CSWIP 3.1 – Welding Inspector – Level 2

This course is suitable for

Inspection engineers and supervisory staff. The course is ideal for inspectors requiring preparation for the CSWIP examinations – Welding Inspector.
Those with little or no previous welding experience are advised to attend the Certificate in Visual Inspection of Welds course (CSWIP 3.0) to prepare for this course.

Mighty Brisk also giving training/ Exam Preparation of CSWIP Welding Inspection course through online . The online material covers approximately 15 days learning. At the end of the package, those wishing to progress to examination, will complete a further 2 days practical training followed by one day examination at one of Mighty Brisk Training Centers .

Note : This course is also available with a practical module

Course Content

The duties and responsibilities of a welding inspector; fusion welding processes; typical weld defects; types of steel; carbon-manganese, low alloy and stainless steels; hardening of steels; weldability; heat treatment; parent metal defects; visual inspection; testing parent metals and welds; destructive tests; NDT techniques; welder and procedure approval; codes and standards; outline of safe working practices; practice in examination questions; continuous and end-of-course assessment. In addition, candidates meeting the CSWIP requirements for eligibility complete the relevant CSWIP examination on day 5.

Things Should Be Know?

This course is also available with a practical module: CSWIP Visual Welding Inspector with Practical Module (4 days)
Enrolment on this course does not constitute reservation of an examination
All courses may be followed by a CSWIP Welding Inspector examination for candidates with appropriate experience as specified in CSWIP document WI-6-92

Entry Requirements

This course is available to candidates who are eligible for the CSWIP Visual Welding Inspector and Welding Inspection initial exams as a resit or prior to their 10-year CSWIP Visual Welding Inspector and Welding Inspector renewal examinations for re-certification.

Welding Inspector for a minimum of 3 years with experience related to the duties and responsibilities listed in Clause 1.2.2 of CSWIP document WI-6-92, under qualified supervision, independently verified OR

Certified Visual Welding Inspector (Level 1) for a minimum of 2 years with job responsibilities in the areas listed in 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 of CSWIP document WI-6-92 OR

Welding Instructor or Welding Foreman/Supervisor for a minimum of 5 years. Experience will need to be verified by either your previous/present employer/company.

Course Objectives

Understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels

Interpret drawing instructions and symbols to ensure that specifications are met

Be in a position to pass the Welding Inspector examinations

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

Recognise characteristics of commonly used welding processes in relation to quality control

Set up and report on inspection of welds, macrosections, and other mechanical tests

Career Progression

CSWIP 3.2 - Senior Welding Inspector - Level 3

Radiographic Interpretation (RI) of Welds

BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector - Grade 2

BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector - Grade 1

BGAS-CSWIP Site Coatings Inspector

CSWIP Certification of Personnel Reviewing Welding Procedures to ASME IX

Additional Information

CSWIP Welding Inspector examination – All candidates must attend a CSWIP approved course of training prior to examination. Enrolment on this course does not constitute reservation of an examination. All courses may be followed by a CSWIP Welding Inspector examination for candidates with appropriate experience as specified in CSWIP document WI-6-92.

EXAM PREPARATION FOR REFERESHER CSWIP 3.1 (Level II)

Is it for me?

Mighty Brisk refresher course Training and Exam preparation is designed to help you to refresh your welding inspection theory prior to re-taking an examination or prior to your CSWIP 10-year renewal examinations for Welding Inspector.

This eLearning option for the CSWIP Welding Inspection theory refresher enables you to learn where and when you want, and at your own pace, tracking progress as you go. Online learning also eliminates the need for travel and accommodation, so you can save time and money.

This eLearning CSWIP Welding Inspection Theory Refresher package includes online training PLUS the examination cost – these must be booked together and cannot be sold separately. Examinations must be attended in person at the specified venue.

Other information should be know

With the eLearning platform, you can track your progress and invest more time in the areas you need to while speeding through the areas where you have greater knowledge or confidence. The eLearning assessments are merely intended to test your knowledge and you will be able to prelaunch each module and try again if you want to.

Once you have booked your eLearning course you will receive an email notification with your login details. You will have 60 days from the date of purchase to complete the course.

While your course will be marked as complete once all modules have been passed, you can go back and revise any topic within the 60-day period. The eLearning course allows you to note any topics that you found difficult so you can highlight them to your classroom-based course tutor.

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