ICTQual Certificate in Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI)

The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI) is a 6-day training program delivered through Approved Training Centres, with mandatory assessment and flexible delivery formats subject to ATC decision.

• 6-day structured training program

• Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres

• Suitable for entry-level welding inspection candidates

• Covers welding fundamentals, inspection techniques, codes, quality control, and professional ethics

• Offered in online, in-person, or blended formats subject to ATC decision

• Requires passing assessments with a minimum score of 75%

The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI) is designed for individuals starting their careers in welding inspection. It provides foundational knowledge of welding processes, inspection techniques, welding codes, quality control measures, and professional responsibilities.

• Provides a foundation for a welding inspection career

• Supports supervised inspection duties in industrial environments

• Builds understanding of welding processes and inspection methods

• Introduces international welding codes and standards

• Develops quality control, documentation, and reporting skills

• Encourages ethical and professional conduct in welding inspection

Learners will develop the essential knowledge and skills required to understand welding processes, apply inspection techniques, interpret standards, support quality assurance, and act professionally in welding inspection roles.

• Identify and describe welding techniques including arc welding, gas welding, and resistance welding

• Recognize welding materials, metals, alloys, and their properties, strengths, and limitations

• Interpret welding symbols and drawings to determine joint configurations, dimensions, and specifications

• Perform visual inspection and understand NDT methods used to assess weld quality and integrity

• Apply relevant international welding codes and standards including AWS, ASME, and ISO

• Maintain inspection documentation, prepare reports, and demonstrate ethical professional responsibility

This course is suitable for individuals aiming to begin or strengthen a career in welding inspection and for technicians, engineers, and professionals involved in welding operations across industrial sectors.

• Aspiring welding inspectors starting a career in inspection

• Welding technicians seeking inspection knowledge

• Engineers involved in welding operations

• Quality control and quality assurance personnel

• Professionals working in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects

• Candidates preparing for progression to higher welding inspection certifications

Entry requirements may vary by institution, but typical requirements include minimum age, secondary education or equivalent, practical welding-related experience, literacy, numeracy, English language proficiency, and relevant prior training.

• Candidates should typically be at least 18 years old, have completed secondary education or equivalent, and possess basic literacy, numeracy, and English language skills

• Candidates may be required to have 1 to 3 years of practical experience in welding or a related field and completion of accredited training covering welding fundamentals and inspection techniques

The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI) includes mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres and requires learners to demonstrate understanding and application of course material.

• 2 exams

• 100 multiple-choice questions

• Assessment of comprehension of course material and practical application of concepts

• Minimum passing score of 75%

The ICTQual CAWI certification supports progression into higher welding inspection credentials, specialist technical training, quality assurance roles, consulting, training, and industry-specific inspection pathways.

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

• Senior Welding Inspector roles with additional experience and training

• Specialized NDT certifications such as ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, and magnetic particle testing

• Quality assurance, welding procedure, consulting, training, oil and gas, aerospace, and defense career pathways