2. THE COURSETHE COURSE
• The Weld Inspector course provides attendees an introduction to aThe Weld Inspector course provides attendees an introduction to a
wide range of topics pertaining to weld inspection.wide range of topics pertaining to weld inspection.
• The course also provides attendees with the techniques, needs andThe course also provides attendees with the techniques, needs and
requirements with regards to weld inspection and other relatedrequirements with regards to weld inspection and other related
topics.topics.
• It is a mixture of welding inspection and quality related topicsIt is a mixture of welding inspection and quality related topics
3. COURSE CONTENT:COURSE CONTENT:
1.1. The Role / Duties of the Weld InspectorThe Role / Duties of the Weld Inspector
2.2. Weld TerminologyWeld Terminology
3.3. Welding ProceduresWelding Procedures
4.4. Welding Processes, Accessories & ConsumablesWelding Processes, Accessories & Consumables
5.5. Thermal Cutting & Gouging processesThermal Cutting & Gouging processes
6.6. Welding Material, Properties & ClassificationsWelding Material, Properties & Classifications
7.7. Metallurgy & Weldability of SteelsMetallurgy & Weldability of Steels
8.8. Stress, Distortion & Heat TreatmentStress, Distortion & Heat Treatment
9.9. Visual InspectionVisual Inspection
7. COURSE ACTIVITY:COURSE ACTIVITY:
Day 7Day 7
7.1 Practical on Macros7.1 Practical on Macros
7.1.1 Bend Test Specimen7.1.1 Bend Test Specimen
7.1.2 Reporting7.1.2 Reporting
7.1.3 Exercises – Individual / Groups7.1.3 Exercises – Individual / Groups
Day 8Day 8
8.1 End of Course Assessment8.1 End of Course Assessment
8.2 Revision8.2 Revision
8.3 Discussion8.3 Discussion
8. CLASS / COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODSCLASS / COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS
• Homework / Group worksHomework / Group works
• End of Course AssessmentEnd of Course Assessment
• No continuous AssessmentNo continuous Assessment
• PCN Weld Inspector Level 2 Examination after course completionPCN Weld Inspector Level 2 Examination after course completion
9. EXAMINATION CONTENT:EXAMINATION CONTENT:
The written examination is designed to assess the candidate’s knowledgeThe written examination is designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge
and understanding of the syllabus. The written examination part comprisesand understanding of the syllabus. The written examination part comprises
two sections:-two sections:-
1.1.
30 multi-choice questions on general welding theory and product30 multi-choice questions on general welding theory and product
technology.technology.
Time allowed:Time allowed: 45 minutes45 minutes
2.2.
4 narrative questions selected by the candidate from 6 provided,4 narrative questions selected by the candidate from 6 provided,
covering specific welding technology.covering specific welding technology.
Time allowed:Time allowed: 1½ hours1½ hours..
10. EXAMINATION CONTENT:EXAMINATION CONTENT:
The practical examination is designed to test the practical competence ofThe practical examination is designed to test the practical competence of
the candidate and comprises three parts:-the candidate and comprises three parts:-
1.1.
Inspection of two macros, and a bend or fractured fillet for aInspection of two macros, and a bend or fractured fillet for a
welder or procedure approval test against ISO 5817 / BS ENwelder or procedure approval test against ISO 5817 / BS EN
25817.25817.
Time allowed:Time allowed: 1 hour.1 hour.
2.2.
Inspection of a plate butt weld and reporting to a code providedInspection of a plate butt weld and reporting to a code provided
by the examiner.by the examiner.
Time allowed:Time allowed: 1¼ hours1¼ hours
3.3.
Inspection of a pipe butt weld and reporting to a code nominatedInspection of a pipe butt weld and reporting to a code nominated
by the candidate (which requires the prior approval of theby the candidate (which requires the prior approval of the
examiner).examiner).
Time allowed:Time allowed: 1¾ hours1¾ hours
11. EXAMINATION GRADING & RETESTS:EXAMINATION GRADING & RETESTS:
EXAMINATION GRADINGEXAMINATION GRADING
• To be successful, candidates are required to achieve a grade of 70%To be successful, candidates are required to achieve a grade of 70%
in all relevant examination parts.in all relevant examination parts.
RETESTSRETESTS
• Candidates failing to achieve a passing grade (in initial, supplementaryCandidates failing to achieve a passing grade (in initial, supplementary
or re-certification examinations)or re-certification examinations) are permitted one retest of a failedare permitted one retest of a failed
examination part after 7 days and before 90 days of the date of theexamination part after 7 days and before 90 days of the date of the
initial examination.initial examination.
12. ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION :ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION :
• Failure in the one allowable retest will result in the candidate beingFailure in the one allowable retest will result in the candidate being
considered an initial candidate.considered an initial candidate.
• Weld Inspection level 2 candidates will have successfully completedWeld Inspection level 2 candidates will have successfully completed
a BINDT recognised course of training* for Weld Inspectors.a BINDT recognised course of training* for Weld Inspectors.
• Weld Inspection Level 3 candidates will have successfully completedWeld Inspection Level 3 candidates will have successfully completed
a BINDT recognised course of training* for Weld Inspection Level 3.a BINDT recognised course of training* for Weld Inspection Level 3.
13. ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION :ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION :
* Candidates with at least 5 years documented experience without* Candidates with at least 5 years documented experience without
significant interruption in the discipline for which certification issignificant interruption in the discipline for which certification is
sought, who can provide evidence of completion of a course ofsought, who can provide evidence of completion of a course of
training (covering the published PCN syllabus), need not havetraining (covering the published PCN syllabus), need not have
attended a BINDT recognised course of training. Such candidatesattended a BINDT recognised course of training. Such candidates
should apply to the BINDT Authorised Qualifying Body under theshould apply to the BINDT Authorised Qualifying Body under the
‘mature candidate’ route. If a significant interruption in continuity in‘mature candidate’ route. If a significant interruption in continuity in
carrying out welding inspection exists, the candidate will be requiredcarrying out welding inspection exists, the candidate will be required
to undertake further training determined by BINDT.to undertake further training determined by BINDT.
14. ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION :ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION :
• All candidates and holders of PCN certification shall have satisfactoryAll candidates and holders of PCN certification shall have satisfactory
vision, as determined annually by an ophthalmologist, optometrist orvision, as determined annually by an ophthalmologist, optometrist or
medically recognized person. Corrected or uncorrected near distancemedically recognized person. Corrected or uncorrected near distance
acuity in at least one eye shall be such that the individual is capable ofacuity in at least one eye shall be such that the individual is capable of
reading Jaeger No.1 or Times Roman N4 letters at a distance of notreading Jaeger No.1 or Times Roman N4 letters at a distance of not
lessless
than 30 cm from a standard test chart.than 30 cm from a standard test chart.
• PCN document PSL/44 provides more information on the requiredPCN document PSL/44 provides more information on the required
vision standard.vision standard.
15. ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION :ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION :
• Level 2 candidates will have successfully completed a PCN examinationLevel 2 candidates will have successfully completed a PCN examination
for Welding Inspection Level 2 for ferritic steel, andfor Welding Inspection Level 2 for ferritic steel, and
• have a minimum of 12 months experience under qualified supervisionhave a minimum of 12 months experience under qualified supervision
acceptable to BINDT as a Weld Inspection Level 2 (certificated oracceptable to BINDT as a Weld Inspection Level 2 (certificated or
uncertificated) carrying out the work activities listed in 2.1 of the PCNuncertificated) carrying out the work activities listed in 2.1 of the PCN
document, ordocument, or
16. ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION :ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION :
• have held certification, acceptable to BINDT, covering non-destructivehave held certification, acceptable to BINDT, covering non-destructive
testing of welds for at least 2 years and have a minimum of 9 monthstesting of welds for at least 2 years and have a minimum of 9 months
experience under qualified supervision acceptable to BINDT as aexperience under qualified supervision acceptable to BINDT as a
certificated or uncertificated Weld Inspector Level 2 carrying out thecertificated or uncertificated Weld Inspector Level 2 carrying out the
work activities listed in 2.1 of the PCN documentwork activities listed in 2.1 of the PCN document, oror
• provide verifiable evidence of having been a welding instructor orprovide verifiable evidence of having been a welding instructor or
welding foreman / supervisor for a minimum of 12 months.welding foreman / supervisor for a minimum of 12 months.
17. RESPONSIBILITIES OF WELDING INSPECTION PERSONNELRESPONSIBILITIES OF WELDING INSPECTION PERSONNEL
The Weld Inspection level 2 individuals will:-The Weld Inspection level 2 individuals will:-
• UnderstandUnderstand the requirements of relevant codes, standards andthe requirements of relevant codes, standards and
specifications;specifications;
• PossessPossess an understanding of the relationship between qualityan understanding of the relationship between quality
assurance, welding and inspection procedures;assurance, welding and inspection procedures;
• ConfirmConfirm that welding operators and welders have been properlythat welding operators and welders have been properly
qualified in accordance with applicable codes and standards, and thatqualified in accordance with applicable codes and standards, and that
their certification is current and valid for the welding procedurestheir certification is current and valid for the welding procedures
applied;applied;
• ObserveObserve the preparation of test pieces and destructive tests, verifyingthe preparation of test pieces and destructive tests, verifying
compliance with relevant specifications;compliance with relevant specifications;
18. RESPONSIBILITIES OF WELDING INSPECTION PERSONNELRESPONSIBILITIES OF WELDING INSPECTION PERSONNEL
• VerifyVerify against specifications the correctness of base material andagainst specifications the correctness of base material and
welding consumables;welding consumables;
• VerifyVerify that joint preparation and fit-up are in accordance withthat joint preparation and fit-up are in accordance with
specifications;specifications;
• ConfirmConfirm during welding that only specified and accepted weldingduring welding that only specified and accepted welding
proceduresprocedures (approved by the appropriate quality, technical or(approved by the appropriate quality, technical or
regulatory authority) are used;regulatory authority) are used;
• Examine and evaluateExamine and evaluate welds according to the prescribed inspectionwelds according to the prescribed inspection
procedures;procedures;
• ReviewReview NDT reports on welding work for which the Weld InspectionNDT reports on welding work for which the Weld Inspection
level 2 is responsible;level 2 is responsible;
• RecordRecord welding inspection results in a manner such that the weldswelding inspection results in a manner such that the welds
inspected may subsequently be identified.inspected may subsequently be identified.
