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Course Overview: Welding Inspection and Metallurgy (API RP 577)

This preparatory course is designed to equip professionals with advanced knowledge in Welding Inspection and Metallurgy, following the guidelines of API RP 577. The program focuses on the essential skills and expertise required to ensure proficiency in welding processes and metallurgy within the petrochemical industry.

Geared toward inspectors, welding engineers, metallurgists, and other specialists, this course prepares participants for the API 577 certification, an industry-recognized credential that validates their expertise in welding and metallurgy. Achieving this certification demonstrates a high level of competency to employers and clients, enhancing professional credentials and career opportunities.

The API 577 certification is valid for three years, providing long-term value to professionals committed to maintaining excellence in this critical field.


“Introduction to Metallurgy” covers the basic theories metallurgy for those who are looking for to develop a basic understanding of metallugry. After this course the student will be able to explain the concepts of stress and strain in metals. Describe the different properties of metals.

Identify the two major classes of metals.

Describe the different types of ferrous and nonferrous metals. 

This course will delve into the basic description of the principles of some common arc welding processes and discuss some details of the processes most frequently used in construction manufacturing. 

SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GTAW, GMAW

A Brief overview of ASME Section IX - a look at how WPS/PQRs function as well as a broad overview of Welding Procedure Qualifications and Procedure Qualification Records..

A short course that will cover the types of heat exchangers, types of construction and comparisons, preheaters, radiators, AC evaporators and condensers, and large steam system condensors.

“Introduction to FCAW” covers the basic theories Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) for those engineers who are seeking to expand their knowledge of welding processes.

Flux cored arc welding, or FCAW, evolved from the gas metal arc welding, or GMAW process to improve arc action, metal transfer, weld metal properties, and weld appearance. The heat is provided by an arc between a continuously fed tubular electrode wire and the workpiece. The major difference is that FCAW utilizes an electrode very different from the solid electrode used in GMAW. In fact, it is closer to the electrodes used in shielded metal arc welding, or SMAW or stick welding, except the flux is on the inside of a flexible electrode instead of on the outside of a very stiff
electrode.

After completion of “Intro to FCAW” the student should have a greater understanding of the FCAW process.


Gas tungsten-arc welding is basically a form of arc welding; however, in gas tungsten-arc welding, the electrode is used only to create the arc. The electrode is not consumed in the weld as in the shielded metal-arc process. The gas tungsten-arc welding process generally produces welds that are far superior to those produced by metallic arc welding electrodes. Especially useful for welding aluminum, it also may be used for welding many other types of metals. The GTA process is most effective for joining metals up to 1/8 inch thick, although you can use it to weld thicker material.

“Introduction to Metallurgy” covers the basic theories metallurgy for those who are looking for to develop a basic understanding of metallugry. After this course the student will be able to explain the concepts of stress and strain in metals. Describe the different properties of metals.

Identify the two major classes of metals.

Describe the different types of ferrous and nonferrous metals. 

“Introduction to SMAW” covers the basic theories of Shielded Metal Arc Welding for those engineers who are seeking to expand their knowledge of welding processes.

SMAW also known as "Stick" Welding is a welding process that uses a flux coating to shield and protect the liquid weld pool from contamination. SMAW is the most common arc welding processes on the planet due to its versatility, affordability, and suitability for welding a wide variety of metals.

After taking this online course - civil, mechanical and other engineers will have a greater understanding of the SMAW process and will better understand the welding processes strengths and limitations.
In submerged arc welding (SAW), a continuous wire electrode is fed into a mound of granular flux that covers the joint. The welding head is traversed mechanically along the joint and flux is added continuously. The arc causes the base metal, electrode, and flux in the immediately vicinity to melt. The malted base material and filler flow together in the joint. At the same time, the melted flux floats on the surface, forming a protective slag. Since the arc runs beneath the flux covering without sparks, smoke, or flash, the operator needs little protective equipment.

This course is designed to be an entry point into some of the more common flaws and defects that can occur with fusion welding processes such as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Tig). This module will cover welding defects such as porosity, cracking, undercut and incomplete fusion.

“Introduction to GMAW” covers the basic theories Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) for those engineers who are seeking to expand their knowledge of welding processes.

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW), sometimes referred to by its sub-types as metal inert gas (MIG) welding or metal active gas (MAG) welding, is an electric arc welding process where the heat for welding is produced by an arc between a continuously fed, consumable filler metal electrode and the work. The shielding of the molten weld pool and the arc is obtained from an externally supplied gas or gas mixture.

After completion of “Intro to GMAW” the student should have a greater understanding of the GMAW process.


