The welding inspector plays an important part in checking that all welding meets the appropriate standard. Weld Australia offers 2 internationally recognised courses and 2 nationally recognised courses:
Structure: 5 day Welding Inspection Module
Entry Requirements
Training Pathway 1: IIW IWP, National or State Certificate in Engineering (or related discipline) or equivalent such as Cert III (Aust.) in Engineering
Training Pathway 2: “Professional worker”
Qualification: IIW International Welding Inspector Basic Diploma
Certification: Weld Australia Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Structure: 8-day Welding Inspection course delivered in 2 parts. Part 1 – five days, Part 2 – three days
Entry Requirements
Training Pathway 1: IIW International Welding Specialist (IWS) Diploma
Training pathway 2: AS 1796 Certificate 10 and/or AS 2214 Welding Supervisor
Training Pathway 3: Weld Australia Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or IWIB plus 24 months experience as an IWIB or other national welding inspector certifications such as CBIP Welding Inspector, SAIW Level 1, AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Qualification: IIW International Welding Inspector Standard (IWI S) Diploma
Certification: Weld Australia Certified Senior Welding Inspector (CSWI
Structure: Blended Learning Course comprising of online, distance and face-to-face learning.
Entry Requirements
Option A
One or more of the following:
PLUS, two years verified practical experience in welding or fabrication, subsequent to gaining one of the above qualifications.
Option B
At least six years work experience in a metal working profession to satisfy the Qualification and Certification Board that you have the requisite knowledge.
To confirm your eligibility, you will need to supply:
Qualification: Weld Australia Welding Inspector Grade 1
Structure: Blended Learning Course comprising of online, distance and face-to-face learning.
Entry Requirements
Entrants should satisfy the requirements of either A or B or C below:
A.
The applicant would need to provide documentary evidence of one or more of the following:
AND
Four (4) years verified current practical experience in the welding or fabrication industry subsequent to gaining one of the above qualifications, one year of which must have been as a supervisor and/or inspector. People in Category A will need to complete the Weld Australia Welding Inspector Grade 1.
OR
B.
Hold the Weld Australia Welding Inspector Grade 1 and two (2) years verified current practical experience in the welding or fabrication industry subsequent to gaining one of the above qualifications, one year of which must have been as a supervisor and/or inspector.
OR
C.
Have verified relevant work experience in the metal working profession of at least eight (8) years to satisfy the Qualification and Certification Board that they meet the knowledge requirements. People in Category C will need to complete the Weld Australia Welding Inspector Grade 1.
All participants should have literacy and numeracy levels sufficient to interpret complex documents, prepare written reports and prepare industry required documentation in English.
