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Free guides, downloads and study tools for inspection divers preparing for CSWIP 3.1u, 3.2u and 3.4u certification. Practical material from someone working in the same exam centres as you.

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Welding Defects for Divers — Free eBook

A plain-English visual guide to the most common weld defects you'll see on inspection dives. Essential reading before your 3.1u exam.

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MPI Field Guide — Cheat Sheet

Quick-reference values for MPI procedures, field strength checks, ink properties and critical exam figures. Built for divers working offshore.

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Study Guides

Guide 01

CSWIP 3.1u and 3.2u Refresher and Renewal Guide

Everything inspection divers need before renewal — what to study, how the process works, and how to prepare from offshore.

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Guide 02

How to Pass the CSWIP 3.1u Exam

Exam format, practical breakdown, hardest topics, common mistakes and a structured study system for first-time 3.1u candidates.

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Guide 03

How to Pass the CSWIP 3.2u Exam

Multiple choice theory, MPI practical, weld toe grinding, renewal requirements and the full 4-course study system.

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Guide 04

CSWIP Course Dates 2026

All 2026 course dates for 3.1u, 3.2u and 3.4u — Kuala Lumpur and Middlesbrough. Includes pricing, booking links, diving medical requirements and retest rules.

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Guide 05

CSWIP Underwater Inspection Pathway Guide

The full 3.1u → 3.2u → 3.4u career pathway — what each level covers, entry requirements, and how to plan your progression.

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Guide 06

CSWIP 3.4u Exam Format Explained

Part A, Part B, Part C and the practical elements — a complete breakdown of what the 3.4u exam requires and how to prepare.

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