ANB is responsible for implementing the goals and requirements of EWF and IIW national and international according to EWF-IAB/IIW guidelines and acts independent and impartial.

ANB collaborates on implementation of international harmonized guidelines for education, examination and certification of personnel.

ANB is responsible for the national implementation of the current EWF/IIW- education, examination and certification system for personnel. This includes evaluation, authorization and continuous supervision of the Approved Training Bodies (ATBs), authorization of training programs, holding of examinations and issuing of EWF/IIW-diplomas as well as the relevant records.

Regarding the qualification proceedings ANB acts impartial, independent and objective in its professional decisions. ANB is not in any connection with companies or persons, who could influence those proceedings, and solely subordinated to IIW-IAB and EWF.