ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) equips learners with welding inspection knowledge, standards compliance, testing methods, documentation, and quality assurance skills for industrial inspection roles.
Course Features
This ICTQual AB certificate is a 12-day training programme delivered through Approved Training Centres, with mandatory assessment and flexible delivery options decided by the ATC.
- 12-day Certified Welding Inspector training programme
- Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres
- Available in online, in-person, or blended formats, subject to ATC decision
- Covers welding fundamentals, inspection techniques, codes, standards, testing, and quality assurance
- Designed for aspiring and practising welding inspection professionals
- Successful candidates receive the ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
About This Course
The ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is designed to prepare learners for the critical role of inspecting welding processes and finished welds against required standards, specifications, and quality expectations.
Develops competence in welding inspection principles and responsibilities
Supports quality and safety in welded structures and industrial projects
Builds understanding of welding procedures, qualifications, and documentation
Covers relevant welding codes, standards, inspection, and testing methods
Prepares learners for assessment through ICTQual Approved Training Centres
Supports career progression in welding inspection, QA/QC, NDT, and technical supervision
What You'll Learn
Learners will develop the knowledge and practical understanding required to inspect welds, interpret drawings and symbols, apply codes and standards, and support welding quality assurance.
Demonstrate knowledge of welding processes including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding and their applications
Explain welding metallurgy principles and essential safety practices in welding environments
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and GD&T information
Conduct visual inspection and understand RT, UT, MT, and PT inspection techniques
Understand and apply AWS, ASME, ISO, and API standards relevant to welding inspection
Maintain inspection documentation and support quality management and audit processes
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for individuals seeking to start or advance careers in welding inspection and for professionals working in industries where welding quality and compliance are critical.
Aspiring welding inspectors seeking formal certification
Welding professionals aiming to move into inspection roles
Quality control and quality assurance personnel
Fabrication, construction, manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive personnel
Professionals working in industries where welding is a critical process
Industry workers seeking to enhance welding inspection qualifications
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Welding Symbols and Drawings
Inspection Techniques
Codes and Standards
Welding Procedures and Qualifications
Destructive Testing Methods
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods
Quality Control and Assurance
Course Requirements
Entry requirements may vary by institution, but ICTQual AB identifies typical requirements for candidates entering the Certified Welding Inspector programme.
Candidates should be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have basic literacy, numeracy, and English language skills
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of work experience in welding or a related field, with basic welding knowledge and any required vision requirements where applicable
Assessments
The course includes mandatory assessments conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate knowledge, comprehension, and practical application of welding inspection concepts.
Three examinations of 100 multiple-choice questions
Practical assessments
Written component
Minimum passing score of 75% required for assessment success
Progression
Successful completion can support progression into advanced welding inspection, quality assurance, NDT, technical training, consulting, management, and continuing professional development pathways.
Senior Welding Inspector or advanced inspection roles
Welding Engineer, Welding Instructor, or Welding Consultant pathways
Quality Assurance Manager, Certification Body Auditor, or Corporate Welding Programme Coordinator roles
NDT Specialist, Project Manager, or Research and Development Specialist progression
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