to the VQA Law No. 5544, personnel working in the Steel Welder profession are legally required to obtain a Vocational Qualification Certificate.
Double Advantage with Sönmez Certification:
Our certification process not only fulfills the legal requirement but also provides candidates with a VQA Certificate alongside a certificate annex compliant with the TS EN ISO 9606-1 standard, which validates international welding quality. This opens an international door for our welders' careers.
Primary Welding Methods Certified (Elective Units):
In the Steel Welder (Level 3) qualification, candidates take the exam by selecting at least one of the following methods, in addition to the mandatory A1: Occupational Health and Safety in Welding Operations unit:
| Code | Method Name | Description |
| B1 | Manual Metal Arc Welding | 111 (MMAW): Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick Welding). |
| B5 | Metal-Arc Inert Gas Welding | 131 (MIG): Solid Wire with Inert Gas Shielding. |
| B6 | Metal-Arc Active Gas Welding | 135 (MAG): Solid Wire with Active Gas Shielding (Most common method). |
| B9 | Tungsten Inert Gas Welding | 141 (TIG): For high quality and precision welds. |
Examination and Validity:
Examination: Consists of two stages: Theoretical (Knowledge) and Performance (Practical Application - Weld Test Coupon). Weld samples in the performance exams are subjected to destructive or non-destructive testing according to relevant standards.
Certificate Validity Period: Varies between 2 or 3 years depending on the selected welding method. Surveillance periods are carried out periodically in accordance with international standards.
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