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Rules for implementing IIW Guidelines on Welding

Personnel Education, Training and Examination by
NIW-ANB Approved Training Bodies

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Rules for implementing IIW Guidelines on Welding Personnel

Education, Training and Examination by NIW-ANB

Approved Training Bodies

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Published By: NIW-ANB Secretariat

Kilometer 26 Benin –Sapele Road
Obayantor, Edo State.
Email: Info@niginstituteofwelding.com

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Table of Contents

Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3

Part 1: Eligibility Requirements for Approved Training Bodies-----------------------------------------4

Part 2: Application, Assessment, and Approval-----------------------------------------------------------8

Part 3: Responsibilities and Reportage --------------------------------------------------------------------12

Appendix 1: Application for ATB seeking ATB Approval----------------------------------------------17

Appendix 2: Application form for ATB’s seeking Approval of courses----------------------------19

Appendix 3: ATB Checklist Approval of courses--------------------------------------------------------22

Appendix 4: Flowchart of ATB Audit and Approval Process------------------------------------------26

Appendix 5: Layout of ATB Approval certificate----------------------------------------------------------27

Appendix 6: Layout of ATB Approval certificate schedule----------------------------------------------28

Appendix 6: ATB Business Plan Template-----------------------------------------------------------------29

Appendix 6: Business Plan Data------------------------------------------------------------------------------34

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Rules for implementing Guidelines On Welding Personnel Education, Training,

Education and Examination By NIW-ANB Approved Training Bodies

Introduction

The Rules outlined in this document establishes the mechanism by which the Education, Examination
and Qualification Guidelines of IAB adopted by NIW- ANB are implemented. The requirements and
rules are uniformly implemented by Approved training bodies leading to the award of qualification
diplomas. This is done by assessing and approving training system in-line with IIW rules for the
running of the IIW qualification programme. This training system can be either a fully established
welder’s training school or training department of a fabrication based organization.

These organizations known as NIW-ANB Approved Training Bodies are exclusively responsible for
ensuring that the standards of training, education and qualification activities conducted within their
ATB’s are maintained at best practice levels in accordance with all relevant IAB guidelines. In this, the
objective is that IIW qualified personnel at a certain level will have achieved the same minimum level
of knowledge and expertise and proof of such is uniform, irrespective of the ATB in which they have
been trained.

All IIW rules and authorities as established by the International Authorization Board for the regulation
and monitoring of the conduct of personnel training has been delegated to the Authorized National
Body. This Body is responsible for the assessment and approval of ATBs accordingly. These rules
contained therein in this document shall therefore be updated and reissued every two years in line
with all IAB updates and there is an obligation on all ATBs to fully implement the changes to all their
trainings within one year of the date of issue of relevant guidelines.

Period of validity of Guidelines

ANBs are the custodians of IIW Rules and policies on Education, Examination and Qualification and
responsible for ensuring updates and revisions are monitored and communicated. Amendments to
the Guidelines adopted by the ANB Board when communicated to Approved Training Bodies (ATBs)
are implemented and changes effected to immediate trainings. The obligation on all ATBs to
implement the changes, within their scope of authorization, shall be 6 months of the date of revision.
However, when a course has been announced, the Guideline current at the time of the
announcement shall be valid till end of such course. The adoption of all applicable Guidelines by the

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ANB places an obligation on all ATBs to withdraw their own competing schemes within the scope of
its authorization, 18 months from the date of the adoption.

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1.0 Eligibility Requirements Approved Training Bodies

1.1 Introduction
The IAB Board administers the procedures established and updated by Group B for the
important task of approving ATBs to conduct courses designed to prepare candidates for
qualifications, as described in the IIW Guidelines for the education of welding personnel.

Successful completion of an approved training course by applicant individuals in the line with
guideline details is a compulsory requirement of the personnel qualification procedure, except
for those able to qualify under the terms of the Transition Arrangements or an approved
alternative route.

