Certification of Welding Inspectors As per NWICS Scheme

SCHEME – 1

1.0   Scheme Name:               Certification Scheme for Welding Inspector (Basic)

1.1   Scheme Code:                CWI-B

1.2    Scope of Certification: 

  1.  Inspection of weld joints before, during and after welding.
  2. Evaluation and acceptance of weld joints based on Destructive & Non-Destructive test   results/reports according to relevant standards.
  3. Review and preparation of inspection reports and other required documentation.
  4. General Industrial Safety Practices, Safety relating to welding and cutting, use of PPEs.

1.3 Job and task description:

  1. To independently carry out before, during and post-weld visual inspection and   dimensional checks of weldment against specification requirements and drawings.
  2. To carry out the following functions under the supervision of a Welding Inspector – Standard level or Welding Inspector – Advanced level:
  1. Understand the application of various standards, codes, specifications, welding symbols, drawings, WPS and statutory/regulatory requirements.
  2. Verify the compliance of raw material and consumable certificates against the applicable standards, codes and specifications.
  3. Verify that joint dimensions, edge preparation, fit up, welding equipment and weld preparations are in accordance with the drawings, standards, and process requirements. 
  4. Verify the compliance of pre-heat procedures against the applicable standards.
  5. To carry out in-process surveillance during welding to verify compliance with, specified procedure including pre-heat, welding parameters, inter-pass temperature control and any post-heat requirements.
  1. Understand and ensure compliance of applicable safety requirements.

1.4 Required Competence:

        Should be able to demonstrate appropriate level of knowledge and skill in welding inspection covering the following:

  1. Codes and standards;
  2. Raw Material Control and Traceability;
  3. Knowledge of materials and their behaviour during welding;
  4. Conventional welding and cutting processes and equipment;
  5. Safety practices during welding and cutting;
  6. Conventional DT and NDT methods including integrity testing;
  7. Joint types, welding positions and welding symbols;
  8. Welding qualification – procedure and performance;
  9. Detection and interpretation of discontinuities through VT and PT;
  10. Interpretation and evaluation of RT and UT reports;
  11. Review and comment on the quality control documents viz. QAPs, WPSs, PQRs, WPQs, MTCs, DT and NDT reports;
  12. Carry out inspection of welded fabrications before, during and after welding including Dimensional Inspection, PMI and PWHT as per the requirements of relevant standards;
  13. Communicate effectively, verbally and written, and prepare reports;
  14. Details of the theoretical and practical knowledge and competency requirements along with examination procedure and requirements for each of the three levels are given in Annexure I and II, as part of this certification scheme.

1.5 Required ability:

       Normal health, eyesight and colour perception. Minor disabilities which do not affect the performance may be allowed with the discretion of the IIWIC (Example: eyesight corrected with glasses). Visual acuity should be as follows or better:

  1. Near Vision – Jaeger J2 or better with correction (not more than 12 months old).
  2. Colour Vision – As per ISHIHARA chart (not more than 12 months old).

1.6  Prerequisites:

1.6.1 Prerequisite for access to the course:

  1. Educational qualification and experience requirements are given in the Table below.
  2. The candidate should be of minimum 21 years of age on the date of application for certification.

1.6.2 Prerequisites for certification:

  1. Successfully completed a training course as per the relevant IIWIC guidelines and curriculum in any recognised Training Institute.
  2. The candidate should be of minimum 21 years of age on the date of application for certification,
Sl. No. Educational Qualification Experience
1 Class VIII 5 Years Industrial experience, out of which 3 years in welding area /inspection / NDT of welds
2 Class X (With Sc. &Math) / ITI (Mech.) 3 Years Industrial experience out of which 2 years in welding area /inspection / NDT of welds
3 Class XII / IWS/IWIP(B) diploma or any equivalent Welding Inspectors course 2 Years Industrial experience out of which 1 year in welding technology / inspection / NDT of welds
4 MSc/BE/ IWE/ BSc /Diploma in Engineering / IWT, IWIP (S) diploma or equivalent Welding Inspectors course 6 Months Industrial experience in welding technology / inspection / NDT of welds, desirable but not essential

