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W178.2-14
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Certification of welding inspectors
Hardcopy , PDF
09-08-2021
English, French
01-01-2014
Preface
1 Scope
2 Reference publications
3 Definitions
4 Administration
5 Levels and responsibilities
6 Code of ethics
7 Competency requirements
8 Requirements for certification
9 Certification
10 Renewal of certification
Annex A (informative) - Sample course guideline
Annex B (informative) - Standards covering typical
product categories
Annex C (informative) - Visual welding inspection
report form
Overview The effectiveness of welding inspection depends largely on the knowledge and integrity of the individual responsible for carrying out the inspection. There is a need for inspectors with both appropriate knowledge and the capability of exercising responsible judgment. The 6th edition of CSA W178.2 outlines the requirements for eligible welding inspectors to be certified by examination in one of three levels, as well as defining the principles of practice and conduct for maintaining certification. Highlights Covers three welding inspection levels and specifies the responsibilities and the basic technical functions associated with each Specifies the requirements for the periodic review of welding inspector certification, including vision tests Includes a code of ethics for the welding inspector, defining principles of practice and conduct for maintaining certification Includes knowledge requirements in Annex A that cover welding fundamentals, welding inspection, and welding metallurgy
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French Edition issued on 01-07-2014. (08/2014)
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Standard
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25
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Canadian Standards Association
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Superseded
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Preface This is the sixth edition of CSA W178.2, Certification of welding inspectors. It supersedes the previous editions, published in 2008, 2001, 1996, 1990, and 1982. This Standard provides requirements for those seeking certification as welding inspectors. Individuals may be certified in accordance with this Standard regardless of whether they are employed by an inspection organization. The effectiveness of welding inspection depends largely on the knowledge and integrity of the individual responsible for carrying out the inspection. Thus, there is a need for inspectors with both appropriate knowledge and the capability of exercising responsible judgment. This Standard is not intended to replace an employer\'s final responsibility for the work or a supervisor\'s judgment of an individual\'s suitability to perform a given task. Scope 1.1 This Standard covers the certification of welding inspectors at three certification levels. It specifies the responsibilities and the basic technical functions associated with each level. 1.2 This Standard specifies the requirements for the periodic review of welding inspector certification, including vision tests. 1.3 This Standard, by including a code of ethics for the welding inspector, defines principles of practice and conduct for maintaining certification. 1.4 To assist candidates in preparing for examinations, this Standard contains knowledge requirements (see Annex A) covering a) welding fundamentals b) welding inspection c) welding metallurgy It also includes a list of relevant reference publications (see Annex B). 1.5 This Standard does not address safety issues associated with welding. It is the responsibility of the users of this Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations. Note: CSA W117.2 addresses safety in welding, cutting, and allied processes. 1.6 This Standard does not address the certification of individuals performing non-destructive examinations using radiographic, ultrasonic, eddy current, magnetic particle, or liquid penetrant methods. CAN/CGSB-48.9712/ISO 9712 specifies the requirements for the certification of individuals performing these nondestructive examination methods. 1.7 In this Standard, \"shall\" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; \"should\" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and \"may\" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.
