Certified Welding Inspector
The Certified Welding Inspector course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in inspecting welded joints, evaluating fabrication quality, interpreting welding procedures, identifying defects and preparing technical inspection documentation.
About this qualification
The Certified Welding Inspector course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in inspecting welded joints, evaluating fabrication quality, interpreting welding procedures, identifying defects and preparing technical inspection documentation.
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 Fundamentals
- SMAW
- GMAW
- GTAW
- FCAW
- SAW Awareness
- Welding Symbols
- Technical Drawings
- Welding Metallurgy
- Heat-Affected Zones
- Visual Inspection
- Weld Gauges
- Inspection Instruments
- NDT Awareness
- Radiographic Testing Awareness
- Ultrasonic Testing Awareness
- Magnetic Particle Testing Awareness
- Penetrant Testing Awareness
- Destructive Testing Awareness
- Weld Defects
- WPS and PQR Awareness
- Welder Qualification Awareness
- Welding Safety
- Inspection Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Welding Inspectors
- Welding Supervisors
- QA/QC Personnel
- Mechanical Engineers
- Fabrication Professionals
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop welding-inspection competence.
- Strengthen weld-defect recognition.
- Improve NDT awareness.
- Develop welding-procedure interpretation.
- Strengthen inspection-tool knowledge.
- Improve inspection reporting.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical inspection assessment and project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers, weld-inspection tasks and applied project work.
- Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 practical assessment and 1 project submission.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 5 days (35–40 hours total).
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