The approval of courses is a responsibility of the ANB in each country. It is recognized that in
some cases ANBs are themselves involved in training. This is acceptable provided the ANB
activities in respect of IIW qualifications are fully isolated, and that the ANB can demonstrate
that its own courses are properly assessed and controlled in accordance with IIW
requirements. There must be complete freedom for the course organizers i.e. individuals
responsible for managing courses shall not be linked to the ANB, in order to guarantee
confidence in and impartiality of the ANBs in course assessment and approvals activity.

It is to be understood that an approved ATB is expected to refrain from undertaking business

of a nature similar to that covered by these Rules in another Member Country unless
agreement to so do has been formally given by the ANB in that resident Country.

Approval to run courses by ATBs is with respect to specific program or course, the team of
lecturers concerned; course materials, facilities and equipment. Any significant change in any
of the detail verified during assessment and approval shall be cause for re-assessment.

1.2 Basic ATB Application Requirements

An organization applying for approval and or retainer ship of ATB OR AEB approval status
shall comply with the following technical requirements:

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1.2.1 Eligibility Requirements

An Organization applying for ATB must demonstrate to the ANB that it is:
a) A lawfully registered business entity in Nigeria recognized for competency for training,
qualification and/or certification of persons in welding and its associated practices
b) Ownership and management can also be associated with a registered company i.e. in this
case the training department of a manufacturing company with the full authorization by its top
management to engage in the business of training
d) Having experience/know how in welding, joining, cutting technologies and recognized
by NIW
e) Capable of servicing or delivering consistently technically and business wise at the desired
scope of authorization in accordance with standardized requirements (e.g. ISO or
regional/national codes);
f) Able to deliver a business plan for the implementation and sustenance of its ATB status by
having
- an appropriate Organizational structure
- sufficient resources including staff and facilities
- adequate financial resources to sustain payment of dues annually, including risk insurance
- financial commitment to send representative to the NIW-ANB meetings
- market survey analysis of its training business system for understanding the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the Country (SWOT analysis)
- marketing plan
- growth forecast for the next three years, for the scope of approval the prospective ATB
seeks.

An Organization applying for AEB must demonstrate to the ANB that it is:
a) A lawfully registered business entity in Nigeria
b) Not be affiliated with another ATB
d) Having the following;
- an appropriate Organizational structure
- sufficient resources including staff and facilities for the conduct of the appropriate level or
part of qualification examination being applied for.
- adequate financial resources to sustain payment of dues annually, including risk insurance
- financial commitment to send representative to the NIW-ANB meetings

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1.2.2 Retaining Authorization

In the event of an ATB not meeting up with the set plan of its application target as detailed in
its business plan for the first three years, it shall review and re develop plans in line with reality
for another three years, and it shall ensure to meet with all performance indicators or risk
losing approval status either through suspension or outright withdrawal at the discretion of
the ANB.

1.2.3 Performance indicators

The indicator to monitor the performance of each ATB shall be the compliance with its agreed
business plan (see above).

Additionally, or alternatively, performance shall also be assessed by the following indicators:

- Number of issued Diplomas and Certificates through the ATB activities per calendar year
-Rate of cumulative growth on Number of issued Diplomas and Certificates through the ATB
reports per subsequent years

For existing ATBs, the implementation of every revision will have a transition period of 6
months after approval of the necessary documentation (Rules, OPs, etc).

1.3 Course Development in Conformity with IIW Syllabus

Before applying for approval to conduct a specific course, ATBs must ensure that it develops
a management system for the conduct of its training activities. The details of the management
system and the course content shall compulsorily meet the current issue of the relevant ANB
rules and IIW-IAB Guidelines on qualification courses respectively.

At the discretion of the ANB, a training organization can be approved to conduct specific
topics or parts of the course. If its management or its capability does not demonstrate
adequate confidence to handle all aspect of applied course or a combination of courses

ATBs are required to be independent registered organizations, however, a company's training

department can also be approved as an ATB, provided that all the requirements are met to
demonstrate that training activities are properly conducted in line with an established
management system

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1.4 Facilities
The facilities should be clean, well lit and comfortable. For practical work each student should
have ample bench space and good access to test specimens. Classrooms should have
adequate desks or tables, and be equipped with suitable teaching aids, such as blackboards,
overhead projectors, closed circuit television, slide projectors and video equipment, as
appropriate to the course.

