Welding Inspection & WPS/PQR

Introduction

Welding Inspection & WPS/PQR qualification form the backbone of fabrication quality, structural integrity, and compliance across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Marine, Power, Construction, Manufacturing, and Heavy Industry. Every welded joint represents a potential point of failure — and only competent welding inspectors can ensure that welds meet engineering, safety, and code requirements.

This GTMCS Welding Inspection & WPS/PQR program provides a complete, practical, and standards‑aligned pathway for developing welding inspectors, QA/QC professionals, and fabrication supervisors. The course covers welding processes, metallurgy, discontinuities, inspection techniques, destructive and non‑destructive testing, and the full lifecycle of WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR (Procedure Qualification Record), and Welder Qualification.

This training course will highlight:

• Welding processes, joint design & weld symbols
• WPS, PQR & Welder Qualification requirements
• Weld discontinuities & defect evaluation
• Inspection techniques (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT)
• Codes & standards: AWS D1.1, ASME IX, API 1104

Course Benefits

• Gain competency in welding inspection techniques
• Understand WPS/PQR development & qualification
• Identify weld defects & apply acceptance criteria
• Strengthen QA/QC & fabrication quality control
• Prepare for AWS/CSWIP/API certification pathways
• Improve welding documentation & reporting

Tools & Technologies Covered

• Welding machines & process equipment
• Weld gauges, fillet gauges & hi‑lo tools
• WPS/PQR documentation templates
• Destructive testing methods (bend, tensile, macro)
• NDT methods for weld inspection

Practical Workshops

• Weld joint fit‑up & measurement practice
• WPS/PQR preparation & review
• Weld discontinuity identification
• Hands‑on weld inspection using gauges
• Weld acceptance criteria simulation

Real‑World Case Studies

• Pipeline welding & API 1104 compliance
• Pressure vessel fabrication (ASME VIII/IX)
• Structural steel welding (AWS D1.1)
• Offshore & marine welding challenges
• Shutdown/turnaround welding QA/QC

Industry Relevance

This course is essential for:

• Welding inspectors & QA/QC professionals
• Fabrication & workshop supervisors
• Pipeline, pressure vessel & structural inspectors
• Mechanical, civil & structural engineers
• Anyone involved in welding quality control

Future Skills Alignment

• Welding metallurgy & heat‑affected zone understanding
• Code interpretation & compliance skills
• Advanced weld inspection techniques
• Digital QA/QC & welding documentation
• Foundation for CSWIP, AWS & API certifications

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Interpret weld symbols & engineering drawings
• Develop & review WPS/PQR documentation
• Identify weld defects & evaluate discontinuities
• Apply acceptance criteria from AWS, ASME, API
• Perform weld inspections using gauges & NDT
• Prepare accurate welding inspection reports

Training Methodology

• Instructor‑led technical demonstrations
• Hands‑on weld inspection practice
• Case study analysis
• Scenario‑based defect evaluation
• Daily quizzes & certification preparation

Organisational Impact

• Improved welding quality & compliance
• Reduced rework, repair & welding failures
• Enhanced fabrication productivity & consistency
• Stronger QA/QC & documentation control
• Better alignment with AWS/ASME/API standards

Personal Impact

• Higher technical confidence in welding inspection
• Improved weld evaluation & measurement skills
• Stronger understanding of welding processes
• Career advancement in QA/QC & inspection roles
• Eligibility for CSWIP/AWS/API certifications

Who Should Attend?

• Welding inspectors & QA/QC staff
• Fabrication & workshop supervisors
• Pipeline, pressure vessel & structural inspectors
• Mechanical & civil engineers
• Anyone preparing for welding certification

Certificates

Upon successful completion, participants receive a GTMCS Certificate of Completion.