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Certification
This presentation was developed by the
Collaboration for Nondestructive Testing
Education to address one of the most
misunderstood subjects in
the field of welding:
Welder Certification
The following questions and others will
be addressed in this presentation.
• What is certification?
• Why is certification important?
• How does a welder get certified?
• How do codes relate to certification?
• When and where can a person get certified?
• When is recertification required?
• What can be welded after certification?
What is Certification?
• Certification is a process of
providing written testimony
that an individual is qualified
to do certain work. In other
words, “Certification” is the
actual paperwork stating the
details of the qualification.
• The employer is
responsible for
having welders
with the proper
certification
perform the work.
Welding Specifications, Codes and
Procedures
• Weld specifications, codes, and
procedures are documents that give
the parameters for a welding job.
• They address topics such as base
material, filler material, preheat, post heat,
interpass temperature, welding process,
position, joint detail, and post weld heat treat.
• Certification testing is performed in accordance
with a welding procedure so that there are
guidelines to follow.
What Are Some Common
Welding Codes?
Some common welding codes that
welders can be certified to are:
– American Welding Society (AWS)
used for bridges and buildings.
– American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) used for high
pressure piping.
– American Petroleum Institute (API)
piping used for petroleum transmission
lines.
– Military Standards (Mil Std) used for
producing products for the military.
How Do I Get Certified?
• Welding certification involves
providing proof of qualification.
This usually requires completing
a hands-on performance test
and sometimes a written test.
Examples:
2G = Groove weld in the
horizontal position
4F = Fillet weld in the
overhead position
Pipe Positions
1G = pipe’s axis is
horizontal, pipe can be
rolled.
2G = pipe’s axis is
vertical, pipe is in a
fixed position.
5G = pipe’s axis
horizontal, pipe is in a
fixed position.
6G = pipe’s axis is at 45°
from vertical, pipe is in
a fixed position.
What thickness
must be welded?
• The thickness of
material that must
be welded during
qualification
depends on the
governing code.