Visual Inspection Fundamentals
General Description
The Visual Inspection Fundamentals badge indicates that an individual has mastered the knowledge points listed below. AWS WeldLink badges denote an individual’s qualifications and level of education, knowledge, or skills in specific subject areas.
Knowledge Points
This badge encompasses knowledge of the visual inspection process that includes but is not limited to:
- Principles of visual inspection
- Welding discontinuities
- Visual inspection performed before welding
- Visual inspection performed during welding
- Visual inspection performed after welding
- Visual inspection equipment
- Visual inspection applications
- Visual inspection advantages and limitations
How to Earn This Badge
Complete the requirements for any one of the following options to earn this badge:
Certifications
Obtain one of the following certifications:
- Certified Welding Inspector
- Certified Welding Supervisor
- Certified Welding Educator
Seminars
Successfully complete any one of the following AWS seminars:
- Certified Welding Inspector Seminar
- Certified Welding Supervisor Seminar
Online Quiz
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Resources
The following resources can help you obtain the knowledge needed to earn the Visual Inspection Fundamentals badge:
- Welding Inspection Handbook
- Welding Inspection Technology
- Visual Inspection Workshop Reference Manual
- B1.10 Guide for the Nondestructive Examination of Welds
Common Careers
Many of the individuals who have earned the Visual Inspection Fundamentals badge are working as:
- Welding Inspectors
- Welding Supervisors
- Welding Educators
Related Industries
Many of the individuals who have earned the Visual Inspection Fundamentals badge are employed in the following industries:
- Shipbuilding
- Construction
- Oil & Gas