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Level 2 Award in Welding Inspection

The PIMS Level 2 Award in Welding Inspection develops foundational competence in visual weld inspection, fabrication checks and basic welding-quality evaluation.The programme introduces common welding processes...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Welding Inspection and Certification
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Level 2 Award in Welding Inspection develops foundational competence in visual weld inspection, fabrication checks and basic welding-quality evaluation.

The programme introduces common welding processes, welding symbols, blueprint reading, metallurgy fundamentals, weld defects, dimensional verification, NDT awareness, safe inspection practices and technical reporting.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Welding Inspection Fundamentals
  2. Inspector Roles and Responsibilities
  3. Basic Welding Processes
  4. SMAW Awareness
  5. GMAW Awareness
  6. GTAW Awareness
  7. FCAW Awareness
  8. Welding Symbols
  9. Blueprint Reading
  10. Welding Metallurgy Fundamentals
  11. Heat Effects
  12. Weld Defects
  13. Crack Identification
  14. Porosity
  15. Incomplete Fusion
  16. Visual Inspection
  17. Dimensional Checks
  18. Weld-Size Verification
  19. NDT Introduction
  20. Welding Safety
  21. Inspection Records
  22. Technical Reporting
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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 2 Award in Welding Inspection

This PIMS Welding Inspection course is suitable for Entry-Level Welding Inspectors, QA/QC Assistants, Welding Technicians, Fabrication Personnel and Industrial Inspection Trainees.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:

  • Develop basic welding-inspection competence
  • Strengthen visual-inspection skills
  • Improve weld-defect recognition
  • Develop drawing-interpretation knowledge
  • Improve NDT awareness
  • Strengthen inspection documentation
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Level 2 Award in Welding Inspection assessment
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical inspection project and viva.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on inspection project and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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