CSWIP (Welding Inspector)

CSWIP (Welding Inspector)

This course will teach you the duties and responsibilities of a welding inspector including fusion welding processes, typical weld defects, types of steel (including carbon-manganese, low alloy and stainless steels), the hardening of steels, weldability, heat treatment, and parent metal defects.

• Introduction to Welding Inspection :

•   Role and responsibilities of a welding inspector
•   Duties before, during, and after welding

• Fusion Welding Processes :

•   Overview of welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW)
•   Applications and limitations of each process

• Typical Weld Defects :

•   Identification of weld defects (porosity, cracks, lack of fusion, undercut, etc.)
•   Causes and prevention of defects

• Types of Steel & Metallurgy :

•   Carbon-manganese steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels
•   Mechanical properties and classification of steels

• Hardening of Steels & Weldability :

•   Effects of carbon and alloying elements on steel properties
•   Preheating and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT)

• Heat Treatment & Parent Metal Defects :

•   Annealing, normalizing, quenching, and tempering
•   Identification of base metal defects

• Visual Inspection of Welds :

•   Inspection techniques and equipment
•   Acceptance criteria based on codes and standards

• Testing of Parent Metals and Welds :

•   Mechanical testing (tensile, bend, impact tests)
•   Chemical analysis and hardness testing

• Destructive & Non-Destructive Testing Techniques :

•   Overview of NDT methods (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT)
•   Selection of appropriate testing methods

• Welder & Procedure Qualification :

•   Welder qualification tests (WQT)
•   Welding procedure qualification records (WPQR)

• Codes, Standards & Specifications :

•   International welding codes (ASME, AWS, ISO, EN)
•   Interpretation of welding symbols and specifications

• Safe Working Practices :

•   Health and safety in welding inspection
•   Hazards and protective measures

• Examination Practice & Assessment :

•   Sample examination questions and mock tests
•   Continuous and final assessment preparation