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Module 1
Introduction to Metallurgy
General metallurgical principles, characteristics of hot and cold work and the effects of heat treatment
Module 2
Duties of a Senior Welding Inspector
Requirements of a senior welding inspector before, during and after welding, including the QA/QC process
Module 3
Weldability of Steels
Definition of the term weldability, characteristics of steel alloys and their cracking mechanisms
Module 4
Non-Destructive Testing
An overview of the main NDT methods welding inspectors will encounter
Module 5
Introduction to Destructive Testing / Quantitative and Qualitative
Testing to establish mechanical properties and soundness of welds
Module 6
Welding Processes
Main arc welding processes, the variables that affect them and their advantages and disadvantages
Module 7
Residual Stress and Distortion
Causes of residual stress and distortion and how to prevent them
Module 8
Welding Symbols
The different welding symbols and how to use them to represent Weld Joints
Module 9
Welding Inspection Assessment
Test the knowledge acquired from all Welding Inspection modules
Module 10
NDT Reports
Various elements that should be included on different types of NDT reports
Module 11
Fracture Assessment
Different fracture mechanisms that may occur in welded joints and how to prepare detailed reports

Course Outcomes

  • Advanced welding processes, their characteristics, applications and potential defects
  • Weldability of different types of steel, metallurgical principles, effects of heat treatment, and other factors
  • Weld defects, their origins, impact on structural integrity, and acceptable limits according to relevant codes and standards
  • Destructive Testing (DT) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Welding Procedures and Welder Qualifications (WPS, PQR) and the approval of welders (WPQ)
  • Welding Consumables
  • Joint Design and Welding Symbols
  • Residual Stress and Distortion
  • Weld Fractures & Repairs
  • Arc Energy and Heat Input
  • Preparation to successfully undertake the Welding Inspector examinations
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To enrol in this course you must:

All candidates must comply with Clause 1.3.4 of CSWIP Scheme Document WI-6-92 which states that All candidates (with the exception of ‘mature candidates,’ see section 1.4) must attend a CSWIP approved course of training at the appropriate level prior to examination.

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  • Choose your course or exam
  • Confirm you meet the entry requirements
  • Download the enrolment pack for your course, this will include a guide to filling out the TWI Enrolment Form, and will help if you have any questions when completing the form
  • Complete and sign the forms and gather the required documents, such as your record of vision test, a digital photo and a photocopy of your driver's licence (if required)
  • Submit your completed enrolment forms by emailing them to training@qmts.net.au
  • Pay the enrolment fee to secure your place on the course and/or exam
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Enrolment documentation must be sent by email to training@qmts.net.au and payment of the full fee must be received no later than 3 WEEKS prior to the course start date.

You will receive an invoice for the course fee/s once we receive your correctly completed Enrolment Form and signed Terms and Conditions.

If you have any questions about the course or enrolment process, please refer to our FAQ.

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We run our Industry Training courses from the QMTS Head Office at 1/969 Abernethy Road, High Wycombe WA

You can find a map & more details are on our Contact page.

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Enrolment documents must be lodged and payment must be received 21 days prior to the course start date. Please ensure all the documents specified in the enrolment pack are completed and returned by email to training@qmts.net.au prior to this deadline, 21 days before the start of the course and/or exam.

Your place on the course or exam will be confirmed when payment is received. If all the places on your preferred course are filled prior to receiving payment, you will need to enrol in the next available course and/or exam.

The total exam time is 5 hours (300 mins). There are 4 parts to the exam:

Part A3 – Duration: 45 mins
Content: General Theory
30 Questions
Required pass mark: 70%

Part B1 – Duration: 75 mins
Content: Theory NDT
40 Questions
Required pass mark: 70%

Part C3 – Duration: 30 mins
Content: Symbols
10 Questions
Required pass mark: 70%
Part D3 – Duration: 150 mins
Content: Scenario
60 Questions
Required pass mark: 70%

If you are unsuccessful in part or all of your initial CSWIP exams, you may re-sit the failed parts at another time in accordance with the following:

  1. You will have 12 months from the date of your initial exam to re-sit the failed part/s, after this time you must repeat the entire examination.
  2. The re-sit exam may not be taken within 30 days of your previous exam, unless additional approved training is undertaken before the re-sit.
  3. If you are unsuccessful in the re-sit exam, you will be required to take the approved course in full again, followed by the full exam (if taken within 6 months of the initial course, you will receive a 50% discount on the course only).

You can choose to re-sit the failed parts of your exam by enrolling on a date reserved for HALF DAY Exams on the course calendar.

QMTS offers a Practical Tuition session in order to refresh your knowledge prior to your exam re-sit. These sessions take place on the Monday of the same week of your re-sit exam, which will take place on a Thursday. Both the training and exam will take place on site at QMTS. The training session runs for 6 hours and costs $440.

Yes! You can download a brochure for CSWIP 3.2.1 here

You can find a guide to completing your TWI Enrolment Form in the course enrolment pack, or download it here

To enrol in this course all candidates must:

  1. Hold a valid CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certificate
  2. Comply with Clause 1.3.4 of CSWIP Scheme Document WI-6-92 which states that All candidates (with the exception of ‘mature candidates,’ see section 1.4) must attend a CSWIP approved course of training at the appropriate level prior to examination.
    AND in addition you must either:
  3. Be a Certified Welding Inspector for a minimum of 2 years with job responsibilities in the areas listed in Clauses 1.2.1, 1.2.2 and 1.2.3 of CSWIP Scheme Document WI-6-92 OR
  4. Have 5 years authenticated experience related to the duties and responsibilities listed in Clause 1.2.3 of CSWIP Scheme Document WI-6-92, independently verified.

Candidates can find their provisional results on the TWI Training website

To access your results you will need the following details:
• Customer Number
• Exam Date
• Your date of birth

Your customer number will be emailed to you in a Post Exam Email from QMTS Industry Training.
If you require a Re-sit, please send your results to training@qmts.net.au

QMTS offers bridging courses to convert your current Welding Inspector qualifications to the equivalent CSWIP qualifications by undertaking the corresponding courses and exams listed. You will also be eligible to receive 50% discount off the full course fee when you enrol to complete the bridging course and exam.*

American Welding Society

Current: AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your AWS certification must be a current.

Welding Technology Institute of Australia

Current: WTIA Certified Welding Inspector
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your WTIA certification must be a current.

South African Institute of Welding Level 1

Current: SAIW Welding/Fabricator Inspector Level 1
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your SAIW certification must be a current.

South African Institute of Welding Level 2

Current: SAIW Welding/Fabricator Inspector Level 2
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.2.1 Senior Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.2.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your SAIW certification must be a current.

VT-W2 (Dutch)

Current: CWV2 Welding Inspector
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your CWV2 certification must be a current.

Canadian Welding Bureau Level 1

Current: CWB Welding Inspector Level 1
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.0 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your CWB Level 1 certification must be a current.

Canadian Welding Bureau Level 2

Current: CWB Welding Inspector Level 2
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your CWB Level 2 certification must be a current.

* A 50% discount will be applied to your course fee upon enrolment in the bridging course and exam of your choice. The discount applies to the course fee only and does not include the exam fee.

Your Record of Vision Test can be taken to Specsavers or an Optometrist who can complete the test. 

We offer different options depending on which exams you are completing:

  1. Practical Training
    When: This sessions takes place on Monday of the same week of your scheduled exam, which takes place on Thursday. Both the practical training and exam will take place on site at QMTS. 
    Duration: 6 hours
    Cost: $440
  2. E-Learning Refresher
    When: This option is completed online, prior to your scheduled exam (valid for 60 days).
    Cost: $550