
A brief orientation to the course structure, learning goals, and certification outcomes.
Overview of various welding processes used in refineries.
Key differences, usage, and inspection checkpoints.
Identification, causes, and acceptance criteria.
Process explanation with parameters and welding cues.
Continuation of SMAW application and common issues
Advanced topics in SMAW inspection.
GTAW (TIG welding) for critical refinery joints.
GTAW techniques for pipes and thin sections.
GTAW troubleshooting and inspector responsibilities.
Setting up and calibrating welding machines.
Flux Cored Arc Welding and where it’s used.
Microstructure and hardness effects
Why Post Weld Heat Treatment is critical.
Temperature control methods.
Procedures and records needed for heat treatment.
Practical examples of post-weld heat treatment.
WQT and process overview.
Documentation and monitoring during tests.
Writing and understanding Welding Procedure Specs.
Essential variables and qualification ranges.
Testing of materials and weld quality.
Tools and safety considerations.
Importance in stainless steel welding.
Monitoring, storage, and calculations.
American welding code explained for beginners.
Indian Boiler Regulations and their application.
Visual & destructive tests for welder qualification
RT codes and film-based inspection.
Explanation with case study.
Standards and test methods.
Real-world examples and inspection points
TIG welding focus with inspection perspective.
Tools, standards, and reporting.
Inspection points, QA forms.
This course, Certified Welding Inspector QA QC Oil/Gas Refinery, is designed for technical professionals aiming to gain deep insight into welding inspection practices, codes, and quality assurance requirements in refinery and oil & gas sector environments. Whether you are a fresh mechanical engineer, an experienced welder, or a working QA/QC inspector, this course provides structured knowledge to build and validate your skillset.
The course begins with foundational welding concepts including SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, welding machines, and iron-carbon diagrams. You’ll then explore common weld defects, welding parameters, WPS, PWHT, ITP, and advanced topics such as PMI, purging, pickling, passivation, and electrode selection.
A focused section covers Welder Qualification Tests (WQT), visual and radiographic inspection, ASME/AWS codes like D1.1, and industry practices like preheat, postheat, and interpass temperature controls. Learners will also get practical guidance on interpreting drawings, pipe thickness checks, color blindness testing for inspectors, and specialized offshore welding standards.
By the end of this course, learners will be confident in interpreting welding documents, identifying defects, supervising welding activities, and complying with refinery-level safety and inspection protocols. This course will serve as your practical guidebook as you prepare for certified roles or interviews in the oil & gas field.
What is primarily taught in your course?
Welding inspection methods, QA/QC documentation, refinery codes (ASME/AWS/IBR), practical WPS/PWHT/ITP applications, and visual testing.