Eweld: The last meeting of the project "Welding Training Quality Development" and the final project dissemination conference

On 8-9 th of August 2017, project partners from Lithuania, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom gathered in Vilnius. Project partners discussed the experience gained during the project, changes in the partners institutions, review of Project partners commitments and their implementation; were talked of the quality of the intellectual products being developed during the project and the deadlines for their completion, dissemination, guidelines for further cooperation between the partners set.

At the end of the working day, project partners were offered a sightseeing tour to Trakai - the Lithuanian tourism symbol. Visited Užutrakis Manor house, Trakai Island Castle.

On 9 th of August 2017, project partners met at the Senate Hall of the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, where the final project conference was held which theme was to introduce and discuss the possibilities of welders in international vocational education  system.

During the conference were presented the products created during the project, possibilities of using and developing these products, and talked about the continuity of the project and future perspectives. At the end of the event, a discussion was held on how to balance the requirements of enterprises for welders work and vocational training (training programs). Conference participants discussed the dissemination of best practice and opportunities for cooperation.

During the three year project implementation period, 7 project partner meetings took place in Lithuania, Slovenia and the United Kingdom. More than 15 dissemination events were organized in all the partner countries, inviting participants who are exceptionally interested in welding innovation. The project and Project products were presented to the delegations of Azerbaijan, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, engineering companies, ministries, educational institutions.

Eweld: Project Partner meeting in Newcastle

On 6-7th of June 2017 meeting of partners in the project "Quality Development of Welding Training" took place in Newcastle, United Kingdom. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Vilniaus Jeruzalės Labour Markets Training Center (hereafter "Training Center"), Slovenian Welding Association, Lithuanian Welders Association and t Rocketman Studio Limited.

During the meeting, the interim results of the project were presented:

The first step towards achieving the objectives of the project was to increase the qualification of training center welder teachers. Teachers attended International Welding Specialists Course. One vocational teacher has been awarded International Welder Engineer's Certificate (IWE), and three teachers awarded International Welder Specialist Certificates (IWS).

Parallelly preparations held for organizing the training of international welder course. Reviewed and updated training center's management and quality system documentation. Created Quality Guide for an international welder training service. According to international requirements, a training base was prepared.

In cooperation with the partners in Lithuania and Slovenia, an international welder training program was created and its pilot-traning in Lithuania was carried out. From October 2015 till November 2016 14 students were studying for the International Welder Training Program trained. On 14 th of April 2017 Certificates were issued  justifying the International Welder's competency.

On 8th of April 2016 The training center has been officially awarded the IIW Authorized Training Certificate (ATB), which authorized the training of highly qualified welder workers in accordance with the international welder training program. This is the first vocational training institution in Lithuania authorized to train international welders.

Currently, the training center is piloting training for a second intellectual product - a remote welder foreman training program. The distance learning training program for the welder is available in three languages - Lithuanian, Slovenian, English. From 16th of May 2017 pilot training started 35 participants who wanted to raise their qualifications in order to acquire the knowledge needed to organize welders' team work. Pilot training will take place until August 2017 . At the moment, 7 participants have completed the training. The distance learning welder training platform can be found at http://lt.emokymas.eu, http://en.emokymas.eu, http://sl.emokymas.eu/

During the meeting, the guidelines for further cooperation were discussed, in  training of international-level welders in Lithuania. The Slovenian partner recommended and shared the experience of Slovenia in order to create a functioning international welder system linked to the national welding system.

The project partners discussed additional project tasks foreseen by the project partners in Slovenia. The welding supervision curriculum was discussed with Slovenian  partner.

In free time, the partners from Lithuania,  met Newcastle City celebrities and visited Edinburgh, Scotland, the second largest city.

Eweld: International standards meeting welders for Lithuanian companies

On 08th of May 2017, Vilniaus Jeruzalės Labor market Training Center  (hereinafter - VJLMTC), presented the International Welder Training program for Lithuanian engineering industry companies.

The VJDRMC became the first vocational training institution in Lithuania, which was granted the right to conduct international training of welders under an international accreditation curriculum.

The purpose of the new curriculum is to develop a qualified welder capable of working in the engineering and metalworking factories, performing welding work in the construction of various structures and engineering networks. Also, to perform welding works in the energy sector in the manufacturing and installing of various pipelines, boilers, pressure vessels and containers, to work on new products and repair of used products in agriculture, service and other sectors of Lithuanian and European Union economy.

