CSWIP Welding Quality Control Co-ordinator: a new programme starting in 2010
12/02/2010
TWI has launched the CSWIP Welding Quality Control Co-ordinator qualification, a natural career progression for experienced inspection personnel who wish to demonstrate their level of competence in the field of Quality Control Management. TWI has used the title 'Co-ordinator' in place of the more commonly used title 'Engineer', as in some countries the title 'Engineer' is legally protected and only used by individuals with specific exemplifying qualifications.This five-day training package (course four days and examination one day) is expected to start by the end of the first quarter. The content will include:
- Planning.
- Inspection test plans (quality plans).
- Review and acceptance of:
– Material certification.
– Mechanical testing reports.
– Welding procedures qualifications.
– Welder qualifications.
– PWHT reports and procedures.
– Pressure testing reports.
– NDT reports.
– As built drawing.
– Engineering query.
– Non-conformance reports.
– Final certification.
Candidates wishing to take the examination must have the following as a minimum:
- A current valid CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector certification plus three years' documented experience related to the duties and responsibilities or an international equivalent; or
- A current valid CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector with 10 years' documented experience related to the duties and responsibilities or an international equivalent; or
- When the above requirements are not met, candidates can be assessed on an individual case-by-case basis for entry. (The candidate must show competence and knowledge of subjects covered as detailed below).
- Application of the requirements of codes and standards.
- Use and application of inspection quality test plans/written schemes of examination.
- Knowledge of quality-related procedures and associated practices.
- Identification of relevant material, components and associated certification.
- Awareness of associated manufacturing processes and operations.
- Knowledge of heat treatment procedures, recording systems and reports.
- Awareness of hydrostatic test methods, safety and best practice and pneumatic testing.
- Knowledge of non- destructive testing and destructive mechanical testing.
- Health and safety requirements and practices.