1.7 Required code of conduct:

  1. Considering the importance of quality of welded fabrication and also the consequences of its failure to individual life and society, the candidate should act with complete integrity and in a professional manner in welding inspection and acceptance of the final product. 
  2. The candidate should behave in a professional and disciplined manner which will not affect the safety and security of his fellow members associated in the manufacturing of the final product.
  3. The candidate’s behaviour towards his/her superiors, peers and   sub-ordinates should be in line with organisation’s protocol.
  4. The candidates shall avoid any conflict of interest with the employer or the client and shall disclose any business association or circumstance that might be so considered.

1.8    Certification criteria/process requirements:

1.8.1 Initial Certification:

  1. Satisfactory Prerequisites.
  2. Satisfactory assessment result.

1.8.2  Recertification:

  1. Satisfactory performance record during the period of certification as reported by employer
  2. No recorded substantiated complaints at the time of recertification
  3. Satisfactory assessment result.
  4. Medical report: Normal health, eyesight and colour perception.

1.9     Assessment methods:

1.9.1  Initial Certification:  Satisfactory outcome as per IIWIC Procedure in;

  1. Written test
  2. Viva voce.
  3. Practical test.

1.9.2  Renewal/Extension:

          Application by the candidate subject to reassessment of continued competency by IIWIC during the last 5 years.

1.9.3  Recertification: Same as 1.9.1

1.9.4   Validity of certification/recertification:

  1. The certificate is valid for an initial period of five (5) years 
  2. Maybe renewed for a further period of five (5) years (ref. 1.9.2 above).
  3. Recertification will be required after ten (10) years of initial certification.

1.10    Surveillance methods/criteria: Not Applicable.

1.11    Criteria for suspending and withdrawing certification:

  1. Inappropriate use of the Certificate;
  2. Cessation of the certified activity for 6 (six) months or more, continuously;
  3. Unethical behaviour;
  4. Change in certification condition intimated to the certified person but not corrected within the time limit as advised by IIWIC.

1.12    Criteria for changing the scope/level of certification:  Not Applicable.

2.0   Recommended training duration: Minimum 96 hours

SCHEME-2

1.0       Scheme Name: Certified Welding Inspector (Standard)

1.1       Scheme Code:   CWIS-S

1.2       Scope of certification:

  1.  Inspection of weld joints before, during and after welding.
  2. Evaluation and acceptance of weld joints based on Destructive & Non-Destructive test results/reports according to relevant standards.
  3. Preparation of inspection reports.
  4. General Industrial Safety Practices, Safety relating to welding and cutting, use of PPEs.

1.3      Job and task description:

  1. Supervise the activities of Welding Inspectors – Basic level. 
  2. Independently carry out the following functions:
  1. All functions carried out by a Welding Inspector – Basic level as given in para 1.3 of Section 3.1.
  2. Develop, comment and review quality control plans and inspection & testing plans based on product standards, codes, specifications, drawings and statutory/regulatory requirements.
  3. Review welding procedures (WPS) for compliance with code and contract requirements and verify welding procedure qualification (WPQR) compliance.
  4. Witness procedure qualification test including testing of specimen and verify compliance with WPQRs, WPSs and Welders Qualification against applicable standards for conventional welding processes (e.g., arc welding processes, steels, aluminium alloys etc.).
  5. Verify the compliance of PWHT procedures against the applicable standards.
  6. Verify NDT procedure compliance.
  7. Take decisions on acceptance of quality documents related to welded fabrication (e.g. NDT, material testing, production testing, etc.).
  8. Take decisions based on quality documents (e.g., NDT, Material Testing, production testing, etc.) according to the requirements defined for the construction.
  9. Implement weld inspection quality assurance plans.
  10. Evaluation & acceptance of welded fabrication on the basis of DT & NDT test reports.
  11. Conduct surveillance and audit of suppliers and vendors.
  12. Report on all the above actions.
  13. Training and evaluation of Welding Inspectors – Basic level.

