Program information

for participants in the distance learning

course
IWE / IWT

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Table of contents
Content Page
Scope of supply ...........................................................................................................3
Phone-Service .............................................................................................................3
E-Mail-Service .............................................................................................................3
Homeworks..................................................................................................................4
Scheduling overview (classroom parts, Examination) ....................................................4
Course description .......................................................................................................4
Learning recommendation (Study Plan) ......................................................................5
Information to the Learn-Management-System (LMS) .................................................8

This distance learning course is approved by:

1. DVS PersZert
2. IIW International Institute of Welding

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Information for participants
Scope of supply:
At the beginning of the course the participant will receive a download link to the CBT
(Computer Based Training) Contents of the distance learning part and a PDF
Document which contains the complete IWE / IWT course document as well for the
presence courses.

Phone- and E-Mail-Service:

Questions regarding the distance learning parts
info@gsi-elearning.de

Learn-Management-System (LMS):
Our LMS is for all distance learning participants available. Each participant will
receive the access data immediately after the enrollment process. In the LMS you
can find general and current information concerning your course, exercises and
homeworks for your self-control. A forum is also available which allows you to contact
the tutors or other course participants.

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Homework / learning progress control:
Approx. 4 - 6 weeks after the beginning of the course, the participants should finish
the exercises in the LMS to have a better learning control. The results are after test
visible in the LMS. For other questions and uncertainties, the tutor team is helpful in
the forum or by mail.

info@gsi-elearning.de

NOTE: Schedule for the IWE part 3

The GSI distance learning course IWE / IWT - is a blended learning concept.
This concept provides all 4 modules as CBT (Computer Based Training), which all
participants will get it by download. After completing the distance learning parts, the
respective classroom parts must be completed..

At the end of each classroom part a written examination will be carried out.

Attention:
In order to ensure a smooth course planning, we always ask you to register as soon
as possible to the classroom parts. We reserve the right to change the timetable for
individual courses or to cancel individual events.

Completion of the course / examination

The course ends with an oral exam in front of a DVS examiner board. After
completing the exam, the participant receives an International Welding Engineer
diploma respectively an International Welding Technologist diploma.

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Dear participant

We wish you success and the necessary self-discipline for learning process. Please
also consider that many questions concerning the four main modules are also
answered in the classroom period.

Not all learning content is taught in CBT form.

If any problems occur, please contact the e-learning team or one of your tutors.

Thank you very much for your confidence

Your GSI Distance-Learning-Team

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Learning recommendation
Recommended process: You should start with module 1, afterwards module 2,
module 3, and finally module 4.
The learning contents of the software must be completely work through before the
participation can join the classroom part of the corresponding module. The exercise
questions at the end of each chapter should all be completed. This is to monitor your
personal progress of learning and to check their own level of knowledge.

Example of learning time IWE part 3: 2 lessons per day x 5 days per week = 10
lessons.

Module 1: Welding processes and equipment

Module Chapter / Learning Matter Total TU TU Distance Learning Course (at Home) TU Classroom Phases Remarks
Part 1 Part 3 Part 1 Part 3
1.1 - General introduction to welding
technology 3 0 3 0 0
1.2 - Oxy-gas Welding and related
processes 2 0 2 0 0
1.3 - Electrotechnics, a review 1 0 1 0 0
1.4 - The arc 3 0 3 0 1 <--- revision of part 1
Module 1: Welding processes and equipment

1.5 - Power sources for arc welding 4 0 4 0 2 <--- revision of part 1

1.6 - Introduction to gas shielded arc
welding 2 0 2 0 0
1.7 - TIG Welding 5 0 5 0 2 1 TU revision of part 1
1.8.1 - MIG/MAG 8 0 8 0 1 revision of part 1 + 3
1.8.2 - Flux Cored Arc Welding 2 0 2 0 1 revision of part 1
1.9 - MMA Welding 6 0 6 0 2 revision of part 1 + 3
1.10 - Submerged-Arc Welding 6 0 6 0 2 1 TU revision of part 1
1.11 - Resistance Welding 0 6 0 4 3 1 TU revision
1.12-1 - Other Welding Processes –
Laser; Electron Beam; Plasma 0 8 0 6 2 /
1.12-2 - Other Welding Processes,
other than 1.12.1 0 6 0 6 0 /
1.13 - Cutting, Drilling and other edge
preparation processes 4 0 4 0 0 /
1.14 - Surfacing and Spraying 0 2 0 2 0 /
1.15 - Fully mechanised processes
and robotics 0 8 0 6 2 /
1.16 - Brazing and soldering 0 4 0 4 1 1 TU revision
1.17 - Joining processes for plastics 0 4 0 2 2 2 TU revision
1.18 - Joining processes for ceramics
and composites 0 1 0 0 1 /
1.19 - Welding laboratory 0 10 0 0 8 2 TU during classroom phase mod. 4
Revision for Module 1 2
Amount 46 49 46 30 32
95 108

