WELD 2670 Welding Inspection Technology

This course provides training in the field of Welding Inspection. This course has been designed to meet the inspections standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) for an individual to become a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). The importance of quality control is thoroughly examined throughout the course. Prerequisites: Completion of WELD 1610, WELD 1710, and WELD 1750. (3 Lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

Weld Inspection
Welding Procedures
Welding Codes
Welding Standards
Weld Qualification
Welding Inspector Responsibility
Destructive and Non Destructive Testing

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

Identify the duties and responsibilities of the welding inspector as it relates to the job.

Assess the importance of and strict adherence to welding procedures.

Identify the American Welding Society’s Welding Symbols.

Utilize the American Welding Society’s Standard Welding Terms and Definitions.

Utilize the American Welding Society’s D1.1 Structure Welding Code Book.

Utilize the American Petroleum Institute’s 1104 Pipeline Code Book.

Utilize the American Welding Society’s B2.1/B2.1M Specification for Welding Procedures and Performance Qualification Book.

Identify the difference between a weld discontinuity and weld defect.

Evaluate a weld for discontinuities and defects.

Operate inspection hand tools for Non Destructive Testing.

Operate equipment for Destructive Testing.