CSWIP 3.1
CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
The Certification Scheme for Welding and Inspection Personnel is a comprehensive scheme which provides for the examination and certification of individuals seeking to demonstrate their knowledge and/or competence in their field of operation. The scope of Certification Scheme for Welding and Inspection Personnel includes all levels of Welding Inspectors, Welding Supervisors, Plant Inspectors, Welding Instructors and NDT personnel.
* 4 Days seminar
* 1 day exam
We provide hands on training and cover both practical and theoretical classes to build confidence for our students.
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 Content:
To understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels
To recognize characteristics of commonly used welding processes in relation to quality control
To interpret drawing instructions and symbols to ensure that specifications are met
To set up and report on inspection of welds, macro sections and other mechanical tests
To assess and report on welds to acceptance levels
To confirm that incoming material meets stipulated requirements and recognize the effects on weld quality of departure from specification
To be in a position to pass the Welding Inspector – Level 2 examinations
Additional Information: CSWIP Welding Inspector examination – All candidates must attend a CSWIP approved course of training prior to examination. 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.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 OR
- 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 OR
- Welding Instructor or Welding Foreman/Supervisor for a minimum of 5 years.