Bgas- CSWIP
The Bgas- CSWIP course offered by OXQUAL develops technical knowledge in welding and protective-coating inspection, including surface preparation, coating application, weld evaluation, NDT awareness, defect identification and inspection reporting. The programme does not claim off...
About this qualification
The Bgas- CSWIP course offered by OXQUAL develops technical knowledge in welding and protective-coating inspection, including surface preparation, coating application, weld evaluation, NDT awareness, defect identification and inspection reporting. The programme does not claim official BGAS or CSWIP certification or affiliation.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Welding Processes
- Pipeline Welding Awareness
- Welding Symbols
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding Metallurgy
- Material Properties
- Welding Defects
- Visual Welding Inspection
- Dimensional Inspection
- NDT Awareness
- Ultrasonic Testing Awareness
- Radiographic Testing Awareness
- Magnetic Particle Testing Awareness
- Penetrant Testing Awareness
- Protective-Coating Fundamentals
- Surface Preparation
- Abrasive Blasting Awareness
- Coating Application
- Dry-Film Thickness Awareness
- Coating Defects
- Environmental Conditions
- Welding and Coating Safety
- Inspection Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Welding Inspectors
- Coating Inspectors
- QA/QC Professionals
- Pipeline Personnel
- Construction and Fabrication Supervisors
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop welding and coating-inspection knowledge.
- Strengthen surface-preparation evaluation.
- Improve weld-defect recognition.
- Develop NDT awareness.
- Improve coating-defect identification.
- Strengthen inspection reporting.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical inspection project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on inspection project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 120 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 9–12 months (500–600 hours total).
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