Each Guideline gives specific requirements for equipment and specimens with respect to
specific courses. Each course facility requirement shall be adequately met for approval to be
granted.

1.5 Teaching Staff

Courses leading to IIW qualifications must be closely related to industrial practice, and it is
essential for teaching staff to have continual learning and constant contact with industry.
Teaching staff for IIW qualification and or certification programs are required to combine:

1. Teaching ability - evidence of training in lecturing, public speaking or verbal communication.

2. Competence in the subjects being taught.
3. Knowledge and experience of current industrial practice in the subjects being taught.
4. Practical skills in the demonstration of welding practice.

The ATB must provide an appropriate complement of teaching staff which has, collectively,
the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver the course for which approval is being sought in
an effective manner. The number of such staff shall be sufficient to ensure that the essential
specialist knowledge and industrial experience to cover the syllabus is adequately
represented in the team of teachers and visiting lecturers. It must also provide a resource
which is adequate for the development, updating and monitoring of the training programs.

Teaching staff must maintain contact with current industrial practice and, for example, the
involvement of teachers in consultancy work is one way of achieving this link; short-term
secondments are another. The use of outside speakers from industry is a good way of
introducing a strong industrial element into the course.

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The above matters and monitoring of course performance must be covered by appropriate
documentation for review by the ANB. The ANB shall be notified in writing of any changes to
the teaching staff.

1.6 Visual aids

The lectures must be supported by good quality visual aids, for example: slides, overheads,
transparencies and/or videos.

1.7 Reference books

The ATB should maintain a reference library of key material available to students for
background study. This library should include a comprehensive collection of standards,
journals, educational literatures relevant to the subjects being taught. This should also include
specimens and weld samples

1.8 Documentation
A full set of course notes should be maintained in order to ensure consistency between
courses and in the event of any change of staff. Lectures should be supported by good quality
handbooks issued to students containing key information for reference.

1.9 Examination
A final examination to assess student performance, in accordance with the relevant IIW
Guideline shall be performed on all candidates at the terminal point of all training courses
developed and conducted in line with IIW guidelines by the ATB. ATB should endeavor to
issue certificate of participation as evidence of completion of courses leading to final
qualification examination. This examination is mandatory and is independent of any
assessment procedure conducted by the ATB.

1.10 Application/ Audit

When the ATB has satisfied itself that its course complies with the ANB requirements, an
application of the type given in Appendix 1, shall be submitted to the ANB. In addition, a
separate application, of the type given in Appendix 4, shall be made for each IIW diploma or
certificate course that the ATB is applying for approval to conduct whether in the immediate or

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in the future. Application made through appendix 4, shall be treated individually per course
and approval made or declined per course.

All applications will be reviewed by the ANB, after which an audit visit will be arranged (see
Part 2, Clause 2.4). The audit can take place before the course is running if circumstances
dictate but, in such cases, an additional visit by at least one person must be made when it is
running. Course materials, both lecturer and student, must be available for review by the ANB.

For each ATB assessment, the ANB shall appoint two auditors. The knowledge level of the
ATB Lead Auditor should be at least equivalent to the level of qualification in welding of the
IIW education programme the ATB is applying for or with adequate knowledge about IIW
systems and its implementation,

The questionnaire and associated documentation shall be reviewed by one of the two
auditors. Any questions arising from this documentation assessment will be resolved before
the audit takes place. The audit visit shall be conducted by both auditors, whilst the course is
running, to check compliance with these rules. A decision on approval will be made by the
ANB, on the recommendation of the auditors, shortly after the audit visit. If the course meets
requirement and is approved, the ANB shall issue an ATB certificate and schedule in
accordance with Appendix 7 and appendix 8.

The ATB certificate and schedule shall be issued after final approval of the applicant ATB,
once all non-conformities raised have been resolved.

At the discretion of the ANB, some exceptions to the above rules are allowed as follows:

i. When an ATB is going to carry out a course practically in the same conditions as in previous
ones, and the ATB authorization is still in force, one abbreviated application can be used in
the conditions previously agreed with the ANB.
ii. In the case of an assessment of a new course, which is being offered by an existing ATB, it
is allowed for one auditor only to perform the whole assessment.
iii. In follow up assessments or assessment arising from suspension or withdrawal of approval
status, it shall be allowed for at least one auditor to conduct the assessment.

