Mon, 12 January, 2026
TWI Southeast Asia delivers a comprehensive range of internationally recognised training and certification programmes across Southeast Asia. The 2026 training programme spans multiple locations and disciplines, supporting professionals working in welding inspection, coating inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), plastics welding, and advanced inspection technologies.
Australia
Training programmes in Australia focus on core welding and coating inspection certifications, supporting professionals across fabrication, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Programmes conducted include:
- CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector
Brunei
Brunei hosts key inspection programmes supporting offshore, oil & gas, and industrial operations. Courses conducted include:
- CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector
Malaysia
Malaysia serves as one of the most comprehensive training hubs in the region, offering an extensive portfolio of inspection, NDT, and specialist programmes. Training conducted includes:
- CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
- CSWIP Welding Inspector Refresher
- Welding Inspection Bridging and Exam
- Welding Quality Control Coordinator
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector
- BGAS-CSWIP Site Coating Inspector
- CSWIP Plastic Welding Inspector
- CSWIP Visual Plastic Welding Inspector
- CSWIP Blasting and Painting Operator
- CSWIP Blasting and Painting Senior Operator
- CSWIP Blasting and Painting Supervisor
- CSWIP Conventional NDT Training Programmes: Magnetic Particle Testing, Penetrant Testing, Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing
- CSWIP Advanced NDT Training Programmes: ACFM, PAUT, TOFD, and AUT Data Interpretation
- IIW International Welding Diploma
Miri
Miri features targeted training aligned to regional oil & gas and industrial requirements. Programmes conducted include:
- CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector
- CSWIP Magnetic Particle Testing
- CSWIP Penetrant Testing
Republic of Korea
Korea hosts a strong portfolio of advanced inspection and NDT programmes, supporting heavy industry and advanced manufacturing sectors. Courses include:
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
- CSWIP-BGAS Painting Inspector
- CSWIP Conventional NDT Training Programmes: Magnetic Particle Testing, Penetrant Testing, Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing
- CSWIP Advanced NDT Training Programmes: PAUT and TOFD
Philippines
The Philippines offers a broad inspection training portfolio supporting fabrication, construction, and industrial projects. Programmes conducted include:
- CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector
Thailand
Thailand continues to be a key regional training centre, delivering a balanced mix of welding inspection, coating inspection, and NDT programmes. Training conducted includes:
- Visual Welding Inspector
- Welding Inspector
- Senior Welding Inspector
- Welding Quality Control Coordination
- Painting Inspector (Grade 2) and Coating Inspector programmes
- Conventional NDT methods including magnetic, penetrant, radiographic interpretation, and ultrasonic weld testing
Singapore
Singapore hosts selected inspection and NDT programmes, providing regional access to internationally recognised certification. Courses conducted include:
- CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector
- CSWIP Conventional NDT Training Programmes: Magnetic Particle Testing, Penetrant Testing, Radiographic Testing
Vietnam
Vietnam features programmes supporting inspection leadership and coating inspection requirements. Training conducted includes:
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
- CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector
Underwater Inspection Programmes
Specialist Underwater Inspector training is conducted at selected locations across the region, with specific dates and venues scheduled separately due to the specialist nature of the programme.
- CSWIP 3.1U NDT Inspector Diver
- CSWIP 3.2U NDT Inspector Diver
- CSWIP 3.4U NDT Inspection Controller
Additional Technical and Professional Development Programmes
In addition to inspection and certification programmes, TWI Southeast Asia also delivers a range of technical knowledge and professional development courses designed to strengthen practical understanding, engineering capability, and quality assurance competence across industries.
These programmes are delivered at selected locations across the region, with schedules planned throughout the year.
Welding and Fabrication
- Welding Process and Joint Integrity
- Welding Symbols and Isometric Drawing Mastery
- Industrial Safety for Welding and Cutting Processes
Corrosion, Surface Protection and Coatings
- Corrosion Control Techniques
- Surface Treatment and Protective Coating Applications
Plastics and Advanced Manufacturing
- Revolutionising Manufacturing with Plastic Welding
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Fundamentals of NDT Techniques
- Advanced NDT for Engineers
- NDT Techniques for QA/QC Professionals
These programmes support engineers, inspectors, supervisors, and QA/QC professionals seeking to strengthen technical knowledge alongside formal certification pathways.
Flexible Planning and Learning Modes
With training delivered across multiple countries and throughout the year, TWI Southeast Asia enables professionals and organisations to:
- Plan certification around project and shutdown schedules
- Upskill teams without extended operational downtime
- Develop structured progression pathways from entry-level to senior inspection roles
- Choose flexible learning modes, including face-to-face classroom training, online instructor-led courses, and e-learning options, depending on programme and location availability
Enrolment and Further Information
Registration for TWI Southeast Asia training programmes is open across all listed regions.
For detailed schedules, course dates, and enrolment enquiries, please contact TWI Malaysia at webinquiries@twisea.com and TWI Thailand at inquiry@twi-thailand.com