Copyright 2005, TWI Ltd World Centre for Materials Joining Technology

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EXAMINATION
Examination in 5 (or 8) Parts
(Each part has a 70% pass mark)
1. Technical Paper (1h 15min)
6 Questions given (4 answers required)
Question #1 must be answered
Answer 3 other questions from the remaining 5 questions
2. Interpretation of Welding Symbols (1h)
Engineering drawing has welding symbols for 12 joints
Interpret the symbols & comment on any errors or inconsistencies
3. Fracture Face Examination (1h)
Examine fracture faces of 2 specimens & interpret modes of failure
4. NDT Reports (1h)
Scrutinise 3 NDT Reports & list all errors and all omissions
5. GENERAL MULTI-CHOICE(30 QUESTIONS)



Copyright 2005, TWI Ltd World Centre for Materials Joining Technology
2
EXAMINATION
Examination in 5 (or 8) Parts
(Each part has a 70% pass mark)
If a candidate for the Senior Welding Inspector Examination does not
hold a recognised qualification in Radiographic Interpretation
(a CSWIP or PCN Certificate) he is required to sit 3 additional
examination parts, namely: -
6. Radiographic Interpretation (1h 30min)
6 dense metal welds - steel

7. Multi-Choice Radiographic Theory Paper (30min)
30 questions

8. Radiographic Density & Sensitivity (1h)
Densitometer calibration using a Density Strip
Sensitivity calculations for 5 welds