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Welding Inspector Certification Overview

The welding inspector is responsible for determining weld quality according to applicable codes and specifications. Their key functions include overseeing welding work and serving as specialists in specific inspection tasks. Welding inspectors must have knowledge of welding processes and codes, as well as the proper attitude, skills, and habits for the job. Specifically, they require training in engineering and metallurgy, inspection experience, and welding experience. Welding inspectors must also communicate effectively with various project stakeholders and have knowledge of non-destructive examination methods and personnel certifications. Different certification levels for welding inspectors require minimum years of experience, and the CWI exam consists of three parts testing fundamentals, practical skills, and code knowledge.

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Welding Inspector Certification Overview

The welding inspector is responsible for determining weld quality according to applicable codes and specifications. Their key functions include overseeing welding work and serving as specialists in specific inspection tasks. Welding inspectors must have knowledge of welding processes and codes, as well as the proper attitude, skills, and habits for the job. Specifically, they require training in engineering and metallurgy, inspection experience, and welding experience. Welding inspectors must also communicate effectively with various project stakeholders and have knowledge of non-destructive examination methods and personnel certifications. Different certification levels for welding inspectors require minimum years of experience, and the CWI exam consists of three parts testing fundamentals, practical skills, and code knowledge.

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Introduction:

The welding inspector is one of the frontline individuals who must check to see if
all the required manufacturing steps have been completed properly.
Section 4 of AWS QC1 standard for AWS certification of welding Inspectors
outlines the various function of the welding inspector.
In addition to this course, selected technical references included in the body of
knowledge include:
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Selected code (AWS D1.1, API 1104)


Welding inspection (WI-80)
AWS A 1.1, Metric practice guide for the welding industry
AWS A2.4 Standard symbols for welding, brazing, and non destructive
examination
AWS A 3.0 Standard welding terms and definition
AWS B 1.10, Guide for non destructive inspection of welds
AWS B 1.11, Guide for visual inspection of welds
ANSI Z49.1 , Safety in welding cutting and allied process
AWS QC1 standard for AWS certification of welding Inspectors

Who is the welding inspector?


A welding inspector is the person responsible for the determination of weld
quality according to applicable codes and/or specifications.
General categories of welding inspector work function:
1. Overseer
2. Specialist
3. Combination Overseer-Specialist
Overseer: An individual/ individuals whose skills vary such that they can inspect
any amount or type of workmanship.
Specialist: Specialist does some specific task in the inspection process.
Important qualities of a welding inspector:
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Knowledge
Attitude
Skills
Habit

The welding inspector brings KASH to the job.


Knowledge: the welding inspector should have knowledge of drawings and
specification, welding terms, welding processes and testing methods.
Attitude: Professional attitude is the first and most important quality of a
welding inspector. And its often the key factor for welding inspector success.
Included in this category is the ability of the inspector to make decisions based

on facts so that inspections are fair, impartial and consistent. The condition of
the weld acceptance criteria is based on the specification.
Skill: The skills include the training in engineering and metallurgy, inspection
experience and welding experience.
Habit: These include safe practices, ability to maintain records, good physical
condition and good vision.

The inspector should have a good vision, whether natural or corrected.


AWS CWI program requires the inspector to pass and eye examination,
with or without corrective lens, to prove near vision acuity on Jaeger J2 at
12in and complete a colour perception test.

Ethical requirements:
Ethical requirement include common sense, honesty and integrity.
Public statement:
As an inspector avoid if possible, never go for personal publicity also get legal
advice.
Communication:
Effective communication is often the key to avoiding mistakes. The welding
inspector must communicate with various groups such as the design/project
engineer, welding foreman/ supervisor, shop or field superintendent, reporting
supervisor, plant manager, the welder and the welding engineer.
The NDE personnel:
The welding inspector must have knowledge of NDE methods, knowledge of NDE
certifications for example, ASNT, AWS, EN or Local statutory codes and
standards. The ASNT recommended practice for certification of NDE personnel is
the SNT-TC-1A.
Experience required:
SCWI- 15 years minimum
CWI- 5 years minimum
CAWI- 2 years minimum

The CWI exam comprises of 3 parts:

A- Fundamentals: this consist of 150 questions closed book examination for 2


hours
B- Practical: consist of 46 questions on measurement and calculations for 2
hours
C- Code: consist of 46 questions for 2 hours

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