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India's Leading Welding Training & Certification Institute

ISO 9001:2015 Certified | IIW Approved | NSDC Accredited

ABOUT US

National Institute of Welding

Building Skilled Welders. Strengthening Industry.

Industry-Focused Welding Training | Practical Skill Development | Welding Qualification | Inspection & Quality

At the National Institute of Welding, we help aspiring welders, working professionals and industrial organizations develop practical welding skills and technical knowledge aligned with modern industry requirements.

From ARC, TIG and MIG welding to 3G, 6G, pipe welding, structural welding, welding inspection and advanced welding technology, our training ecosystem is designed to support your progression.

Learn the Skill. Build the Confidence. Shape Your Career.

National Institute of Welding Practical Welding Booths and Trainees

Practical Workshop Booths

18+ Practical Stations | Individual Torch Time | AWS & ASME Standards

ISO 9001:2015Certified Quality Management
IIW APPROVEDInternational Institute of Welding
NSDC ACCREDITEDSkill India Government Aligned
Purpose & Commitment

Our Mission

“To provide industry-focused welding training, skill development and quality-oriented services that empower individuals and support industrial excellence.”
Aspiration & Future

Our Vision

“To become a trusted centre for welding training, qualification and inspection, developing a skilled workforce capable of meeting modern industrial standards.”
Core Philosophy & Approach

ABOUT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING

More Than Welding Training — We Build Industry-Ready Skills

National Institute of Welding is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, IIW (International Institute of Welding) approved and NSDC-accredited welding training, welder qualification and inspection organization.

Our approach combines practical welding training, technical knowledge, safety awareness and industry-oriented learning to help learners become better prepared for real-world welding applications.

Whether you are starting your first welding course, upgrading your existing skills or preparing for advanced welding positions, our training ecosystem is designed to support your progression.

OUR STRENGTH

A Team That Understands More Than Welding

Welding quality depends on more than the welding process itself.

It requires an understanding of:

People+
Process+
Safety+
Quality+
Technology+
Competency

Our multidisciplinary leadership allows National Institute of Welding to approach training and industrial requirements from multiple perspectives.

CAREER-ORIENTED WELDING TRAINING

Prepare for Opportunities in India's Industrial & Global Welding Sector

Skilled welding professionals are required across industries including:

SECTOR 01

Manufacturing

SECTOR 02

Fabrication

SECTOR 03

Construction

SECTOR 04

Heavy Engineering

SECTOR 05

Infrastructure

SECTOR 06

Oil & Gas

SECTOR 07

Petrochemical

SECTOR 08

Power

SECTOR 09

Shipbuilding

SECTOR 10

Industrial Maintenance

SECTOR 11

Structural Fabrication

Advanced welding education is receiving increased attention in India's skill-development ecosystem, including dedicated initiatives around advanced welding technologies.

For learners, developing multiple welding processes and advanced skills can create a stronger foundation for pursuing different industrial career paths.

Skill Progression Pathway

BUILD SKILLS THAT INDUSTRY NEEDS

From Beginner Welder to Skilled Welding Professional

The welding industry is evolving. Modern welding professionals can benefit from skills beyond basic arc operation — including welding positions, process selection, weld quality, inspection, technical drawings, safety and advanced welding technologies.

Government skill-development initiatives are also increasingly incorporating modern tools, equipment and emerging technologies into vocational training.

Your Skill Progression Pathway

Step 01
Basic Welding

Arc fundamentals & safety

Step 02
Process Specialization

TIG / MIG / SMAW techniques

Step 03
3G / 6G Positional

Vertical & 45° pipe coupons

Step 04
Pipe & Structural

Industrial pressure vessels & beams

Step 05
Inspection & Quality

Weld defects, NDT & standards

Step 06
Advanced Skills

Mastery, WPS/PQR & career growth

Basic Welding → Process Specialization → 3G/6G → Pipe/Structural Welding → Inspection & Quality → Advanced Skills

Comprehensive Skill Coverage

OUR TRAINING FOCUS

Mastering core processes, structural fabrication, high-pressure piping, non-destructive testing and welder qualification standards.

