Training Course: Advanced Welding Inspector

Introduction

The Advanced Welding Inspector course is designed to provide welding professionals with the latest knowledge and skills required to excel in the field of welding inspection. This comprehensive course will cover advanced techniques, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to ensure that participants are equipped to handle the complexities of modern welding processes.

Objectives

• To provide participants with an in-depth understanding of advanced welding inspection techniques.
• To enhance participants' knowledge of modern welding codes, standards, and specifications.
• To familiarize participants with the latest advancements in welding technologies and their impact on inspection practices.
• To develop participants' skills in interpreting and evaluating welding procedures and welder qualifications.
• To enable participants to identify and analyze welding defects and their root causes.
• To train participants in conducting non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for weld quality assessment.
• To equip participants with the ability to assess and ensure weld integrity in critical applications.
• To provide participants with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively communicate inspection findings and recommendations.

Course Outline

Day 1

 Introduction to Advanced Welding Inspection

• Overview of modern welding processes and their applications
• Introduction to advanced welding inspection techniques
• Understanding welding codes, standards, and specifications
• Welding symbols and their interpretation
• Welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welder qualification requirements

Day 2

 Advanced Welding Defects and Inspection Methods

• Common welding defects and their causes
• Advanced inspection methods for detecting defects
• Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques: Radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, and visual inspection
• Interpretation and evaluation of NDT results
• Welding distortion and residual stress evaluation

Day 3

 Welding Metallurgy and Material Inspection

• Welding metallurgy fundamentals
• Material selection for specific welding applications
• Heat-affected zone (HAZ) and its significance in welding inspection
• Microstructure analysis and macroscopic examination
• Evaluation of weld metal properties

Day 4

 Welding Quality Assurance and Control

• Quality assurance and quality control in welding
• Welding documentation and record-keeping
• Welding inspection during fabrication and construction stages
• Evaluation of welding procedures and qualifications
• Welding repairs and rework inspection

Day 5

 Advanced Topics in Welding Inspection

• Welding in critical applications: Pressure vessels, pipelines, aerospace, etc.
• Welding inspection of special materials: Stainless steel, aluminum, exotic alloys, etc.
• Emerging technologies in welding inspection: Laser inspection, automated inspection systems, etc.
• Reporting and communication of inspection findings
• Case studies and real-world applications