Training

Cswip 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector Course – Level 3

SUITABLE FOR

Experienced welding inspectors and quality control staff, especially those who are proceeding to the CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector examination. It is essential that course members have knowledge of the subjects covered in the course Welding Inspector before joining this course. It is the responsibility of the examination candidates to either hold CSWIP Welding Inspector 3.1 or consider attending the Welding Inspector course and examination (WIS5E) prior to this course/examination

COURSE CONTENT

Function and responsibilities of a senior welding inspector; defects in welds; weld symbol interpretation; interpretation of NDT reports; documentation of welding; approval and certification procedures; general principles of supervision; case studies; planning; organization; interpretation of fractured surfaces; auditing; practice in typical examination questions; course assessments.

WHO SHOULD RGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

This course is suitable for individuals who aspire to gain health & safety knowledge on how to manage risks and hazards in any area of any business. It is also particularly suitable for individuals who are interested to embark on a career in the Health, Safety and Environment, even if they have limited prior experience in HSE.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To understand the various facets of welding inspection and quality control
To assess the validity of a welding procedure
To recognize origins of weld defects
To interpret features of a fracture surface and prepare detailed reports
To scrutinize and correct inspection reports
To plan, organize and supervise use of skilled inspectors and NDT personnel
To conduct pre, during and post welding audits
To be in a position to pass the relevant examination

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 a specified in CSWIP document WI-6-92. See CSWIP document available for download from the CSWIP website.
Although this course covers most of the syllabus for the examination it does not include training in interpretation of radiographs. Examination candidates who do not possess a current CSWIP or PCN Radiographic Interpreter’s certificate should attend the Interpretation of Radiographs – Part B(light and dense metal welds) course and examination.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Certified Welding Inspector (Level 2) for a minimum of 2 years with job responsibilities in the areas listed in 1.2.1, 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 of CSWIP document WI-6-92 OR 5 years’ authenticated experience related to th duties and responsibilities listed in Clause 1.2.3, independently verified. In either case above candidates must hold a valid CSWIP Level 2 (3.1) certificate.