ARC Welding

Manual Metal Arc (SMAW) multi-pass joint techniques

TIG Welding

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) for SS & Alloy

MIG Welding

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) wire feed & MAG

3G Welding

Vertical groove position plate welding qualification

6G Welding

45° inclined pipe coupon root & hot pass mastery

Pipe Welding

High-pressure carbon steel & alloy piping joints

Structural Welding

Heavy structural beam, girder & plate fabrication

Stainless Steel Welding

Precision GTAW/GMAW stainless & duplex steel

Welding Inspection

Weld defect analysis, codes & QA/QC standards

NDT & Quality

Non-Destructive Testing (Radiography, UT, MPI, LPT)

Welder Qualification

WPS / PQR / WPQT testing as per AWS & ASME

Industrial Welding Skills

Comprehensive safety, blueprint reading & practical skill

Distinctive Strengths

WHY CHOOSE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING?

Training Designed Around Real Welding Skills

01

Hands-On Practical Training

Develop welding skills through practical sessions, demonstrations and continuous practice rather than relying only on classroom theory.

02

Industry-Oriented Learning

Understand welding processes, materials, equipment, safety, quality and practical applications relevant to industrial environments.

03

Multiple Welding Processes

Build your foundation across ARC, TIG, MIG, 3G, 6G, pipe and structural welding.

04

Experienced Technical Team

Learn from experienced welding instructors and certified inspectors who provide hands-on guidance and industry insights.

05

Qualification & Certification Pathways

Develop the skills and technical knowledge needed to pursue relevant welding qualification and certification pathways.

06

Career-Focused Training

Our goal is not simply to teach you how to weld — it is to help you develop the skills and confidence required to pursue opportunities in the welding and fabrication industry.

Leadership & Vision

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Experienced Leadership. Industry-Focused Expertise.

Our leadership team brings experience across welding, safety, NDT, quality management, strategic management, LEAN, TPM, HR and competency development.

VS

V. P. Sivasankar

Director
Areas of Expertise:

QMS • Safety • NDT

Profile:

BE Mechanical and M.Tech in Industrial Safety with 18+ years of experience. Consultant, Auditor and Trainer in QMS, SMS, Welding, NDT and Energy Management.

NIW Board Member
TS

T. R. Sriram

Director
Areas of Expertise:

Strategic Management • LEAN • TPM

Profile:

Electrical & Electronics Engineer with 35+ years of experience. Consultant, Auditor and Trainer in Strategic Management, LEAN, TPM, SCM, QMS, EMS and IATF Standards.

NIW Board Member
SK

S. Karthikeyan

Director
Areas of Expertise:

HR • Competency Management

Profile:

Graduate in Business Administration and Master's in Social Work (PM & IR), with 21+ years of experience. HR specialist and certified trainer in competency development.

NIW Board Member
Certified Programs

COURSES & TRAINING

Explore Our Welding Training Programs

SMAW Basics to Heavy Plate

ARC Welding

Build strong fundamentals in arc welding and develop practical welding skills.

GTAW Argon Arc Precision

TIG Welding

Develop precision welding skills for applications involving stainless steel, aluminium and other materials.

GMAW Wire Feed & MAG

MIG Welding

Learn productive MIG/MAG welding techniques used across industrial fabrication and manufacturing.

Vertical Plate Qualification

3G Welding

Develop advanced positional welding skills for vertical welding applications.

45° Inclined Pipe Coupon

6G Welding

Build advanced pipe-welding skills and prepare for challenging welding positions.

Beams, Columns & Heavy Plates

Structural Welding

Learn practical skills relevant to steel structures, fabrication and construction applications.

Radiography, UT, MPI & QA/QC

Welding Inspection & NDT

Develop knowledge of weld quality, inspection procedures and non-destructive testing.

Ready to upgrade your welding skills?

Join Our Next Batch of Hands-On Welding Training

Master ARC, TIG, MIG, 3G, 6G Pipe Welding & Inspection with certified instructors.

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