CSA S16S1 : 2005 | SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO CAN/CSA-S16-01, LIMIT STATES DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES |
CSA W59.2 : 1991 : R2008 | WELDED ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION |
Z150.3-17 | Safety code on articulating boom cranes |
CSA W59.2 : 1991 | WELDED ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION |
CSA N287.1:14 (R2019) | General requirements for concrete containment structures for nuclear power plants |
ANSI/AWWA D107-16 ERR 1(CSV) | COMPOSITE ELEVATED TANKS FOR WATER STORAGE |
CSA B354.1:2004 | PORTABLE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
AWS D14.9/D14.9M : 2013 | SPECIFICATION FOR THE WELDING OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS |
CSA Z662.1 : 2013 | COMMENTARY ON CSA Z662-07, OIL AND GAS PIPELINE SYSTEMS |
AWS D14.1/D14.1M:2005 | SPECIFICATION FOR WELDING OF INDUSTRIAL AND MILL CRANES AND OTHER MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT |
AWS D1.4/D1.4M : 2011 | STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE - REINFORCING STEEL |
AWS D1.5M/D1.5 : 2015 | BRIDGE WELDING CODE |
W178.1-14 | Certification of welding inspection organizations |
Z276-18 | Liquefied natural gas (LNG) - Production, storage, and handling |
BS EN ISO 19902 : 2007 | PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FIXED STEEL OFFSHORE STRUCTURES |
CSA B354.7 & B354.8 PACKAGE : 0 | CONSISTS OF CAN/CSA-B354.7:17, MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS - SAFETY PRINCIPLES, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION, AND CAN/CSA-B354.8:17, MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS - OPERATOR (DRIVER) TRAINING |
CSA B354.4 : 2002 : R2013 | SELF-PROPELLED BOOM-SUPPORTED ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
CSA B354.4 : 2002 : R2007 : FR | SELF-PROPELLED BOOM-SUPPORTED ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
AWS D1.9/D1.9M:2015 | STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE - TITANIUM |
CSA Z662 PACKAGE : 2011 | CONSISTS OF Z662-11, OIL AND GAS PIPELINE SYSTEMS AND Z662.1-11, COMMENTARY ON CSA Z662-11, OIL AND GAS PIPELINE SYSTEMS |
AWS D14.5 : 1997 | SPECIFICATION FOR WELDING OF PRESSES AND PRESS COMPONENTS |
AWS D1.2/D1.2M : 2014 | STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE - ALUMINUM |
I.S. EN ISO 19902:2007 | PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FIXED STEEL OFFSHORE STRUCTURES |
EN ISO 19902:2007/A1:2013 | PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FIXED STEEL OFFSHORE STRUCTURES (ISO 19902:2007/AMD 1:2013) |
CSA Z98 : 2014 | PASSENGER ROPEWAYS AND PASSENGER CONVEYORS |
CSA W59.2 : 1991 : R2013 | WELDED ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION |
AWS D1.1/D1.1M : 2015 | STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE-STEEL |
CSA B354.1 : 2004 : R2011 | PORTABLE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
CSA S473 : 2004 | STEEL STRUCTURES |
CAN/CSA-Z662-15 | Oil and gas pipeline systems |
CSA Z150 : 2016 | SAFETY CODE ON MOBILE CRANES |
Z248-17 | Code for tower cranes |
AWS D14.5/D14.5M:2009 | SPECIFICATION FOR WELDING OF PRESSES AND PRESS COMPONENTS |
CSA B354.1 : 2004 : R2016 | PORTABLE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
CSA B354.2 : 2001 : R2013 | SELF-PROPELLED ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
API 573 : 2013 | INSPECTION OF FIRED BOILERS AND HEATERS |
AWS D1.6 : 1999 ERRATA 1999 | STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE - STAINLESS STEEL |
AWS D14.1 : 1997 | SPECIFICATION FOR WELDING INDUSTRIAL AND MILL CRANES AND OTHER MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT |
CSA S16 : 2014 | DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES |
ISO 19902:2007 | Petroleum and natural gas industries Fixed steel offshore structures |
AWS D14.4/D14.4M : 2012 | SPECIFICATION FOR THE DESIGN OF WELDED JOINTS IN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT |
Z151-17 | Concrete pumps and placing booms |
CSA W59.2 : 1991(R2008) | WELDED ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION |
CSA N287.5 :2011 | EXAMINATION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS |
CSA B354.2 : 2001 : R2011 | SELF-PROPELLED ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
CSA B354.2 : 2001 | SELF-PROPELLED ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
CSA B354.4:2002 | SELF-PROPELLED BOOM-SUPPORTED ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
CSA B354.4 : 2002 : R2007 | SELF-PROPELLED BOOM-SUPPORTED ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS |
AWS D1.1/D1.1M PORTUGUESE : 2010 | STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE - STEEL |
UNI EN ISO 19902 : 2013 | PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FIXED STEEL OFFSHORE STRUCTURES |
ISO 9712:2012 | Non-destructive testing Qualification and certification of NDT personnel |
CGSB 48.9712 : 2014 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING - QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL |
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