Welding Inspector Level 2

Welding Inspector Level 2

 
 
 

About this Course

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:
  • To understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels
  • To recognise 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, macrosections and other mechanical tests
  • To assess and report on welds to acceptance levels
  • To confirm that incoming material meets stipulated requirements and recognise the effects on weld quality of departure from specification
  • To be in a position to pass the Welding Inspector – Level 2 examinations
Certification/Awarding Body:
  • CSWIP – Certification of competence for critical engineering occupations
  • CSWIP is an internationally recognized mark of competence for people engaged in welding and inspection related jobs in manufacturing, constructing, operating or repairing high integrity welded structures, plant or components. It is a world leader in its field with over 15,000 certified individuals worldwide.
  • All CSWIP Schemes are developed by an industry stakeholder group
  • All CSWIP Schemes are operated under the direction of a Management Committee of industry representatives
  • All CSWIP training courses and examinations are reviewed, assessed and approved by industry experts