Duration: 3 days

Course Content:

Module 1: Qualification

• Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
• Preparation of WPS (Work Shop)
• Essential Variables
• Base Metal Qualification
• Method of Testing and Acceptance Criteria for WPS Qualification
• Welder Performance Qualification
• Production Thickness and Diameter Qualified
• Period of Effectiveness

Module 2: Fabrication

• Welding Consumables and Electrode Requirements
• Preheat and Interpass Temperature
• Welding Allowable Environment
• Permissible Atmospheric Exposure of Low Hydrogen Electrodes
• Tack and Temporary Welds

Module 3: Inspection

• Welding Inspector Qualification Requirements
• Visual Inspection Acceptance Criteria
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Magnetic Particle and Penetrant Testing
• Inspection of Material, WPSs and Welder Qualification

Module 4: Other

• Welding and Cutting Processes
• Welding Symbols and Drawing (AWS A2.4)
• Mechanical Properties and Destructive Testing