Meaning; CSWIP: Certification Scheme for Personnel (UK) CSWIP: Certification Scheme for Welding and Inspection Personnel (UK, non-destructive testing personnel) CSWIP: Canadian Society for Women in Philosophy. The Certification Scheme for Personnel (CSWIP) provides the requirements for assessment and certification of individuals seeking to demonstrate their competence in the tasks and responsibilities of specific job roles. CSWIP 3.1 Learning Package (150 Mbs) Over 1500 Questions and Answers (advanced). Real Sample defects during Exam on Practical of Plate/Pipe Full Course 3.1 Learning Presentation FROM 2013 - 2019 For self-learning (2-4 months) prior to attend the class.
Level 2
Suitable for:
Inspection engineers and supervisory staff. The course is ideal for inspectors requiring preparation for the CSWIP examinations - Welding Inspector.
Those with little or no previous welding experience are advised to attend the Certificate in Visual Inspection of Welds course to prepare for this course.
Course Content:
The duties and responsibilities of a welding inspector; fusion welding processes; typical weld defects; types of steel; carbon-manganese, low alloy and stainless steels; hardening of steels; weldability; heat treatment; parent metal defects; visual inspection; testing parent metals and welds; destructive tests; NDT techniques; welder and procedure approval; codes and standards; outline of safe working practices; practice in examination questions; continuous and end-of-course assessment. In addition, candidates meeting the CSWIP requirements for eligibility complete the relevant CSWIP examination on day 5.
Certification/Awarding Body:
Course Objectives:
- To understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels
- To recognise characteristics of commonly used welding processes in relation to quality control
- To interpret drawing instructions and symbols to ensure that specifications are met
- To set up and report on inspection of welds, macrosections and other mechanical tests
- To assess and report on welds to acceptance levels
- To confirm that incoming material meets stipulated requirements and recognise the effects on weld quality of departure from specification
- To be in a position to pass the Welding Inspector - Level 2 examinations
Additional Information:
CSWIP Welding Inspector examination - All candidates must attend a CSWIP approved course of training prior to examination. Enrolment on this course does not constitute reservation of an examination. All courses may be followed by a CSWIP Welding Inspector examination for candidates with appropriate experience as specified in CSWIP document WI-6-92. All CSWIP documents are available at www.cswip.com.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Cswip 3.1 & 3.2
- Welding Inspector for a minimum of 3 years with experience related to the duties and responsibilities listed in Clause 1.2.2 of CSWIP document WI-6-92, under qualified supervision, independently verified OR
- Certified Visual Welding Inspector (Level 1) for a minimum of 2 years with job responsibilities in the areas listed in 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 of CSWIP document WI-6-92 OR
- Welding Instructor or Welding Foreman/Supervisor for a minimum of 5 years
Cswip Wi 6 92
In addition to all the above, candidates must comply with Clause 1.3.4 of document WI-6-92 available at www.cswip.com.
Cswip Meaning
Experience will need to be verified by either your previous/present employer/company.
Career Progression:
- CSWIP 3.2 - Senior Welding Inspector - Level 3
- Radiographic Interpretation (RI) - Principles (Part A)
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector - Grade 2/3
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector - Grade 1
- BGAS-CSWIP Site Coatings Inspector