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1.11 Surveillance
The ANB should maintain periodic surveillance at least every two years on the ATB to ensure
that the course standard is being maintained.

If ANB conduct surveillance audits, this may be accomplished by one auditor only.

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2.0 Application, Assessment, Approval and Surveillances

2.1 Introduction
The objective of assessments, surveillance visits and re-assessments is to ensure that the
applicant ATB has in place the features, procedures, documentation and staff which allow it to
continually function and meet welding education, training and qualification requirements as
detailed in relevant IAB guidelines. It is also necessary to ensure that the same standards are
maintained by all approved and operating ATBs.

Details of procedure on ATB assessment is as detailed in NIW-ANB OP 18

2.2 NIW Membership status

Any organization wishing to apply for an ATB status in Nigeria shall ensure that its
membership status of NIW is accurate and up to date. This shall be done by presenting NIW
membership certificate during submission of application letter or paying the required dues for
the appropriate membership cadre.

2.3 Payment of Fees (ATB)

The applicant organization shall on collection of application forms, pay the stipulated ATB
registration fees either by cash, check or draft. It should however ensure to provide proof of
payment to the ANB secretariat. On confirmation of payment, ANB shall transmit to applicant
necessary IAB guidelines in relation to the scope of approval for which the applicant ATB
training activities intend to cover.

Subsequent payment shall be made annually per ATB and this shall be made compulsorily
before the end of the first month for each year. This shall be in addition to NIW membership
dues

2.4 Define Scope

On the application forms, the organization shall define the scope of training courses for which
it seeks approval. It shall ensure to provide the entire necessary accompanying document and
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facility requirements as detailed in the ATB checklist. All forms shall be duly filled, signed and
required documents attached.

The scope of application shall be limited to a combination or any of the following;

 International welding engineer
 International welding technologist
 International welding specialist
 International welding inspection personnel
 International In-service Inspection Personnel
 International welding practitioner
 International welder

During the period of the application for approval of ATB status, an applicant ATB shall be
allowed the opportunity to qualify some of its personnel through either the standard or
transition route (if they meet the qualification requirements).

This shall be as a way of preparing its personnel to be appropriately qualified for the ATB
management task and responsibilities.

2.4 Audit and Assessment

All documents as listed in the application form are submitted along with the ATB application
and course approval forms.

The applicant ATB shall ensure to confirm that all documents have been properly filled and
signed or approved by the appropriate quarters.

The complete set of document as listed above shall be submitted to the ANB secretariat.

The ANB management team shall review the application package to confirm that it complies
with the requirements and communicate to the applicant Training Body of its findings.

If application package complies with the requirement, the application shall be forwarded to the
Governing Board by mail requesting or review and approval. This shall be within a maximum
period of 10 working days after which the ANB shall have the authority to take a decision on
behalf of The Board.

Approval or denial shall be communicated to the applicant training body.

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If approved, The Governing Board shall appoint an audit team to manage the audit process of
the applicant ATB and that it is properly conducted in line with the rules. The audit team shall
constitute both a lead and a peer assessor

The appointed lead assessor shall with the collaboration of the applicant ATB draw up an
audit plan/schedule premised on the complexity or scope of approval being sought.

The appointed Lead Assessor shall review applicant ATB documentation to ensure that they
are accurate and details are in line with guidelines and policies.

If any inconsistency is detected in the submitted documents, such shall be communicated to

the Applicant ATB for the appropriate corrective action.

Assessor shall in no wise render advice to ATB once assessment has commenced either in
terms of suggestion or advice. He/she shall however accurately define inconsistencies and
make such legible and understandable to applicant ATB representative.

On conclusion of all documental review, the onsite audit shall be conducted as well in-line with
the approved schedule.

Findings shall be agreed and signed at the conclusion of all ATB audits, Non-conformances
and or observations identified and Follow ups. (if necessary scheduled immediately)

Successful close out of all findings shall involve the lead assessor making a cover report of
the ATB assessment and making a recommendation to the Governing Board of NIW-ANB on
the assessor’s opinion on the ATB’s capabilities to maintain the ATB status and run the
courses as applied for in its application package.

