Module 1 - 1

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

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Welding Inspection & Certification

Safe Practices for Welding Inspectors
Metal Joining and Cutting Processes
Weld Joint Geometry & Symbols
Documents Governing Welding
Inspection and Qualification

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WIT Course Modules - 2 of

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Metal Properties and Destructive Testing

Metric Practice for Welding Inspection
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
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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

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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?

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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
Communicati
on is often
the Key to
Avoiding
Errors
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The Welding
Inspector
Must
Communicat
e 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
Recommende
d Practice for
Certification
of NDE
Personnel
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AWS CWI & NDE

Certification

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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
CWI
CAWI

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15 years minimum
5 years minimum
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

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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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