Exam content

This exam consists of two parts.

Part 1 – WI1 Welding inspection theory.

This is a 2 hour written exam covering the IWI-B inspection theory.

Part 2 – WI1 Welding inspection practical.

This is a 3 hour practical exam to test your ability to apply inspection techniques.

Both exams have to obtain a ‘PASS’ mark to achieve the qualification.

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Pre-requisites

You must meet the following requirements to qualify to attend this course:

• have successfully completed the HERA AS 2214.1 Welding Supervisor course and passed both Paper A & Paper B exams;
• completed the HERA AS 2214.1 Welding Inspector course; and
• hold an optometrist certificate obtained within three months, which must be submitted with your application to sit this exam which validates you have unaided or corrected near visual acuity (in at least one eye) so that you are capable of reading N4 Times Roman type or Jaeger J1 at a distance of not less than 30cm on a standard reading chart.

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Qualifications – what’s in it for you?

On successful completion of the exam, candidates will achieve:

• HERA AS 2214.1 Welding Inspector – Steel Structures; and
• Proficiency in Visual Testing of Welded Joints to AS/NZS ISO 17637:2019

The course content complies with the HERA requirements for the training of welding inspection personnel.

On the completion of the course, the candidates will be able to perform essential duties of the welding inspector within the scope of AS/NZS 5131 Section 7 and Appendix I including the revision and approval of welding procedures and welders’ qualifications, and reporting visual examination of welds in accordance with the standards and specifications.

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Cost

All prices include GST. Exam fees are not included in the welding inspector course fees and need to be booked separately here.

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WL1 WELDING INSPECTION THEORY EXAM

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WL1 WELDING INSPECTION PRACTICAL EXAM

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Delivery format and location

The practical exam (Part 2 – WI1 Welding inspection practical) is held on the last day of the Welding Inspector Level 1 course in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

The theory exam (Part 1 – WI1 Welding inspection theory) is held online in the following week after the in person course.

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Exam process

On your application being accepted to attend the exams, you will be sent detailed instructions via email.

On completion of your exam, you will be emailed your exam results of either PASS or FAIL. 

Please allow four weeks for these results (or to make enquiries about your results).

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Kaiārahi | Facilitators

Alan is a qualified welder, welding supervisor and inspector IWI-C, and an IIW Welding Technologist. He has considerable experience with New Zealand and Australia welding related structural standards and related quality control procedures. Alan is a Lead Auditor for Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) Scheme.

FAQs

What does the course cost?

Cost depends on if you have HERA membership and what your membership category is. See pricing above.

Do I have to do the exams straight after this course?

Yes, the Practical is held on the last day of the course, and the Theory exam is held online on a day in the following week.

How often is this course held?

The course is offered twice a year.

Does the course fee cover the exams?

No, exam fees are additional.

The pathway for qualification is as follows:

Welding Supervisor qualification AS/NZS 2214-2019: Certification of welding supervisors – Structural steel welding as required by AS/NZS 5131 and the Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) scheme.

Welding Inspector qualifications; this course is the prerequisite for:

HERA Welding Inspector Level 1 including Certificate of Proficiency in Visual Testing of Welded Joints to AS/NZS ISO 17637, and IIW International Welding Inspector IWI-B.

CBIP Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) this covers the welding technology “Knowledge Requirements” (Ref. CBIP Doc. No PRO-CER-07).

I have an international welding qualification, can I transfer the qualification to Aotearoa New Zealand or skip the welding supervisor course and just do the welding inspector qualifications?

Unfortunately, no. Our qualifications are to Aotearoa New Zealand standards which will be different to what you have learnt overseas. As such, you’ll need to demonstrate understanding of New Zealand Standard requirements which are gained in this course.

Do I have to do the welding supervisor course first?

Yes. For HERA Welding Inspector Level 1 and IIW qualifications this course is mandatory to complete and pass before you are able to register.

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