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CSWIP 3.1
Welding
Inspector
INTRODUCTION
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CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector

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CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector

Introduction

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Course Objectives
To understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels.
To recognise characteristics of commonly used welding processes in relation
to quality control.
To interpret drawing instructions and symbols to ensure that specifications
are met.
To set up and report on inspection of welds, macro sections and other
mechanical tests.
To assess and report on welds to acceptance levels.
To confirm that incoming material meets stipulated requirements and
recognise the effects on weld quality of departure from specification.
To be in a position to pass the Welding Inspector Level 2 examinations.

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

What does it contains?

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Course Contents

Roles and duties of a Welding Heat treatments.

Inspector. Weldability of steels.
Welding defects. Joint design.
Mechanical testing. Welding procedures.
Main welding processes. Welder qualification.
Welding symbols. Stress and distortion.
Non destructive testing. Codes and standards.
Inspection reporting. Welding consumables.
Welding terminology. Thermal cutting.
Welding safety.
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Course Assessment

Exam after completion of No continuous

course assessment

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CSWIP 3.1 Examination

Before attempting the examination, you MUST provide the following:

Two passport size photographs, with your name and signature on

reverse side of both.
Eye test certificate, the certificate must show near vision and colour
tests (N4.5 or Times Roman numerals standard) and verified
enrolment.
Completed examination form, you can print from the website
www.twitraining.com
It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to provide the above.
Failure to do so will delay results and certification being issued.

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CSWIP 3.1 Examination

Multiple Choice Examination
Theory paper one 120 Minutes
80 Theory Questions, the format of these will be leading, drag and
drop and add the missing word(s) these will be reflected in your
homework questions.
Theory paper two 90 Minutes
40 Work pack questions, these will be based around welder
qualifications and WPS’s.
Practical 90 minutes
24 Questions 8 segments practical, these will be based around the
inspection and reporting of the samples against an acceptance
standard.
Total exam time 300 minutes or 5 hours.

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Notification of Examination Results

70% pass
mark

For every section to be awarded the

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

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CSWIP 3.1 5 Year Prolongation

It is a mandatory requirement
to keep an up to date log book
as documentary evidence of
your activities.

This will be required to be

presented to CSWIP after 5
years to prolong your
qualification.

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CSWIP 3.1 10 Year Renewals

10 years Renewal
examination.

30 General multiple
choice questions.

Assessment of welded
segments.

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CSWIP Certification Scheme
3.0 Visual Welding Inspector.
3.1 Welding Inspector.
3.2 Senior Welding Inspector.
Welding Quality Control Coordinator.

For further information please see

website
www.cswip.com

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CSWIP Certificate Scheme

Certificate Scheme for Personnel

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TWI Certification Ltd

TWI Certification Ltd

Granta Park
Great Abington
Cambridge CB21 6AL
United Kingdom

Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 899000

Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 894219
E mail: twicertification@twi.co.uk
Web : www.cswip.com

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