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CSWIP Welding Inspection

Welcome
Course reference WIS 5
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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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 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
Certificate Scheme for Welding & Inspection Personnel

10,000 certificate holders

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Level 1: 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector
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 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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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 From, 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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 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 Examination 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 3.1 Renewals

5 years 10 years

CV assessment Renewal examination

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Certification Scheme for

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Welding & Inspection Personnel

recognised worldwide

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TECHNOLOGY TWI Headquarters

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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