Project No. 2025-1-PL01-KA220-VET-000358825

About the VIOLET Project

Modernising the I/EWE Qualification with a modular, XR‑powered approach for flexible, accessible and industry‑aligned training across Europe.

Overview Objectives Innovation Implementation Impact
Overview

A European pathway to a modular, XR‑enabled Welding Engineer qualification

VIOLET modernises the long‑standing European/International Welding Engineer (I/EWE) qualification by adopting a modular competence‑based structure, delivering online theoretical training, and integrating immersive XR scenarios for practical learning - reducing costs, increasing flexibility, and reaching more learners - across Europe.

The project runs from December 2025 to December 2028 (36 months) with a total budget of €400,000, supporting VET providers with digital learning materials, harmonised assessment, and practical guidance for integrating VR/AR into the EWF Qualification System.

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36
Months (2025–2028)
€400k
EU Total Funding
6
Project Partners
5
Work Packages
Objectives

What VIOLET will achieve

  • Boost awareness and uptake of the modular I/EWE structure, including micro‑credentials and recognition of prior learning.
  • Integrate e‑learning and XR (VR/AR) for theoretical and practical training, enhancing accessibility, safety and efficiency.
  • Develop digital learning materials, a question bank and XR scenarios for selected Competence Units, and provide training to VET providers.
  • Pilot the training solutions across partner countries and publish guidelines for integrating VR/AR into the EWF Qualification System.
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Innovation

What makes VIOLET different

VIOLET enables the modularisation of the I/EWE qualification into competence‑based units, supported by online theoretical training and XR scenarios for practical learning. This approach reduces costs, increases safety, minimises waste and strengthens recognition and mobility within the EWF Quality Assurance System.

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Modular Competence Units:
I/EWE is restructured into modular Competence Units (CUs) with learning outcomes, enabling micro‑credentials, flexible pathways and recognition of prior learning.
XR for Hands‑on Training:
VR storyboards and AR exercises simulate critical welding operations with real‑time feedback, reducing risks, waste and training costs.
Harmonised Assessment & QA:
A harmonised question bank and XR evaluation matrix aligned with EWF QA ensures high‑quality, comparable and recognisable training across Europe.
Implementation

Work Packages Overview

The implementation of VIOLET is structured into five interconnected Work Packages, ensuring a coordinated development of digital learning materials, XR-based training resources, pilot activities and dissemination efforts that support the modernisation and adoption of the I/EWE qualification across Europe.

WP1

Project Management

WP2

Needs Analysis & Scope

WP3

E-learning & XR

WP4

Pilot Implementation

WP5

Dissemination & Exploitation

Impact

Outcomes we target

VIOLET drives measurable improvements in welding qualification pathways by promoting digital adoption, enabling safer and more efficient XR‑based practice, strengthening cross‑border mobility through EWF QA alignment, and ensuring long‑term engagement from training providers, industry partners and learners across Europe.

Digital Adoption:

Wider adoption of modular I/EWE units and digital learning materials across ATBs, ANBs and VET providers.

Safer & Efficient XR Training:

XR-based practice reduces risk, waste and cost while increasing accessibility and real‑time feedback.

Mobility & Recognition:

Stronger mobility and cross‑border recognition through alignment with the EWF Quality Assurance framework.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Pilots, seminars, national events and the final conference reinforce long‑term adoption and sustainability.