Basis for approval grant, recommendation shall be premised on the successful conclusion of a
training program in-line with the guideline requirement and the subsequent conduct of
qualification examination to ascertain the level of skill or knowledge that has been imparted
into candidates in line with IIW rules.

Approval shall not in any way be dependent on the pass rate of the level of student or
candidate performance in the qualification examination.

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The governing board shall be responsible for taking a final decision on approval or decline of
ATB status and the decision of the Governing Board on the ATB shall be communicated to the
applicant ATB formally by the ANB Chief Executive.

2.5 Non Active ATB Status

In cases wherein either full or preliminary ATB approval status has been granted without the
conduct of trainings leading to qualification examination for a period up to a year with no
report or communication between the ATB and ANB, a dormant status shall be ascribed to
such an ATB. This shall be communicated to the ATB through the ANB secretariat.

The designation of a dormant status shall automatically lead to the conduct of a follow up
audit to ascertain the continuous awareness and maintenance of system and facility standards
despite its non-active status.

All assessment shall be as applicable in the relevant appendix

Findings shall be agreed and signed at the conclusion of all ATB audits, Non-conformances
and or observations identified.

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3.0 Responsibilities and Reportage

3.1 Introduction
The objective of responsibilities and reportage is to ensure that the ATB has adequate
knowledge about their summarized responsibilities and how to present report on its function
towards fulfilling requirements detailed in this rule and in relevant IAB guidelines.

It is also necessary to ensure that the same standards of reporting are maintained by all
approved and operating ATBs.

3.2 ATB Responsibilities

Conduct all training, education and qualification activities in-line with IIW rules on welding
personnel education, training and examination

Submit details of special challenges whether encountered or reported in personnel training to

the ANB for documentation as a means to both building reference industry data and solving
the challenges with the development or recommendation of an appropriate action to avert
future occurrence.

ATB shall compulsorily participate in all ANB organized events as a means towards sharing,
learning and updating experiences. e.g. conferences, trainings, seminars, etc

Submit reports of all personnel education, including but not limited to welders training but as
well project based qualification for update into the national qualified welding and related
personnel database

Pay all annual dues associated with both institute membership status and ATB status dues as
applicable to the country ANB by the first month of each new calendar year.

Attend annual ATB members meeting for the review and analysis of training each calendar
year.

3.3 Reportage
NIW approved ATB’s shall submit details of training report and other associated qualification
activities within its system every six months. This report shall include not just information on

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the award of diploma but as well welder qualification activities conducted for project purposes.
This information shall be imputed into the national database of trained but yet to be qualified
candidates.

ATB shall clarify and request from the ANB secretariat or through its lead assessor any detail
or the form for reportage of its activities.

ATB report shall cover as a minimum all the items outlined in part 3, item 3.2.

Nonpayment or maintenance of financial status within the first quarter of every subsequent
year shall result in the withdrawal of ATB status, associated rights and privileges and the
publication of same information in national dailies.

ATB rights shall include;

 Enlistment of ATB on NIW-ANB list of publicized training service providers in Nigeria.

 Discounted price on all services rendered by the ANB required by the ATB
 Promotion of ATB identity on all ANB forums and or events on man power development in
which the ANB participates whether in country, within the region or globally.
 Automatic membership status update for at least 2 members of each financially up to date
ATB.
 Right to use NIW-ANB logo in marketing activities subject to prior notice and approval by
the ANB
 Membership and voting rights at NIW annual general meetings
 Access to Annual ATB members meeting
 global recognition of ATB welding training activities and its acceptability in the IIW society
of at least 56 member countries.
 Discounted access to NIW online library of research documents and publications
 Right of attendance to participate in policy making events/programs aimed at developing,
reviewing or influencing policies on standards of welding practice in Nigeria

Active ATBs should be subject to surveillance visits at least once every two years or as
deemed necessary by the assessment team. These surveillance audits shall be strictly
tailored to detecting and addressing inconsistencies within the system.

