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Jurandir Primo, PE
Course Outline
This eight hour online course is an introduction to one of the most important aspects of AWS B5.1, AWS B2.1, AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX welding inspection procedures tailored for beginners, students, inspectors, technicians, engineers, contractors and all professionals interested in very important welding inspection fundamentals.
This course includes
a multiple choice quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
This course is intended to provide you with the following skills:
- Knowledge of the basic types of arc welding processes according to AWS D1.1;
- To know the technical vocabulary and different types of joints and welds;
- To know the most used fillet and groove design profiles;
- Understand the technical vocabulary of welding symbols;
- Knowledge the basic considerations of the welding processes;
- To know the methods for welding positions;
- Develop understanding of the main NDT techniques for welding;
- Understand the common use of welding equipment;
- To know the common methods for destructive testing in welding;
- To know how to measure the dimensions of weld profiles;
- Understand the methods for leak testing in welding for vessels, piping and valves;
- Understand the classification of electrodes;
- Understand the general conditions of welding failures;
- To know the requirements for test coupon procedures;
- To know the important fundamentals for safety welding;
- Develop understanding of the effective inspection procedures;
- Understand the welder qualifications records as PQR and WPS; and
- To know the levels of qualifications for welding inspection personnel according to AWS B5.1.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for begginers, students, designers, inspectors, engineers and all professionals interested in welding inspection, welding processes and metal manufacturing.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to be qualified, understand, supervise, coordinate, specify and plan welding inspection procedures.
Course Introduction
The student will understand the terms, concepts and the fundamentals of welding inspection procedures according to AWS B5.1, AWS B2.1, AWS D1.1, API 570, ASME Section IX and other related specification and codes.
Course Content
In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:
Welding Inspection Qualifications & Testing Procedures
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Course Summary
Welding Inspection Qualifications & Testing Procedures can be used to give the main guidelines to choose the correct welding and inspection procedures under AWS and ASME codes, mandatory requirements, specific prohibitions, non-mandatory guidance, construction activities, reports and technical evaluation.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
1. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code at: www.asme.com.
2. AWS – Structural Welding Code at: www.aws.com
3. AWS B5.1 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors;
4. AWS B2.1 - Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification;
5. API – American Petroleum Institute at: www.api.com
6. NDT -The American Society for Nondestructive Testing at: www.asnt.com
7. Welding Inspection Training at: www.twitraining.com
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
