AWS - Certified Welding Inspector- Part-1, SMAW/PAW/GTAW
What you'll learn
- Students learn and prepare for the American Welding Society - Certified Welding Inspector Examination
- Students learn the skills of Certified Welding Inspector of American Welding society
- Students learn about the Plasma Welding process, like what type of welding process is this?
- Students learn the welding fundamentals of PAW process and cutting process. How the arc is generated in PAW process?
- Learn about the PAW Machine and it's circuit diagram. PAW machine and equipment. Power supply. PAW Torch and assembly. PAW process diagram. torch cooling .
- Students learn about Plasma Torch. Different problems with Plasma torch. Torch coolant. Plasma welding process Modes of operation.
- Students learn about Non-transfer arc mode and Transfer arc mode. Keyhole mode. Effects of various factors on Weld Quality
- Learn about different 6 types of Tungstem Electrodes and color coding, used in the Industry
- Learn about Tungsten electrode Vertex angles and their uses and benefits
- Students learn about GTAW /TIG welding process. TIG welding machinery and equipment. What is Autogenous welding? Orbitrat GTA welding process.
- Students learn about TIG Welding Machines and Equipment High Frequency Arc Stabilizers. Power source for TIG welding process. TIG welding Torch and asembly.
- Students learn about how the TIG welding process works. Filler Rod Angle for TIG Process. Welding positions. Gas flow setup. Back purging in the pipe welding.
- Students learn about the welding joint failures and the cause of failure. Sugaring / granulation / contamination. Operation Variables. TIG Welding Filler rods
- Filler rods identification. Different types of welding rods. Steel filler rods, SS filler rods, Alluminum filler rods, chrom/ molibdynum/titaniuim filler rods,
- Students learn about general Guide lines for selection of filler rod dia.
- Students learn about SMAW welding principles and welding process. different names for SMAW process. SMAW machines and equipment.
- Students leanr abouDifferent types of AC, DC rectifiers and Generators (AC/DC for SMA Welding). Welding machinery and equipment. Power source required for SMAW.
- Students learn about the purpose of OCV. Druping charecteristics of constant current. What will do the Long arc and short arc.
- Students learn the Welding Position Numbers for Different Weld Positions and type of welding. Sequence of welding beads in different welding positions.
- Students learn about welding electrodes and chemical coatings. Classification of electrodes and numbers.
- Students learn about Coating, Current and Polarity Designated By the Fourth Digit
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical or Welding Engineering
Description
The CWI exam consists of three parts
Part A – Fundamentals
Part B – Practical,
Part C – Code Book Applications.
Part A is a closed-book exam that consists of 150 questions on the welding fundamentals, terms and definitions, welding processes, nondestructive examination, procedures, symbols, calculations, safety practices, and duties and responsibilities of a CWI.
Part B is a practical hands-on test to find the ability to visually identify welding discontinuities and to determine the acceptance or rejection of a weld.
Part C is an open book test of Code application to evaluate the applicant’s familiarity and ability with a selected code application.
The pass marks for Part- A, B & C is 72%
You can refer to the full details of AWS Certification and Qualification Standards in the following documents available at free of cost on the AWS website:
QC1:2016-AMD1 - Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors
B5.1:2013-AMD1 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors
(Study the documents and be prepared well to answer any question from the document.)
In this course the candidate will learn the following :
Preparation of reports
Complete knowledge and understanding of the following welding processes:
SAW - PAW - RW - SMAW - SW- FCAW- GTAW -OFW- ESW- GMAW.
Thermal Spraying Soldering
Mechanical Cutting Thermal Cutting/Gouging
Brazing/Braze Welding
The fundamental principles of the following ND Tests:
VT, MT, UT, PT, RT, LT
He will acquire knowledge of quality procedures Quality audits/surveillance.
Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of welding metallurgy
Knowledge and understanding of all the welding symbols and engineering drawings.
Base material compliance
Filler metal compliance
Filler metal storage, handling
Inspection records compliance
Verification of proper documentation compliance
Base material and filler metal compatibility
Certification of documented results and compliance
Procedure qualification records compliance
Welding procedure compliance
NDE procedures compliance
Applicable safety requirements in the workplace as per the International Standards
Who this course is for:
- Degree or Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical or Welding Engineering, with 2 to 3 years of Industrial experience in Welding or Engineering. Teaching experience will also be considered.
Instructor
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- 3.7 Instructor Rating
- 93 Reviews
- 250 Students
- 11 Courses
· 11 Years as Supervisor / Engineer at India in Heavy Fabrications, Welding, Erection, and Shutdown maintenance in Oil and Refineries.
· 3 years of experience as Training Manager at Indonesia
· 7 years of experience as Training Superintendent at India in the private Industrial Training Institute.
· 6 years experience as Department Head for Welding and Mechanical Instructor in a Vocational Training Institute at Oman.
· 9 Months experience as a Welding Instructor in a vocational Training Institute in Oman.
· 6 years worked as Competency and Training & Development Specialist/Coordinator at Dubai for HSE and Technical Training Development, and Competency Assurance for the Eastern Hemisphere (Dubai, Baku, Batam) of J Ray McDermott Middle East,. Coordination with training and Development staff in different locations of the Hemisphere for the implementation of Training, Development, and Competency Assurance strategies and procedures, for Company employees, Clients, and Contractors. McDermott Training Department is a Registered Centre with EAL (Engineering and Marine Training Authority Awards Ltd,. UK.) for NVQ and Competency Awards. The complete Competency Assessments system and methodology introduced by me in 2002.
