Welding Inspector Certification
In addition to welders and welding machine operators, there are also schemes to independently certify welding inspectors and related specialities. Some notable schemes established by personnel certification bodies are those of the American Welding Society, of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (PCN), of The Welding Institute (CSWIP) and of the Canadian Welding Bureau (CSA W178.2).
The American Welding Society offers the following programs:
- Certified Associate Welding Inspector
- Certified Welding Inspector
- Senior Certified Welding Inspector
- Certified Radiographic Interpreter
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing offers three levels of certification:
- PCN Level 1
- PCN Level 2 Weld Inspection
- PCN Level 3 Weld Inspection
The Welding Institute (TWI) in the United Kingdom offers the following certification scheme:
- Level 1: Visual Welding Inspector
- Level 2: Welding Inspector
- Level 3: Senior Welding Inspector with or without radiographic interpretation
The Canadian Welding Bureau offers the following programs:
- Level 1 Certified Welding Inspector
- Level 2 Certified Welding Inspector
- Level 3 Certified Welding Inspector
There are many other general schemes, as well as sector specific schemes.
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