Welding Inspection Level 2

An individual certified to Welding Inspection Level 2 has demonstrated competence to perform NDT according to NDT procedures. Within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate, Level 2 personnel may be authorised by the employer to:

  • Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation and welding drawing requirements
  • Be able to use welding inspection gauges and other commonly used measuring devices to check pre-weld fit ups and post-weld profiles
  • Be able to visually inspect welded constructions and correctly identify any weld/welding imperfection present
  • Understand the need for specifications, codes and standards and the need for acceptance levels
  • Verify that joint preparation and fit-up are in accordance with welding procedure specifications and/or work instructions
  • Basic examination and evaluation of weld sequence
  • Visual inspection of completed welds
  •  Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control and inspection procedures
  • Confirm that welders have been properly qualified in accordance with applicable codes and standards, and that their certification is current and valid for the welding procedures applied
  • Observe the preparation of test pieces and destructive tests, verifying compliance with relevant specifications
  • Verify against specifications the correctness of base/parent material and welding consumables
  • Verify that joint preparation and fit-up are in accordance with specifications
  • Confirm during welding that only specified and accepted welding procedures (approved by the appropriate quality, technical or regulatory authority) are used and applied
  • Examine and evaluate
  •  Review NDT reports on welding work for which the Weld Inspection level 2 is responsible
  • Record welding inspection results in a manner such that the welds inspected may subsequently be identified
Duration

Initial Examination = 1 day

Recertification = 1 day

Refresher Class

RM400* per day

*All Fees are subjected to 8% SST

Cost

Initial Examination = RM4345*

Recertification = RM3905*

*All Fees are subjected to 8% SST

Training and Experience Hours Required for Certification

The PCN requirements for Weld Inspector Level 2 are: 12 months supervised work experience.

Once the 40 hours training have been obtained, the examination passed, and 12 months supervised work experience obtained within 24 months of passing the exam, PCN will issue certification.

Note: The examination may be taken before the work experience is completed; however certificates are not issued until proof of work experience is provided. After passing the examination, a results notice is issued by PCN, you then have 24 months to complete the required work experience.

For employer based schemes the expected amount of work experience should be determined in the written practice.

Initial Examination Required Documents
  1. F08-TR-07/A - Examination Enrolment Form
  2. Certificate for Completion of Training
  3. PSL57WIA (Kindly request for an available exam date from us before you write on the form)
  4. CP27
  5. PSL30
  6. PSL33 (if you do not already have a PCN photo ID card)
  7. PSL44
  8. Deposit slip of RM500 (non-refundable)
Recertification Examination Required Documents (More than 6 Weeks From Expiration Date of PCN WI Certificate)
  1. F08-TR-07/A - Examination Enrolment Form
  2. PSL57WIA (Kindly request for an available exam date from us before you write on the form)
  3. CP27
  4. PSL44
  5. PCN Pocket Cert
  6. Deferral / Extension Letter (if applicable)
  7. Deposit slip of RM500 (non-refundable)