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Page 1: Introduction

04/21/23 AWS-CWI Seminar 1

Introduction

AWS – CWI Certification Program

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04/21/23 AWS-CWI Seminar 2

AWS QC1“ Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors”

- establishes the requirements for AWS Certification of welding inspection personnel.

- it describes how the personnel are certified , and the principles of conduct and practice by which certification may be maintained.

Standard & Specification

AWS B5.1

“Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors”

- establishes the requirements for qualification and defines the body of knowledge for welding inspection personnel.

- it describes the welding inspection capabilities based on qualification level .

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Personnel Certification Programme

SNT-TC-1A - this document describes the recommended

procedures for certifying inspectors performing nondestructive testing in accordance to ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing standards for Level I, II, and III

AWS QC1 - standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors in

three levels: SCWI – person with at least 15 years experience including 6 years experience while certified as a CWI.

CWI – person with at least 5 years experience for high school graduate. Up to 2 years of work experience can be substituted by post high school educational experience.

CAWI – subordinate level of qualification which requires fewer years of experience for each educational level.

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THREE-PART EXAMINATION

for Certified Welding Inspector

PART A- Fundamentals

closed book test consisting 150 multiple choice questions, topics includes:

- Welding Process

- Symbols for Welding and NDT

- Test Methods – Nondestructive Testing

- Safety

- Heat Control and Metallurgy

- Destructive Tests

- Definitions and Terminology

- Conversion and Calculations

- Weld Examination

- Reports and Records

- Welding Performance

- Duties and Responsibilities

PART B- Practical

consists of 46 questions. It requires measurements of replicas with provided measuring tools and evaluation in accordance to supplied “ Book of Specifications”

- Welding Inspection& Flaws

- Procedure & Welder Qualification

- Nondestructive Tests

- Mechanical Tests & Properties

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THREE-PART EXAMINATION

for Certified Welding Inspector

PART C- Open Book Code

- consists of 60 questions on the code (from the list below) the individual has selected for this part of the examination.

AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code Steel

API 1104 – Welding of Pipelines and Related facilities

AWS D1.5 – Bridge Welding Code

AWS D15.1 – Railroad Welding Specification – Cars and Locomotives

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CWI

To successfully complete the examination, individual must pass all three parts of the test. A candidate must obtained a minimum grade of 72% on each type of examination.

CWI Passing score : 72%

CAWI Passing score : 60%