The Weld Inspection Training provides thorough training and qualification for potential welding inspection personnel who may become involved in the witness, supervision or surveillance of welding inspection activities. It covers theoretical and practical training sessions that link to current industry standards, specifications and codes.
- Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation and welding drawing requirements
- Be able to use welding inspection gauges and other commonly used measuring devices to check pre-weld fit ups and post-weld profiles
- Be able to visually inspect welded constructions and correctly identify any weld/welding imperfection present
- Understand the need for specifications, codes and standards and the need for acceptance levels
- Verify that joint preparation and fit-up are in accordance with welding procedure specifications and/or work instructions
- Basic examination and evaluation of weld sequence
- Visual inspection of completed welds
- Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control and inspection procedures
- Confirm that welders have been properly qualified in accordance with applicable codes and standards, and that their certification is current and valid for the welding procedures applied
- Observe the preparation of test pieces and destructive tests, verifying compliance with relevant specifications
- Verify against specifications the correctness of base/parent material and welding consumables
- Verify that joint preparation and fit-up are in accordance with specifications
- Confirm during welding that only specified and accepted welding procedures (approved by the appropriate quality, technical or regulatory authority) are used and applied
- Examine and evaluate
- Record welding inspection results in a manner such that the welds inspected may subsequently be identified
The welding inspection course covers: visual inspection procedures; relevant codes of practice, terms and definitions; welding processes and typical welding defects; weld measurements; typical documentation and requirements; practical inspection and reporting.
- To identify various weld imperfections (defects)
- To understand the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection
- To understand the need for documentation in welding
- To be aware of codes and standards related to inspection requirements
- To carry out inspection of parent materials and consumables
- To carry out visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified acceptance criteria
- To prepare for visual inspection certification exams (AWS CWI, CSWIP, ASNT VT)
