Level 2 Award in Welding Inspection
The Level 2 Award in Welding Inspection offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in visual welding inspection, defect identification, welding-process awareness, drawing interpretation, NDT awareness and inspection documentation.
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Welding Inspection offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in visual welding inspection, defect identification, welding-process awareness, drawing interpretation, NDT awareness and 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 Inspection Fundamentals
- Inspector Roles and Responsibilities
- Basic Welding Processes
- SMAW Awareness
- GMAW Awareness
- GTAW Awareness
- FCAW Awareness
- Welding Symbols
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding Metallurgy Fundamentals
- Heat Effects
- Weld Defects
- Crack Identification
- Porosity
- Incomplete Fusion
- Visual Inspection
- Dimensional Checks
- Weld-Size Verification
- NDT Introduction
- Welding Safety
- Inspection Records
- Technical Reporting
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Entry-Level Welding Inspectors
- QA/QC Assistants
- Welding Technicians
- Fabrication Personnel
- Industrial Inspection Trainees
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop basic welding-inspection competence.
- Strengthen visual-inspection skills.
- Improve weld-defect recognition.
- Develop drawing-interpretation knowledge.
- Improve NDT awareness.
- Strengthen inspection documentation.
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: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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