CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
GTC Technical Consultancy Co., Ltd is collaborative with reputable partner such as Quality Control Company (QCCO) and offering a course of CWI training program at Vietnam market.
SCHEDULE OF COURSE
DURATION OF COURSE
7 days for studying and 1 day for examination
For training: 23 - 30 March 2015.
For exam: 31 March 2015.
TIME OF COURSE
Morning (8h15-12h00),
afternoon (13h00-17h00).
LOCATION
176/9A Le Van Sy St., Ward 10, Phu Nhuan Dist., HCMC.
CONTACT
MR QUYEN: 0903 691 207
CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR (CWI) ACCORDING TO AWS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
INTRODUCTION
GTC Technical Consultancy Co., Ltd is collaborative with reputable partner such as Quality Control Company (QCCO) and offering a course of CWI training program at Vietnam market. QCCO is Authorized Examination Center of American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), Agent of American Welding Society (AWS), offers American Petroleum Institute (API) Training and Certification Programs and Painting/Coating Training and Certification Programs.
WHAT IS BENEFIT OF CWI?
The Certified Welding Inspector certification is more than a rewarding career. It involves great responsibility and remarkable skill demonstration. The CWI® is widely recognized, both nationally and internationally, and successful companies have come to rely on this American Welding Society (AWS) certification when ensuring the highest level of quality workmanship. As a Certified Welding Inspector, you will find this career path lucrative and rewarding. This certification can lead you to a career that is engaging and promising on all levels. If what you need is a stable career where you will thrive and find fulfillment, then the CWI certification is for you
COURSE OBJECTIVE
- to understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels
- to recognize 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, macro sections and other mechanical tests
- to assess and report on welds to acceptance levels
- to confirm that incoming material meets stipulated requirements and recognize the effects on weld quality of departure from specification
COURSE CONTENT
The following is an approximate breakdown of the examination categories and the number of questions drawn from each subject area.
| Part A: Fundamentals | |
| Subject | Percent |
|---|---|
| Welding Processes | 10% |
| Heat Control & Metallurgy (carbon and low-alloy steel) | 6% |
| Weld Examination | 9% |
| Welding Performance | 9% |
| Definitions and Terminology | 12% |
| Symbols – Welding and NDE | 10% |
| Test Methods – NDE | 8% |
| Reports and Records | 6% |
| Duties and Responsibilities | 4% |
| Safety | 5% |
| Destructive Tests | 4% |
| Cutting | 3% |
| Brazing | 2% |
| Soldering | 1% |
| Part B: Practical | |
| Subject | Percent |
| Procedure and Welder Qualifications | 30% |
| Mechanical Test and Properties | 10% |
| Welding Inspection and Flaws | 10% |
| NDE | 10% |
| Utilization of Specification and Drawings | 10% |
| Part C: Code Book Applications | |
| Subject | Percent |
| Materials and Design | 10% |
| Fabrication | 30% |
| Inspection | 25% |
| Qualification | 30% |
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Welding inspector/ instructor/ supervisor staff and welding engineer. The course is ideal for inspectors requiring preparation for the CWI 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.
SAMPLE OF CERTIFICATION
PRE-REQUISITIES FOR EXAMINATION PARTICIPANTS
To qualify as a Certified Welding Inspector, you must pass a vision test and have a combination of qualifying education and work experience, with supporting documentation:
| MINIMUM EDUCATION | MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE |
|---|---|
| Associate or higher degree in engineering technology, engineering, or a physical science | 3 years |
| High school diploma plus two or more years engineering/technical school courses | 3 years |
| High school diploma plus one year engineering/technical school courses or one or more years of vocational education and training in a welding curriculum | 4 years |
| High school diploma or approved high school equivalency diploma | 5 years |
| At least 8th grade | Less than 8th grade |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All candidates must attend a CWI approved course of training prior to examination. All course examination may be held at the end of a training course at the same course location. You are required to show a valid driver's license or passport and a copy of your confirmation letter in order to gain entrance to the examination. All exam questions are multiple choice, and each part of the exam is two hours long. A description of each part as follows:
1. Part A: Fundamentals. This two-hour, 150-question closed-book test covers all facets of welding processes and nondestructive examination.
2. Part B: Practical Applications. This two-hour, hands-on test will require you to answer 46 questions using actual visual inspection tools with plastic replicas of welds, and a sample codebook (“Book of Specifications”), which will be provided for the exam.
3. Part C: Open-Book Code Application. This two-hour, open-book test includes 46–60 questions establishing your ability to find and comprehend information in one of your choice of five welding codes
Most candidates choose either D1.1 or API 1104, and AWS offers preparatory Code Clinics for each. You may also take Part C to several other codes; however, no AWS Code Clinics or study materials are offered for them: AWS D1.2/D1.2M (Aluminum); D1.5M/D1.5 (Bridge Welding Code); AWS D15.1 (Railroad Welding Code); ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections VIII and IX, or ASME Page 4 of 4 Section IX, B31.1, and B31.3. The Welding Inspection Technology Workshop and the Visual Inspection Workshop (without a Code Clinic) would be the best choice if you are taking Part C to one of these alternative code books.
4. Examination Scoring Requirements: Completion of Parts A, B, and C with a minimum score of 72% in each part.
SCHEDULE OF COURSE
Duration of course
: 7 days for studying and 1 day for examination
Time of course
: Morning (8h15-12h00), afternoon (13h00-17h00)
Location
: 176/9A Le Van Sy St., Ward 10, Phu Nhuan Dist., HCMC
Course materials
: In English
Language for teaching
: In English