CWB Welding Inspector Level 2 study plan
CWB Welding Inspector Level 2 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Welding fundamentals and processes & Welding metallurgy and materials behaviour
Explain heat input and arc energy calculations and compute values for three representative procedures
Describe the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and SAW processes including typical transfer modes and applications
Relate weld pool solidification to macrostructure zones (fusion zone, HAZ, unaffected base metal)
Identify the carbon equivalent formula and predict hardenability risk for three steel compositions
Your checkpoint
A one-page process comparison table plus three worked heat-input calculations with HAZ sketches
Welding fundamentals and processes & Welding metallurgy and materials behaviour
Explain hydrogen-assisted cracking mechanisms and list four practical control measures
Distinguish ferrite, austenite, martensite and bainite formation conditions in carbon steels
Describe the effect of preheat, interpass temperature and post-weld heat treatment on properties
Summarize stainless steel sensitization and the purpose of stabilising elements
Your checkpoint
A 400-word written summary of cracking mechanisms with a control-measure checklist
Inspection and non-destructive examination methods
Describe visual inspection requirements including lighting, access and documentation
Explain penetrant and magnetic particle testing principles, sensitivities and limitations
Outline radiographic testing image quality indicators and film interpretation basics
Outline ultrasonic testing beam behaviour, probe selection and indication sizing concepts
Select appropriate NDT methods for three given defect scenarios with justification
Your checkpoint
A method-selection matrix covering five NDT methods against six defect types with rationale notes
Inspection and non-destructive examination methods & Welding symbols, drawings and documentation
Identify weld discontinuities from written descriptions and classify them as planar or volumetric
Interpret complete welding symbols including tail, reference line, arrow side and supplementary symbols
Convert three written joint descriptions into correct welding symbols
Explain acceptance criteria language typical of visual and volumetric examination
Your checkpoint
A closed-book 25-question self-test on symbols and NDT with a scored answer key
Codes, standards and specifications & Welding symbols, drawings and documentation
Explain the structure and hierarchy of a typical welding code and how to locate a clause
Distinguish essential, supplementary essential and non-essential variables in procedure qualification
Interpret drawing notes, weld maps and inspection and test plans
Compare code requirements for preheat and interpass control across two standards
Your checkpoint
A traceable clause-finding exercise: five code questions answered with cited clause numbers
Quality assurance, procedure and welder qualification & Codes, standards and specifications
Outline the steps of welding procedure qualification and the tests required for a procedure qualification record
Explain welder performance qualification ranges and essential variable changes
Describe quality assurance responsibilities of the inspector versus the contractor
Identify documentation required for traceability of materials and consumables
Your checkpoint
A drafted procedure qualification record and welder qualification record template with variable tables
Welding fundamentals and processes & Inspection and non-destructive examination methods & Welding metallurgy and materials behaviour
Integrate process, metallurgy and inspection knowledge to diagnose three defect case studies
Explain how process selection influences defect susceptibility and inspection planning
Evaluate inspection frequency and sampling decisions against code intent
Summarize common weld failures and their root causes in a structured list
Your checkpoint
Three written case-study diagnoses of at least 250 words each linking cause, mechanism and detection
Welding fundamentals and processes & Codes, standards and specifications & Welding symbols, drawings and documentation & Inspection and non-destructive examination methods & Welding metallurgy and materials behaviour & Quality assurance, procedure and welder qualification
Complete a timed 100-question mixed-domain mock examination under exam conditions
Review every incorrect answer and record the underlying knowledge gap
Re-study the two weakest domains using targeted notes and self-questioning
Recite key formulas, symbol conventions and qualification variables from memory
Your checkpoint
A scored mock exam record with a written remediation list for each weak area
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80% on a self-made 20-question quiz covering processes, heat input and cracking mechanisms
Week 4: Correctly draw and interpret welding symbols and match NDT methods to defects with at least 90% accuracy on the self-test
Week 6: Produce complete procedure and welder qualification record templates with no missing essential variables
Week 8: Achieve at least 75% on the timed 100-question mock exam with every error documented and remediated