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Introduction

A qualification in CSWIP Welding Inspection from TWI can open doors to rewarding and varied careers anywhere in the world for welding inspectors. The welding inspection certification courses offer a clear career path starting with the visual weld inspection training.

Many contractors now cite CSWIP certification as a requirement for employment in this area, to prove you can perform work to a safe and professional standard, while also helping to reduce the cost and time spent on rework or repairs and ensuring projects are delivered on time.

Completing a welding inspection course and gaining a qualification provides a thorough understanding of the role and the confidence to perform it to a high standard. In addition, welding technology knowledge gained from CSWIP welding inspection courses will help support your development of responsible welding coordinator competence.

TWI offers flexible training courses with delivery in-class, online live (Zoom) or online courses (eLearning).

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Karimatu Atsuipui

Case study

Karimatu Atsuipui, from Cameroon, shifted her career path to welding inspection. She takes pride in being a woman welder in a field widely dominated by men.

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Courses

Visual Welding Inspection

Welding Inspection

Senior Welding Inspection

Certification of Personnel Reviewing Welding Procedures to ASME IX

Welding Quality Control Coordinator

Welding Inspection - Bridging and Exam

Refresher Training

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The CSWIP welding inspection programme offers you an internationally recognised qualification based on your competence and a vertical progression to senior inspector, a pre-requisite for many job applications.

Requiring a high level of skill and knowledge, welding inspection is an excellent career choice if you wish for a transition from a general engineering or welding background into a more specialised and prestigious role.

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Online Courses (eLearning)

Online Courses (eLearning)

The online material for the CSWIP Welding Inspection Online courses cover the theory element of the courses.

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Online Live Courses (Zoom)

Online Live Courses (Zoom)

This option covers the theory aspect of the training exactly as it would be delivered in our classroom-based courses but via Zoom or a similar platform.

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Pre-course eLearning

Pre-course eLearning

Gain an essential foundation of knowledge before attending the full, classroom-based CSWIP welding inspection courses.

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Refresher Courses – Online or In-class

Refresher Courses – Online or In-class

Prepare for a retest, renewal or simply to refresh your knowledge prior to commencing a new project.

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Appreciation eLearning Courses

Ideal if you want to gain a welding inspection overview

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Appreciation eLearning Courses

Case Studies

Find out why the welding inspection courses will change improve your job prospects – candidate testimonials

Pre-course eLearning

Kazahkstani QA/QC Manager Achieves a CSWIP First

Askhat Kazibekov becomes first Kazahkstani QA/QC Manager to gain CSWIP Senior Weding Inspection certification.

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Pre-course eLearning

Code A Weld Join CSWIP Welding Inspection Course

Adam and Clive decided to take the training first before rolling it out to other staff members.

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Vu Linh Son - Striving for Excellence

Vu Linh Son - Striving for Excellence

If you see a great opportunity, grab it in a second to gain more experience. The more you learn, the more you earn!

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A career in Welding Inspection

Darren Jefferies explains how to get into or progress a career in welding inspection.

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What a welding inspector should know

In addition to inspecting welds, you will need to have competence and knowledge of metallurgy, welding processes, destructive and non-destructive testing, welding consumables, welding procedures, welder qualifications, heat treatments and why welds fail.

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Customised courses

We can create bespoke courses to meet your individual, industrial or company needs so if you can't find course to suit you, contact us!

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CSWIP renewal

Find out how to renew your CSWIP certificate by contacting CSWIP directly - they will be happy to help.

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Globally recognised qualifications

You can access the scheme documentation which includes detailed information regarding entry requirements here

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Professional Membership of The Welding Institute

Membership gives you access to all the technical knowledge that you need and will also make it easier for you to achieve your own personal learning and development goals.

You can also qualify for a 5% discount on training courses. Find out more!

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Continuing Professional Development

You can gain CPD points when attending this course - Find out more!

Frequently asked questions

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Where to start in Welding Inspection?

If you have little or no previous welding experience we advise that you attend the CSWIP Visual Welding Inspector as it will help you prepare for future attendance to the CSWIP Welding Inspector course. The CSWIP Welding Inspector course is designed for inspection engineers and supervisory staff.

If you require some practical welding knowledge to help improve your understanding of the inspection of welded products, please consider the CSWIP 3.0 Plus - Visual Welding Inspector with Practical Module course. It consists of 2 days of workshop related activities alongside the 2 days of welding inspection ahead of the CSWIP Visual Welding Inspector examination.

Does a CSWIP Welding Inspector qualification enable me to get on the TWI Diploma course?

Once you hold the CSWIP Welding Inspector you are eligible to take the entry exam for the Specialist Level.

How do I renew my CSWIP certificate?

After 5 years of holding CSWIP Certificate, please contact twicertification@twi.co.uk or go through CSWIP renewal to enquire for the application form as it can be done by documentary evidence.

After 10 years of holding CSWIP Certificate, please contact twicertification@twi.co.uk or go through CSWIP renewal to enquire for the application form as CSWIP will need to give you Approval to sit Recertification exam.

We strongly recommend refresher training prior to taking the 10-year recertification examination, however this is not mandatory. We have online (welding inspector and senior welding inspector) and classroom refreshers available.

Can I attend the CSWIP welding inspector with previous experience/qualifications in NDT?

Yes, it is possible if you also have a verified experience in visually inspecting welds.

I passed the visual welding inspector, can I go straight onto the next level (welding inspector) or do I require a certain element of experience?

You have to hold this level for a minimum of two years before moving to the next level.

Once I have attended the CSWIP welding inspector course, how long do I have to leave it before attending the CSWIP senior welding inspector?

You have to hold the CSWIP welding inspector level for a minimum of two years before moving to the next level.

What does a CSWIP welding inspection qualification allow me to do?

Detailed information is available in the CSWIP document.

What is involved in the additional radiographic interpretation part of the CSWIP senior welding inspector examination?

It involves the interpretation of at least 6 radiographs, densometry readings, sensitivity calculations and a 20 question multi-choice paper on radiography theory.

I would like to become a responsible welding coordinator, would having a CSWIP qualification help?

The welding technology knowledge gained from CSWIP welding inspection courses will help support your development of responsible welding coordinator competence.

How do I get a log book and stamp?

These are available from CSWIP – please contact them directly, they will be happy to help you.

Meet Some of the Lecturers

TWI Lecturer - Ahmad Izzat

Ahmad Izzat

Watching documentaries about building bridges and tunnels as a boy, Izzat was fascinated with the world of engineering…

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TWI Lecturer - Ravi Raja Rao

Ravi Raja Rao

Four decades of dedication to welding – when I started I did not know much about this welding field and its opportunities.

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TWI Lecturer - Geri Van Krieken

Geri Van Krieken

The passion for welding has never left me and…I enjoy doing it myself as well.

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