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Module 1

Welding
Inspection and
Certification

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Introduction - 1 of 2
Increasing Need for Weld Quality
Safety Issues
Jurisdiction and Statutory Regulations
Competition
Less Conservative Designs
Inspector - Primary Responsibility to
Ensure Weld Quality

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Introduction - 2 of 2
The Welding Inspector Must Have:
Training and Experience
Broad Knowledge and Skills
Certification
AWS Certification - QC1-96
Visual Inspection Only
One Approach to Training is WIT

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Visual
Inspection
Only

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Welding
Inspection
Technology
(WIT)

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1 - Welding Inspection & Certification

2 - Safe Practices for Welding Inspectors
3 - Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
4 - Weld Joint Geometry & Symbols
5 - Documents Governing Welding
Inspection and Qualification

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2
6 -
Metal Properties and Destructive Testing
7 -
Metric Practice for Welding Inspection
8 -
Welding Metallurgy for the Welding
Inspector
9 - Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
10 -Visual Inspection & other NDE Methods

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2
Welding Inspection
ANSI/AWS A1.1 - Metric Practice Guide for
the Welding Industry
ANSI/AWS A2.4 - Standard Symbols for
Welding, Brazing, & Nondestructive
Examination
ANSI/AWS A3.0 - Standard Welding Terms &
Definitions

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2
ANSI/AWS B1.10 - Guide for the Nondestructive
Inspection of Welds
ANSI/AWS B1.11 - Guide for the Visual
Inspection of Welds
ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - Safety in Welding, Cutting, &
Allied Processes
ANSI/AWS QC1:96 - Standard for AWS Certification

of Welding Inspectors

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Inspector?

A responsible person who:

Determines Weld Quality to a
Specification
May be an overseer of others
May be a inspection and test
specialist
Or, a combination of the above

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The Welding Inspector

A Person Who Brings KASH to the

Job.
Knowledge
Attitude
Skills
Habits

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Knowledge
Of Drawings
Of Codes, Standards, &
Specifications
Of Welding Terms
Of Welding Processes
Of Testing Methods

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Professional Attitude
Fair
Impartial
Consistent
Commitment

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Skills
Inspection Experience
Welding Experience
Training in Welding Metallurgy

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Habits
Record keeping
Physical condition
Good vision

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Ethical Requirements
Common Sense
Honesty
Integrity

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Public Statements
Avoid if Possible
Never for Personal Publicity
Get Legal Advice

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Effective
Communicati
on is often
the Key to
Avoiding
Errors

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The Welding
Inspector
Must
Communicat
e With
Various
Groups
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NDE Personnel

The Welding Inspector Must Have:

Knowledge of NDE Methods
Knowledge of NDE Certifications, e.g.,
ASNT
AWS
EN
Local Statutory Codes and Standards

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ASNT
Recommende
d Practice for
Certification
of NDE
Personnel

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Certification

AWS Programs available through

Moody:

SCWI, CWI, CAWI

PT, MT, UT, RI

Contact Moody for more information

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Study
Reference

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Experience Required
SCWI - 15 years minimum
CWI - 5 years minimum
CAWI - 2 years minimum

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CWI and
CAWI Wallet
Cards

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CWI Exam
A- Fundamentals - 2 hrs.
150 questions closed book
B - Practical - 2 hrs.
46 questions, measurements, calculations
C - Code - 2 hrs.
46 questions, open book

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Exam
AWS D1.1 - Structural - 98 or 00
Edition
AWS D1.5 - Bridge - 95 or 96
Edition
AWS D15.1 - Railroad - 93 Edition
API 1104 - Pipeline - 19th
Edition

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Exam Success

Must Pass All Three Parts With:

72% Minimum for CWI ( 71.7% )
50% Minimum for CAWI

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AWS A 3.0

Study
Reference

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