Who is this course for?

IWI-S (Standard 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 “Standard” level of training under this programme shall possess an advanced knowledge of welding and inspection theory and application. This knowledge base will enable the candidate to perform the following tasks (inaddition to the IWI-B):

  • Supervise the activities of the IWI-B
  • Develop and provide instructions to IWI-B
  • Develop, comment and review Quality Control Plans and Inspection and Testing Plans based on product standards, codes, specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements
  • Witness procedure qualification tests including testing of the specimens;
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  • Verify the compliance of WQPRs and WPSs and welder qualifications and approvals against the applicable standards, codes and specifications for conventional applications (e.g. arc welding processes, steels, aluminium alloys - see Section 1 for detailed information)
  • Verify the compliance of PWHT specifications against the applicable standards, codes and specifications
  • Verify the compliance of raw materials and consumables certificates against the applicable standards, codes and specifications
  • Take decisions on acceptance of quality documents related to welding fabrication (e.g NDT, material testing, production testing, etc.)
  • Take decisions based on quality documents (e.g NDT, material testing, production testing, etc.) according to the requirements defined for the construction
  • Verify radiographic films quality adequacy (no interpretation)
  • Identify and verify the relevant NDT techniques for a welded construction
  • Report on all the above actions

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-S 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.