CWB Welding Supervisor — Steel (CSA W47.1)
CWB Welding Supervisor certification preparation for steel — covering supervisory responsibilities, welding process knowledge, procedure qualification, defect control, and quality assurance requirements under CSA W47.1 for structural, pressure equipment, and pipeline fabrication.
Course Overview
This course prepares candidates for CWB Welding Supervisor certification under CSA W47.1, the Canadian standard for certification of companies for fusion welding of steel. It addresses the technical and supervisory knowledge required of a Welding Supervisor responsible for welding quality in CWB-certified fabrication and construction environments. The programme is applicable to structural steel, pressure equipment, and pipeline fabrication sectors where CSA W47.1 certification is mandatory.
Who Should Attend
Post-secondary education in engineering, engineering technology, or welding technology, OR significant experience in a welding supervisory role. CSA W47.1 eligibility criteria apply.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role, responsibilities, and authority of a CWB-certified Welding Supervisor
- Demonstrate knowledge of welding processes used in structural and pressure equipment fabrication
- Understand welding metallurgy, HAZ characteristics, and preheat requirements for steel
- Review and interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
- Apply quality control requirements for welding operations under CSA W47.1
- Manage welder qualification records and performance monitoring
- Identify and respond to weld defects through corrective action and documentation
Course Outline
Role and Responsibilities of a CWB Welding Supervisor
Welding Processes for Steel Fabrication
Welding Metallurgy and Preheat Requirements
WPS, PQR, and Welder Qualification
Weld Quality and Defect Control
Quality Assurance and CSA W47.1 Compliance
Topics Covered
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