TWI
CSWIP 3.1
WIS 5
WELDING INSPECTION
INTRODUCTION
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WELCOME TO THE 3.1 WELDING
INSPECTION COURSE.
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INSPECTION COURSE.
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Please;
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• ASK QUESTIONS!
• COURSE TUTOR: ERIC DARLEY
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WELCOME TO THE 3.1 WELDING
INSPECTION COURSE.
EVACUATION OF THE TRAINING CENTRE
IN THE EVENT OF FIRE.
Leave by the nearest exit.
DO NOT ! stop to pick up your possessions.
Go directly to the fire assembly point in the
main car park.
Alarm tested Wednesday mornings
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WELCOME TO THE 3.1 WELDING
INSPECTION COURSE.
COURSE TIMINGS.
START. 08.30
MID MORNING BREAK 10.00 - 10.15
LUNCH BREAK 12.30 - 13.00
AFTERNOON BREAK 15.00 - 15.15
FINISH 16.30 - 17.00
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THE WELDING INSPECTOR COURSE
The Welding Inspector course provides
an introduction to a wide range of
welding topics, and other relevant
inspection practices and procedures
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE IS TO
PREPARE FOR THE CSWIP 3.1 EXAMINATION.
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COURSE TOPICS
• Roles and duties of a • Heat treatments
Welding Inspector • Weldability of steels
• Welding defects • Joint design
• Mechanical Testing • Welding procedures
• Welding processes • Welder qualification
• Welding symbols • Stress and distortion
• Non-destructive testing • Macro examination
• Inspection reporting • Codes and standards
• Welding terms • Welding consumables
• Welding safety • Thermal cutting
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CSWIP CERTIFICATE SCHEME.
Certificate Scheme for Welding
& Inspection Personnel
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CSWIP CERTIFICATE SCHEME.
The reference
document for the
CSWIP scheme is
DOCUMENT No
CSWIP-WI-6-92.
(Currently under
review)
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CSWIP CERTIFICATE SCHEME
DOCUMENT NO. CSWIP-WI-6-92
Provides terms of reference for the three levels of
Inspector grade.
Provides guidance on the knowledge required
for each level of Inspector grade.
Sets out the examination format and provides
guidance on questions.
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CSWIP CERTIFICATE SCHEME
Level 1: 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector
Level 2: 3.1 Welding Inspector
Level 3: 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
For further examination
information please see website
www.cswip.com
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CSWIP 3.1 EXAMINATION
Before attempting the examination, you must provide the following
1. Two passport size photographs, with your name and
signature on reverse side.
2. Eye test certificate, the certificate must show near vision
and colour tests.
3. Completed examination Form, you can print from the
website www.twi.co.uk
4. Your current CV / Resume, your CV must be emailed or
faxed to the following for evaluation.
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CSWIP 3.1 EXAMINATION
• Theory part A2: 30 multi-choice questions: general
• 30 mins welding technology
• Theory part B2: Specific welding technology.
• 1 Hour 15mins 4 questions from 6. Question 1 compulsory
• Practical part A2: Inspection of a plate butt weld
• 1 Hour 15 mins (code provided).
• Practical part B2: Inspection of a pipe butt weld
• 1 Hour 45mins (your chosen code e.g API 1104)
• Practical part C2: Inspection 2 macro samples
• 45mins (code ISO 5817)
• Oral: Discussion of general welding theory
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CSWIP 3.1 EXAMINATION
Closed book exam
Any code that is required for the examination will be provided on the
examination day with the exception of your chosen code.
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NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINATION RESULTS
70% pass
mark
For every section to be
awarded the certificate
2 copies of certificates and an identity card
sent to delegates’ sponsor
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CSWIP 3.1 UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
Candidates who fail to obtain a certificate may
attempt one retest on those parts of the
examination in which success was not achieved
THE RETEST MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN ONE YEAR
OF THE INITIAL EXAMINATION.
Otherwise candidates will have to repeat the complete
examination
The retest, (or complete re-examination) may not
be taken within 30 days of the previous
examination
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QUESTIONS ?
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CSWIP 3.1 EXAMPLE MULTI CHOICE QUESTIONS
Candidates are required to tick, or otherwise indicate
the correct answer in the section provided.
There is only one correct answer for each question.
1. Applying preheat when welding carbon manganese
steel is normally done to avoid:
a) Slag inclusions a. ____
X
b) Hydrogen cracking b. ____
c) Lack of sidewall fusion c. ____
d) Porosity d. ____
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CSWIP 3.1 EXAMPLE MULTI CHOICE QUESTIONS
2. Which of the following mechanical properties of a weld
in carbon manganese steel is most affected if the heat
input per unit length of weld is excessively high?
a) Elongation a. ____
b) Tensile strength b. ____
c) Hardness c. ____
d) Toughness X
d. ____
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CSWIP 3.1 EXAMPLE MULTI CHOICE QUESTIONS
3. You observe centreline cracking in a weld that has
been made at one of five work stations each making
similar components. The first action to take is:
a) Impound all welding consumables a. ____
b) Report the occurrence to a higher
authority b. X
____
c) Stop all welding c. ____
d) Call for full NDT checks d. ____
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CSWIP 3.1 EXAMPLE MULTI CHOICE QUESTIONS
4. Which of the following defects is unlikely to be found
by visual inspection?
a) Linear misalignment a. ____
b) Undercut b. ____
c) Overlap c. X
____
d) Linear slag inclusions d. ____
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CSWIP 3.1 EXAMPLE MULTI CHOICE QUESTIONS
5. Which of the following units could Charpy V notch
energy be measured in?
a) Pounds per square inch a. ____
b) Joules b. X
____
c) Newtons/mm² c. ____
d) None of the above d. ____
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CSWIP 3.1 Renewals
5 years 10 years
CV assessment Renewal examination
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Certification Scheme for
Welding & Inspection Personnel
Recognised Worldwide
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