The CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector training is designed for experienced welding inspectors looking to advance their qualifications and responsibilities. This course builds upon the CSWIP 3.1 certification, providing in-depth knowledge and skills required for senior-level inspection roles in the welding industry.

Participants will gain expertise in welding processes, inspection techniques, QA/QC systems, and the interpretation of codes and standards. The training includes theoretical learning, practical exercises, and case studies to ensure comprehensive understanding and application in real-world scenarios.

This certification is internationally recognized and is essential for professionals seeking senior inspection positions in industries such as oil & gas, construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing.

Pre-requisites for CSWIP 3.2 Training

To be eligible for the CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector course, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a valid CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification (or an approved equivalent).
• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant welding inspection experience, including supervisory responsibilities (if not holding a recognized engineering qualification).
• If the candidate holds a relevant engineering qualification, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in welding inspection is required.
• Good understanding of welding processes, materials, and inspection methods.
• Proficient in written and spoken English, as training and examination will be conducted in English.

Note: Documentary evidence of experience and qualifications will be required during the application process.

CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector – Course Outline

The CSWIP 3.2 course is designed to deepen knowledge and competence in welding inspection, focusing on more advanced technical and supervisory aspects. The course covers the following key areas:

Module 1: Welding Defects
Types of welding defects that can occur, and how to identify them

Module 2: Duties of a Welding Inspector before Signing-off a Product
The requirements of a welding inspector before, during, and after welding

Module 3: Weldability of Steels and Joining Dissimilar
Definition of the term weldability, characteristics of steel alloys and their cracking mechanisms

Module 4: Non-Destructive Testing
Basic insight into the main NDT methods that welding inspectors will encounter

Module 5: Destructive Testing/Quantitative and Qualitative
Destructive tests available to establish the mechanical properties and soundness of welded joints

Module 6: Welding Processes and Consumables
Main arc welding processes, the variables that affect them and their advantages and disadvantages

Module 7: Residual Stress and Distortion/PWHT
Causes of residual stress and distortion and how to prevent them

Module 8: Welding Symbols on Engineering Drawings
The different welding symbols that are used to symbolically represent weld joints

Module 9: Welding Inspection Assessment
Test on knowledge acquired from all the Welding Inspection modules

Module 10: NDT Reports
Various elements that should be included on different types of NDT reports

Module 11: Fracture Assessment
Different fracture mechanisms that may occur in welded joints and how to prepare detailed reports

The CSWIP Course and Examination Fee will be - $3530+9% GST