NDT INTERNATIONAL
24A, Kamakshi Nagar,Sannadhi Street
Valasaravakkam,Chennai 87
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AWS CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR(AWS-CWI)- SEMINAR & EXAM
ABOUT US:
NDT International Pte Ltd is established in the year 2011 with a clear mission to 'become a world leader in
Training in the field of Welding and Non-Destructive Testing Services'. NDT International deliver Courses and
Examinations to all major industry sectors including oil and gas, aerospace, construction, power and automotive.
NDT International counts amongst its customers some of the most influential companies in the world. World class
staff delivers unrivalled quality of training and assessment leading to internationally recognized qualifications in
demand by industry worldwide. NDT International provides training and examination services via its global
network of offices and training centers including Singapore, India, Malaysia, Abudhabi, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will serve as a great boon to welding inspection, particularly for practicing welding inspectors and who
wants to be an aspiring AWS-Certified Welding Inspector. The main emphasis is to understand the actual practice
of professional welding inspectors. Course participants will undergo a thorough training to get them well versed
with the codes/standards in practice, the fundamentals of welding inspection, and actual hands-on inspection of
weld replicas with various inspection tools.
Fundamentals ( Part - A ) ---------2 Days
Welding Inspection and Certification
Safe practices for welding Inspectors
Metal joining and cutting processes
Weld joint geometry and welding Symbols
Documents governing Welding Inspection and Qualification
Metal properties and destructive testing
Metric practice for welding Inspection
Welding metallurgy for the welding Inspector
Weld and base metal Discontinuities
Visual inspection and other NDT methods
Practical ( Part - B ) ----------1 Day
Measurement of welds defect pieces with measuring tools and evaluate in accordance with a “ Book of
Specifications”
Welding Procedure Qualification Record ( PQR ) / Welding Procedure Specification ( WPS )
Welder Qualification Test ( WQT )
Mechanical Tests and Properties
Welding Inspection and Flaws
Non-Destructive Testing
Open Code Book ( Part - C )-------2 Days
API 1104, Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
NDT INTERNATIONAL
24A, Kamakshi Nagar,Sannadhi Street
Valasaravakkam,Chennai 87
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ELIGIBILITY:
To qualify as a Certified Welding Inspector, you must pass a vision test and have a combination of
qualifying education and work experience, with supporting documentation:
MINIMUM EDUCATION
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate or higher degree in engineering technology, engineering, or a physical science
3 years
High school diploma plus two or more years engineering/technical school courses
3 years
High school diploma plus one year engineering/technical school courses or one or more
4 years
years of vocational education and training in a welding curriculum
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency diploma
5 years
At least 8th grade
9 years
Less than 8th grade
12 years
SEMINAR DETAILS:
02 Days of seminar to cover Part-A
01 Days of seminar to cover Part-B
02 Day of seminar to cover Part-C
EXAMINATION DETAILS:
The CWI exam consists of three two-hour parts. (Certified Welding Educator [CWE] candidates only have to take
the first two parts.)
Part A: Fundamentals.
This is two-hour, 150-question closed-book test covers all facets of welding processes and nondestructive
examination.
Part B: Practical Applications.
This is two-hour, hands-on test will require you to answer 46 questions using actual visual inspection tools with
plastic replicas of welds, and a sample codebook (“Book of Specifications”), which will be provided for the exam.
Part C: Open-Book Code Application.
This is two-hour, open-book test includes 60 questions establishing your ability to find and comprehend
information in one of your choice of five welding codes.
Exam Scoring Requirements.
CWI: Completion of Parts A, B, and C with a minimum score of 72% in each part.
CAWI: Completion of Parts A, B, and C with a minimum score of 60% in each part.
CWE: Completion of Parts A and B with a minimum score of 60% in each part.
NDT INTERNATIONAL
24A, Kamakshi Nagar,Sannadhi Street
Valasaravakkam,Chennai 87
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REGISTRATION PROCESS:
 Registration has to be done preferably 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the seminar. The application
form for registration is attached along with this brochure.
 Upon completion of the registration process, candidates will be provided with the copy of the study
materials.
 For Seminar and Exam fees and schedules & Locations, please contact us or
visit our website:www.ndtinternational.org
CONTACT DETAILS:
G.Venkataraman - +919840393344 Email: geeeveee@hotmail.com
Lalitha Venkatesh - +919841195953 Email geeeveee@hotmail,com
R.Ganesh -+ 919487312869 Email: rgndt@yahoo.co.in
For Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) - Exam, Renewal of certifications,
please contact Mr.R.Ganesh -+91 94873 12869; Email:rgndt@yahoo.co.in