This course is a course for those who want to know more about how to read welding symbols. AWS A2.4:2012 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination is the document that is used in North America to define welding symbols. This online course uses instructor voice over and power point presentations to provide instruction that will help the student understand basic welding symbols. Introduction to Welding Symbols is a great start for those who want to understand the hidden language of welding symbols.

This is a short course that will review components commonly used in power generation and other industrial applications such as centrifugal pumps and operation, diffusers, impeller classification, pump classification by flow, multi-stage pumps, net positive suction head, cavitation and prevention, positive displacement pumps, reciprocating, rotary and diaphragm pumps and characteristic curves.

A short course that will cover the main types of valves used in industry and power generation. The course will also cover subject matter such as valve functions and basic parts (body, bonnet, trim, actuator and packing), types of valves (gate, globe, ball, plug, diaphragm, pinch, butterfly, needle, check, swing, pilot operated, relief and safety valves), and valve actuators (manual, fixed, hammer, electric motor, pneumatic, hydraulic, self-actuated, solenoid, speed of actuators, and valve position indicators).

This course covers the basics of prequalified welding procedure specifications that are often used in AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel. The information that we are going to cover includes includes and explanation of why prequalified WPS do not need a supporting Procedure Qualification test Record (PQR). As well as some of the differences between qualified and prequalified WPSs.


A short course that will review stress, strain, Young's modulus, stress-strain relationship, physical properties, working of metals, corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement.

So your boss has dropped a stack of welding paperwork on your desk and said review and sign off on these WPSs and PQRs. And your thought is where do I start? Or maybe you new to the Certified Welding Inspection game and are wanting a little bit of insight into how to review WPS/PQRs and Welder Performance qualification records.

There is often a great deal of confusion when it comes to the review of documents for welding and fabrication, such as Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs). The goal of this seminar is to provide insight into the documentation review cycle and detail how to review WPSs, PQRs, and WQTRs as well as provide meaningful feedback in the process.

Attendees that complete all four webinar sessions and earn passing scores on the module exams and the final exam will earn 8 CPD Hours.


A short course that will review bonding, common lattice types, grain structure and boundary, polymorphism, alloys, and imperfections in metals.

Technical Writing for Inspectors
Course Objectives: Technical Writing prepares inspectors to write effective technical documents with particular emphasis on helping indviduals transitioning from the trades into a technical career where technical writing is a requirement. To support these writing tasks, the course provides an introduction to principles of writing to your reader, writing documents that flow, as well as how to write in the third person and avoid personal pronouns.

The API CPD - Understanding API 1104 course consists of voiceover PowerPoint Presentations and practice quizzes. 

This course will piggy back on the discussions of welding processes in “Arc Welding Process Overview”. Where we discussed five of the more commonly used welding processes, SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GMAW and GTAW. It is appropriate that discussions of weld filler metals be restricted to those filler metals used with the five referenced processes. We will also limit our conversations to 1) Mild and alloy steels 2) Austenitic and Duplex Stainless Steels and 3) Nickel alloys.

A short course that explains welder qualification in relation to codes such as ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel.

 This CWI 9-Year recertification course covers the major topics of welding design, procedures and inspection. This course uses “Department of the Army Technical Manual TM 5-805-7, Welding: Design, Procedures and Inspection.” as the text book and basic outline for the course. 

This Self-Paced Online (SPO) course is an entirely online course that allow the students to set their own schedule and deadlines as they move through the content at their own pace.  The course is 100% online.  

There are over 60 video modules, each video has a quiz after each module. Below is a list of the chapters covered, each chapter has multiple videos.

CH-1 WELDING DESIGN, PROCEDURES AND INSPECTION

CH-2 DESIGN AND INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITIES

 CH-3 WELDING PROCESSES

 CH-4 WELDING OF STAINLESS STEELS

 CH-5 WELDING OF CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEELS

 CH-6 WELDING OF ALUMINUM

 CH-7 WELDING FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

 CH-8 INSPECTION PROCEDURES

CH-9 WELDING AND SHOP SAFE PRACTICES

CH-10 QUALIFICATION TESTING

This course is designed as a CWI 9-year recertification Professional Development Hour Course with welding awareness as one of the main goals. 

The CWI Course has been divided into two parts to make it more manageable. This course is directed at passing Part A of the  AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination. 

The course contains video lectures with a quiz following each video lecture to test  comprehension of the material covered. It is suggested that the student takes notes during the lecture to improve comprehension of the material and to provide notes for review later on in the study process.

The course is broken down into the following modules:

Module 1: Welding Inspection and Certification
Module 2: Safe Practices for Welding Inspectors
Module 3: Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
Module 4: Weld Joint Geometry and Welding Symbols
Module 5: Documents Governing Welding Inspection and Qualification


The CWI Course has been divided into two parts to make it more manageable. This course is directed at passing Part A of the  AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination. 