· Approved Senior Mechanical Inspection Engineer for Petroleum Development Oman.
· Worked with Petroleum Development Oman (various desert sites) for 3 years as Company representative for Quality Audits, QA/QC Inspections of Mechanical equipment and Machinery, welding, fabrication, erection of Oil storage tanks, underground and above-ground pipelines, Erection, repair and maintenance of Beam pumps and related pipelines. Construction and commissioning of Gathering Stations and Site HSE Training and compliance and Competency Assurance. On job Training for the Arab candidates.
Present:
· For the last 9 years working as Professor in Mechanical Engineering in an Engineering College (JNT University) and NEBOSH trainer for B Tech candidates
· For the last 8 years worked as Professor for Oil well Drilling Technology and Oil well production Technology, Oil and Gas series Electrical Safety and Electrical Hazardous Area Equipment subjects at Meridian School of Oil and Gas, Chennai.
· Working as Chief Advisor for International Journal for Multidisciplinary Scientific Research.
Professional ExperTISE
· Working as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for M/S. Merittrac (P) Ltd., Bangalore, India.
Working as Consultant & Quality Inspector (OIL & GAS STREAM), IVQ 8510, Advanced Diploma in Oil and Gas and HSE, for Manipal-City & Guilds Skills Training Private Limited,( A Venture of Manipal University)
· Worked as External Verifier and Quality Inspector for City and Guilds London, UK, exams in IVQ Construction Industry (Advanced Diploma level) for the Middle East.
· Working as Assessor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Skills India Private Ltd., New Delhi.
· Working as Technical Consultant for TAAL Tech India Private Limited, Bangalore.
· Conducted Train the trainer program at Dubai, Indonesia, Azerbaijan and Singapore
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
S. NO
QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY
1
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering
State Board of Technical Education, Hyderabad, INDIA
2
Associate Examination of the Institute of Structural Engineers, Calcutta. (INDIA)
Institute of Structural Engineers. (INDIA)
3
4-year Graduate Program in Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Capitol University, USA.(Dubai Centre, Knowledge village)
4
2 year Post Graduate Program in Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Capitol University, USA. .(Dubai Centre, Knowledge village)
5
2 years Post Graduate Program in Master of Science in Occupational Health and Safety
Concordia University. .(Dubai Centre, Knowledge village)
6
MBA in Human Resources Awarded by ABET International Open University,
California, USA.
ABET International Open University, California, USA. .(Dubai Centre,)
7
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Capitol University, USA. .(Dubai Centre, Knowledge village)
8
Certified (TEFL) Teaching English as a Foreign Language Teacher
London Teacher Training College. UK
9
Certified (TESL) Teaching English as a Second Language Teacher
Alison, Ireland
10
Certified On-Line Tutor. Level-3, awarded by City and Guilds, UK,
City and Guilds, UK
11
NVQ Trainer & Assessor Award D32/33
Royal Society Of Arts, UK.
12
NVQ Internal Verifier Award D34
Engineering and Marine Training authority Ltd., .Uk
13
NVQ Level-4, Learning and Development Coordinator
Engineering and Marine Training Authority Ltd., , UK
14
Senior Certified Welding Inspector
American Welding Society.
15
Certified Welding Educator
American Welding Society
16
OSHA-501, Authorized Safety Trainer For General Industry
OSHA, US Department of Labour
17
Level – 2, NDT Inspector- RT-MT-PT, of American Society
American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT)
18
QMS - ISO 9001-2000 Lead Auditor
BSI Management Systems Training, UK.
19
Six Sigma Green Belt by BSI Management Systems Training, UK
BSI Management Systems Training, UK
EXPERIENCE DETAILS
PERIOD
COMPANY NAME
POSITION
Present from 28/8/2011
DBS Institute of Technology, KAVALI, Nellore, AP, India Approved by All India Council of Technical Education, Delhi.
JNT University, Anantapur, AP
Professor in Mechanical Engineering
From 2011
1. Meridian School of Oil and Gas, Chennai.
2. Annes Academy, Kanyakumari.
Guest Professor for Oil Well Production
Technology and Oilwell Drilling Technology
From Dec 2010 To Feb2011
Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic, Dammam. SA
Mechanical Instructor/Assessor/ Internal Verifier
23/12/08
30/7/2011
Petroleum Development of Oman (3rd Party Inspections Velosi LLC contract)
Company Representative / Senior Mechanical Inspection Engineer (Interior Sites)
7/10/02
20/11/08
J Ray McDermott Middle East Inc., Dubai
HR-Training Department, Senior Professional Grade-B
Jun,2001
Apr,2002
National Training Institute, Oman
Mechanical/Welding Instructor /Assessor / Verifier.
Sept,1995
Jul,2000
Technical Training Institute, Oman
Dept., Head/ Trainer Mechanical/Welding / Assessor / Verifier / Instructor/
Dec,1988
June,1995
Oxford India Institute of Technology, Madras, India.
Trades Superintendent (Craftsmen training)
Oct,1985
Nov,1988
PT Textima Group of Industries, Indonesia
Manager (Training & QC)
Mar,1978
Apr,1984
Prestige Group of Industries, Indore, India
Manager (QA/ QC)
Apr,1974
Feb,1978
Coromandel Steels Ltd, Madras, India
Shift supervisor
Jun1967
Feb,1974
Associate Chemical and Mechanical Engineers, Madras, India
Site supervisor
Madras Atomic Power Project, Kalpakkam.