Suitable for inspection engineers and supervisory staff. The course is
ideal for inspectors requiring preparation for the CSWIP examinations -
Welding Inspector.
Those with little or no previous welding experience are advised to
attend the Certificate in Visual Inspection of Welds course to prepare
for this course.
Course Content
The duties and responsibilities of a welding inspector; fusion welding
processes; typical weld defects; types of steel; carbon-manganese, low
alloy and stainless steels; hardening of steels; weldability; heat
treatment; parent metal defects; visual inspection; testing parent
metals and welds; destructive tests; NDT techniques; welder and
procedure approval; codes and standards; outline of safe working
practices; practice in examination questions; continuous and
end-of-course assessment.
In addition, candidates meeting the CSWIP requirements for eligibility
complete the relevant CSWIP examination on day 5.
Course Objectives
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Understand factors affecting the quality of fusion welds in steels
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Recognize characteristics of common welding processes for quality
control
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Interpret drawing instructions and symbols to meet specifications
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Set up and report on weld inspections, macrosections, and tests
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Assess and report on welds to acceptance levels
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Ensure incoming material meets requirements and identify quality
issues
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Prepare for the Welding Inspector - Level 2 examination
Entry Requirements
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Welding Inspector for a minimum of 3 years with experience
related to the duties and responsibilities listed in Clause
1.2.2 of CSWIP document WI-6-92, under qualified supervision,
independently verified.
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Certified Visual Welding Inspector (Level 1) for a minimum of 2
years with job responsibilities in the areas listed in 1.2.1 and
1.2.2 of CSWIP document WI-6-92.
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Welding Instructor or Welding Foreman/Supervisor for a minimum
of 5 years.
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Experience will need to be verified by either your
previous/present employer/company.
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