CWB Welding Inspection — Level 2 (CSA W178.2)
Preparation for CSA W178.2 Level 2 Welding Inspector certification covering welding processes, codes, defect identification, and inspection techniques, with dual CWB and AWS CWI certification pathway available through reciprocity.
Course Overview
This course prepares professionals for the CSA W178.2 Level 2 Welding Inspector examination, administered by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB). It covers welding process theory, weld joint design, material and consumable requirements, code interpretation, defect identification, NDT method awareness, quality assurance documentation, and the practical skills required for welding inspection in oil and gas, pipeline, structural, and industrial fabrication environments. The programme also addresses the AWS CWI certification pathway available through the CWB/AWS reciprocity arrangement.
Who Should Attend
Minimum industrial experience as required by CSA W178.2 for Level 2 examination eligibility. Familiarity with basic welding processes and industrial inspection environments is expected.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of common welding processes applicable under CSA W178.2 — SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW
- Interpret welding symbols, drawings, and weld joint configurations
- Identify and classify weld discontinuities and defects using applicable code acceptance criteria
- Apply visual inspection techniques and dimensional inspection methods to welds and weld joints
- Understand the role of NDT methods — VT, MT, PT, RT, UT — in weld quality verification
- Review and interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
- Understand quality documentation requirements — inspection records, NCR, and corrective action
- Prepare for the CSA W178.2 Level 2 written and practical examinations
Course Outline
Welding Processes for Inspection Personnel
Welding Symbols, Joints, and Drawings
Welding Defects, Causes, and Acceptance Criteria
Visual and Dimensional Inspection
NDT Methods in Weld Inspection
WPS, PQR, and Code Requirements
Quality Assurance and Examination Preparation
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