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.

AWS Certification Exam:

Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) determine if a weldment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard, or other specification; handle qualification records; oversee non-destructive testing; and ensure proper materials are available during testing. Watch the video below to learn more about becoming AWS Certified.

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Being a CWI requires a remarkable amount of knowledge and experience, and the challenging and comprehensive nature of the CWI exam reflects this. To have a better shot at making the cut, most CWI hopefuls opt to take part in a five-day seminar that allows them to receive guidance and exam preparation from Cutech-vetted instructors. 

The CWI Pre-Seminar cover the fundamental welding concepts and principles that every CWI needs to know. As its name implies, the Pre-Seminar is designed to bolster and solidify the knowledge base of prospective welding inspectors in preparation for the instructor-led seminar, and, ultimately, the CWI examination.

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.

CWI Education and Experience

To qualify to earn the CWI credential, candidates must pass a vision test and have a combination of qualifying education and work experience, with supporting documentation.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor or higher degree in welding engineering or welding technology - four (4) years maximum substitution

Minimum of one (1) year welding based work experience

Associate or higher degree in welding or non-welding related engineering technology, engineering, or a physical science - three (3) years maximum substitution

Minimum of two (2) years welding based work experience

Engineering/Technical courses that can be applied to Bachelor or higher degree in Welding - two (2) years maximum substitution

Minimum of three (3) years welding based work experience

Trade/Vocational courses - one (1) year maximum substitution for successfully completed courses

Minimum of four (4) years welding based work experience

High school diploma or approved high school equivalency diploma

Minimum of five (5) years welding based work experience

8th grade level of schooling

Minimum of nine (9) years welding based work experience

Less than 8th grade

Minimum of twelve (12) years welding based work experience

Certified Welding Inspector Program

A CWI candidate is required to pass the three CWI exams to achieve the CWI certification. AWS conducts the Part A (Fundamentals) and the Part C (Code Book) exams via computer-based testing (CBT) at Prometric Test Centers, and administers the Part B (Practical) exam at locations across the United States where AWS educational seminars are held.

Part A: Fundamentals Exam*

The Part A Fundamentals Exam contains 150 questions that cover all topics related to the following:

  • Destructive Testing
  • Fabrication Math
  • Safety in Welding
  • Metallurgy
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Understanding Welding Symbols
  • WPS/PQR
  • Welding Fundamentals

Part B: Practical Exam*

The Part B Practical Exam for CAWI/CWI consists of hands-on activities using equipment provided by AWS, and 46 questions related to those activities. Activities include:

  • Application of WPSs and PQRs
  • Use of Inspection Tools and Methods
  • Execution of Required Welds

Part C: Code Book Exam*

Part C of the CWI exam is an open-book test that establishes the participant’s ability to locate and understand information in the code book. The 50 to 60 exam questions are based on the code book editions listed below.

Candidates are permitted to bring one of the following code books to the Part C exam:

  • API 1104 - Pipelines 22 Edition, December 2021

*To obtain the CWI credential, candidates are required to earn a minimum score of 72% on each part of the exam (Part A: Fundamentals, Part B: Practical, and Part C: Code Book).

Review the AWS Certification and Qualification Standards for more detail:

Course Fee and Government Subsidies

 

Individual Sponsored 

Company Sponsored 

Non-SME 

SME 

Before GST 

After GST 

Before GST 

After GST 

Before GST 

After GST 

Full Course Fee (For Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies)          

$2000.00

$2180.00

$2000.00

$2180.00

$2000.00

$2180.00

For Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below and For all Singapore Permanent Residents (The minimum age for individual sponsored trainees is 21 years)      

$1000.00

$1180.00

$1000.00

$1180.00

$600.00

$680.00

For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above        

$600.00

$680.00

$1000.00

$1180.00

$600.00

$680.00

Important note: The examination fee of $1150 + GST ($1253.50) will be added to the course fee on the registration page.

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.

Medium of Instruction: Remarks:

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Company Sponsored Trainee

SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.
  • Note: Courses / Modules under Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) will not be eligible for AP funding claim.

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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.

 

 

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