Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel (CSWIP)
The Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel (CSWIP) course offered by OXQUAL develops professional knowledge in welding inspection, weld-defect identification, NDT awareness, welding documentation, metallurgy and quality-control procedures. The programme provides te...
About this qualification
The Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel (CSWIP) course offered by OXQUAL develops professional knowledge in welding inspection, weld-defect identification, NDT awareness, welding documentation, metallurgy and quality-control procedures. The programme provides technical preparation without making any claim of official CSWIP certification or approval.
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
- SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW
- Welding Symbols
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Welding Metallurgy
- Material Properties
- Heat-Affected Zones
- Welding Defects
- Cracks and Porosity
- Incomplete Fusion
- Visual Welding Inspection
- Dimensional Inspection
- Inspection Procedures
- NDT Fundamentals
- Ultrasonic Testing Awareness
- Radiography Awareness
- Magnetic Particle Testing Awareness
- Penetrant Testing Awareness
- Welding Safety
- Inspection Documentation
- Inspection Reporting
- Welding Equipment Checks
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Welding Inspectors
- QA/QC Professionals
- Welding Supervisors
- Fabrication Personnel
- Industrial Inspection Professionals
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop welding-inspection competence.
- Strengthen weld-defect identification.
- Improve NDT-method awareness.
- Develop inspection-reporting skills.
- Strengthen welding-metallurgy knowledge.
- Improve fabrication quality-control practices.
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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