Underwater Inspection to Advanced NDT: November Training
Underwater inspection plays an important role in assessing the condition and integrity of subsea structures and offshore assets. Combining commercial diving experience with specialist inspection techniques, it requires professionals to understand what can be assessed underwater and how inspection findings contribute to informed decisions.
TWI Training and Examinations Services offers CSWIP underwater inspection training for commercial divers looking to develop their inspection knowledge and technical skills.
What Can You See? Above Water Is Half the Story
Underwater inspection presents challenges that cannot be understood from above the surface alone. Specialist knowledge and inspection techniques help divers assess structures and identify potential issues beneath the waterline.
This is the first in a series of short videos exploring underwater inspection, the industry and the experience of working in this field. Stay tuned for the full video as the series progresses.
How Has the Industry Evolved?
Inspection methods and technologies continue to develop as the demands of offshore and subsea operations change. Understanding this evolution helps highlight the importance of maintaining relevant technical knowledge and developing inspection skills.
In the next part of the series, discover more about the changing underwater inspection landscape. Stay tuned for the full video.
The Pros and Cons of Underwater Inspection
Underwater inspection offers opportunities for specialist technical work, but it also comes with its own demands and challenges. Hearing an experienced professional discuss both sides provides a more rounded perspective on the field.
This teaser offers a glimpse into that discussion. Stay tuned for the full conversation as we explore the realities of underwater inspection and career development.
Develop Your Underwater Inspection Skills with CSWIP
TWI’s CSWIP underwater inspection courses support commercial divers seeking to develop their inspection knowledge and progress towards more advanced underwater non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.
The CSWIP 3.1U course covers underwater inspection principles and techniques, including general and close visual inspection, video and photography, cathodic protection measurements, and ultrasonic digital thickness measurements.
The CSWIP 3.2U course builds on this foundation, covering advanced underwater NDT techniques, including magnetic particle inspection, weld toe grinding and an overview of electromagnetic inspection techniques.
Upcoming courses in Middlesbrough
CSWIP 3.2U – NDT Inspection Diver Package
Course start date: 2 November 2026
CSWIP 3.1U – NDT Inspection Diver Package
Course start date: 23 November 2026
Candidates should review the relevant course pages for entry requirements, including applicable diving qualifications, medical certification and experience. Follow the video series for further insights into underwater inspection, the evolution of the industry and the people working in this specialist field.