        3.  Understand and ensure compliance of applicable safety requirements.

1.4    Required Competence:

        Should be able to demonstrate appropriate level of knowledge & skill in welding inspection covering the following:

  1. Codes and standards;
  2. Raw Material, Control and Traceability;
  3. Knowledge of materials and their behaviour during welding;
  4. Conventional welding and cutting processes and equipment;
  5. Safety practices during welding and cutting;
  6. Conventional DT and NDT methods including integrity testing;
  7. Joint types, welding positions and welding symbols;
  8. Welding qualification – procedure and performance;
  9. Detection and interpretation of discontinuities through VT and PT;
  10. Interpretation and evaluation of RT and UT reports;
  11. Review and comment on the quality control documents viz. QAPs, WPSs, PQRs, WPQs, MTCs, DT and NDT reports;
  12. Carry out inspection of welded fabrications before, during and after welding including Dimensional Inspection PMI and PWHT as per the requirements of relevant standards.
  13.  Communicate effectively, verbally and written, and prepare reports;
  14.  Details of the theoretical and practical knowledge and competency requirements   along with examination procedure and requirements for each of the three levels are given in Annexures I and II, as part of this certification scheme.

1.5  Required ability:

          Normal health, eyesight and colour perception. Minor disabilities which do not affect the performance may be allowed with the discretion of the IIWIC.(Example: eyesight corrected with glasses). Visual acuity should be as follows or better:

  1. Near Vision – Jaeger J2 or better with correction (not more than 12 months old);
  2. Colour Vision – As per ISHIHARA chart (not more than 12 months old).

1.6   Prerequisites:

1.6.1 Prerequisites for access to the course:

  1. Educational qualification and experience requirements are given in the Table below.
  2. The candidate should be of minimum 21 years of age on the date of application for certification.

1.6.2   Prerequisites for certification:

  1. Successfully completed a training course as per the relevant IIWIC guidelines and curriculum in any recognized Training Institute. 
  2. The candidate should be of minimum 21 years of age on the date of application for certification.

 

Sl. No. Educational Qualification Experience
1 Class VIII 8 Years Industrial experience out of which 5 years in 

welding area/ inspection / NDT of welds
2 Class X (With Sc. &Math) / ITI (Mech.) 5 Years Industrial experience out of which 3 years in 

welding area/ inspection / NDT of welds
3 Class XII / IWS /NWICS – B / IWIP(B) diploma or equivalent Welding Inspectors course 3 Years Industrial experience out of which 2 years in

 welding technology/ inspection /NDT of welds
4 BSc /Diploma in Engineering / IWT, IWIP (S) diploma 2 Years Industrial experience in welding technology / inspection / NDT of welds
5 MSc/BE/ IWE 1 Year Industrial experience in welding technology / inspection / NDT of welds.

 

1.7 Required code of conduct:

  1. Considering the importance of quality of welded fabrication and also the consequences of its failure to individual life and society, the candidate should act with complete integrity and in a professional manner in welding inspection and acceptance of the final product. 
  2. The candidate should behave in a professional and disciplined manner which will not affect the safety and security of his fellow members associated in the manufacturing of the final product.
  3. The candidate’s behaviour towards his/her superiors, peers and   sub-ordinates should be in line with organisation’s protocol.
  4. The candidates shall avoid any conflict of interest with the employer or the client and shall disclose any business association or circumstance that might be so considered.

1.8    Certification criteria/process requirements:

1.8.1   Initial Certification:

  1. Satisfactory Prerequisites.
  2. Satisfactory assessment result.

 

1.8.2   Recertification:

  1. Satisfactory performance record during the period of certification as reported by employer
  2. No recorded substantiated complaints at the time of recertification
  3. Satisfactory assessment result.
  4. Medical report: Normal health, eyesight and color perception.

