CSWIP Plant Inspection Programme – Levels 1, 2 and 3

An internationally recognised certification of competence

Module 1 - Part A Module 1 - Part B

Introduction
The modular approach of this
internationally recognised
certification of competence allows
for a clearly defined structured
career path.
The courses are aimed at plant
engineers, integrity engineers
welding/NDT inspectors/
practitioners, materials and
corrosion engineers, plant
inspectors responsible for
managing the safety and integrity
of ageing process equipment,
pipelines, pressure vessels and
storage tanks.
The scheme is designed to suit:
• plant inspectors working for
manufacturing works (Vendor)
• inspection organisations
• equipment owners and operators
• classification societies
LEVEL 1
Rules/Regulations and Duties of a Plant Inspector Inspection Methods
Entry Requirements (submit CV for approval)
5 days inc. examination 5 days inc. examination
• Legislation, rules and regulations • Use of codes and standards On successful
Direct Entry Route • An introduction to engineering materials, NDT, visual examination of welds • An introduction to: the inspection of pressure completion of the
Must hold current ISO 9712 Level 2 NDE approvals in 2 methods equipment, vessel, piping, storage tanks, coating
AND CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspection qualification
• The Plant Inspector - roles and duties, works inspection/ISI/FFP,
CSWIP Examination
inspection safety, basic inspection skills, using codes and standards, and lining
Plant Inspection
inspection reports • An introduction to: risk-based inspection
Via Offshore Visual • ITPs • Inspection reports Level 1 is awarded
NDT Route Inspector course • Inspecting materials
Supplementary S1 module
Welding Inspector Route NDT Appreciation Exam format
Level 1 examination for Module 1 Part A and B consist of two examination papers.
course Paper 1 – multiple choice questions
Supplementary S2 module
Paper 2 – extended case study
CSWIP Scheme Document CSWIP-PI-11-01 ‘Requirements for the Certification of Plant
Mature Candidate Route
Five years’ Plant Inspection experience
Inspectors (Plant Integrity Management)’ can be downloaded from:
http://www.cswip.com/schemes/plant-inspection/
LEVELS 2 and 3 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5
Damage Mechanism Assessment for RBI Risk Based Inspection (RBI) based on API Fitness-for-Service (FFS) Weld Repair of Pressure Equipment
Entry Requirements and FFS based on API RP 571 and ASME based on API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 - 2007 and Piping
(submit CV for approval)
3 days inc. examination 2 days inc. examination 4 days inc. examination 1 day inc. examination

• insurance companies
• safety regulators
The courses have three goals:
• To ensure inspectors and
engineers responsible for
assessing plant integrity have
the essential tools and skills
necessary
• To recognise and certify plant
Direct Route • Common damage mechanisms in oil and gas • Risk based inspection in accordance with API RP • Introduction to fitness-for-service (FSS) • Selecting an appropriate repair method
production, refining and manufacturing processes 581, API RP 580 and ASME
Must hold a current CSWIP • Material properties and API 579 annexes • Life of weld repair
and where they can be found • Reasons for implementing risk based inspection • Stress analysis for FFS • Type of equipment and industry
Plant Inspector Level 1 • Key process parameters affecting damage • Benefits of using risk based inspection • Identification of damage mechanisms for FFS: • Codes and standards to make weld repairs or
qualification mechanisms
• Practical planning and implementation of RBI alterations
• Interaction with other assessment procedures
• Prevention and control of damage mechanisms
• Preparing inspection plans • Use of weld procedures and welder qualifications
Academic Route* • Most appropriate inspection and non-destructive
testing methods
• HNC or above qualification
in a relevant engineering Exam format Exam format Exam format Exam format
Paper 1 – multiple choice questions Paper 1 – multiple choice questions Paper 1 – multiple choice questions Paper 1 – multiple choice questions
subject Paper 2 – essay questions, case studies. Paper 2 – case studies questions (Open book API 579 - provided)
• Must meet CSWIP Plant (Open book – API RP 571 - provided) (Open book API RP 580/581 - provided)

inspector competence Inspector Level 1 entry

• To provide a structured career
path for continuing professional
development of plant integrity
practitioners through formal
training/certification
requirements
Mature Candidate Route*
• HNC or above qualification
in a relevant engineering
subject
• Minimum of five years’ Plant
Inspector experience
* Must gain CSWIP Plant
Inspector Level 1 Part A to
Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 On successful completion of
Pressure Vessel Inspection based on Piping Inspector based on API 570 Aboveground Tank Inspector based on FOUR CSWIP modules
API 510 API Std 653 CSWIP Plant Inspection
5 days + 1 day examination Level 2 is awarded
5 days + 1 day examination 5 days + 1 day examination
• Extensive overview of API 510 “Body of Knowledge” • Extensive overview of API 570 “Body of Knowledge” • Extensive overview of API Std 653 “Body of
• ASME welding requirements for pressure piping Knowledge” On successful completion of
• Pressure vessel materials and fabrication
• Corrosion allowances, inspection and degradation • Review of ASME welding requirements for storage SIX CSWIP modules
• Corrosion allowances, inspection and degradation
mechanisms tanks section IX and API 650
mechanisms CSWIP Plant Inspection
• Remaining life calculations • AMSE NDT principles of Section V Level 3 is awarded
• Remaining life calculations
• Static head pressure calculations
• Review of API Std 653 inspection, repair, alteration
and construction of tanks.

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Prospective eligibility for
be awarded certification Exam format Exam format Exam format
Paper 1 – multiple choice questions Paper 1 – multiple choice questions Paper 1 – multiple choice questions Professional Membership
(Open book API 510)** (Open book API 570)** (Open book API Std 653)** at Technician Level (TechWeldI)
– application required
**Candidates to bring relevant API standard

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