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CSWIP 3.1 Welding InspectionCSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspection

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Course Reference WIS 5Course Reference WIS 5

IntroductionIntroduction


The CourseThe Course

The CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector course provides The CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector course provides an introduction to a wide range of topics related to an introduction to a wide range of topics related to Welding Inspection and Quality.Welding Inspection and Quality.

What does it contains?What does it contains?


Course ContentsCourse Contents• Roles and duties of a Roles and duties of a

Welding InspectorWelding Inspector• Welding DefectsWelding Defects• Mechanical TestingMechanical Testing• Main Welding Main Welding

ProcessesProcesses• Welding SymbolsWelding Symbols• Non-Destructive Non-Destructive

TestingTesting• Inspection ReportingInspection Reporting• Welding TerminologyWelding Terminology• Welding SafetyWelding Safety

• Heat TreatmentsHeat Treatments• Weldability of SteelsWeldability of Steels• Joint DesignJoint Design• Welding ProceduresWelding Procedures• Welder QualificationWelder Qualification• Stress and DistortionStress and Distortion• Macro ExaminationMacro Examination• Codes and StandardsCodes and Standards• Welding ConsumablesWelding Consumables• Thermal CuttingThermal Cutting


Course AssessmentCourse Assessment

Exam after completion Exam after completion of courseof course

No continuous No continuous assessmentassessment


CSWIP 3.1 ExaminationCSWIP 3.1 Examination

Before attempting the examination, you Before attempting the examination, you mustmust provide the following:provide the following:• Two passport size photographsTwo passport size photographs, with your name , with your name

and signature on reverse side.and signature on reverse side.• Eye test certificateEye test certificate, the certificate must show , the certificate must show

near vision and colour tests.near vision and colour tests.• Completed examination formCompleted examination form, you can print from , you can print from

the websitethe website www.twi.co.ukwww.twi.co.uk • Your current CV / ResumeYour current CV / Resume, your CV must be , your CV must be

emailed or faxed to the following for evaluation by emailed or faxed to the following for evaluation by the examination manager.the examination manager.


CSWIP 3.1 ExaminationCSWIP 3.1 ExaminationTheory part A2:Theory part A2: Specific welding technology.Specific welding technology. 4 questions 4 questions from 6. Question 1 compulsory.from 6. Question 1 compulsory. Time allowed: 1 Hour 15 Time allowed: 1 Hour 15 minutesminutes

Theory part B2:Theory part B2: General welding technology.General welding technology. 30 multi-choice 30 multi-choice questions.questions. Time allowed: 30 minutesTime allowed: 30 minutes

Practical part A2:Practical part A2: Inspection of a plate butt weld code Inspection of a plate butt weld code provided.provided. Time allowed: 1 Hour 15 minutesTime allowed: 1 Hour 15 minutes

Practical part B2:Practical part B2: Inspection of a pipe butt weld your chosen Inspection of a pipe butt weld your chosen code e.g API 1104code e.g API 1104 , BS 4515. , BS 4515. Time allowed: 1 Hour 45minutesTime allowed: 1 Hour 45minutes

Practical part C2:Practical part C2: Inspection 2 macro samples code ISO 5817.Inspection 2 macro samples code ISO 5817. Time allowed: 45minutesTime allowed: 45minutes

Oral:Oral: Discussion of general welding theory. Discussion of general welding theory. Time allowed: Not Time allowed: Not restrictedrestricted


CSWIP 3.1 ExaminationCSWIP 3.1 Examination

Any standard/code required Any standard/code required for the examinations will be for the examinations will be provided on the examination provided on the examination dayday

You are entitled to supply You are entitled to supply your own choice of your own choice of standard/code for the Pipe standard/code for the Pipe weld sample examination.weld sample examination.

Closed book examClosed book exam


Notification of Examination ResultsNotification of Examination Results

70% pass 70% pass

markmark

2 copies of certificates and an identity 2 copies of certificates and an identity card sent to delegates sponsor card sent to delegates sponsor

For every section to be For every section to be awarded the certificateawarded the certificate


CSWIP 3.1 RenewalsCSWIP 3.1 Renewals

5 years5 yearsCV assessmentCV assessment

10 years10 yearsRenewal examinationRenewal examination


CSWIP Certification SchemeCSWIP Certification Scheme

• Level 1: 3.0 Visual Welding InspectorLevel 1: 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector• Level 2: 3.1 Welding InspectorLevel 2: 3.1 Welding Inspector• Level 3: 3.2 Senior Welding InspectorLevel 3: 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector

For further information please For further information please see websitesee website

www.cswip.comwww.cswip.com


CSWIPCSWIP

Certification Scheme for Welding & Certification Scheme for Welding & Inspection PersonnelInspection Personnel

Recognition WorldwideRecognition Worldwide


TWI Certification LtdTWI Certification Ltd

CSWIP SecretariatCSWIP SecretariatTWI Certification LtdTWI Certification LtdGranta Park Granta Park Great AbingtonGreat AbingtonCambridge CB1 6AL Cambridge CB1 6AL United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 891162 Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 891162 Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 894219Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 894219E-mail: E-mail: [email protected]@twi.co.uk

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