Only in part 1
1 TU ≡ 50 minutes

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Module 2: Materials and their behaviour during welding
Module Chapter / Learning Matter Total TU TU Distance Learning Course (at Home) TU Classroom Phases Remarks
Part 1 Part 3 Part 1 Part 3
2.1- Structure and properties of metals 4 0 4 0 0
2.2 - Phase Diagrams and Alloys 4 0 4 0 0
2.3 - Iron – carbon alloys 5 0 5 0 0
2.4 - Manufacture and classification of steels 4 0 4 0 0 2.4-1/2 IWE Part 1
Module 2: Materials and their behaviour during welding

2.5 - Behaviour of structural steels in fusion

welding 4 0 4 0 0
2.6 - Cracking phenomena in welded joints 0 8 0 6 0
2.7 - Fractures and different kinds of fractures 4 0 4 0 0
2.8 - Heat treatment of base materials and
welded joints 4 0 4 0 0
2.9 - Structural (unalloyed) steels 4 0 0 0 2
2.10 - High strength steels 0 10 0 6 2 Revision
2.11 - Application of structural and high strength
steels 0 2 0 2 0
2.12 - Creep and creep resistant steels 0 4 0 4 2 Revision
2.13 - Steels for cryogenic applications 0 4 0 4 2 Revision
2.14 - Introduction to corrosion 0 4 0 0 4
2.15 - Stainless and heat resistant steels 0 12 0 12 4 Revision

2.16 - Introduction to wear and protective layers 0 5 0 5 0

2.17 - Cast irons and steels 0 2 0 2 0,66 Revision
2.18 - Copper and copper alloys 0 2 0 2 0,66 Revision
2.19 - Nickel and nickel alloys 0 2 0 2 0,66 Revision
2.20 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys 0 6 0 6 2 Revision
2.21 - Titanium and other metals and alloys 0 3 0 3 0
2.22 - Joining dissimilar materials 0 4 0 2* 2 + 2 * TU Papers
2.23 - Destructive testing of materials and
welded joints 0 14 4 4* 8 + 2 * TU Papers
Revision for Module 2 4
Amount 33 82 33 58 34
115 125

Only in part 1
1 TU ≡ 50 minutes

Module 3: Construction and design

Module Chapter / Learning Matter Total TU TU Distance Learning Course (at Home) TU Classroom Phases Remarks
Part 1 Part 3 Part 1 Part 3
3.1 - Basic theory of structural systems 4 0 4 0 0
Module 3: Construction and design

3.2 - Fundamentals of the strength of materials 6 0 6 0 0

3.3 - Joint design for Welding and Brazing 4 0 4 0 0
3.4 - Basics of weld design 0 6 0 6 2 Revision
3.5 - Behaviour of welded structures under different
types of loading 0 4 0 4 0

3.6 - Design of welded structures with predominantly

static loading 0 8 0 4 4
3.7 - Behaviour of welded structures under cyclic
loading 0 8 0 0 8 3.7-5 Exercise
3.8 - Design of cyclic loaded welded structures 0 8 0 8 2 Revision
3.9 - Design of welded pressure equipment 0 6 0 6 2 Revision
3.10 - Design of aluminium alloys structures 0 4 0 0 4
3.11 - Introduction to fracture mechanics 0 4 0 0 4
Revision for Module 3 4
Amount 14 48 14 28 30
62 72

Only in part 1
1 TE ≡ 50 Minuten

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Module 4: Manufacturing and application technology
Module Chapter / Learning Matter Total TU TU Distance Learning Course (at Home) TU Classroom Phases Remarks
Part 1 Part 3 Part 1 Part 3
4.1 - Introduction to quality assurance in
welded fabrication 0 6 0 6 0
Module 4: Fabrication, applications

4.2 - Quality control during manufacture 0 16 0 4 12 Lecture / Exercises

4.3 - Residual Stresses and Distortion 0 6 0 6 0
4.4 - Plant facilities, welding jigs and
fixtures 0 4 0 0 4
engineering

4.5 - Health and Safety 0 4 0 4 0

4.6 - Measurement, Control and Recording
in Welding 0 4 0 2 2
4.7 - Imperfections and Acceptance
Criteria 0 4 0 0 4
4.8 - Non Destructive Testing 0 18 0 0 18 Lecture / Exercises
4.9 - Economics and Productivity 0 8 0 8 0
4.10 - Repair Welding 0 2 0 2 0
4.11 - Reinforcing-steel welded joints 0 2 0 2 0
4.12 - Case Studies 0 40 0 0 40 4.12-1/2 in Module 3
Revision for Module 4 4
Amount 0 114 0 34 84
114 118

1 TU ≡ 50 minutes

At the end of the classroom part of each module a written exam with a duration of
100 minutes will be carried out.

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Information about the Learning-Management-System
(LMS)
You can reach our Learning Management System via the following link.
URL: http://lms.gsi-elearning.de

The LMS allows you to get quickly and easily necessary learning material, including
the support, information and the processing of the exercises and examinations.

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