{"id":437,"date":"2026-10-07T06:54:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T06:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/?p=437"},"modified":"2026-10-09T02:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T02:01:27","slug":"international-welding-engineer-certification-utm-students-earn-prestigious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/2026\/10\/07\/international-welding-engineer-certification-utm-students-earn-prestigious\/","title":{"rendered":"UTM Students Earn Prestigious  INTERNATIONAL WELDING ENGINEER CERTIFICATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;671.7px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;624.5px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-83px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;34px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;305.9px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Written by Nuratiqah Imani binti Noordin<br \/><\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Edited by Ts. ChM. Dr. Nor Suriani Sani<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">For more details, visit the official news at : <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.utm.my\/2026\/04\/dua-pelajar-utm-lulus-penuh-pensijilan-antarabangsa-kejuruteraan-kimpalan-bertaraf-global\/\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">https:\/\/news.utm.my\/2026\/04\/dua-pelajar-utm-lulus-penuh-pensijilan-antarabangsa-kejuruteraan-kimpalan-bertaraf-global\/<\/span><\/a><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) achieved another significant milestone on 29 April 2026 when two master\u2019s students from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FKM), Ahmad Ariffuddin Arifin and Mohd Shukri Hamsah, successfully completed the internationally recognised International Welding Engineer (IWE) professional examination. Their achievement reflects both individual excellence and UTM\u2019s growing strength in globally benchmarked welding engineering education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Both students completed all modules under the International Institute of Welding (IIW) Diploma programme, qualifying them for the IWE professional certification, one of the most highly regarded qualifications in the field. The programme requires comprehensive mastery of welding processes and technology, welding metallurgy, joint design and analysis, quality control, international standards, industrial safety, and structural integrity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The achievement highlights UTM\u2019s strong professional training ecosystem, supported by industry-standard facilities, qualified instructors and strategic partners including WIM, TWI and CWIS. The programme also provides valuable exposure to current industry practices and international welding standards.<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The achievement demonstrates UTM participants\u2019 ability to meet rigorous international standards while gaining industry-relevant skills. The IWE qualification also expands career opportunities across sectors such as oil and gas, marine, construction, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">UTM is the first university in Malaysia accredited to conduct the IWE Professional Course under the IIW Diploma programme. This milestone strengthens UTM\u2019s position in welding engineering education while supporting the development of highly skilled, globally recognised engineering talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/252\/2026\/10\/MECHANICA-Vol-22026-28.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MECHANICA Vol 22026 (28)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/252\/2026\/10\/MECHANICA-Vol-22026-26.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MECHANICA Vol 22026 (26)&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/252\/2026\/10\/MECHANICA-Vol-22026-27.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MECHANICA Vol 22026 (27)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Nuratiqah Imani binti NoordinEdited by Ts. 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