A candidate completing the “Basic” level of training under this programme shall possess a general knowledge of welding and inspection application and theory. This knowledge base will enable the candidate to effectively perform the following tasks:

1. Conduct direct unaided visual inspection to identify and evaluate welding imperfection according to acceptance criteria;
2. Verify, witness and understand all welding related activities in fabrication, including (but not limited to) the following points:
3. Verify the adequacy of information on NDT reports (VT, PT, MT, RT, UT) for conventional techniques;
4. Verify data and adequacy of material certificates (base and filler materials);
5. Verify identification and traceability of the materials during the fabrication process;
6. Verify the compliance of raw materials and consumables against the applicable standards, codes and specifications;
7. Verify the implementation of the WPS in production for conventional applications (e.g. arc welding processes, steels – see Section 1 for detailed information);
8. Verify the implementation of PWHT specifications in production;
9. Witness welder approval tests including testing of the specimens or test coupons;
10. Witness production test coupons;
11. Read and understand an Inspection Testing Plan;
12. Read and understand the construction drawings in relation to inspection activities; and
13. Report any of the above actions to a qualified supervisor.