CSWIP 3.

1 Welding Inspection

Introduction

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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 Inspector
Welding Defects
Mechanical Testing
Main Welding
Processes
Welding Symbols
Non-Destructive
Testing
Inspection Reporting
Welding Terminology
Welding Safety
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Heat Treatments
Weldability of Steels
Joint Design
Welding Procedures
Welder Qualification
Stress and Distortion
Macro Examination
Codes and Standards
Welding Consumables
Thermal Cutting

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Course Assessment
Exam after completion
of course

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No continuous
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.
Eye test certificate, the certificate must show
near vision and colour tests.
Completed examination form, you can print from
the website www.twi.co.uk
Your current CV / Resume, your CV must be
emailed or faxed to the following for evaluation by
the examination manager.

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CSWIP 3.1 Examination

Theory part A2: Specific welding technology. 4 questions
from 6. Question 1 compulsory. Time allowed: 1 Hour 15
minutes
Theory part B2: General welding technology. 30 multi-choice
questions. Time allowed: 30 minutes
Practical part A2: Inspection of a plate butt weld code
provided. Time allowed: 1 Hour 15 minutes
Practical part B2: Inspection of a pipe butt weld your chosen
code e.g API 1104 , BS 4515. Time allowed: 1 Hour 45minutes
Practical part C2: Inspection 2 macro samples code ISO 5817.
Time allowed: 45minutes
Oral: Discussion of general welding theory. Time allowed: Not
restricted
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CSWIP 3.1 Examination

Any standard/code
required for the
examinations will be
provided on the
examination day

Closed book exam

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You are entitled to

supply your own choice
of standard/code for the
Pipe weld sample
examination.

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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 Renewals

5 years
CV assessment

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10 years
Renewal examination

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CSWIP Certification Scheme

Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:

3.0 Visual Welding Inspector

3.1 Welding Inspector
3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
For further information please
see website
www.cswip.com

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CSWIP
Certification Scheme for Welding &
Inspection Personnel

Recognition Worldwide
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TWI Certification Ltd

CSWIP Secretariat
TWI Certification Ltd
Granta Park
Great Abington
Cambridge CB1 6AL
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 891162
Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 894219
E-mail: twicertification@twi.co.uk
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