During the event, the second intellectual Project product was presented - the online training program for the welder's foremans. The training program is for welders who seek to raise their qualifications and become leaders in welders' brigades. A distance training program for a welding trainer can be used as a visual, interactive training material in vocational schools where a welder's are prepared. The curriculum is attractive because the learning is online, trainees manage their learning time. Participants can finish the training course within 3 months, consult a vocational teacher.

Training programs were developed in the framework of the project "Welder Training Quality Development" Nr. 2014-1-LT01-KA202-000621.

Eweld: Project events

We had a great time at the events and meeting people!

These events took place on 14th and 15th February, and 21st March 2017 at Yours Business Networks, Gateshead UK. The event was organised to look at the viability of certain training packages and methods within the high profile UK companies that attended from engineering and waste sectors. There were 33 attendees in total, many of whom had roles related to welding or its supervision.

The outcome was positive. With this course being primarily used to train welders in Lithuania, it was still considered a viable training resource for welding companies and relevant education institutions in the UK as well.

Download the presentation here.

Here are some photos of the events held earlier this year:

Eweld: Partner Meeting 2

On 1-2nd of March 2017 the partners of "Quality Development of Welding Training" held a meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Partners included representatives of the Vliniaus Jeruzalės Labour Markets Training Centre, Slovenian Welding Association, Lithuanian Welders Association, and Rocketman Studio Limited from the UK.

During the meeting, the completion of the course platform in three languages was discussed. We decided that piloting in Lithuania will begin this month.

We also discussed additions to the partner website and teacher administration in the back-end of the training portal.

Certificates and outcomes for students and trainers were also decided upon – there was a lot of discussion on requirements for the data that is produced by the system.

The second day included a cultural excursion around the Old Town in Ljubljana and a meal with the partners. Below are some images:

Eweld: partners have visited Slovenia for the second time

Project " Welding Training Quality Development" partners have visited Slovenia for the second time

On 3rd of March, 2017, the project "Welding Training Development Quality " (hereinafter referred to as "Project") meeting was held in Slovenia.

The project partner Rocketman Studio Limited introduced a version of the online training program for welder foreman. The training program is for welders who seek to raise their qualifications and become leaders in welders brigades. The training program is to train welders brigade welders from Slovenia, the United Kingdom and Lithuania. Program prepared in three languages - Slovenian, Lithuanian and English. The partners discussed, shared their experience, offered suggestions for managing the online learning curriculum. It is anticipated that a online training program for a welder's foreman will be available at following online addresses: http://lt.emokymas.eu/ ; http://en.emokymas.eu/ ; http://sl.emokymas.eu/ . The pilot training program is scheduled to start in April 2017.


During the implementation of the Project, Vilnius Jeruzalės Labor Market Training Center (hereinafter - VJLMTC) became the first vocational training institution in Lithuania, which is able to perform welders international training in accordance with the international welder training program. At the end of November 2016, the first group of pilot training participants successfully completed the training.

With the Project partner - the representative of the Slovenian welders association, Gabriel Rihar, further cooperation was discussed after  the project.

The project partner SIWS recommended the development of international training for welders in parallel with the project activities involving the creation and testing of these services:
In order to create a functioning training system for international welders, it was proposed to test individual international welder programs. An international welder training program was developed using the modules method. The curriculum of the programs (modules) is 13. During the project, one of the programs was offered to try.

In Slovenia, international training for welders is being developed in parallel with national qualifications. Project partner SIWS recommended that the international welder training system would be linked to the national (modular welder training program). The training participants would be given the opportunity to obtain an international welder certificate in parallel.

During the meeting, project management and administration issues were discussed. Scheduled tasks that the partners committed to undertake till the next partner meeting in the UK. In the evening, the project partners spent a great time in one of the cafes in Ljubljana's Old Town.

Moments of the meeting:

Eweld: 2017 Events schedule

Events will be held at the following dates & times:

14th February 2017 @ 9am
14th February 2017 @ 2pm
15th February 2017 @ 9am
15th February 2017 @ 2pm
21st March 2017 @ 9am

Please click here for the agenda.