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Bgas- CSWIP

The PIMS Bgas- CSWIP course develops technical knowledge in welding and protective-coating inspection for fabrication, pipeline and construction environments.The programme covers welding processes, metallurgy,...

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

The PIMS Bgas- CSWIP course develops technical knowledge in welding and protective-coating inspection for fabrication, pipeline and construction environments.

The programme covers welding processes, metallurgy, weld defects, NDT awareness, surface preparation, coating application, dry-film thickness awareness, coating defects, environmental conditions and inspection documentation. Completion does not by itself represent official BGAS or CSWIP certification or affiliation.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Welding Processes
  2. Pipeline Welding Awareness
  3. Welding Symbols
  4. Blueprint Reading
  5. Welding Metallurgy
  6. Material Properties
  7. Welding Defects
  8. Visual Welding Inspection
  9. Dimensional Inspection
  10. NDT Awareness
  11. Ultrasonic Testing Awareness
  12. Radiographic Testing Awareness
  13. Magnetic Particle Testing Awareness
  14. Penetrant Testing Awareness
  15. Protective-Coating Fundamentals
  16. Surface Preparation
  17. Abrasive Blasting Awareness
  18. Coating Application
  19. Dry-Film Thickness Awareness
  20. Coating Defects
  21. Environmental Conditions
  22. Welding and Coating Safety
  23. Inspection Documentation
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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Bgas- CSWIP

This PIMS welding and coating inspection course is suitable for Welding Inspectors, Coating Inspectors, QA/QC Professionals, Pipeline Personnel and Construction and Fabrication Supervisors.

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Key Benefits

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

  • Develop welding and coating-inspection knowledge
  • Strengthen surface-preparation evaluation
  • Improve weld-defect recognition
  • Develop NDT awareness
  • Improve coating-defect identification
  • Strengthen inspection reporting
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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: 120 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 9–12 months (500–600 hours total).
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