Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Welding Inspectors and Quality Control Personnel
• Welding Engineers and Supervisors
• Mechanical, Fabrication, and Project Engineers
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• NDT Technicians and Inspection Coordinators
• Anyone responsible for welding quality, testing, and compliance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of welding inspection and quality assurance
• Identify and evaluate welding defects and discontinuities
• Apply inspection requirements in accordance with AWS, ASME, and API codes
• Use visual and non-destructive testing methods effectively
• Interpret welding symbols, drawings, and documentation
• Prepare inspection reports and ensure compliance with quality standards

DAY 1

Introduction to Welding Inspection and Codes

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Welding Processes and Terminology
• Purpose and Importance of Welding Inspection
• Roles and Responsibilities of a Welding Inspector
• Overview of AWS, ASME Section IX, and API 1104 Requirements
• Types of Weld Joints and Welding Positions
• Safety Considerations in Welding Inspection

DAY 2

Welding Processes, Materials, and Symbols

• Review of Common Welding Processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW)
• Weld Joint Design and Preparation
• Welding Symbols and Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Base Metals, Filler Metals, and Electrode Classifications
• Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) and Metallurgical Considerations
• Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), PQR, and WPQ Requirements
• Welding Variables and Their Impact on Quality

DAY 3

Weld Discontinuities, Defects, and Acceptance Criteria

• Classification of Weld Defects: Surface and Subsurface
• Causes and Prevention of Common Weld Defects
• Acceptance Criteria per ASME IX, AWS D1.1, and API 1104
• Visual Inspection of Welds – Techniques and Equipment
• Measurement of Weld Size, Profile, and Alignment
• Surface Finish and Dimensional Tolerances
• Case Studies: Evaluation of Real-World Welding Defects

DAY 4

Non-Destructive and Destructive Testing in Welding Inspection

• Overview of Weld Testing Methods
• Visual Testing (VT) – Techniques and Procedures
• Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), and Radiographic (RT) Testing
• Eddy Current and Advanced NDT Methods
• Destructive Testing – Bend, Tensile, Impact, and Macro Etch Tests
• Interpreting Test Results and Ensuring Code Compliance
• Documentation and Reporting of Inspection Findings

DAY 5

Welding Quality Assurance and Course Wrap-up

• Welding Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs
• ISO 3834 and Quality Management in Welding Fabrication
• Inspection Planning and Traceability Requirements
• Coordination with Fabrication and Construction Teams
• Common Nonconformities and Corrective Actions
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony