As for European certification, take a look at The Welding Institution's (the British AWS) site: www.twi.co.uk
Take into account that any certification awarded by any of the 15 countries making part of the European Community is valid for the other 14.
Good luck. Tell me how did you get along.
Giovanni S. Crisi
Sao Paulo - Brazil
Australian Welder Certification
Welding Technology Institute of Australia A.C.N. 003 696 526
Unit 3, Suite 2, 9 Parramatta Road, Lidcombe NSW 2141 PO Box 6165,Silverwater, NSW, 1811
Tel + 61 2 9748 4443 Fx + 61 2 9748 2858
http://www.wtia.com.au/