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Please note the start date for this course is to be confirmed
Belfast Met are members of the Certification Scheme for Welder Training Organisations (CSWTO), accredited by (The Welding institute) TWI (TWI CL). TWI CL is part of The Welding Institute Group. The Welding Institute is the leading professional engineering institution for welding. The CSWTO certification assures that our fully trained lecturers, facilities, equipment and teaching materials meet the standards required by industry.
Who is it for?
Welders, operators and line inspectors who undertake visual examination of welded joints. Also, for quality control staff associated with welding and all staff who need basic training in welding inspection coupled with a qualification in this field.
To identify various weld imperfections (defects)
• To understand the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection
• To understand the need for documentation in welding
• To be aware of codes and standards related to inspection requirements
• To carry out inspection of parent materials and consumables
• To carry out visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified acceptance criteria
• To pass the CSWIP Visual Welding Inspector qualification.</''>
You must speak to Barry Montgomery or a member of staff in the Welding section who will assess your eligibility to complete this programme.
Please contact 028 9026 5426 or email scienceengconstruction@belfastmet.ac.uk
No specific experience is required but it is recommended that candidates possess a minimum of six months' welding-related engineering experience and two years' industrial experience.
Total cost for training and exam £800
Start date and other course info will be available when suitable dates for training have been agreed with TWI invigilator availability for exam.
TWI will supervise exam after 2 days training with qualified TWI accredited BMC tutor.
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The aim of this qualification is to meet the needs of welding inspection to relevant industry standards and provides pathway to CSWIP 3.1 and 3.2 Visual and Senior Welding Inspection accreditation.
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