Theme: Raising the Standards in Welding and Fabrication
Overview:
This intensive one-day seminar attracted welding supervisors, fabrication engineers, quality control inspectors, and project managers from across West Africa. The focus was on elevating welding and fabrication quality to meet international codes and standards, ensuring safety, durability, and cost efficiency in projects ranging from infrastructure to offshore platforms.
Objectives:
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To equip participants with the latest welding best practices and inspection techniques.
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To provide updates on ISO, ASME, and AWS welding standards.
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To highlight the role of quality assurance in reducing rework and costs.
Agenda Highlights:
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Morning:
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Keynote: Welding Quality as a Driver of Project Success – Engr. Musa Ibrahim
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Training: Weld Defects Identification and Prevention (Hands-on with inspection tools)
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Case Study: Successful Fabrication Projects – Lessons Learned
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Afternoon:
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Workshop: Implementing QA/QC in Fabrication Shops
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Standards Update: Navigating New Welding Certification Requirements
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Q&A Session with industry veterans
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Key Speakers:
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Engr. Eze Ochoga – Materials Engineer, PECST
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Mr. Richard Oke – AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Outcomes:
Participants reported improved confidence in applying QA/QC processes, better understanding of defect prevention, and stronger awareness of the importance of certification compliance. Many attendees requested follow-up in-house training for their teams.