First CSWIP Thermographic Inspection certificate issued!

TWI was approached by ROVision Ltd for advice on training. The company operates Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) technology to supply inspection services to many different areas including oil and gas refineries, pipelines inspections and construction support for major building projects.

ROVision recently purchased new infra red cameras to carry out detailed aerial thermal inspection from their SR30 helicopter but getting certified training was becoming a problem as infra red inspection is still in its infancy.

TWI establishes its own facility in Australia

To meet the high demand for TWI's training and examination services in Australia, TWI is changing its presence in the country and opening its own premises in Perth, Western Australia.

The new facilities, due to open in May, will become the head office in Australia.

Additional dates for IIW/EWF Diploma in Welding in Abington, UK

In previous years, TWI scheduled one set of dates for each of the levels covered by the IIW/EWF diploma.

The take-up from industry for the 2010 programme was such that we have had to double the number of dates available at the Specialist level!

MMA wet welding to AWS D3.6 codings course routinely available in Middlesbrough, UK

This course is scheduled monthly from August 2010 at TWI's Underwater Centre in Middlesbrough, UK. The package (9 day training and 1 day exam) is aimed at professional divers who wish to further their experience in MMA wet welding techniques.

Successful completion of this programme demonstrates to employers the high standard that a diver is able to achieve.

EN 473 and ISO 9712 training and certification in Canada

In association with TWI, Eclipse Scientific will soon be offering advanced CSWIP NDT training and examinations to comply with the requirements for certification to EN 473 and ISO 9712.

The programme is due to start in July.

First CSWIP Welding Inspection course to be run in the United States

Welding inspection is the single most popular CSWIP scheme and is being introduced to the United States in June.

The course, aimed at welding inspection personnel who are seeking a formal globally recognised qualification, will take place at TWI North America's premises in Houston, Texas from 7 to 11 June.

Underwater Inspection Controller course delivered for the first time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This CSWIP 3.4U course ran for the first time in Kuala Lumpur from 1 - 12 March 2010 and attracted candidates from Egypt, Singapore and Malaysia. The candidates' feedback was excellent - they were happy with both the lecturing and the facilities.

In addition to routinely scheduled courses in the UK and Thailand, further 3.4U courses will be available in Kuala Lumpur later this year, subject to demand.

Comprehensive training programme delivered in Pakistan

As in other parts of the world, the industrial working culture has changed greatly in recent years and trained personnel rather than unskilled manpower is very sought after. Certification and technical know-how is mandatory in the technical field and industry.

TWI Central Asia offers a wide ranging training and examination service in Lahore.

CSWIP and BGAS-CSWIP certificate verification on-line

In times of financial constraint and increasing competition for employment, the incidence of fraud increases. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in the UK estimates that 40% of CVs are false.

Counterfeiting of certificates and falsifying of training documents is also seen as an increasing challenge. To combat this, TWI Certification Ltd provides a free, web-based certificate verification service (CSWIP and BGAS-CSWIP).