Welding Inspector Level 1
Course Overview
This classroom course is designed for Welding Inspectors who want to increase their knowledge of metallurgy, inspection and testing techniques. This is your first step to advancing your career and increasing your earning potential.
The course includes:
- World-class teaching and knowledge from our CWB instructors
- An opportunity to network with other welding professionals.
- Students will have access to the online portion of the course (CWB Learning Resources) for 90 days beginning 2 weeks before the course start date. This platform will provide course content, course quizzes and a digital copy of the textbooks.
- Participants will have access to download a transcript and certificate of attendance on successful completion of the course exams and final AI exam. Passing grade is 70%.
The following topics will be covered
- Health & Safety
- Drawing Interpretation, Joint Design, Metal Preparation and Symbols for Welding
- Introduction to Welding Processes
- Basic Metallurgy and Material Specifications
- Basic Inspection
- Codes and Standards
- Functions of the Inspector
- Techniques of Visual Inspection
- Practical Inspection of Welded Specimens
The in-class presentations are based on the CWB Level 1 Textbooks and Practical Inspection materials.
Participants are required to have access to a device to complete course content and exams online during the course.
Prerequisites
This program is intended for those wanting to increase their knowledge of metallurgy, inspection and testing techniques. Anyone expecting to write CWB certification exams should check Form 301 to see if they will meet the exam prerequisite requirements.
- Form 301 Applying for Certification as Welding Inspectors to CSA Standard W178.2
- Form 450 Application for Certification as a Welding Inspector
- Form 455 Welding Inspector Visual Acuity Record
Certification to CSA W178.2
Successful completion of the course material and course examinations will exempt you from writing the closed book CSA W178.2 certification examination on the fundamental principles and practices of welding, quality control, and welding inspection. (Please note that all certification examinations must be completed within 2 years of the application approval date).
Please note: Welding Inspector certification exams will be available for completion on the next day immediately following courses offered in our Milton and Nisku locations ONLY. The Application Form (CWB Form 450) and Visual Acuity Form (CWB Form 455) must be completed in full and received prior to the course start date, no exceptions. The accompanying course transcript and course completion certificate must be received by end of day on the last day of the course. Any candidates that are missing this information by end of day on the last day of the course will not be eligible to attempt the inspector certification exams on the following day.
If you are not taking a course at one of these two locations, please contact our Call Centre at info@cwbgroup.org or 1-800-844-6790 for further information on the application process or additional exam locations.
For certification requirements please review the CSA W178.2 certification service.
Course Materials
The following materials can be ordered during the registration process.
Included Products | |
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Welding Inspector Level 1 Exam Prep Book | $0.00 |
Mandatory Products | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 - Textbooks | $655.00 |
Required Products | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 Tool Kit and Practical Welding Inspection Booklet | $265.00 |
Upcoming Classes
Course | Date | Location | Price* | |
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Welding Inspector Level 1 | Anytime | Online | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | June 12 - 22, 2023 | Surrey | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | July 10 - 20, 2023 | Nisku - CWB Western Office | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | August 8 - 18, 2023 | Surrey | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | August 14 - 24, 2023 | Winnipeg - MITT | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | August 21 - 31, 2023 | Milton | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | September 11 - 21, 2023 | Nisku - CWB Western Office | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | September 11 - 21, 2023 | Victoria | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | September 25 - October 5, 2023 | Edmonton - Boilermakers | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | September 25 - October 5, 2023 | Virtual | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | October 23 - November 2, 2023 | Nisku - CWB Western Office | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | November 13 - 23, 2023 | Calgary – Boilermakers 146 | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | November 27 - December 7, 2023 | Milton | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | November 27 - December 7, 2023 | Nisku - CWB Western Office | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | December 4 - 14, 2023 | Saskatoon - Sask Poly Kelsey Campus | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | January 15 - 25, 2024 | Nisku - CWB Western Office | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | January 22 - February 1, 2024 | Milton | $1,909.00 | |
Welding Inspector Level 1 | February 26 - March 7, 2024 | Nisku - CWB Western Office | $1,909.00 |
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Certification and Qualification
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Certification and Qualification