Welding Inspector Training for Oil & Gas Shutdown Maintenance
Course Overview
This Welding Inspector Training is an advanced practical and theoretical program tailored for candidates who have successfully completed CSWIP 3.1 certification. The course focuses on applying inspection techniques, codes, and procedures in real-world oil and gas plant shutdown maintenance environments. It bridges the gap between certification knowledge and field-level execution, ensuring trainees are job-ready for shutdown, brownfield, and live plant projects.
Training Objective
To develop the professional skills, quality awareness, and inspection competency of welding inspectors working in oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and heavy industrial environments—especially during critical shutdown periods where fast, reliable inspections are essential to productivity and safety.
Mode of Delivery:
On-Site & Practical Training with Case Studies and Live Demonstration
Who Should Attend?
- CSWIP 3.1 Certified Inspectors
- QA/QC Engineers or Coordinators in Welding
- Mechanical Diploma or Degree Holders aiming to specialize in oil & gas welding inspection
- Fresh QA/QC candidates needing shutdown site experience before employment
Why Choose Transcend Institute?
- Real-world training simulations based on shutdown projects
- Trainers with 15+ years’ experience in oil & gas and petrochemical inspection
- Training aligned with current international codes (ASME, API, AWS)
- Access to actual welding defects, inspection tools, WPS/PQR review, and documentation tasks
- Certification from Transcend Institute with assessment feedback
Syllabus Overview (Structured by Standard Practice)
Module 1: Industry Overview & Site Readiness
- Role of welding inspectors in shutdowns
- Introduction to oil & gas plant systems and shutdown activities
- Safety awareness & confined space entry basics
Module 2: Codes, Standards & Specifications
- ASME Sec IX, API 1104, AWS D1.1 – Overview
- PQR, WPS, WPQ – Interpretation and verification
- Material traceability and code-based documentation
Module 3: Welding Process Familiarization
- SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW – Processes, limitations, and inspection relevance
- Welding defects: visual examples, detection & causes
- Weld joint configurations and edge preparations
Module 4: Practical Inspection Techniques
- Visual Inspection (VT) hands-on
- Dimensional checks and weld size measurements
- Weld maps, heat numbers, and traceability tagging
Module 5: NDT Coordination & Report Interpretation
- Overview of RT, UT, PT, MT – When & why each method is used
- Interpreting NDT reports during shutdown timelines
- Coordination with NDT teams onsite
Module 6: Documentation, QA/QC, and Handover
- Inspection reports and punch listing
- QA/QC forms – checklist completion
- Final weld dossier preparation for shutdown project close-out
Training Benefits
- Get shutdown-ready and gain site-level confidence
- Learn to interface effectively with QA/QC teams, contractors, and third-party inspectors
- Improve employability for Gulf, European, and Asian oil & gas projects
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Email: hari@transcendhrc.com
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