The course contains video lectures with a quiz following each video lecture to test  comprehension of the material covered. It is suggested that the student takes notes during the lecture to improve comprehension of the material and to provide notes for review later on in the study process.

The course is broken down into the following modules:

Module 6: Metal Properties and Destructive Testing
Module 7: Metric System and Math
Module 8: Welding Metallurgy
Module 9: Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
Module 10: Visual Inspection/NDE Methods and Symbols



This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following module.

Module 3 covers the Metal Joining and Cutting Processes that a welding inspector is likely to see out in industry such as oxy fuel cutting, plasma cutting and laser cutting.

This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following module. Module 4: Weld Joint Geometry and Welding Symbols covers weld joint geometry and welding symbols which are the backbone of communication between engineers, drafters, inspectors and welders. Effective weld joint reading skills are a must have for today's welding inspector.

This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following module. Module 5: Documents Governing Welding Inspection and Qualification, this module will cover documentation that will be encountered by welding inspectors such as Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records, Certified Material Test Reports. This module will also cover a number of other documents that are going to be encountered in a quality control system.

This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following module. Module 6: Metal Properties and Destructive Testing. This module will cover the properties of metals and the destructive testing methods that are used to quantify material properties that are used in welding procedure qualification. We will discuss a number of topics such as bend testing, tensile testing impact testing and metallographic testing.

This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following module. Module 8: Welding Metallurgy - in this module we will dive into the subject of physical metallurgy. We will cover some of the following subjects such as basics of metallurgy,  basics of welding metallurgy, metallurgy of carbon and low alloy steels and metallurgy of stainless steels.

This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following module. Module 9: Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities. This module will cover welding defects such as porosity, cracking, undercut and incomplete fusion.

This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following module. Module 10: Visual Inspection/NDE Methods and Symbols will cover visual inspection and other non destructive test methods. Radiography, Ultrasonic, Dye Penetrant Testing are amoung the Non Destructive Testing methods that will be covered.

This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following modules.

Module 3: Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
Module 4: Weld Joint Geometry and Welding Symbols
Module 5: Documents Governing Welding Inspection and Qualification
Module 6: Metal Properties and Destructive Testing

This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following modules.

Module 4: Weld Joint Geometry and Welding Symbols
Module 5: Documents Governing Welding Inspection and Qualification
Module 6: Metal Properties and Destructive Testing

This course is a slimmed down version of the CWI course for those who just want to brush up on the following modules.

Module 6: Metal Properties and Destructive Testing
Module 8: Welding Metallurgy for the Welding Inspector
Module 9: Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
Module 10: Visual Inspection and Other NDE Methods and Symbols

This online course offers students the opportunity to prepare to pass the  AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination by answering practice questions to help you test your learning.

This online course contains nothing but sample questions cover the body of knowledge contained in the fundamentals portion of the AWS Certified Welding Inspector exam. This course offers nothing but questions on the material from the fundamentals portion of the AWS Certified Welding Inspector exam.  Sit back and grind your way through our 800+ questions on the following subjects that you will see in Part A of the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination

Module 1: Welding Inspection and Certification
Module 2: Safe Practices for Welding Inspectors
Module 3: Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
Module 4: Weld Joint Geometry and Welding Symbols
Module 5: Documents Governing Welding Inspection and Qualification
Module 6: Metal Properties and Destructive Testing
Module 7: Metric System and Math
Module 8: Welding Metallurgy
Module 9: Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
Module 10: Visual Inspection/NDE Methods and Symbols

Train-eng.com has built an online course that will help you pass the AWS CWI Part B - Practical Examination portion of the Certified Welding Inspector Exam. Our preparatory course is designed to help you prepare and pass the Part B Practical portion of the exam.

The course consists of the following basic modules.

    Intro to Part B of the CWI Exam.
    Book of Specifications (BOS): Requirements & Structural Steel.
    BOS: Req’s for Pipeline & Pressure Piping.
    BOS: Procedure Qualification.
    BOS: Performance Qualification.
    Understanding the Book of Documents.
    Using the Weld Inspection Toolkit.
    Inspecting Weld Replicas.
    CWI Part B Test Taking Tips.

The CWI  Part C - API 1104 course will prepare you for the AWS exam with voiceover PowerPoint Presentations and practice exams. This exam prep course will help you gain the knowledge and skills that you need to pass Part C of the Certified Welding Inspector Exam - Open book code (API 1104).

This course takes you through AWS D1.1 Structural Steel welding code.  We delve into each section to help you understand how the code is put together.  The quiz questions are directed at Part C of the AWS CWI Exam.  The key is to learn and understand each section of the code so that you can recognize which section of the code a given question is coming from so that if you don't know the answer, you know where to look for the answer at.

