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Perform Welding Inspection, AWS-CWI (QC1) Certified Welding Inspector

Perform Welding Inspection Course :

Course Reference Number : TGS-2023018852

Funding Validity Period : 10 Feb 2023 to 07 Feb 2027

Training Mode : Class-Room

About This Course:

At the end of the course, candidates will have knowledge of: Understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels Recognise characteristics of commonly used welding processes in relation to quality control Interpret drawing instructions and symbols to ensure that specifications are met Set up and report on inspection of welds, macrosections, and other mechanical tests 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

What You'll Learn

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. The programme also includes visual inspection, the testing of parent metals and welds, and destructive and non-destructive test techniques. Learners will also learn welder and procedure approval, codes and standards, and an outline of safe working practices.

Who Should Attend?

All personnel responsible for making decisions, exercising judgments applicable to welding operations in power generation, petrochemical, oil and gas, fertilizer, shipbuilding and maintenance, structural fabrication, offshore & onshore structure fabrication…etc.

  • Welding Engineers & Inspectors
  • Quality Control Engineers & Supervisors
  • Quality Assurance Engineers & Supervisors
  • Technical Services Engineers & Supervisors
  • Erection, construction Engineers & Supervisors Examination and Certification

The AWS-CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) is a well-known certification, equally at the national & international level, and top companies always depend on this AWS-CWI certification when ensuring the highest level of quality of employee.

With Cutech, you will find this career path lucrative and worthwhile. This AWS-CWI certification can take you to a career that is engaging and promising on all levels. If you require a steady career where you will thrive and reach your goal, then the AWS-CWI certification is for you.

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

Upon meeting the attendance and assessment(s) criteria, participants will be awarded with a digital Statement of Attainment (SOA), accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore.

Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Cutech.

Announcement:

  • From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.

Quick Links

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FOR PERFORM WELDING INSPECTION :

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Have minimum 3 months experience in QA/QC, Welding, NDT or fabrication works.
  • Be able to handle common workshop hand tools.
  • Be able to interpret work instructions, service manuals and data sheets.
  • Have basic PC literacy.
  • Be able to listen, read, write and speak English at a proficiency level (WPL level 4).
  • Be able to apply the code and standards requirements.

Be able to apply safety practices in working environment.

PERFORM WELDING INSPECTION COURSE :

LU1: Introduction to welding Inspection
LU2: Inspection in weld construction
LU3: Materials testing techniques
LU4: Reports & Quality Control

Learning Outcome:

LO1: Prepare for welding inspection assignments
LO2: Carry out welding inspection assignments
LO3: Appraise materials testing through visual and other non-destructive & destructive testing
LO4: Evaluate weld quality, rectify defects and prepare inspection reports with quality verification from specialists

Course Fees & Subsidies

Perform Welding Inspection (TGS-2023018852)
INDIVIDUAL
Singapore Citizens (40 years and above) Singapore Citizens (21-39 years old) & PR
Course Fees (Before GST) $2000.00
9% GST $180.00
70% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy (MCE) -$1400.00
Nett Fee $600.00
Total Payable (Inclusive of GST) $780.00
Course Fees (Before GST) $2000.00
9% GST $180.00
50% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy -$1000.00
Nett Fee $1000.00
Total Payable (Inclusive of GST) $1180.00
Top-Up of SGD 1300+GST for AWS examination, in addition to the above seminar fee, applicable to all candidates
Additional Support
SkillsFuture Credits eligible for Singapore citizens aged 25 & above
Please note that SkillsFuture Credits are applicable to the course fee only and are not applicable to the exam fee
CORPORATE
SMEs Non-SMEs
Course Fees (Before GST) $2000.00
9% GST $180.00
70% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy (ETS) -$1400.00
Nett Fee $600.00
Total Payable (Inclusive of GST) $780.00
Course Fees (Before GST) $2000.00
9% GST $180.00
50% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy -$1000.00
Nett Fee $1000.00
Total Payable (Inclusive of GST) $1180.00
Top-Up of SGD 1300+GST for AWS examination, in addition to the above seminar fee, applicable to all candidates
Additional Support
Additional Support via Absentee Payroll
Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: Absentee payroll is claimable up to $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
Enterprise Innovation Scheme
Up to 400% Tax Deduction 20% Cash Payout Based On Nett Fee
Up to 90% Additional Subsidy from SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Nett Fee is subject to 9% GST charged based on the full course fees before subsidy.
SME Eligibility Criteria
👉 Registered or incorporated in Singapore
👉 Employment size of not more than 200 (at group level) or with annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than $100 million
Funding Eligibility Criteria:
Individual Sponsored Trainee Company Sponsored Trainee
👉 Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
👉 From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
👉 Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
👉 Cutech reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
👉 Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
👉 From 1 October 2023, attendance- taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
👉 Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
👉 Cutech reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.
Terms & Conditions apply. Cutech reserve the right to make changes or improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.

Note: To enjoy course fee funding, self-sponsored individual or employer sponsoring employee may enroll directly with SSG's training providers delivering SSG-supported courses. For more information, please visit https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/.

The Exam

The CWI exam requires 72% for a passing score on each of its three sections.

  • First is the Part A: Fundamentals section, which is a closed-book test. It covers topics such as welding quality, nondestructive examination, metal joining and cutting processes, weld joint geometry, welding symbols, welding inspection, and metallurgy.
  • The Part B: Practical section tests your ability to use tools to evaluate weld replicas with representative discontinuities and defects. As well as employ welding qualification documents, and visually inspect welds.
  • Lastly, the Part C: Code Book section is an open book test. It assesses the applicants’ ability to locate and comprehend important paragraphs, charts, and tables.

 Each Exam Part is two hours long.

  • Part A Fundamentals Exam contains 150 questions.
  • Part B Practical Exam includes 46 questions related to the hands-on activities.
  • Part C has 50 to 60 exam questions based on the code book.