PREN 287-1 : DRAFT 2010

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Reference numbers, symbols and abbreviated terms
5 Essential variables and range of qualification
6 Examination and testing
7 Acceptance requirements for test pieces
8 Re-tests
9 Period of validity
10 Certificate
11 Designation
Annex A (informative) - Welder's qualification test
        certificate
Annex B (informative) - Designation examples
Annex C (informative) - Job knowledge
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the Essential Requirements
         of EC Directive 97/23/EC
Bibliography

Describes the qualification testing of welders for the fusion welding of steels. Gives a set of technical rules for a systematic qualification test of the welder, and enables such qualifications to be uniformly accepted independently of the type of product, location and examiner/examining body.