Transforming Welder Certification Through an
Innovative Web Application

A comprehensive web application has transformed the management of welder performance qualifications by digitizing data handling processes, replacing manual Excel workflows. This innovative system streamlines certification management, ensuring enhanced data accuracy, improved member management, and simplified report generation.

Sector: Industrial Services (Welder Certification & Procedure Qualification)
Tech Stack: React, Node.js, PostgreSQL
Platform Compatibility: Web, Mobile

Business at a Glance

ZUWA is a leading company specializing in the certification and qualification of welders. They ensure that welders meet industry standards for various welding techniques and materials. ZUWA offers a range of certifications that demonstrate their commitment to high-quality and professional standards. Their certification process is crucial for confirming that welders possess the skills and competencies required across different industries.

Challenges Faced

 

ZUWA’s certification process relied on traditional methods, primarily using Excel sheets for data storage and tracking, which presented several challenges:

  • Manual Certification Processes: Tracking welder qualifications in Excel was slow and prone to errors.
  • Time-Consuming Data Management: Managing member and inspector information manually required significant time and was often inaccurate.
  • Lack of Automation: There was no efficient system for assigning test forms or managing welder data.
  • Difficulty in Report Generation: Generating reports and tracking company data was slow and often inaccurate due to manual exports.

ZUWA needed a solution to automate its certification process, reduce manual tasks, and improve data accuracy.

Our Process

Ace Assured carefully analyzed ZUWA’s existing processes and identified key requirements, leading to the development of a custom web application to replace their outdated manual system.

  • UI/UX Design: Developed a user-friendly interface that allows ZUWA staff to easily manage certifications. The intuitive design minimizes training time and provides quick access to member and inspector information.

  • Web Application Development: Utilized React for the front end and Node.js for the back end, ensuring smooth performance. PostgreSQL was chosen for efficient data storage, allowing for fast access and scalability.

  • Member and Inspector Management: Implemented features for managing companies and their members, with options to assign various test forms, including Single Form, Multi Form, and Radiography.

  • Form Assignment and Download: Streamlined the process of assigning test forms, enabling welders to easily download their completed forms for official certification.

  • Inspector Oversight: Added features for inspectors to oversee welder qualifications, ensuring they meet certification standards.

  • Reporting and Data Export: Developed a robust reporting system that allows companies to track member counts and export essential reports for analysis and review.

 

Difference We Made

The ZUWA web application has significantly improved the management of certifications by automating numerous tasks, thereby enhancing overall efficiency. It effectively streamlines member information management and simplifies the assignment of test forms, resulting in time and resource savings. With greater data accuracy, staff can concentrate on critical responsibilities while automated features efficiently handle form assignments and report generation. The incorporation of real-time tracking and straightforward data export capabilities empowers ZUWA to make informed decisions more swiftly, ultimately enhancing operational effectiveness.