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Is it for me?

The CSWIP Welding Inspector online course and exam package is designed for inspection engineers and supervisory staff.

Those with little or no previous welding experience are advised to attend the https://www.twitraining.com/home/programmes-and-courses/welding-inspection/cswip-visual-welding-inspector course to prepare for this course.

This eLearning material for this CSWIP Welding Inspector Online course, cuts down the classroom-based training; days to a minimum so for those wishing to progress to examination, there will be a one day practical training and one day examination

You will be issued with eLearning to study 60 days prior to attending your exam, There is potential for early or extended access (fees apply)

The online material, as detailed below, covers the theory element of the course and is approximately 28 hours of online learning content.

With the online learning material, you can work through the 30 sections of this CSWIP Welding Inspector Online Course, at your own pace as you are given

You will be able to download the course notes, see and hear presentations, video, attempt course questions and work with an assigned tutor who will be there to support you along the way.

The course will be marked as complete once all of the sections have been completed and the home works have been passed, your tutor will advise of this.

On completion, there will be a further requirement for you to attend a 1 day classroom practical training followed by a 1 day examination for those qualifying.

The 30 sections cover:

Introduction; What have you brought to the party; Duties of a welding inspector; Terminology; Imperfections; Plate inspection, acceptance criteria and questions, weld gauge overview, practical plate guide, weld map exercise, plate walk through and then Homework 1

Weldability; Materials inspection; Residual stress and distortion; Welding process (video); Welding processes and then Homework 2.

Thermal cutting; Heat treatments; Macro inspection; Weld symbols; Weld repairs; Destructive testing (video); Destructive testing; Codes and standards; NDT (video) Destructive testing; codes and standards; NDT (video)

What will I learn?

The course content revolves around inspecting and answering questions to an acceptance criteria for the inspecting of a single vee butt weld.

What will I leave with?

By the end of the online course and practical day you should be able to:

  • Understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels
  • Recognise characteristics of commonly used welding processes in relation to quality control
  • Interpret drawing instructions and symbols to ensure that specifications are met
  • Set up and report on inspection of welds, macrosections, and other mechanical tests
  • Assess and report on welds to acceptance levels
  • Confirm that incoming material meets stipulated requirements and recognise the effects on weld quality of departure from specification
  • Be in a position to pass the Welding Inspector examinations

What else should I know?

This practical and exam day is only available to those who have already completed the online learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

•  A minimum of 3 years welding inspection experience related to the duties and responsibilities listed in Clause 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 under qualified supervision, independently verified
OR
• CSWIP Visual Welding Inspector for a minimum of 2 years with job responsibilities in the areas listed in 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 above
OR
• CSWIP Welding Instructor, CSWIP Welding Supervisor or Welding Foreman for a minimum of one year. In addition to all of the above, candidates must comply with Clause 1.3.4.

In addition to all the above, candidates must comply with Clause 1.3.4 of document WI-6-92 available at www.cswip.com

All experience will need to be verified by either your previous/present employer/company.

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Specifications
In order to fully access the distance learning material, you will need the following minimum system requirements:
  • Latest version of your web browser of choice (if possible) will provide the best experience
  • Recommended internet speed: at least 0.5 Mbps
  • Display resolution: minimum 1024x768

Ideal for use on desktops or tablets.

The online learning element can be purchased as a standalone product for those who require it for knowledge only; https://www.twitraining.com/home/programmes-and-courses/welding-inspection/cswip-welding-inspector-online-appreciation-course Welding Inspector Online Appreciation Course (CSWIP)


What happens next?
When you have booked your online course and exam package, you will receive an email notification with your login details. You will then have 60 days to complete your distance-learning course

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