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CSWIP Welding Inspector

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Course Reference WIS 5

Welcome
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TECHNOLOGY The Course

The Welding Inspector course provides an

introduction to wide range of topics to do
with Welding Inspection and other related
topics

What’s in it
A mixture of welding inspection and
quality related topics

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Welding Inspector Course Topics
Roles and duties of a
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Welding Inspector
Welding defects
Mechanical Testing
Welding process
Welding symbols
Non-destructive testing
Inspection reporting
Welding terms
Welding safety
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Heat treatments
Weldability of steels
Joint design
Welding procedures
Welder qualification
Stress and distortion
Macro examination
Codes and standards
Welding consumables
Thermal cutting
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TECHNOLOGY Course Assessment

Exam after the course No continuous

is completed assessment

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TECHNOLOGY CSWIP Certificate Scheme

Certification Scheme for Welding & Inspection Personnel

10,000 certificate holders

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TECHNOLOGY CSWIP WI Certificate Scheme

 Level 1: 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector

 Level 2: 3.1 Welding Inspector

 Level 3: 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector

For further examination information please see website
www.cswip.com

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TECHNOLOGY CSWIP 3.1 Examination

Closed book exam

Any code that is required for the examination will be provided on

the examination day with the exception of your chosen code.

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CSWIP 3.1 Examination

Before attempting the examination, you must provide the
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following
1. Two passport size photographs, with your name and
signature on reverse side.
2. Eye test certificate, the certificate must show near vision and
colour tests.
3. Completed examination Form, you can print from the
website www.twisea.com.
4. Your current CV / Resume, your CV must be emailed or
faxed to the following for evaluation by the examination
manager.
E-mail: shajprem@twisea.com
Fax: +60 3 61572378
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CSWIP 3.1 Examination

 Theory part A2: Specific welding technology. 4
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1 Hour 15mins questions from 6. Question 1 compulsory

 Theory part B2: 30 multi-choice questions,

general welding technology
30 mins

 Practical part A2: Inspection of a plate butt weld

1 Hour 15 mins code provided.

 Practical part B2: Inspection of a pipe butt weld

1 Hour 45mins your chosen code e.g API 1104

 Practical part C2: Inspection 2 macro samples

45mins code ISO 5817
 Oral: Discussion of general welding theory
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TECHNOLOGY Notification of Results

70% pass
mark

For every section to be

awarded the certificate

2 copies of certificates and an identity card sent to

delegates’ sponsor
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TECHNOLOGY CSWIP Renewals

5 years 10 years

CV assessment Renewal examination

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Certification Scheme for

Welding & Inspection Personnel
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recognised worldwide

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TECHNOLOGY CSWIP Secretariat

CSWIP Secretariat Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 891162

TWI Certification Ltd Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 894219
Granta Park E-mail: twicertification@twi.co.uk
Great Abington
Cambridge CB1 6AL, UK
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