COURSE OVERVIEW

This visual welding inspection course will teach you visual inspection procedures, relevant codes of practice and terms and definitions. You will also learn about welding processes and defects, weld measurements, practical inspection and reporting, and the typical welding inspection documentation and requirements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Identify various weld imperfections (defects)
• Understand the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection
• Understand the need for documentation in welding
• Be aware of codes and standards related to inspection requirements
• Carry out inspection of parent materials and consumables
• Carry out visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified acceptance criteria
• Pass the Visual Welding Inspector qualification according ASNT, CSWIP, PCN.

COURSE OUTLINES

1. Materials

• Size: thickness, lengths, diameters
• Type: grade composition against documentation
• Condition: cleanliness and surface for welding
• Heat treatment: condition and distortion

2. Welding process
3. Welding procedures and welder approvals and their control
4. Quality control of welding
5. Destructive test
6. Non-destructive testing
7. Weld defects
8. Distortion
9. Reporting

DURATION

3 days

TARGET GROUP (BY DESIGNATION)

Visual Welding Inspector course is designed for welders, operators, line inspectors, and foremen who carry out the visual examination of welded joints. It is also suitable for welding quality control staff and anyone who needs basic training in welding inspection alongside a qualification.

TARGETED INDUSTRY / INDUSTRIES

Manufacturing and servicing industry

CERTIFICATION

Professional certification CSWIP, ASNT, JPK, and WIM Certification