CSWIP 3.1 ( Welding Inspection ): Part 1 – What is it?

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With this topic, we will talk about CSWIP with a series as much as possible.

Part 1: CSWIP – What is it?

CSWIP is Certification Scheme for Welding & Inspection Personnel. The CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector course provides an introduction to a wide range of topics related to Welding Inspection and Quality.

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
Heat Treatments
Weldability of Steels
Joint Design
Welding Procedures
Welder Qualification
Stress and Distortion
Macro Examination
Codes and Standards
Welding Consumables
Thermal Cutting

CSWIP Certification Scheme: it has 3 level

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

Renewals CSWIP certificate:

5 years CV assessment
10 years Renewal examination

Examination ( 3.1 ):

Closed book exam (Any standard/code required for the examinations will be provided on the examination day)
70% pass mark: For every section to be awarded the certificate
2 copies of certificates and an identity card sent to delegates sponsor
Multiple Choice Examination:

– 30 General Multiple Choice Questions: 45 Min

– 60 Technology Questions: 90 Min

– 20 Macroscopic Questions: 45 Min

– 20 Plate Butt Questions: 75 Min

– 20 Pipe Butt Questions: 105 Min

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