1.9     Assessment methods:

1.9.1   Initial certification:   Satisfactory outcome as per IIWIC procedure in:

  1. Written test.
  2. Viva voce.
  3. Practical test.

1.9.2    Renewal/Extension:

           Application by the candidate subject to reassessment of continued competency by IIWIC during   the last 5 years.

1.9.3    Recertification:

           Same as 1.9.1

 

1.9.4    Validity of certification/recertification:

  1. The certificate is valid for an initial period of five (5) years. 
  2. Maybe renewed for a further period of five (5) years (ref. 1.9.2 above).
  3. Recertification will be required after ten (10) years of initial certification.

1.10      Surveillance methods/criteria:     Not Applicable.

1.11      Criteria for suspending and withdrawing certification:

  1. Inappropriate use of the Certificate;
  2. Cessation of the certified activity for 6 (six) months or more, continuously;
  3. Unethical behaviour;
  4. Change in certification condition intimated to the certified person but not corrected within the   time limit as advised by IIWIC.

1.12 Criteria for changing the scope/level of certification:    Not Applicable.

 

2.0   Recommended training duration: Minimum 48 hours

 

SCHEME – 3 

1.0    Scheme Name: Certified Welding Inspector (Advanced)

1.11   Scheme code:           CWI-A

1.2     Scope of certification:

  1.   Inspection of weld joints before, during and after welding.
  2. Evaluation and acceptance of weld joints based on Destructive & Non-Destructive test results/reports according to relevant standards.
  3. Preparation of inspection reports.
  4. General Industrial Safety Practices, Safety relating to welding and cutting, use of PPEs.

1.3     Job and task description:

           1) Supervise the activities of Welding Inspectors – Basic level and Standard levels. 

         2) Independently carry out the following functions:

  1.  All functions carried out by a Welding Inspector – Basic level as given in para 1.3 of Section 1, as well as standard level as given in para 2.3 of Section 2.
  2. Verify base material and filler material compatibility.
  3. Witness procedure qualification test including testing of specimen and verify compliance with WPQRs, WPSs. 
  4. Conduct Welders Qualification tests and qualify the same against applicable standards for conventional welding processes (e.g., arc welding processes, steels, aluminium alloys etc.).
  5. Write Welding Procedures Specifications and Welder Performance Qualification.
  6. Prepare visual inspection, NDT and destructive testing requirements.
  7. Identification of weld defects and determination of their acceptability including Radiographic film interpretation for carbon, low alloy and stainless steels.
  8. Final acceptance and certification that all requirements specified for the weldment have been met.
  9. Prepare welding inspection quality assurance plans, audit and surveillance plans along with documentation and control requirements.
  10. Maintenance of comprehensive inspection reports.
  11. Training and evaluation of Welding Inspectors – Standard level.
  12. Provide technical leadership and guidance to team of Welding Inspectors.
  1. Understand and ensure compliance of applicable safety requirements.

1.4   Required Competence:

 

         Should be able to demonstrate appropriate level of knowledge & skill in welding inspection covering the following:

  1. a)  Codes and standards;
  2. b)  Raw Material Control and Traceability;
  3. c)   Knowledge of materials and their behaviour during welding;
  4. d)   Conventional welding and cutting processes and equipment;
  5. e)   Safety practices during welding and cutting;
  6. f) Conventional DT and NDT methods including integrity testing;
  7. g) Joint types, welding positions and welding symbols;
  8. h) Welding qualification – procedure and performance;
  9. i) Detection and interpretation of discontinuities through VT and PT;
  10. j) Interpretation and evaluation of RT and UT reports;
  11. k) Review and comment on the quality control documents viz. QAPs, WPSs, PQRs, WPQs,   MTCs, DT and NDT reports;
  12. l) Carry out inspection of welded fabrications before, during and after welding including Dimensional Inspection, PMI and PWHT as per the requirements of relevant standards;
  13. m) Communicate effectively, verbally and written, and prepare reports;
  14. n) Details of the theoretical and practical knowledge and competency requirements along with examination procedure and requirements for each of the three levels are given in Annexures I and II, as part of this certification scheme.

