Welding
Welding
Welding

CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector

Level 1

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Suitable for:

Welders, operators, line inspectors and foremen who undertake visual examination of welded joints; quality control staff associated with welding; all staff who need basic training in welding inspection coupled with a qualification in this field.

This course is also available with a practical module: CSWIP 3.0 Plus - Visual Welding Inspector with Practical Module (4 days).

Course Content:

This welding inspection course covers: visual inspection procedures; relevant codes of practice, terms and definitions; welding processes and typical welding defects; weld measurements; typical documentation and requirements; practical inspection and reporting. All CSWIP requirement documents are available at www.cswip.com.

Certification/Awarding Body:

CSWIP

Course Objectives:

  • To identify various weld imperfections (defects)
  • To understand the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection
  • To understand the need for documentation in welding
  • To be aware of codes and standards related to inspection requirements
  • To carry out inspection of parent materials and consumables
  • To carry out visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified acceptance criteria
  • To pass the CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector qualification.

Additional Information:

  • Examination applicants must submit a detailed CV/résumé when booking this course
  • Enrolment on this course does not constitute reservation of an examination. All courses may be followed by a CSWIP Welding Inspector examination for candidates with appropriate experience as specified in CSWIP document WI-6-92. All CSWIP requirement documents are available at www.cswip.com.

Entry Requirements

Although there is no specific experience required, it is recommended that candidates possess a minimum of six months' welding-related engineering experience and two years' industrial experience.

In addition, candidates must comply with Clause 1.3.4 of CSWIP document WI-6-92 available at www.cswip.com.

Career Progression:

  • CSWIP 3.1 - Welding Inspector - Level 2
  • CSWIP 3.2 - Senior Welding Inspector - Level 3
  • Radiographic Interpretation (RI) - Principles (Part A)
  • BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector - Grade 2/3
  • BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector - Grade 1
  • BGAS-CSWIP Site Coatings Inspector
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