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Weld Inspection Certificate

Certificate Number 904425

The Weld Inspection Certificate prepares students to understand destructive and nondestructive methods used to inspect weldments as determined by required code.

Certificate Completers will be able to

. Conduct visual, destructive and nondestructive tests.
. Read documents governing weld inspection, terminology, geometry, weld symbols and applicable code.

Note

This certificate will prepare learners to take the AWS / Certified Weld Inspector Examination.
With additional education and/or work experience, certificate holders may find other opportunities for employment as:
. Certified Weld Inspectors.
. State Registered Welder.
. Certified Welder.
. This course requires the purchase of the most current version of the AWS D1.1 Code. Please check with the NWTC Bookstore for pricing.

Curriculum

Catalog No. Description Credits
30-442-341 Weld Inspection Fundamentals/C
3
30-442-371 Weld Inspection-Practical
1
Certificate Total
4

Course Descriptions

30-442-341 Weld Inspection Fund/Code...documents governing inspection, joint geometry, terminology, welding and NDT symbols; mechanical/chemical properties of metals; welding, brazing, and cutting process; weld/base metal discontinuities; destructive and nondestructive testing; and welding codes.

30-442-371 Weld Inspection-Practical...weld specification interpretation; visual inspection techniques; procedure/welder qualification; destruction and nondestructive examination of welds; and use of inspection tools. (Corequisites: 30-442-370, Weld Inspection-Fundamentals, 30-442-372, Welding Code-AWS D1.1-98)

For more information, please contact: The Trades & Engineering Technologies Department, (920) 498-5461, or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.