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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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AWS QC 1 - 96
Visual Inspection
Only

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Welding
Inspection
Technology
(WIT)

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WIT Course Modules - 1 of 2

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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WIT Course Modules - 2 of 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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Body of Knowledge - 1 of 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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Body of Knowledge - 2 of 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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Who Is the Welding 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
Communication
is often the Key
to Avoiding
Errors

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The Welding
Inspector Must
Communicate
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
Recommended
Practice for
Certification of
NDE Personnel

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AWS CWI & NDE Certification

AWS Programs available through Moody:
SCWI, CWI, CAWI
PT, MT, UT, RI

Contact Moody for more information

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AWS QC 1 - 96
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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Code Options for CWI Exam

AWS D1.1
AWS D1.5
AWS D15.1
API 1104

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- Structural - 98 or 00 Edition
- Bridge 95 or 96 Edition
- Railroad - 93 Edition
- 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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