Who is this course for?

IWI-B (Basic level) is the course for you if you need to qualify as a welding inspector and wish to learn how to fill the important role as a welding inspector within different applications and for different industries. 

What will you learn?

A candidate completing the “Basic” level of training under this programme shall possess a general knowledge of welding and inspection application and theory. This knowledge base will enable the candidate to effectively perform the following tasks:

  • Conduct direct unaided visual inspection to identify and evaluate welding imperfection according to acceptance criteria
  • Verify, witness and understand all welding related activities in fabrication, including, but not limited to, the following points:
  • Verify the adequacy of information on NDT reports (VT, PT, MT, RT, UT) for conventional techniques
  • Verify data and adequacy of material certificates (base and filler materials)
  • Verify identification and treacability of the materials during the fabrication process
  • Verify the compliance of raw materials and consumables against the applicable standards, codes and specifications
  • Verify the implementation of the WPS in production for conventional applications (e.g. arc welding processes, steels - see Section 1 for detailed information)
  • Verify the implementation of PWHT specifications in production
  • Witness welder approval tests including testing of the specimens or test coupons
  • Witness production test coupons
  • Read and understand an Inspection Testing Plan
  • Read and understand the construction drawings in relation to inspection activities
  • Report any of the above actions to a qualified supervisor.

Language

The course will be conducted in English and will be conducted interactively with an available KIWA trainer.

Online training - a sustainable choice

The course is conducted online and gives you the flexibility to combine work, family and skills development while the cost is reduced to a minimum.

The course leader will be available throughout the course to ensure that you have a correct understanding of the curriculum and to guide you through the project assignment that will be performed by the student simultaneous as the professional input is acquired. 

Course content 

The course consists of 2 sections WT (Welding Technology) and WI (Welding Inspection). WT consist of 4 modules, and WI is 3 modules.  

Certificate

After passing the course, you will receive an international IWI-B diploma. This certificate will make it possible to work in many countries and industries in the world as a welding inspector if it is supported by the manufacturing specification. 

Why choose Kiwa?

  • Experienced course leaders
  • When you pass the course you will receive an International diploma that allow you to work all over the world
  • Time and cost efficient
  • Flexible
  • Sustainable

Registration conditions 

To enter this course, you first need to apply to NSF (Norsk Sveiseteknisk Forening) After your application is approved you can sign up for the course. 

Registration conditions 

To enter this course, you first need to apply to NSF (Norsk Sveiseteknisk Forening) After your application is approved you can sign up for the course.