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CSWIP 3.1 Weldin g In s p ect io n

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Services

Course Reference WIS 5

Introduction

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The Co u rse

The CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector course providesan introduction to a wide range of topics related to

Welding Inspection and Quality.

What does it contains?

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Cou rse Con tents 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

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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Cou rse A ssessm en t

Exam after completionof course

No continuousassessment

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CSWIP 3.1 Exam in ation

Before attempting the examination, you mustprovide 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 bythe examination manager.

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CSWIP 3.1 Exam in ation Theory part A2: Specific welding technology. 4 questionsfrom 6. Question 1 compulsory. Time allowed: 1 Hour 15minutes

Theory part B2: General welding technology. 30 multi-choicequestions. Time allowed: 30 minutes

Practical part A2: Inspection of a plate butt weld codeprovided. Time allowed: 1 Hour 15 minutes

Practical part B2: Inspection of a pipe butt weld your chosencode 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: Notrestricted

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CSWIP 3.1 Exam in ation

Any standard/code requiredfor the examinations will beprovided on the examinationday

You are entitled to supplyyour own choice of standard/code for the Pipeweld sample examination.

Closed book exam

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Not i f ica tion o f Exam inat ion Resu l t s

70% passmark

2 copies of certificates and an identitycard sent to delegates sponsor

For every section to beawarded the certificate

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CSWIP 3.1 Renew als

5 yearsCV assessment

10 yearsRenewal examination

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CSWIP Cert i f ic at io n Sch em e

Level 1: 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector Level 2: 3.1 Welding Inspector Level 3: 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector

For further information pleasesee website

www.cswip.com

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CSWIP

Certification Scheme for Welding &Inspection Personnel

Recognition Worldwide

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TWI Cert i f ic at io n L td

CSWIP SecretariatTWI Certification LtdGranta ParkGreat Abington

Cambridge CB1 6ALUnited Kingdom

Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 891162

Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 894219E-mail: twicertification@twi.co.uk