F Welding Inspection Technology

Catalog description

72 hours lecture and 54 hours lab per term. This course will aid in preparation for the American Welding Society’s (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector’s (CWI) exam. Fundamentals of visual welding inspection per nationally recognized code applications will be covered. Preparation and qualification of welding procedures and welder qualifications will be discussed. Building code compliance for welding applications will be assessed. Through the usage of weld gauge measurement tools and destructive and nondestructive testing equipment, the student will gain hands-on experience in welding inspection standards. This class is strongly recommended for those entering the fields of quality assurance, inspection, supervision and engineering of welded products. (Degree Credit)