ICTQual Certificate in Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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