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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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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 - 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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