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This document provides an introduction to welding inspection and certification. It discusses the increasing need for weld quality, the primary responsibility of inspectors to ensure quality, and the training and certification required of inspectors. It describes the AWS QC1-96 certification for visual inspection only and the Welding Inspection Technology (WIT) training program. The document outlines the knowledge, skills, attitude and habits required of effective welding inspectors.

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CWI

This document provides an introduction to welding inspection and certification. It discusses the increasing need for weld quality, the primary responsibility of inspectors to ensure quality, and the training and certification required of inspectors. It describes the AWS QC1-96 certification for visual inspection only and the Welding Inspection Technology (WIT) training program. The document outlines the knowledge, skills, attitude and habits required of effective welding inspectors.

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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

- 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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