About Kazweld

Certificates and Authorizations

Organizational Structure

The Kazakhstan Welding Association «KazWeld» supports the development of welding in Kazakhstan, the professional development of welding personnel and the implementation of international welding quality requirements. The Association brings together companies, training bodies and the professional community to advance education, personnel qualification and manufacturer certification.

Our History

The Kazakhstan Welding Project initiative was presented on 4 December 2009 in Astana at the 22nd Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The initiative was proposed by the French oil and gas company Total.

Supported by the country’s leadership and the Government of Kazakhstan, the project aimed to develop a national system for training welding personnel in accordance with international requirements and to meet industry’s need for qualified specialists.

The establishment of KazWeld marked an important stage in implementing the project and strengthening cooperation between industry, educational institutions and the international welding community.

International Cooperation

KazWeld represents Kazakhstan in the international welding community and participates in the activities of organizations dedicated to welding technology, education and quality assurance.

The Kazakhstan Welding Association «KazWeld»:

• Is a member of the International Institute of Welding - IIW.
• Participates in the work of the International Authorization Board - IAB, within the IIW framework.
• Holds observer status in the European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting - EWF.

Within its authorized scope, KazWeld operates as an Authorized National Body - ANB and an Authorized National Body for Company Certification - ANBCC.

International cooperation supports the application of consistent requirements for personnel education, qualification assessment and welding quality in Kazakhstan.

Our Main Activities

• Assessment and authorization of training bodies delivering IIW programmes.
• Qualification of welding personnel, examination and issuance of international diplomas within the Association’s authorized scope.
• Company certification in accordance with ISO 3834 under the IIW Manufacturer Certification Scheme.
• Certification of welding coordinators.
• Certification of welders, welding operators and brazers in accordance with applicable standards and certification schemes.
• Development of professional cooperation, exchange of experience and participation in international industry events.

Our Goal

To develop professional competence and a culture of welding quality in Kazakhstan by strengthening the connection between education, industry and international expertise.