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Notes from the shop floor

Practical writing on qualification, safety, quality and workforce development — from the people who deliver the training.

Industrial Skills04 Aug 2026· 7 min

What ASME Section IX Qualification Actually Means for a Welder

A qualification certificate is not the same as a competency. Here is what the test proves, what it does not, and why employers in the Hazira belt ask for it.

Maple Training Desk

Industrial Skills17 Jul 2026· 8 min

Choosing Between TIG, MIG and Stick for Pressure Vessel Work

Process selection is driven by material grade, position, joint access and code requirements — not personal preference.

Maple Training Desk