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Consistency of non-conforming findings shall result in the withdrawal of ATB status and
consequent re application for full audit.

An active ATB shall be an ATB that is up to date both in financial obligation and activities
reportage. Irrespective of the level of activities ATBs shall therefore compulsorily submit
documents of its activities as detailed in part 3, item 3.3

ATB shall be subject to full audit on expiration of ATB status

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Appendix 1

NIW-ANB QUALITY MANUAL Page 1 of 2

Rev. No.
FORM 1 Application Form Issue Date

Application Form for Approved Training Body

Part 1. NAME OF APPLICANT APPROVED TRAINING BODY

INSPECTION AND TESTS LIMITED

Full Address (Including post code)
Km 1, Eleme - Onne Road, Opp. Bristow Qtrs, P O Box 5064, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Name of Contact Person:
Engr. Sam Onychi
Telephone Number: Fax
08035006525 Number: 084550011
Email
Address: info@inspectionandtests.com
Part 2. LEGAL STRUCTURE OF THE ATB

What type of organization is the prospective ATB (e.g. limited company, independent body etc
Limited Company
Please provide copies of documents, which define the ATB legal status and its functions,
organization and management.

Part 3. SCOPE OF AUTHORISATION SOUGHT

Please list below the courses leading to the award of an IIW Diploma for which approval is sought
(e.g., International Welding Engineer): Mark the appropriate Box

1. X International welding 2. X International Welding 3. X International Welding Inspector

Engineer (IWE) Technologist (IWT) (IWIP)
4. X International Welding 5. X International Welding 6. X International
Specialist (IWS) practitioner (IWP) Welder (IW)

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NIW-ANB QUALITY MANUAL Page 2 of 2

FORM 1 Application Form Rev. No.
Issue Date
Application Form for Approved Training Body

Part 4. DOCUMENTATION

Please provide the Quality Manual for the ATB or any other documentation that includes the
complete description of ATB activities regarding general organization and responsibilities, facilities
and their maintenance, teaching staff and their continuous training of Examiners. e.t.c

Part 5. DECLARATION

I declare that the information on this form and any other information given in support of this
application is correct, to the best of my knowledge. I have read the Rules for ATBs issued by the
NIW-ANB and undertake to ensure that the applicant ATB I represent will abide by these
requirements if granted accreditation by the NIW-ANB.

Signed: Name of Officer:

Sam A Onychi
Dates:
12/09/2019

Part 6 RETURN THE FORM AND ATTACHMENTS TO:

NIW-ANB Secretariat

Km 26 Benin-Sapele Expressway

Obayantor,Imasanbor

Edo State, Nigeria

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Appendix 2

NIW-ANB QUALITY MANUAL Page 2 of 2

FORM 1b Application Form Rev. No. 7
20-12-2014
Confidentiality Undertaking Form

We have received and read the relevant documents supporting the application and
NIW
attainment of ..........................Approved Training Body (ATB) and do hereby declare that
all information given in all documentation associated with this application is correct to the
best of my knowledge.

We further declare and undertake to treat any information we have received from the NIW-
ANB with strictly confidential.

Part 1. NAME OF APPLICANT APPROVED TRAINING BODY

Inspection and Tests Limited

Full Address (Including post code)

Km 1, Eleme - Onne Road, P O Box 5064, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Name of Contact Person
Sam A Onyechi
Telephone Fax
Number: No:
08035006525 084550011
Email
Address: info@inspectionandtests.com
Signature: Date:
12/09/2019

TO BE SENT TO THE NIW-ANB SECRETARIAT

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Appendix 3

Rev. No.
NIW-ANB QUALITY MANUAL
Issue Date
FORM 1c ATB APPROVAL REQUIREMENT
Name of Body Inspection and Tests Limited
City Port Harcourt
Address Km-1, Eleme - Onne Road, P O Box 5064, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
ATB Representative Sam A Onyechi
Country (ies) of
Nigeria
Operation

Accreditation by the National Accreditation Body

X YES
NO

If YES:
Name of the National Accreditation Body: Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW)

