2. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
2.1 Visual Welding Inspector (Level 1) and Welding Inspector (Level 2) certification
The examination procedure for the Visual Welding Inspector (Level 1) consists of only a
practical examination and candidates must satisfy the examiner in all parts (see 2.1.2a). Details
of the examination format and syllabus are given in Appendix 1.
The examination procedure for the Welding Inspector (Level 2) consists of written, oral and
practical examinations. please refer to Appendices 1 and 2 respectively for details of the
examination format, syllabus and specimen questions.
2.1.1 Written examination
The written examination consists of both multiple choice and narrative questions and is
designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the syllabus.
2.1.2 Practical examination
Candidates will be required to inspect and report on the following:
a) At least two completed welds for compliance with stated requirements and, in addition, for
the Welding Inspector grade only
b) A set of destructive tests (two macros or two bends or two fractured fillets) for a welder or
procedure approval test intended to comply with a stated specification.
2.2 Senior Welding Inspector (Level 3) certification
Candidates who do not already hold a Welding Inspector (Level 2) certificate must also
complete the full Welding Inspector examination in addition to the procedure outlined below.
2.2.1 Written examination
This consists of a series of narrative questions covering the syllabus.
2.2.2 Oral
The oral examination will be used to supplement the written examination and will cover the
same subject matter. It will normally consist of a discussion with the examiner during the
practical tests.
2.2.3 Practical Examination
Candidates will be required to:
a) Scrutinise a welding procedure
b) Scrutinise and comment on three inspection related documents.
c) Examine and report on two separate weld failures associated with defects
d) Scrutinise and interpret a fabrication drawing
e) Optional Endorsement: Radiographic interpretation.
Friends,--Thanks for your InputsI have checked the document in the below urland highlighted the requirements. Not stated about taking 3.1 exam for 3.2Correct me if I'm wrong.and the Clause 1.2.3 saysRegards,Vijay
On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 3:29 PM, Rajappan <rajappan@galfaremirates.com> wrote:
--HiYou can take CSWIP 3.2 directly provided you have sufficient experience as stipulated and also you have to sit down for both seminar & exam of 3.1 and 3.2. When evaluation if you have to pass 3.1 then only they will evaluate your 3.2 answer sheet.Regards
From: materials-welding@googlegroups.com [materials-welding@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Suresh [bobsuresh24@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [MW:10472] AWS CWI Vs CSWIP 3.1 welding inspector
No , You cant go for directly CSWIP 3.2 ...
Refer www.twi.co.uk
Regards
Suresh
On 3/24/11, vijay <vijayakumarme@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Friends,
>
> As this query is related to certification , I can also ask post my doubts.
> Is it possible to do CSWIP3.2 certification directly without having
> CSWIP3.1? If possible what are the eligible criteria's
>
> Regards,
> Vijay
>
> On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 2:38 PM, Arun Das <indhuarun@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
>
>> Some clients in middle east countries are looking for CSWIP certified
>> inspectors.
>>
>> regards,
>>
>> Arun S Das
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Suresh <bobsuresh24@gmail.com>
>> *To:* materials-welding@googlegroups.com
>> *Sent:* Thu, 24 March, 2011 10:58:56 AM
>> *Subject:* Re: [MW:10469] AWS CWI Vs CSWIP 3.1 welding inspector
>>
>> AWS is which is organized by US Institute ...
>>
>> CSWIP is which is organized by UK based ....
>>
>> Both are equalant in terms certification.....but preference is always
>> based on company's/ Client recommendations...
>>
>> In best of my view is generally AWS is prefered in all over in the
>> world..all ASME codes are related to AWS ..
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Suresh
>>
>> On 3/24/11, U WYNN-NAING <u.wynn-naing@total.com> wrote:
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Can anybody explain the differences and advantages Between AWS CWI
>> welding
>> > inspector and CSWIP 3.1 welding inspector.
>> > Which course should I choose.
>> >
>> > Thanks and Rgds,
>> >
>> > WN
>> >
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