Advanced Weld Inspection

Apply acceptance criteria from the governing code, choose NDT methods and know what each can miss, run inspection records and nonconformance reports, and plan for the AWS CWI credential. It does not certify you, and only AWS awards the CWI.

Advanced 1 hour 30 minutes 13 guides Includes assessment

Guides in This Path

Introduction to Workplace Safety

15 min Optional

Weld Joints and Positions

15 min Optional

Common Weld Defects

15 min Optional

Weld Symbols & Blueprint Interpretation

15 min Optional

Welding Procedure Specifications

15 min Optional

Preheat and Interpass Temperature

15 min Optional

Weld Inspection & AWS Visual Inspection (VT)

15 min Optional

Structural Welding Codes (AWS D1.1 Overview)

15 min Optional

Applying Weld Acceptance Criteria as an Inspector

15 min

What Each NDT Method Can Miss on a Weld

20 min

Weld Inspection Records and Nonconformance Reports

15 min

Earning the AWS Certified Welding Inspector Credential

15 min

Quality Inspection in Manufacturing

15 min Optional

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Weld Inspection

Visually evaluating welds against code criteria the way an AWS Certified Welding Inspector would: checking weld size, profile, undercut, porosity, and spatter, and calling reject when a weld fails acceptance. Inspectors read WPS and PQR ...

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