Accreditation in accordance with (standard): IAB-252, IAB-041, IAB-089

Certificate number: N_ANB_ITL_ATB_06

other standardized requirements (ISO or national/regional) that make the company capable of
operating AS A TRAINING BODY

ISO 9001 - 2015

Organizational structure

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Resources - facilities

Financial resources – last three years

Marketing plan
Description of the venture

The aim of the venture

Description of the
products the
organization has yet
provided
Description of the
process of delivering
services until now

Description of the
competition at the
market

Description of the market (for example

standards that prove that IIW trainings are
necessary, how big will be the demand for
the trainings etc.)
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Description of the customers

Estimated number of customers planned

for next 3 years

How will the customers be informed on the

services? What will be the promotion/
advertisement?

SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses,

opportunities and threats)

Investments needed

Growth forecast

Look into excel file

Organization accounts and activities reports for the last three years (if applicable)

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Business plan
NIGERIA Countries of
Country Operation NIGERIA

ATB
Guaranteed to cover the costs for fixed (fees)
Assets in local and attendance for NIW, ANB, and AWF
(total) Currency activities at minimum for 3 years.

NIW Member since ANB Member since

Date and Scope of first authorization as

ATB
Potential annual
candidates IWE IWT IWS IWP IW IWIP-C IWIP-S IWI-B IWSD Other
for the intended
education
programme
B.Eng
Access Conditions, B.Eng B.Sc B.Eng
e.g. B.Sc HND ND SSCE SSCE HND ND SSCE B.Sc
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Planned Targets

Assets

No Locations

Participants Planned participants

IWE
IWT
IWS
IWP

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IW

IWIP-C
IWIP-S
IWIP-B

IWSDC
IWSDS

Others

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NIW-ANB QUALITY MANUAL Page 1 of 3

APPLICATION FOR AN ATB SEEKING APPROVAL OF COURSES Rev. No.
FORM 2 Issue Date

Head Office:
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APPLICATION FORM

Part 1

This application is for approval of a specific type of course in accordance with IIW Guideline
No..........……....................leading to a Diploma of International Welding…………………………………

1. NAME OF ORGANISATION

2. Title of course and your reference number (if any):

3. Overall duration of course (Working days):

4. Number of hours’ instructions: Lectures Practical Tutorial

5. Is the course specific to IIW requirements?

If not, give details of the amount of time devoted to these requirements:

6. What are the entry requirements (i.e qualifications and experience of students) for the course:

Qualifications: Experience:
7. When was the course first held?

8. If a new course, what experience do you have in running similar courses?

9. What is the nature of the diploma or similar document issued at the end of the course:

10. How is student’s performance currently accessed:

11. Title(s) of course literature issued (a) before (b) during the course:

a) Course profile. b) Course Manuals.

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APPLICATION FOR AN ATB SEEKING APPROVAL OF Rev. No.
FORM 2 COURSES Issue Date

PART 2: LECTURERS, TUTORS AND INSTRUCTORS (SPECIFIC TOTHIS COURSE)

12. a) Name of Person responsible for the conduct of the course:

b) Is he/she engaged full time during the course? Yes.

If not, give details:

c) Professional qualifications, certifications, approvals and registrations:

d) Relevant background experience (with dates)

e) Approvals (with dates)

f) Details of formal training in lecturing (with dates).

g) How long employed in this role?

13. Other relevant lecturers, tutors and instructors (please complete (a) to (h) for each additional person
on separate sheet of paper if necessary.
Name:

Status (Permanent employee, consultant, guest tutor etc):

Nature of duties (subjects covered and hours):

Professional qualifications and registrations:

Relevant background experience (with dates):

Approvals (with dated)

Details of formal training in lecturing (with dates):

How long has he/she been employed in this role?

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APPLICATION FOR AN ATB SEEKING APPROVAL OF Rev. No.
FORM 2 COURSES Issue Date

PART 3: PROVIDE A LIST AND DETAILS OF ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTORS SHOULD THE DESIGNATED
INSTRUCTORS BE UNAVAILABLE.
14. Address of permanent establishment:
15. Is he/she engaged full time during the course?

