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CWI Certification ProgramTRANSCRIPT
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Introduction
AWS – CWI Certification Program
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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%