This course will delve into the basic description of the principles of some common arc welding processes and discuss some details of the processes most frequently used in construction manufacturing. 

SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW

Gas tungsten-arc welding is basically a form of arc welding; however, in gas tungsten-arc welding, the electrode is used only to create the arc. The electrode is not consumed in the weld as in the shielded metal-arc process. The gas tungsten-arc welding process generally produces welds that are far superior to those produced by metallic arc welding electrodes. Especially useful for welding aluminum, it also may be used for welding many other types of metals. The GTA process is most effective for joining metals up to 1/8 inch thick, although you can use it to weld thicker material.

“Introduction to Metallurgy” covers the basic theories metallurgy for those who are looking for to develop a basic understanding of metallugry. After this course the student will be able to explain the concepts of stress and strain in metals. Describe the different properties of metals.

Identify the two major classes of metals.

Describe the different types of ferrous and nonferrous metals. 

This CWI 9-Yr. review course revisits modules from the CWI Part A Course:

Module 3: Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
Module 4: Weld Joint Geometry and Welding Symbols
Module 5: Documents Governing Welding Inspection and Qualification
Module 6: Metal Properties and Destructive Testing

So your boss has dropped a stack of welding paperwork on your desk and said review and sign off on these WPSs and PQRs. And your thought is where do I start? Or maybe you new to the Certified Welding Inspection game and are wanting a little bit of insight into how to review WPS/PQRs and Welder Performance qualification records.

There is often a great deal of confusion when it comes to the review of documents for welding and fabrication, such as Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs). The goal of this seminar is to provide insight into the documentation review cycle and detail how to review WPSs, PQRs, and WQTRs as well as provide meaningful feedback in the process.

Attendees that complete all four webinar sessions and earn passing scores on the module exams and the final exam will earn 8 PDHs or 0.8 CEUs.


Technical Writing for Inspectors
Course Objectives: Technical Writing prepares inspectors to write effective technical documents with particular emphasis on helping indviduals transitioning from the trades into a technical career where technical writing is a requirement. To support these writing tasks, the course provides an introduction to principles of writing to your reader, writing documents that flow, as well as how to write in the third person and avoid personal pronouns.

The CWI 9 Yr. - Understanding API 1104 course is intended for the 9 Year recertification or to help prepare the CWI for an API 1104 endorsement.  This course consists of voiceover PowerPoint Presentations and practice exams. This course will help you gain the knowledge and skills that you need to get your API 1104 endorsement or simply help fulfill the PDH hour requirement. 

 This CWI 9-Year recertification course covers the major topics of welding design, procedures and inspection. This course uses “Department of the Army Technical Manual TM 5-805-7, Welding: Design, Procedures and Inspection.” as the text book and basic outline for the course. 

This Self-Paced Online (SPO) course is an entirely online course that allow the students to set their own schedule and deadlines as they move through the content at their own pace.  The course is 100% online.  

There are over 60 video modules, each video has a quiz after each module. Below is a list of the chapters covered, each chapter has multiple videos.

CH-1 WELDING DESIGN, PROCEDURES AND INSPECTION

CH-2 DESIGN AND INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITIES

 CH-3 WELDING PROCESSES

 CH-4 WELDING OF STAINLESS STEELS

 CH-5 WELDING OF CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEELS

 CH-6 WELDING OF ALUMINUM

 CH-7 WELDING FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

 CH-8 INSPECTION PROCEDURES

CH-9 WELDING AND SHOP SAFE PRACTICES

CH-10 QUALIFICATION TESTING

This course is designed as a CWI 9-year recertification Professional Development Hour Course with welding awareness as one of the main goals. 

The purpose of this mathematics course is twofold: first, it is a refresher for the welder or metalworker who has encountered a time lapse between his or her schooling in mathematics and the use of this subject in the field; second, and more important, this section applies mathematics to welding, construction and manufacturing tasks that can not be accomplished without the correct use of mathematical equations.

This course is based U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manual DREDGING AND DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL- (EM 1110-2-5025). This manual covers dredging equipment and disposal techniques used in the United States and provides guidance for activities associated with new work and maintenance projects.

This online engineering PDH course reviews The State of Texas laws and rules of ethics and professional responsibility that govern the practice of engineering. Discussion and comments on specific items in Title 22, Part 6 of the Texas Administrative Code.

Brief overview of the laws and rules covering the practice of engineering in the State of Texas
Discussion on engineering ethics/rules of professional behavior as well as conduct and responsibility to public.
Brief coverage of ethical and disciplinary cases with various violations and the associated penalties