Lectures:
b) Practical work:

16. Audio visual equipment:

17. Capacity (number of students)
18. Is this course ever held outside the permanent establishment? If yes, give details on a separate sheet,
corresponding to Nos. 14-17 above for each venue.
YES NO
19. Is the course run in collaboration or jointly with any other establishment?
YES NO
If yes, state which establishment accepts overall responsibility for the course (joint responsibility not
acceptable).

Responsible organization:

Name and address of collaborator:

Contact:

Please supply on separate sheet answers to Nos 14 – 17 in respect of this establishment.

General comments which you consider may be relevant:

Name of Head of Training Organization:

On behalf of the organization named below, I hereby wish to apply for approval of the course described in
this questionnaire. I confirm that we will abide by the conditions of approval set out in document
No……………….., latest issue.
Organization:

Address:

Signature: Date:

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NIW-ANB QUALITY MANUAL Page 1 of 1

FORM 2 APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF SCOPE Rev. No.
Issue Date

Head Office:
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1. NAME OF ATB

2.Location:

3. Current Scope:

4. Extension Requested:
(insert in columns)
5.Documentation Supporting Request
Quality Manual
Quality Procedures
Business Plan
Personnel Profile +
Certificates
Learning Resources

Part 5. DECLARATION

I declare that the information on this form and any other information given in support of this
application is correct, to the best of my knowledge. I have read the Rules for ATBs issued by
NIW-ANB and undertake to ensure that the applicant ATB I represent will abide by these
requirements if granted the extension applied

Signed: Name of Officer:

Dates:
Part 6 RETURN THE FORM AND ATTACHMENTS TO:
NIW-ANB Secretariat ,Km 26 Benin Sapele Expressway, Obayantor,Edo

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TRAINING BODY/COMPANY

SECURE OR UPDATE NIW MEMBERSHIP STATUS

NOTIFY NIW-ANB OF INTENTION TO ACHIEVE ATB STATUS

(APPLICATION LETTER)

PAY ATB FIXED FEES (ANNUAL)

 ATB APPLICATION FORMS 1 & 2

 IAB TRAINING GUIDELINES
 NIW-ANB GUIDELINES
APPLICANT
STATUS

 FILL AND SIGN APPLICATION FORMS

 DEVELOP RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION

SUBMIT FORMS AND RELEVANT DOCUMENT TO NIW-ANB

IMPLEMENT GUIDELINE REQUIREMENTS IN TRAINING

MANAGEMENT

ASSESSOR SCHEDULES AUDIT

ASSESSOR CONDUCTS AUDIT

ASSESSORS MAKE RECOMMENDATION

GOVERNING BOARD TAKES APPROVAL/REFUSAL DECISION

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International System for the Education, Examination and

Qualification of Welding Personnel

INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF WELDING
Having met the requirements of the current issue of

Document IAB-001

Is hereby awarded the certificate of

IIW Approved Training Body

Under the authority of the Authorized National Body

NIW-ANB
In the country of

Nigeria
For training courses as shown in the Corresponding Schedule

Certificate No.: XXXXXX Date of Issue: XXXXXXX

Date of Expiry: XXXXXX

Chief Executive

This schedule is the property of the NIW-ANB

and may be withdrawn or recalled
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International System for the Education, Examination and

Qualification of Welding Personnel

INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF WELDING
SCHEDULE CORRESPONSDING TO ATB

CERTIFICATE NO:

The Approved Training Body

Under the authority of the Authorised National Body

NIW-ANB
In the country of

Nigeria
Is approved for the following Guidelines

Guidelines/Scope of Authorization Date of Authorization:

Date of Issue Chief Executive

This schedule is the property of the NIW-ANB

and may be withdrawn or recalled

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Rev. No. 00
Issue Date
FORM xx ATB REPORT TEMPLATE 12-07-2019
ATB
City
ATB Representative
Report Report
Qualifications Data
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
IIW IWE
IIW IWT
IIW IWS
IIW IWP
IIW IWIP-C
IIW IWIP-S
IIW IWIP-B
IIW IW-MMA
IFW
IPW
ITW
IIW IW-GTAW
IFW
IPW
ITW
IIW IW-GMAW
IFW
IPW
ITW
Challenges/Suggestions

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