 

1.5      Required ability:

Normal health, eyesight and colour perception. Minor disabilities which do not affect the performance may be allowed with the discretion of the IIWIC (Example: eyesight corrected with glasses). Visual acuity should be as follows or better:

  1. a) Near Vision – Jaeger J2 or better with correction (not more than 12 months old)
  2. b) Colour Vision – As per ISHIHARA chart (not more than 12 months old).  

 

1.6      Prerequisites:

1.6.1   Prerequisites for access to the course:

  1. a) Educational qualification and experience requirements are given in the Table below.
  2. b) The candidate should be of minimum 21 years of age on the date of application for certification.

 

1.6.2   Prerequisites for certification:

  1. a) Successfully completed a training course as per the relevant IIWIC guidelines and curriculum in any recognised Training Institute. 
  2. b) The candidate should be of minimum 21 years of age on the date of application for certification.

 

Sl. No. Educational Qualification Experience
1 Class X (With Sc. &Math) / ITI (Mech.) 10 Years Industrial experience out of which 5 years in welding area /inspection /NDT of welds
2 IWS /IWIP(S) / Class XII (with Science & Maths) 5 Years Industrial experience out of which 3 years in welding technology/inspection / NDT of welds
3 BSc /Diploma in Engineering / IWT 3 Years Industrial experience out of which 2 years in welding technology/inspection / NDT of welds
4 MSc/BE/IWE / IWIP (C) 2 Years Industrial experience out of which 1 year in

 welding technology/inspection / NDT of welds

 

1.7 Required code of conduct:      

  1. a) Considering the importance of quality of welded fabrication and also the consequences of its   failure to individual life and society, the candidate should act with complete integrity and in a professional manner in welding inspection and acceptance of the final product. 
  2. b) The candidate should behave in a professional and disciplined manner which will not affect the safety and security of his fellow members associated in the manufacturing of the final product.
  3. c) The candidate’s behaviour towards his/her superiors, peers and   sub-ordinates should be in line with organisation’s protocol.
  4. d) The candidates shall avoid any conflict of interest with the employer or the client and shall disclose any business association or circumstance that might be so considered.

1.8    Certification criteria/process requirements:

1.8.1   Initial certification:

  1. a) Satisfactory Prerequisites.
  2. b) Satisfactory assessment result.

1.8.2    Recertification:

  1. a) Satisfactory performance record during the period of certification as reported by employer.
  2. b) No recorded substantiated complaints at the time of recertification.
  3. c) Satisfactory assessment result.
  4. d) Medical report: Normal health, eyesight and colour perception.

1.9      Assessment methods:

1.9.1   Initial certification     Satisfactory outcome as per IIWIC procedure in:

  1. a) Written test.
  2. b) Viva voce.
  3. c) Practical test.

1.9.2    Renewal/Extension:

           Application by the candidate subject to re-assessment of continued competency by IIWIC    during the last 5 years.

1.9.3    Recertification: Same as 1.9.1

1.9.4    Validity of certification/recertification:

  1. a) The certificate is valid for an initial period of five (5) years
  2. b) Maybe renewed for a further period of five (5) years (ref. 1.9.2 above)
  3. c) Recertification will be required after ten (10) years of initial certification. 

 

1.10   Surveillance methods/criteria:  Not Applicable.

 

1.11   Criteria for suspending and withdrawing certification:

  1. a) Inappropriate use of the Certificate;
  2. b) Cessation of the certified activity for 6 (six) months or more, continuously;
  3. c) Unethical behaviour;
  4. d) Change in certification condition intimated to the certified person but not corrected within the time limit as advised by IIWIC.

 

1.12.    Criteria for changing the scope/level of certification:  Not Applicable.

 

2.0   Recommended training duration: Minimum 48 hours