Cranfield University Student Entry to IWE Exams with TWI Certification Ltd

Many students who have completed the Welding Engineering MSc at Cranfield University ask how to also obtain an IWE diploma. Students who
have the MSc and four years of experience working as a welding engineer may apply for the IWE through the alternative route. Cranfield
Welding Engineering MSc graduates must meet the following criteria to sit the IWE exams through TWI Certification Ltd:
Do you have at least 4 years
experience at Welding Engineer
Level?

Does this meet

IWE Access Conditions
for Alternative Route?

Yes

Yes

Fabrication And Applications 3 (FAA 3)

No

No

Full 14 Module Course

Yes

Yes

Fabrication And Applications 3 (FAA 3)

No

No

Full 14 Module Course

TWI/OU Foundation Degree in

Materials Fabrication &
Engineering

Yes

No

HND in Fabrication & Welding

Yes

No

HNC in Fabrication & Welding

Yes

No

In addition to Cranfield MSc,

you have:
BSc/BEng or equivalent
Engineering Degree

CEng MWeldI or SenMWeldI

Level 3 Qualification in
Fabrication & Welding eg.
Advanced Apprenticeship

Yes

No

What will be required for entry to IWE

Exams?
(Four advanced Level Exams)

IEng IncMWeldI via Individual Route

(Experiential Portfolio Option)
+
Fabrication And Applications 3 (FAA 3)

IEng IncMWeldI via Individual Route

(Technical Report Option)
+
Fabrication And Applications 3 (FAA 3)

Note:

If you satisfy the requirements for the Alternative Route to IWE, you will need to attend the Fabrication And Applications 3 module, and
then pass the four advanced level exams (WPE, MAB, DAC and FAA) Welding Processes and Equipment, Materials and their Behaviour
during Welding, Construction and Design and Fabrication and Applications Engineering. It is acknowledged that the combination of
your experience and the Cranfield MSc course will exempt you from attending the WPE, MAB and DAC taught modules but you still have
the option of attending the TWI modules if you think this will help you pass the exams. FAA 3 module and IWE examination dates may be
found at www.twitraining.com and further information and bookings made via trainexam@twi.co.uk.
For those students without a BSc/BEng or CEng MWeldI or SenMWeldI and who need to obtain an IEng IncMWeldI via the Individual
Route, the requirements for this are available through http://www.twiprofessional.com/join-today/professional-membership/