Attendance / Duration
1 evening (Thursday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm)Overview
The BS 4872 Competency Test provides welders with the opportunity to gain formal recognition of their practical welding skills. This assessment is for candidates who have previously completed a welding test and will undertake one assessment weld. For delegates who have no prior testing experience, please enrol on our Coded Welding Testing: BS 4872 (Fillet and Butt Weld Test) assessment.
Cost
£360. Full funding is available through the New Flexible Workforce Development Fund (NFWDF) subject to individual eligibility. Please note, the NFWDF requires you to discuss your application with your employer before applying. If you have already done this, or if you/your employer is paying your fee, please click 'Apply Now'.
Course Dates
- Thursday, 10 December 2026 (17:30 - 20:30)
What's Involved?
The BS 4872 Competency Test provides welders with the opportunity to gain formal recognition of their practical welding skills. Designed for those currently carrying out welding activities in the workplace, this assessment demonstrates competence against recognised industry standards and provides valuable evidence of capability for employers.
Whether you are looking to validate your existing skills, enhance your professional profile, or support your company's quality assurance requirements, BS 4872 certification offers a practical route to achieving recognised welding credentials.
Benefits of BS 4872 Competency Testing
- Gain an industry-recognised welding competency certification.
- Demonstrate your ability to perform welding tasks safely and effectively.
- Enhance your employability and career progression opportunities.
- Build confidence through practical, workplace-relevant assessments.
- Support employer quality standards and accreditation requirements.
- Suitable for individuals seeking an entry-level welding qualification.
Assessment Overview
Candidates will undertake a practical welding test under observation to verify competence in workplace welding activities. Completed welds will be inspected and tested to ensure they meet the required standard for certification.
All delegates must bring photographic ID on the day of the assessment. If completing exam through your employer, you must provide the company name and (if ISO accredited) company ID number. Pictures will be taken on the day of completed and acceptable tests.
All candidates will be witnessed performing the test and to assure the standard is followed. Some guidance will be offered where appropriate. The completed test piece will be visually inspected for defects then mechanically tested dependent on weld type.
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Enrol today to avoid disappointment!