Inspiring Professionals and
Strengthening
Industry Capabilities
🔹Date: 30 of April 2025.
🔹Countries: Greece, Finland, Spain, Romania.
🔹Information: The partnership launched a European focus group to validate the training needs of welding inspectors working in hydrogen pipeline infrastructure. These sessions brought together experts from industry and VET providers.
🔹Outputs: Summary of national priorities and skills gaps (to be published).
🔹Dates: April–May 2026.
🔹Countries: Greece, Finland and Spain.
🔹Participants: 97 welding inspection and industry professionals.
🔹Information: Three pilot courses tested the INSPIRE modular Competence Units and AR-supported learning resources for hydrogen pipeline welding inspection.
🔹Results: 81 participants successfully completed both Competence Units, confirming the relevance and practical applicability of the training. 📰 Pilot Training Courses
🔹Planned Date: October 2026.
🔹Organiser: EWF (Portugal).
🔹Information: A high-level event bringing together European stakeholders to present the INSPIRE outcomes and explore their integration into the European Welding Federation system.
🔹Focus: Policy relevance, EU-level recognition, and long-term sustainability.
🔹Planned Date: Q4 2025.
🔹Organiser: CESOL (Spain).
🔹Information: A dedicated training session for instructors and VET staff to familiarise them with the revised European Welding Inspector (EWI) modules and how to implement them using Augmented Reality (AR) tools.
🔹Target Audience: Trainers, assessors, and curriculum developers in welding and inspection.
🔹Planned Dates: 2025–2026.
🔹Countries: All Partner Countries.
🔹Information: These events aim to disseminate the project results and engage VET providers, industry representatives, and public authorities in the adoption of the new modular training offer.
🔹Purpose: Raise awareness, collect stakeholder feedback, and encourage uptake.
