CSWIP 3.2 level III CSWIP 3.2 level III
Welding Inspector
Duration
5 Days
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 a 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.
Objectives
- To understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels
- quality control
- To assess the validity of a welding procedure
- To recognise origins of weld defects
- To interpret features of a fracture surface and prepare detailed reports
- To scrutinise and correct inspection reports To plan, organise 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
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; organisation; interpretation of fractured
surfaces; auditing; practice in typical examination questions;
course assessments.
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
- 5 years’ authenticated experience related to the 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. In addition to the above, candidates must comply with Clause 1.3.4 of document WI-6-92 available at www.cswip.com