![]() ![]() Minimum of three (3) years welding based work experience Minimum of two (2) years welding based work experienceĮngineering/Technical courses that can be applied to Bachelor or higher degree in Welding - two (2) years maximum substitution Minimum of one (1) year welding based work experienceĪssociate or higher degree in welding or non-welding related engineering technology, engineering, or a physical science - three (3) years maximum substitution To qualify to earn the CWI credential, candidates must pass a vision test and have a combination of qualifying education and work experience, with supporting documentation.īachelor or higher degree in welding engineering or welding technology - four (4) years maximum substitution B5.1:2013-AMD1 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors.QC1:2016-AMD1 - Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors.Review the AWS Certification and Qualification Standards for more detail: *To obtain the CWI credential, candidates are required to earn a minimum score of 72% on each part of the exam (Part A: Fundamentals, Part B: Practical, and Part C: Code Book). View the Exam References and Editions Guide ![]() ASME BPVC Section IX (2019 Edition), B31.1 (2018) and B31.3 (2018)įor additional information access the CWI Part C Examination Information Guide.AWS D17.1 - Aerospace: 2017 w/ Amendment 2.AWS D1.5 - Bridge Welding Code: 2015 Edition (including Clause 12).AWS D1.2 - Structural Aluminum Code: 2014 Edition.API 1104 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities 21st Edition, September 2013.AWS D1.1 - Structural Steel Code: 2020 Edition.The 50 to 65 exam questions are based on the code book editions listed below.Ĭandidates are permitted to bring one of the following code books to the Part C exam: Part C of the CWI exam is an open-book test that establishes the participant’s ability to locate and understand information in the code book. Activities include:įor additional information access the CWI Part B Examination Information Guide The Part B Practical Exam for CAWI/CWI consists of hands-on activities using equipment provided by AWS, and 46 questions related to those activities. The Part A Fundamentals Exam contains 150 questions that cover all topics related to the following:įor additional information access the CWI Part A Examination Information Guide AWS conducts the Part A (Fundamentals) and the Part C (Code Book) exams via computer-based testing (CBT) at Prometric Test Centers, and administers the Part B (Practical) exam at locations across the United States where AWS educational seminars are held. This means that CWIs must be familiar with welding processes, welding procedures, welder qualifications, materials, and weld testing limitations, as well as how to read blueprint drawings, prepare and keep records, prepare and make reports, and make responsible judgments.īy employing or contracting CWIs, hiring organizations can improve safety, reduce risk, and meet the technical criteria and standards developed and updated by AWS industry experts.Ī CWI candidate is required to pass the three CWI exams to achieve the CWI certification. CWIs must demonstrate a keen attention to detail along with other requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities, and are often considered the safety nets that catch potentially catastrophic mistakes. ![]()
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